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Department of Athletics
 Coordinator of Athletics: Dave Tanner
Phone: (860) 673-0423 x 4
Office Phone/Fax: (860) 673-9657
E-mail: tannerd@region10ct.org

 

FAQ SHEET

This page will provided basic information about our programs as well as our department

Student athlete handbook for 2007-2008
Coaches Handbook (Not including appendix) for 2007-2008

SEASON: Fall
Season Begins: August 25th (first allowable practice/try-out date); Ends November 17th

CREW:
Established:
Coaches: Gail Westenfeld; Chris Olander
Levels: Co-ed Varsity/JV/Novice
Affiliation: Connecticut Public Schools Rowing Association (CPSRA)
Approximate number of athletes: 65-75 (no cuts)
Practice: After school at Winding Trails (Farmington) - Every day (transportation provided by Lewis Mills to and from practice
Competitions: Number of Regattas: about 10 in the spring and 5 in the fall of 2007; Usually on weekends - times vary
Notes: No prior experience is necessary to join. Not every athlete rows both seasons - many do; A lot of their budget is fundraised; Purchased new shell in Spring of 2007. No prior experience is necessary to try-out.

 FOOTBALL:
Established: 2008
Coaches: Chris Machol
Levels: JV
Affiliation: Independent
Number of Contests: Approximately 9-11 per level
Approximate number of Athletes: Varies based on interest (no cuts)
Practice: Every day after school at Foote Road Field; Transportation provided to practice by Lewis Mills
Competitions: JV typically plays on Mondays in the afternoon. Final contest will be a Thanksgiving Day game
Notes: 2008 will be the first year of the program.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY:
Established:
Coach: Tom Giorgetti
Levels: Varsity/JV (competition is only at varsity level)
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class SS
Number of Contests: Approximately 12
Approximate number of athletes: 12-15 (no cuts)
Practice: After school every day - meet at Tennis Courts; Some
weekend competitions
Competitions: Usually during the week at 4:00; a few Saturdays; One or two early dismissals are possible for competitions
Notes: Team season ends in Early November with the Class or Open Championships; Travels with the girls team for most meets
 BOYS SOCCER:
Established:
Coaches: TBA & Ron Packard
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 16-20 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 35-40; Cuts possible; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous playing experience likely
Practice: Every day after school on school fields; Some Saturdays and an occasional Sunday
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45; Some night games are likely; Game times move earlier late in the season due to daylight decreases; State Tournament games begin at 2:00; Several early dismissals are required due to length of trips and start times
Notes: Season end upon elimination from State Tournament - Nov. 16-17 is Championship weekend.
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY:
Established:
Coach: Linda Hamm
Levels: Varsity/JV (competition is only at varsity level)
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class SS
Number of Contests: Approximately 12
Approximate number of athletes: 12-15 (no cuts)
Practice: After school every day - meet at Tennis Courts
Competitions: Usually during the week at 4:00; a few Saturdays; One or two early dismissals are possible for competitions
Notes: Team season ends in Early November with the Class or Open Championships; Travels with the boys team for most meets;
GIRLS SOCCER:
Established:
Coaches: Dennis Fowler & Kristen Ingvertsen
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 16-20 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 35-40; Cuts possible; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous playing experience likely
Practice: Every day after school on school fields; Some Saturdays and an occasional Sunday
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45; Some night games are likely; Game times move earlier late in the season due to daylight decreases; State Tournament games begin at 2:00; Several early dismissals are required due to length of trips and start times
Notes: Season end upon elimination from State Tournament - Nov. 16-17 is Championship weekend.

FIELD HOCKEY:
Established:
Coaches: Maggie Montefeltri; Annie Pape
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class S
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 16-20 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 35-40; typically no cuts; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous field hockey experience not expected
Practice: Every day after school on school fields; Some Saturdays and an occasional Sunday
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45; moving earlier late in the season due to daylight decreases; State Tournament games begin at 2:00; Several early dismissals are required due to length of trips and start times
Notes: Season ends upon elimination from State Tournament - Nov. 16-17 is Championship weekend.

