Winter Sports Spectator Protocol Details

We all have missed the roar of the crowd at our CHS Athletics contests so far this year.  Unfortunately, the quiet of the crowd will continue through the winter season as we meet all state, league and local protocols. We understand this is a big loss for many families. We thank you for your understanding as we strive to keep our seasons going and keep all involved healthy. 

Below are details of our Spectator Protocols for the winter season:

Swimming and Gymnastics Meets- 

• Neither Blue Hills Regional nor Metro South Gymnastics Academy are allowing spectators at their venues for our competitions so unfortunately, no spectators will be allowed to attend. This includes parents and other family members.  
• Streaming the action- We will be doing our best to have somebody live stream as much action as possible from these meets. If a parent of a Bulldog swimmer and a Bulldog gymnast is interested in using their phone to livestream any of these events for us, please contact the CHS Athletic Office- ericksond@cantonma.org.

Ice Hockey and Basketball Games- 

• Only immediate family members (from the same household) may attend our home games- Hockey at Metropolis Rink and Basketball at CHS. 
• We need to average as close to 2 spectators per student athlete as is possible. 
• Bulldog spectators will NOT be allowed admittance at our AWAY contests. This include parents and other immediate family members. 
• Gates will open 15 minutes prior to the start of the game. We will not admit any fans into the venues prior to this time. If you arrive early please remain in your car until that point. 
• Family members attending one game of a double or triple- header will be asked to leave the facility at the conclusion of the game they are there to watch. We will be clearing the gym/rink of all spectators in between each game. 
• Fans will be asked to leave the facility immediately after the contest is over. Student athletes will follow closely behind. 
• ALL in attendance must fill out our CHS Athletics/Spectator Self Screener prior to attending each game and must check in at our check-in table each game for contact tracing purposes. 
• Family members attending a game must wear a mask at all times and must socially distance from other families.  
• Streaming the action- Thanks to the support of the CHS Athletic Booster Club, we will be live streaming our home VARSITY hockey and basketball games. We also anticipate that most of our away games will be live streamed as well.  Details on how to watch will be updated throughout the season on this blog. 

Thank you again for your cooperation with these challenging protocols as we continue navigating high school sports during this pandemic. 

Bulldogs Girls Soccer sending two student athletes to local D1 Programs

It's difficult enough for a high school student athlete to move on to play at the NCAA Division 1 level, let alone for two student athletes from the same team to do so, but that is exactly what is happening in the CHS Girls Soccer program.  Seniors Sarai Costello and Olivia Rodman each recently finished up their Bulldog careers and committed to continuing their soccer journeys at some big New England programs- Costello at Boston College and Rodman at Providence College. 

Rodman and Costello were key components to a championship campaign for the Bulldogs as the team dominated the Hockomock League Davenport Division earning their first league title since 2011.  They played under first-year coach Idris Senyonjo (center of photo above), who guided this talented group through a challenging season.  Joining the future Friar and future Eagle on the Hockomock League All-Star team were Mia Gilmore, Eliza Diletzia and Allie McCabe. 

Canton High School hosted a signing celebration this past month where both Rodman and Costello were joined by their families, Senyonjo, Athletic Director Danny Erickson and Principal David Turcotte (both seen in photo above), so CHS Athletics could officially announce the signings.  

Sarai Costello-

One of the most accomplished soccer players to come out of Canton in our 40+ year soccer history.  Costello joined the Bulldogs this fall for the first time as she was committed to her US Soccer Development Academy Club for her first three years at CHS. 

Coach Senyonjo had this to say about her- "Sarai is a very versatile player who was key to our team shape both on and off the ball. Her ability to link up play with the defense and offense was the key to the team's success. I am glad to have had the pleasure of working with a player who plays with heart, and loves and understands the game at a high level. I have no doubt that she will go on to great things at BC.

Here are just some of her accomplishments/accolades:

• Captain of the NEFC Academy team for the past three years
• Part of team who won the US Club soccer National Championship in 2018
• Named to the Olympic Development Program Inter-regional Best XI. 
• NEFC club représentative for the Girls Academy League national panel. 
• Hockomock League All-Star- 2020

Most Positive Memory of CHS Soccer- "Winning the Davenport might be the obvious pick, but being back in a Canton uniform, playing with my sister and best friends, has been the best part of CHS soccer for me by far. After not playing high school soccer the first three years, I'm grateful that I got to end my Canton soccer career with the same people I started it with."

The Future- "Playing at BC and following in the footsteps of one of Canton's greats- Lauren Berman, is extremely exciting. My education and my game are constantly at the forefront of my mind, so being able to further both at a school that is recognized for Keith both academically and athletically strong is a dream."

Olivia Rodman-

Rodman, a senior captain, has been a fixture up top for the Bulldogs for the past four years helping to lead the squad to playoff appearances in each of those campaigns.  She has been a constant threat to score in her more than 75 games playing for the Green and White.  

