08/06/2012
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Bob Williams, Athletic Director
To access more information regarding our programs, please return to the main menu and click on Clubs/Athletics and / or Events/Dates. The most up-to-date Schedules are found by clicking on the link for www.highschoolsports.net on the Athletic Overview webpage.
REMINDER: All Physical forms must be received by the Athletic Office and approved by the Health Office before participation in any of our Athletic programs. All fall sports medical forms must be submitted by August 1. For further medical clearance information please refer to the Athletic Information Packet on the school website. http://www.northernhighlands.org/domain/178
FOOTBALL BEGINS AUGUST 15.
MOST OTHER FALL SPORT TRYOUTS BEGIN AUGUST 17
(Most tryouts /practices begin on August 17 unless otherwise stated below.) Tentative Preseason Practice and Scrimmage schedules are posted on the school website Athletic Overview tab with the following link: www.highschoolsports.net . Coaches will also forward schedules to all families via email and will communicate all practice and walkthrough schedule changes directly to the student athletes. Please note that all schedules are subject to change. Additionally, all scrimmage and game changes will be corrected on the school’s website and all registered parties will receive an email message from www.highschoolsports.net regarding these changes – please remember to register! Starting on September 5, and continuing on all days when school is in session, practices begin at 3:15 PM. Coaches can be contacted at 201-327-8700 (see phone extensions and email addresses below).
CHEERLEADING: Head Coach - Ms. Jessica Meier - ext. 340 [email protected]
Practice for tryouts will be held on Monday, August 20 and Tuesday August 21 from 12-3pm on the High School front lawn. Tryouts/ratings will take place on Wednesday, August 22 at 4PM in the back gym. Cheerleaders who make the fall squad will be required to attend a mandatory cheerleading/stunting class and will have mandatory team practices at NH every weekday from 8/23- 8/31. No practices will occur on Labor Day weekend. Please bring water and/or Gatorade to all practices. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers and do not wear jewelry.
CROSS-COUNTRY: Head Coach - Mr. Frank Gilli – ext. 325 [email protected]
There are no tryouts for Cross Country - Student athletes will meet at the track at 5:30PM on Monday, August 20. Please bring water and/or Gatorade. Returning runners should be prepared to run 5 or more miles and newcomers 2 miles. Note: Students will have Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend off.
FIELD HOCKEY: Head Coach - Mr. Rich Smith – ext. 396 [email protected]
Student athletes will meet on the Field Hockey field at 9 AM on August 17. Tryouts are single sessions with some strategic walkthroughs, 9AM to 12:30PM everyday until school begins. Please bring water and/or Gatorade and be prepared to run daily - 2 or more miles and additional sprints. Note: Students will have Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend off.
FOOTBALL: Head Coach - Mr. Chris Locurto – ext. 321 [email protected]
Student athletes will meet in the locker room at 7:30AM on August 15. The football program will have some double practice sessions and will also have walkthrough sessions daily. Please bring water and/or Gatorade. Lunch will be provided on days that there are double sessions. Interested athletes may use the Wellness Center for Weight Training during the summer on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5PM. Labor Day weekend schedule: Saturday off, Sunday and Monday practice after 5pm.
BOYS SOCCER: Head Coach - Mr. Sean Devore – ext. 218 [email protected]
Student athletes who were members of the Boys Soccer program last year will meet outside the locker rooms at 3:45PM each day beginning on August 18 (returning members only). Student athletes who were NOT members of the soccer program last year (including incoming Freshmen) will meet outside the locker rooms at 2:45PM each day beginning on August 20 (new students to NH including 9th graders). Tryouts and practices will include some double sessions, as well as daily walkthroughs through September 4. Please bring water and/or Gatorade, snacks and be prepared to run 3 or more miles and additional sprints (bring sneakers for track running). Labor Day weekend schedule: Saturday scrimmages; Sunday off; Monday practice after 4pm.
GIRLS SOCCER: Head Coach - Ms. Tara Madigan – ext. 314 [email protected]
Student athletes will meet between 7-9AM at the track beginning on August 17. Tryouts and practices will include some double sessions, as well as daily walkthroughs through August 30. Please bring water and/or Gatorade, snacks and be prepared to run 3 or more miles and additional sprints (bring sneakers for track running). Labor Day weekend schedule: Saturday morning practice, Sunday off and possible Monday late afternoon practice (TBA).
GIRLS TENNIS: Head Coach – Mr. Chris Broking – ext. 404 [email protected]
On August 20 student athletes will meet at the tennis courts at the times designated on the coach’s schoolwires site found on the Faculty Pages section of the high school’s website. Student athletes should bring one can of tennis balls. Round-Robin matches will be played against other students who are trying out. During these matches the scores and the quality of play will be evaluated. Tryouts will continue through the 22nd. Student athletes should bring snacks and beverages such as water or Gatorade. There are no practices scheduled for Labor Day weekend, however we must remain flexible due to weather issues that may limit practice time in preparation for the season.
VOLLEYBALL: Head Coach - Ms. Caryn Schanstine –ext. 344 [email protected]
Tryouts will begin on August 18, 9AM –1230PM in the front gym. On August 19 and 20 there will be split sessions. On August 22, 23 and 24 practice will be from 9:30AM– 11:30AM – all levels. Student athletes should bring snacks and beverages such as water and/or Gatorade. Note: Students will have Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend off.
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