 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Established:
Coaches: Mike Ridley & Damian Coggshall
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2-3 per week; 19-24 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 24-26; Cuts probable; based on number of athletes trying out; previous volleyball experience not expected
Practice: Every day after school 2:45-5:30; Some Saturdays and occasional Sundays
Competitions: Usually during the week - Usually JV 4:00/Varsity 5:15 start; Sometime 5/6:15.
Notes: Season end upon elimination from State Tournament - Nov. 16-17 is Championship weekend.

SEASON: Winter
Season Begins: Girls Basketball begins November 19th (Monday prior to Thanksgiving); Others begin Monday after Thanksgiving; Ski Racing & Cheerleading fall outside of this timetable

BOYS BASKETBALL:
Established:
Coaches: Mike Tracy, Chris Vozzolo & Parker Strong
Levels: Varsity/JV/Freshmen
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Approximate number of athletes: 18-24 - cuts are usually made each year
Practice: Afternoons/early evenings on a rotating basis with girls basketball
Competitions: Usually two nights per week. Some triple-headers are played. Freshmen also play some independent games on off days.
Notes: Varisty and JV do hold optional Sunday practices

INDOOR TRACK:
Established:
Coaches: Jim Husbands & Ben Lee
Levels: Co-ed Varsity/JV
Affiliation: CIAC
Number of Contests: Approximately 10-15 each season
Approximate number of Athletes: Varies based on interest (no cuts)
Practice: Every day after school - usually 2:30-5
Competitions: Most competitions fall on Saturdays - several do occur during the week as well.
Notes:
GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Established:
Coach: Dennis Fowler, Jamie Hinman & Stephanie Pelletier
Levels: Varsity/JV/Freshmen
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Approximate number of athletes: 18-24 - cuts are usually made each year
Practice: Afternoons/early evenings on a rotating basis with boys basketball
Competitions: Usually two nights per week. Some triple-headers are played. Freshmen also play some independent games on off days.
Notes: Varisty and JV do hold regular Saturday practices
SWIMMING/DIVING:
Established:
Coaches: Kristen Ingvertsen & Jenny Mancini; Mike Michaud - Diving
Levels: Co-ed Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 1-2 per week
Approximate number of Athletes: 30-40; Cuts possible, but unlikely unless numbers become too large.
Practice: Every day after school at the Family Swim Center in Bristol. Transportation is provided by the school to practice.
Competitions: Usually during the week in the evenings. Some weekend competitions do occur.
Notes: Divers pratice at the Giomatti Center in Bristol with the Bristol H.S. Co-op team.
CHEERLEADING:
Established:
Coach: Steve Michaud
Levels: Varsity
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class S
Number of Contests: Approximately 20
Approximate number of athletes: Co-ed 20-24 - cuts are usually made each year
Practice: Every day - times vary due to gym availability and other factors
Competitions: Usually two nights per week plus several additional cheerleading competitions
Notes: Team is Co-ed. Try-outs occur in the Spring of the previous school year.
  

SEASON: Spring
Season Begins: March 17th for all sports

BASEBALL:
Established:
Coaches: Vic Rinaldi, Bob Hansen & TBA
Levels: Varsity/JV/Freshmen
Affiliation: Berkshire League and CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 20-21 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of athletes: 30-40 - cuts possible, but unlikely unless numbers become too large.
Practice: After school every day 2:15-4:30
Competitions: Usually on weekdays at 3:45; Some weekends are possible.
Notes: Season ends upon elimination from State Tournament; Vacation week contests likely

