SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL & STEM ACADEMY ATHLETICS

2016 Spring 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.

SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL:

Baseball

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

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at Fenton Field
• 2:15pm: Grades 9 - 12

Lacrosse, Boys

Head Coach: Mike McNeill (mmcneill@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at DeConto Stadium
• 2:15pm: Grades 9 - 12

Lacrosse, Girls

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

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at DeConto Stadium
• 2:15pm: Grades 9 - 12

Sailing, Coed

Head Coach: Scott Childress (schildress@sandwich.k12.ma.us)  

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 (see head coach for details)

Softball

Head Coach: Bob Sullivan (rdsull9195@comcast.net)  

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at Sandwich High School
• 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12

Tennis, Boys

Head Coach: Eric Eldredge (eeldredge@sandwich.k12.ma.us)  

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at Sandwich High School
• 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12

Tennis, Girls

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

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at Sandwich High School
• 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12

Outdoor Track & Field, Boys & Girls

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

• First tryout/practice: Mon. 3/21 at Sandwich HS Track
• 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12

STEM ACADEMY (Interscholastic):

STEM Baseball

Head Coach: Dave Aycock (daycock@sandwich.k12.ma.us)  

• First practice: Mon. 3/28 at Henry T. Wing School gymnasium
• 2:15pm: Grade 8, only
• Bus to the Wing School departs Sandwich HS at 2:15pm
• Home contests will be held at the Wing School
• Transportation to away contests will be provided by bus. Parents are required to pick-up team members at Sandwich HS following away contests

STEM Softball

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

• First practice: Mon. 3/28 at Henry T. Wing School gymnasium
• 2:15pm: Grades 7 & 8
• Bus to the Wing School departs Sandwich HS at 2:15pm
• Home contests will be held at the Wing School
• 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. 4/5 at Compass Athletics (3 Jan Sebastian Dr.)
• Last day: Thu. 5/19  
• 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 Track & Field

Instructor: Kate Carl (kcarl@sandwich.k12.ma.us)

• First day: Mon. 3/28 at Sandwich HS Track
• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons
• Last day: Thu. 5/19
• 2:15pm: Grades 7 & 8

STEM Instructional Swimming & Diving

Instructors: Amy Ferreira (aferreira@sandwich.k12.ma.us) and Wendy Pierce (wpierce@sandwich.k12.ma.us)  

• First day: Mon. 3/28 at Sandwich HS Pool
• 2:15pm: Grades 7 & 8
• Last day: tbd

Sport Physicals

·         In order for a student-athlete to participate in tryouts, proof of a physical must be on file in Athletics.

·         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

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 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 Athletics website. The SHS Athletics website will be updated daily to provide you with a great resource for all things Blue Knight & Squire 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!