Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Spring Season set to get underway Monday

 Hello Bulldog Nation! 

Below is important information for ALL registered Spring season athletes.  The Spring sports season will feature Competitive Cheer, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Track and Field, Boys and Girls Tennis, and Boys and Girls Lacrosse. 

This is MUST READ info for Monday!

Sport Specific info can be found at the bottom 

CHS Athletics Self-Screen Health Questionnaire- 
As part of our CHS Athletics Covid-19 Protocols, all who participate in CHS Athletics activities (games, meets, practice, meetings, etc.) must complete our CHS Athletics Self-Screen Health Questionnaire DAILY- and as close as possible to the time you are actually participating in CHS athletics that day.  The questionnaire must be completed by student athletes, coaches, referees, spectators and other game officials.  We ask that everyone do their part to keep us all safe/healthy, by making this daily task a priority. 

The link to the Self-Screen can be found below.  This screen is separate and in addition to, the student screen needed to attend school. 

So- ALL student athletes attending tryouts/practices on Monday, must complete the screening prior to participating. Your presence at practice will indicate to our coaching staff that you have completed the screening. The CHS Athletic office will be confirming that forms have been filled out on a daily basis. 

Please consider saving the link on your phone for easy access daily. 

Click Here for the Daily Screen.  (Spring sports will replace Fall 2 sports on this as of 4/25/21)

Social Distancing/Masks/Arrival Procedures- 

  • Student athletes may not arrive at a CHS athletic practice more than 15 minutes prior to the start. If you do arrive earlier than that we ask you to REMAIN IN YOUR CAR. Do NOT congregate in groups in the parking lot or in hallways, etc.  
  • Student athletes must wear a properly worn mask while arriving at practice. Be sure to have a back-up.  We will have back-up masks available as well.
  • ALWAYS practice social distancing while at practices and games. Please understand that wearing a mask does not allow you to stand close to each other. We MUST SOCIALLY DISTANCE as well. Avoid contact with other student athletes and coaches. No "high fives," "fist bumps", or "pats on the back."
Drinking Water-
  • All student athletes are expected to arrive at all practices/games/meets/matches with their own, individual water bottle. Be sure to bring enough. A 16 oz bottle of water is typically nowhere near enough water for a practice session or game. 
  • Be sure your water bottle is clearly labeled. 
  • The Athletic Trainer may have water available for emergencies only at CHS but not at off-campus sites.  Don't assume water bubblers will be available. They most likely will not. 
Other Important Info-
  • Only student athletes who have been registered to participate and have provided an up-to-date physical exam to the Athletic Office may attend Monday. 
  • If you must carpool to practices, please WEAR masks in the car.  It makes no sense for us to all put this huge effort into following protocols and then hopping in cars with teammates, mask-less. Please do your part.  

SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR MONDAY

GIRLS LACROSSE- Tryouts will take place on:

Monday 4/26 and Tuesday 4/27 from 12pm-2pm on the turf. Arrival time is 12-noon where we will go over a brief introduction and review of the process before jumping in.
Wednesday will be the finalization of tryouts and team selections. From 4:15-6pm. Please arrive at 4:15 and be ready to go for 4:30pm.
Come ready in shorts and T shirt but be prepared for chilly weather as well. Be sure to bring your OWN large water bottle as refills will not be supplied by the school or staff. Each player must have their own stick as sharing of equipment is also prohibited.
Lastly, masks must be worn AT ALL TIMES! and social distancing is mandatory.  Any questions? Contact Coach Aquino- danielleaquino@cantonma.org

SOFTBALL-

Any registered student athlete looking to tryout for JV or Freshmen should report to the CHS Walsh Softball Field at 2:45 on Monday, April 26th. This tryout will run from 3:00-4:30.
Any registered student athlete looking to tryout for the Varsity team should report to CHS Walsh Field at 4:30. Tryouts will run from 4:45-6:30pm.
Please have cleats and glove and a helmet if you have one. Bring your own water. Looking forward to seeing you on the field, Any questions? Contact Coach Bohane- bohaned@cantonma.org

BOYS TENNIS-

Practice will run from 4:30-6:00pm during the first week beginning on Monday, April 26th, following the girls team practice. We will flip during the 2nd week and go first from 3:00-4:30pm and alternate weeks for the remainder of the season. The priority during the first week will be to establish our team ladder. Expect a lot of singles competition, followed by doubles as we form our doubles pairings Include in your bag two masks (the first one will likely get soggy), your own water, a towel if the temps go up. See you then! Any questions? Contact Coach Donovan- billdonovan@cantonma.org

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK & FIELD- 

All registered track and field athletes should report to the Canton High School track for a 3:00 start on Monday April 26th.  Practice will end at 4:00.  
All athletes should bring their own water and masks.  Athletes driving to practice are asked to park in upper lot and walk down to the track. 

Please make sure you have been added to our program google classroom.  Important information and announcements will be made in google classroom throughout the season.
There will be an athlete/parent informational meeting at 7:00pm on Sunday April 25th. Zoom link and information will be posted in google classroom.

Any questions please email Coach Amico at amicoa@cantonma.org.

BOYS LACROSSE-

All registered lacrosse players should report to the Canton High School Turf Lower Parking Lot at 6:00PM on Monday April 26th.  Practice will begin at 6:15 and end promptly at 8:00.  All athletes MUST bring their own water and masks. It is expected that students are always masked and maintain proper social distancing. Any questions please email Coach Quinn Quinnr@cantonma.org

WRESTLING –

All registered wrestlers, practice will run from 5:00-6:45 Mondays-Fridays.  Due to Covid concerns, please do not arrive until 5:00, ready to practice.  All athletes should bring their own masks (multiple)  and marked water bottles.  The first practice starts on Monday, April 26th. Practices this year will be held in the MAIN GYM at CHS....NOT the Rodman Gym. Please bear with us as info on Wrestling is continuing to come through from the MIAA weekly. Any questions- contact Coach DelPico or Mr. Erickson- delpico.david@cleanharbors.com or ericksond@cantonma.org.


BASEBALL-

Monday April 26th. Tryouts will be split up into two groups. Freshman and Sophomores will be at Ruane Field at Kennedy Elementary from 3:30-5:15. PLEASE do not arrive prior to 3:15 and no vehicles are allowed beyond the basketball courts. Juniors and Seniors will be at Gibson Field at the high school from 3:15-5:15. These times will remain the same for Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Please plan ahead for your rides both to and from practice. Please make sure you have access to the Remind app as all communication will be sent out through it. Please contact Coach Shuffain if you have any questions or concerns shuffainb@cantonma.org.


GIRLS TENNIS-

All girls tryout out for tennis should be at the CHS tennis courts at 3:00pm on April 26th. Please wear a mask, wear athletic shoes and attire and bring a tennis racquet! We will have tryouts from 3:0-4:30pm.


COMPETITION CHEER-

Cheerleading tryouts will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday April 27 & 28 from 3 to 5pm in the Canton High Gym. Please come ready to go dressed in shorts, t-shirt and cheer shoes. You must have your hair tied back and be wearing a mask. Team practice will start the day after tryouts on Thursday and Friday April 29 & 30 at the same time.  Please contact Coach Parker at parkers@cantonma.org if you have any questions.