BOYS TENNIS::
Established:
Coaches: TBA
Levels: Varsity
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 16-20 total
Approximate number of Athletes: 12-18; Cuts possible; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous playing experience likely
Practice: Every day after school on school tennis courts; Early and late times rotate with girls team; Some Saturdays are possible
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45
Notes: Vacation week contests likely
CREW:
Established:
Coaches: Gail Westenfeld; Chris Olander
Levels: Co-ed Varsity/JV/Novice
Affiliation: Connecticut Public Schools Rowing Association (CPSRA)
Approximate number of athletes: 65-75 (no cuts)
Practice: After school at Winding Trails (Farmington) - Every day (transportation provided by Lewis Mills to and from practice
Competitions: Number of Regattas: about 10 in the spring and 5 in the fall of 2007; Usually on weekends - times vary
Notes: No prior experience is necessary to join. Not every athlete rows both seasons - many do; A lot of their budget is fundraised; Purchased new shell in Spring of 2007. No prior experience is necessary to try-out.
 GIRLS TENNIS:
Established:
Coaches: TBA
Levels: Varsity
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 16-20 total
Approximate number of Athletes: 12-18; Cuts possible; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous playing experience likely
Practice: Every day after school on school tennis courts; Early and late times rotate with boys team; Some Saturdays are possible
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45
Notes: Vacation week contests likely
GOLF:
Established:
Coach: Jay Pelchar
Levels: Co-ed Varsity
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC
Number of Contests: Approximately 12-15
Approximate number of athletes: 15-20 - cuts possible, but unlikely unless numbers become too large.
Practice: After school every day at Fairrview Farms
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45; an occasional weekend match is possible; One or two early dismissals are possible for competitions
Notes:
BOYS TRACK:
Established:
Coaches: Jim Husbands Chris Perkins
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: CIAC
Number of Contests: Approximately 10-15 each season
Approximate number of Athletes: Varies based on interest (no cuts)
Practice: Every day after school - usually 2:30-5
Competitions: Many competitions fall on Saturdays - several do occur during the week as well.
Notes:
BOYS LACROSSE:
Established:
Coaches: Sean Callahan & TBA
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: CIAC
Number of Contests: 2 per week - 16-18 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 35-45; typically no cuts; based on number of athletes trying out.
Practice: Every day after school on school fields; Some Saturdays
Competitions: Usually during the week - times vary
Notes: Season ends upon elimination from State Tournament; Vacation week contests likely (2 in 2008).		 GIRLS TRACK:
Established:
Coaches: Ben Lee & Kim Wheeler
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: CIAC
Number of Contests: Approximately 10-15 each season
Approximate number of Athletes: Varies based on interest (no cuts)
Practice: Every day after school - usually 2:30-5
Competitions: Many competitions fall on Saturdays - several do occur during the week as well.
Notes:

GIRLS LACROSSE:
Established: 2007-2008 (Club in first year)
Coaches: Mrs. Riccio
Levels: Club
Affiliation: Independent
Number of Contests: 2-5 in first year
Approximate number of Athletes: 25-30 anticipated - no cuts anticipated
Practice: TBA
Competitions: Weekends will probably be used for games this spring
Notes: 2008 will be the first year of the program. Program is unfunded this spring.

 BOYS VOLLEYBALL:
Established:
Coaches: Mike Ridley & Damian Coggshall
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2-3 per week; 19-24 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 24-26; Cuts probable; based on number of athletes trying out; previous volleyball experience not expected.
Practice: Every day after school 2:45-5:30; Some Saturdays and occasional Sundays
Competitions: Usually during the week - Usually JV 4:00/Varsity 5:15 start; Sometime 5/6:15.
Notes: Season end upon elimination from State Tournament; Vacation week contests likely
SOFTBALL:
Established:
Coaches: TBA
Levels: Varsity/JV
Affiliation: Berkshire League & CIAC Class M
Number of Contests: 2 per week (Occasionally 3); 20-21 total + preseason scrimmages - actual # determined by success in State Tournament
Approximate number of Athletes: 25-35; Cuts possible; based on number of athletes trying out; Previous playing experience likely
Practice: Every day after school on school fields; Some Saturdays and an occasional Sunday
Competitions: Usually during the week at 3:45
Notes: Season ends upon elimination from State Tournament; Vacation week contests likely