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."
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!!!
