Saint Johns Middle School Athletic Association

08/20/2023

Can you name the former SJMSAA student athlete turned NFL New England Patriot Wide Receiver?

08/18/2023

Extreme Heat Protocols for Schools. When outdoor temperatures exceed 85 degrees, schools will monitor and communicate decisions regarding outdoor activities for K-12 PE and school-sponsored activities, recess and extended day. Additional info at https://ow.ly/QjTB50PAUU3

08/14/2023

Extreme Heat Protocol remains active as long as the temperature exceeds 85°. And teams must follow the “heat index protocol” unless approved to use a wet bulb by SJMSAA staff.

08/11/2023

Let me introduce you to our 2023-2024 Freedom Falcons Dance Freedom Crossing Falcons Dance Team
7th graders Here we go!!

08/11/2023

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08/10/2023

Emergency Action Plan - Extreme Heat Protocol

Dear valued Members, Commissioners, Athletic Directors, and Coaches,

Please be advised that in conjunction with the SJCSD’s emergency action plan, and the FHSAA “Zachary Martin Act” we are instituting SJMSAA’s emergency action plan for “Extreme heat”.

For those teams that have a “Wet bulb” and have been cleared by SJMSAA staff to use, may follow the “Wet bulb” protocol as established by the FHSAA Zachary Martin Act. (See below for reference). All other teams and activities must follow the Heat Index guide as established below. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Currently, from 8/10/2023 through 8/13/2023 SJMSAA has proactively canceled all outdoor activities. The forecasted average heat index is above 100 degrees from 10am until after 10pm during those days. On 8/13/2023 SJMSAA Staff will re-evaluate the upcoming week and we will notify our members by email, and social media outlets of our plans.

We hope you will take this time off to focus on the STUDENT part of being a student athlete. This time off should give each student athlete time to focus on academics and kicking off the new year with a solid effort. We recognize how stressful and irritating this need to cancel outdoor activities can be, but we believe it is in the best interest of student athlete safety that we make this difficult decision.

What is Heat Index?

The heat index (“real feel/feels like”) will guide decisions. How hot it feels to the body when the air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity are combined. Also known as “real feel” or “feels like.”

Heat Index Guide:

Designed to help protect students from incurring heat-related illnesses or problems, SJMSAA personnel will reference the Heat Index Guide to modify and/or suspend outdoor activities. This applies to all SJMSAA outdoor sports and activities.

· heat index is less than 95 degrees – Normal outdoor activities
· heat index is 95 to 98 degrees – Outdoor activities should be limited or may be cancelled
· heat index is 99 degrees or above - Outdoor activities will be cancelled.

For more information on the Zachary Martin act please visithttps://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/baseball/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/07/Zachary-Martin-Act.pdf

Best regards,

Justin Palesotti
Executive Board – President
Saint Johns Middle School Athletic Association

08/09/2023

Don't be late! Make your first day great! 😃

08/08/2023

Congrats Coach! On top of all the great work he does as a high school wrestling coach and middle school teacher. Coach Dunham also serves as Athletic Director at Murray Middle School for Saint Johns Middle School Athletic Association.

08/07/2023

NWS Jacksonville has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for St. Johns County. Dangerously hot conditions with heat indices (feels like) of up to 115* possible.

Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
If you're outside, find shade.
If possible, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (mid-day).
The excessive heat will stick around at least through Tuesday.

08/07/2023

Murray got a facelift! Looking good Bulldogs!

08/07/2023

2023 SJMSAA CHEER CAMP - We hope you all had as much fun as we did!

08/06/2023

The entire Saint Johns Middle School Athletic Association family would like to welcome back Gabi Butler, Ricki Nunn, and for the first time Angel Rice. All three will be working with our individual cheer teams throughout the day. Each athlete will also get autographed pictures, and photo opportunities with each of our celebrity guest cheerleaders. Additionally, students athletes will be working with SPARC Athletics Coaching staff and Bartram Trail High School Cheerleaders throughout their two days of camp.