"Assistant Principal Matthew Swinson explained that "sometimes when they participate in tag they use the opportunity to give an extra push.” In a press release, the school district stated that “structured athletics” with footballs and baseballs do not pose the risk of “an errant throw injuring a child.” However, “unstructured play with hardballs" is dangerous and therefore impermissible. Their announcement explains that the children are confined by ongoing construction at the school, and therefore cannot be trusted with certain sports equipment. Nevertheless, the school made a specific exception for the spongy foam of Nerf balls, so that the children can safely “enjoy a 20 minute recess period.” "We know kids are going to get injured ... but we have a responsibility to lessen injuries," said Swinson, explaining that the children could only be trusted with spongy balls."
Posted on: Wed, 09 Oct 2013 19:15:13 +0000
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