Coach Senyonjo had this to say about her- "Coming in as a new coach, you are always hoping to have players like Olivia on your team. She gives everything she has and is always the first to be hard on herself when things are going well. She is able to keep her head down and just play the game. She has giving Canton High School four years of great soccer and scored plenty of goals along the way. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with her."

Here are some of here accomplishments/accolades over the years:

• 2020 Team Captain
• Hockomock League All-Star- 2018, 2019, 2020
• 2020 EMGSCA Team MVP Award
• Eastern Mass All-Star- 2019, 2020
• Member of the Scorpion Soccer Club ECNL team since 2011
• Career stats- an amazing 40 goals and 19 assists. 

Most Positive Memory of CHS Soccer- "Winning the title our senior season - my last time playing on the team. Having played on the team for four years, all the ups and downs, it had really come down to a huge game to show what these four different teams (seasons) and four different journeys were all about. The positive experiences I've had on the team, my second family, are endless. but this one will stick with me forever."

The Future- "I am so excited to further my academic and athletic career at the school I've always dreamed of attending. From the moment I visited Providence College, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Friar family.  The opportunities this school provides for me both academically and athletically is something I am proud to have the next four years. It is a program that will lead me to success far beyond the years of college!"

Winter Sports Season starts Monday- Important info for our Winter Bulldogs!

Hello Bulldog Nation! 

Below is important information for ALL registered winter athletes.  This year's winter sports season will feature Boys and Girls Swim, Gymnastics, Boys and Girls Ice Hockey and Boys and Girls Basketball. 

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. 

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.
• The only exception to the face covering expectations is when a written doctor's note is presented to the Athletic Trainer, stating that there is a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a face covering. 
• 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

BOYS BASKETBALL: All Juniors and Seniors should report to the CHS gym for tryouts from 3:00-5:00 Monday 12/14. All Sophomores should report to the GMS gym for tryouts at 4:45-6:15 on Monday 12/14. All freshmen should report to the GMS gym for tryouts at 6:30-8:00  on Monday 12/14. All players should bring their own water, and at least 2 masks. Please review protocols explained earlier in this blog entry. If you have any questions you can contact Coach Gordy at cantonboysbasketball@gmail.com 

BOYS HOCKEY: All registered boys ice hockey candidates should check their personal email accounts for information about assigned Monday tryout times as well as the "practice plans" for Monday. Players will be assigned to either the 7pm or 820pm time slots at Ponky. There will also be a Zoom immediately following the CHS Winter Athletics Town Hall on Thursday night for boys hockey-specific information and opportunities for Q&A. Parents and players are welcome to attend. The Zoom link will be sent in an email. If you do not receive any emails from Coach Shuman before 5PM on Thursday, please contact him at bshuman@westwood.k12.ma.us. 

GIRLS BASKETBALL: for all registered players with up-to-date physicals.

Tryouts Monday and Tuesday:

-9th and 10th graders report to Galvin 3:00-4:30

-11th and 12th graders report to the HS 5:15-7:15

Please bring your own water, masks and reversible practice shirt and arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before tryouts begin.  Please review protocols explained earlier in this blog. Any questions feel free to contact Coach Jim Choquette: james_choquette@hotmail.com 

GIRLS HOCKEY:

• Make sure to have your updated physical handed in to the Athletic Department.
• Make sure to get plenty of rest and pre-hydrate for a couple days prior to Monday.
• Please come to the rink dressed in all your equipment excepting skates and helmet.
• Proceed to the designated area to lace up your SHARPENED skates.
• Bring both a dark and light (preferably white) shirt and a posted list will tell you what color to wear.
• Bring your own, clearly marked water bottle (no sharing whatsoever!).
• Lastly, bring your energy and enthusiasm to every drill and have fun!!!

The groups for the first day will be:

3:00 PM    Returning varsity players, all goaltenders and all Juniors and Seniors.

4:20 PM    All non-returning varsity Freshmen, Sophomores and all goaltenders.

Players could be asked to be in a different group for necessity of position players needed per hour.  This initial invite and the initial groups are just that and should not come with any other expectations.

GYMNASTICS:

All registered gymnasts should report to MSGA at 255 Revere Street at 2:45 on Monday. Athletes must be dressed in leotard and shorts, have their phone, water bottle, and grip bag. Practice will end promptly at 4:00 pm. Be sure to review all protocols in blog entry above. Any questions, please contact Coaches Abbott or Coach Reardon - abbottj@cantonma.org, reardons@cantonma.org.

SWIMMING: 

Boys and Girls swimming will start on Mon Dec 14th .

The first two days will be tryouts as we are forced to limit the number of kids this year due to the space limitations around Covid-19. 

There will be two practices and swimmers will be notified by email their practice time. Any Questions- contact coach Cavanaugh. cantonbulldogswimcoach@gmail.com