SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL & STEM ACADEMY ATHLETICS
2016 Winter 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:
Basketball, Boys
Head Coach: Dennis Green (egreenboys@comcast.net)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Sandwich HS Gymnasium
- 5:15pm: Freshmen & JV Tryouts
- 6:30pm: Varsity Tryouts
Basketball, Girls
Head Coach: Bob Catalini (bobcatalini@comcast.net)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Sandwich HS Gymnasium
- 2:15pm: Grades 7 & 8
- 3:30pm: Grades 9 - 12
Ice Hockey, Boys
Head Coach: Jordan Mohre (mojotho25@aol.com)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Gallo Arena
- 3:30pm: Grades 9 - 12
Ice Hockey, Girls
Head Coach: Steve Noll (stephenjnoll@aol.com)
- First tryout/practice: Tue. 11/29 at Gallo Arena
- 6am: Grades 8 - 12
Swimming & Diving, Boys & Girls
Head Coach: Tony Compton (tcomptondiving@gmail.com)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Sandwich HS Pool
- 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12
Indoor Track & Field, Boys & Girls
Head Coach: Lori Horan (lhoran@sandwich.k12.ma.us)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Sandwich HS Track
- 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12
Wrestling
Head Coach: Jerome Fay (jeromefay@gmail.com)
- First tryout/practice: Mon. 11/28 at Henry T. Wing School
- 2:15pm: Grades 8 - 12
- Bus to the Wing School departs Sandwich HS at 2:15pm
STEM ACADEMY (Interscholastic):
STEM Basketball, Boys
Head Coach: Peter Trimble (ptrimble@sandwich.k12.ma.us)
- First practice: Mon. 11/28 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 Basketball, Girls
Head Coach: Sharon Dumas (sdumas@sandwich.k12.ma.us)
- First practice: Mon. 11/28 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. 1/3 at Compass Athletics (3 Jan Sebastian Dr.)
- Last day: Thu. 2/9
- 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.
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 2016-17 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 2016-17 school year is $100 per interscholastic sport (i.e., field hockey, soccer, basketball) and $50 per instructional activity (i.e., volleyball, fitness).
· Online payment is now available through FamilyID for an additional $5 per transaction.
· 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 SHS Athletics website (www.sandwichathletics.com). 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!