SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL & STEM ACADEMY ATHLETICS

2016 Fall Sport Registration & Tryout Information

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: Without registering online, proof of a physical, and payment of the appropriate participation fee, student-athletes will not be able to tryout for a sport at Sandwich HS.

There will be no exceptions made.

COACHES WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DATES & TIMES ON THE FIRST DAY OF TRYOUTS.

Every student-athlete should prepare for the heat, stay hydrated,

and bring appropriate footwear and a healthy snack!

SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL:

Cheerleading

Head Coach: Emma Masson (emma_masson@yahoo.com)

• First tryout/practice: Sat. 8/20 at Wing School Gymnasium (8am)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Cross Country, Boys

Head Coach: Ken Perry (perterri@gmail.com)

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Sandwich HS Track (8am)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Cross Country, Girls

Head Coach: Lori Horan (lhoran@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Sandwich HS Track (8am)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Field Hockey

Head Coach: Kelsy Beaton (hambee2@aol.com)

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Sandwich HS/DeConto Stadium (4pm)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Football

Head Coach: Bill O’Connell (woconnell@sandwich.k12.ma.us)  

• First tryout/practice/meeting: Fri. 8/19 at Sandwich HS/DeConto Stadium (8am)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Golf, Boys

Head Coach: Brent Pearsall (pearsall774@yahoo.com)

• First tryout/practice: Tue. 8/30 at The Ridge Club (arrive at 2:30pm)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

Soccer, Boys

Head Coach: Alfredo Alvarenga (alfredo@alvarenga.us) 

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Oak Ridge School (8am)
• Open to grades 9 - 12

Soccer, Girls

Head Coach: Dave DeConto (ddeconto@townofsandwich.net)

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Sandwich HS/DeConto Stadium (8am)
• Open to grades 9 - 12

Volleyball, Girls

Head Coach: Amanda Parker (shsknightsvolleyball@gmail.com)

• First tryout/practice: Thu. 8/25 at Sandwich HS Gymnasium (8am)
• Open to grades 8 - 12

STEM ACADEMY (Interscholastic):

STEM Cross Country, Boys

Head Coach: Brian Tomasini (btomasini@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First practice:Mon. 9/12
• Open to grades 7 & 8
• Practices take place at Sandwich HS right after school.
• Home meets will be held at Sandwich HS.
• Transportation to away meets will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away meets.

STEM Cross Country, Girls

Head Coach: Stephanie Thompson (navygal06@aol.com)

• First practice: Mon. 9/12
• Open to grades 7 & 8
• Practices take place at Sandwich HS right after school.
• Home meets will be held at Sandwich HS.
• Transportation to away meets will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away meets.

STEM Field Hockey

Head Coach: Courtney Cappallo (courtney@capecodyouthfieldhockey.com) 

• First practice: Mon. 9/12 from 2-4pm at the Wing School.
• Open to grades 7 & 8
• 8th graders also have the option of trying out for the Sandwich HS JV team.
• Practices and home contests will  take place at the Wing School. Transportation via bus will be provided for practices and home contests. Parents are required to pick-up team members at the Wing School following practices and home contests.
• Transportation to away contests will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away contests.

STEM Soccer, Boys

Head Coach: Peter Trimble (ptrimble@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First meeting/practice: Mon. 9/12
• Open to grade 8, only
• Practices and home contests will  take place at the Wing School. Transportation via bus will be provided for practices and home contests. Parents are required to pick-up team members at the Wing School following practices and home contests..
• Transportation to away contests will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away contests.

STEM Soccer, Girls

Head Coach: Sharon Dumas (sdumas@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First meeting/practice: Mon. 9/12
• Open to grades 7 & 8
• 8th graders also have the option to tryout for the Sandwich HS freshman team (e-mail Dave DeConto for more information at ccu21clam@gmail.com.
• Practices and home contests will  take place at the Wing School. Transportation via bus will be provided for practices and home contests. Parents are required to pick-up team members at the Wing School following practices and home contests..
• Transportation to away contests will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away contests.

STEM ACADEMY (Instructional):

STEM Instructional Fitness

Instructors: Mike Pimentel, Kristen Gorrasi, & Compass Athletics Staff

• First day: Tue. 9/20 at Compass Athletics (3 Jan Sebastian Dr.)
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions for 6 weeks
• Open to grades 7 & 8 (limited to the first 20 boys & 20 girls)
• Transportation via bus will be provided. Parents are required to pick-up participants at Compass Athletics.

STEM Instructional Volleyball, Coed

Instructor: Jeff Carter (jcarter@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First day: Mon. 9/19 in the Sandwich HS gymnasium
• Open to grades 7 & 8 (limited to the first 30 participants)
• Days of the week will vary and are predicated upon the Sandwich HS Volleyball schedule

STEM Instructional Diving, Coed

Instructor: Amy Abbott (aabbott@sandwich.k12.ma.us) & Wendy Pierce (wpierce@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First day: Mon. 9/19 in the Sandwich HS pool
• Open to grades 7 & 8 (limited to the first 15 participants)
• Monday and Wednesday afternoon sessions for 6 weeks

STEM Instructional Swimming, Coed

Instructor: Wendy Pierce (wpierce@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First day: Tue. 9/20 in the Sandwich HS pool
• Open to grades 7 & 8 (limited to the first 30 participants)
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions for 6 weeks

Sport Physicals

·         In order for a student-athlete to participate in tryouts, proof of a physical must be on file in the Nurse’s Office.

·         Physicals are valid for 13 months. Physicals set to expire during the season of play must be updated in order to continue to play and avoid participation lapses.

·         Physicals performed by a primary care/private physician are recommended.

·         A small number of physicals will be made available for financial hardship cases. Please contact School Nurse, Kathy Grant at (508) 888-4900 x5033 for more information.

·         Please make additional copies of physicals.

Participation Fees for Athletics

·         The high school participation fee rate for the 2015-16 school year is $150 per sport, with a family cap of $600. The family cap is for high school sports only and are not associated with elementary school athletics, STEM Academy athletics, or high school club & activity fees.

·         The STEM Academy participation fee rate for the 2015-16 school year is $100 per interscholastic sport (i.e., field hockey, soccer, basketball, etc.) and $50 per instructional activity (i.e., volleyball, fitness, etc.)..

·         Checks should be made payable to “SHS ARA” or “Sandwich HS Athletic Revolving Account” and delivered to the athletics secretary or administrator for athletics.

·         Athletic participation fee waivers for families on the “Reduced or Free Lunch List” must be applied for in writing and directed to the administrator for athletics via e-mail at nmurphy@sandwich.k12.ma.us.

TRYOUT INFORMATION & FAQ’s

Friday, August 19th - First permissible day of Football (non-contact practice)

Saturday, August 20th - First day of Cheerleading

Thursday, August 25th - First permissible day for all other fall high school sports (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball)

Monday, September 12th - First day of STEM Academy practice (Cross Country, Field Hockey & Soccer)

Monday, September 19th - First day of STEM Academy Instructional Volleyball & Diving

Tuesday, September 20th - First day of STEM Academy Instructional Swimming and Strength & Conditioning

Q:                Does everyone make the team if they tryout?

A:                Unfortunately, not everyone will make a team. Safety, coach-to-athlete ratio, equipment availability, facility space and time availability, budgetary restrictions, and access to other resources are all factors that determine how many student-athletes will ultimately be placed on a team.

Q:                I’m going on vacation.  Do I have to be at all tryout sessions?

A:                Spending time with your family is important, but you may jeopardize your chances of making a team if you cannot be at all tryout sessions for a particular sport. Direct vacation-related questions & issues to the head coach.

Q:                Am I eligible to tryout if my grades from 8th Grade are below 70%?

A:                Yes, everyone entering as a freshman may tryout, however, you must maintain a 70% overall average to remain eligible.

Q:                If I tryout for a team and don’t make it, can I tryout for another?

A:                Yes, student-athletes are eligible to participate in another sport provided they are present at the next available practice. A student may not tryout for a team after final cuts have been made, unless receiving prior approval from the administrator for athletics. In such cases, no displacement of a current team member on the roster may occur.

Q:                What is the best way for parents and student-athletes to receive and view important information regarding SHS Athletics?

A:                The best way to stay informed is to utilize the redesigned SHS/STEM Academy Athletics website. The SHS/STEM Academy Athletics website will be updated daily to provide you with a great resource for all things Blue Knights athletics. Another great way to stay connected is via Twitter. Follow SHS & STEM Academy Athletics at: @swich_athletics 

Q:                Does Sandwich High School Athletics have a booster group?

A:                Yes! The Sandwich High School Athletics Boosters Club (SHSABC) is open and available to the parent/guardian of any Sandwich High School student. The SHSABC provides support for all Sandwich High School sport programs. To join the SHS Athletic Boosters, or to request additional information, e-mail shsathleticbooster@gmail.com.

We all look forward to your involvement with SHS & STEM Academy Athletics.  Blue Knight & Squire Pride!