Athletics Department

**Now updated with schedule and locations for Monday 9/21 below**

We are happy to provide the opportunity for high school students to participate in Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, and Swim & Dive this fall. Registration is open for the fall season. We are unable to offer middle school sports for the Fall 2020 season.  We will reevaluate as the winter and spring seasons approach.

Fall Sports Offered: 

• Boys Cross Country: Coach Corkery
• Girls Cross Country: Coach Short
• Girls Field Hockey: Coach Stickle
• Boys Golf: Coach Bateman
• Boys Soccer: Coach DiCecca
• Girls Soccer: Coach Bothe
• Girls Swimming and Diving: Coach Dutton

First Day of Tryouts/Practice: Monday, September 21st.

Schedule for Monday, September 21st:

• Boys Cross Country – 3pm Stadium, home side bleachers
• Girls Cross Country – 3pm JV Baseball field behind Stadium bleachers, third base side
• Boys Golf – 3pm Nehoiden Golf Course
• Field Hockey – Grades 10-12 at 3pm Sprague Field Turf 3; Grade 9 at 3pm Hunnewell Grass Field at WHS
• Boys Soccer – 3pm Stadium, visitor side bleachers
• Girls Soccer – 3:45pm Sprague Field Turf 2
• Girls Swim and Dive – 3:15pm Wellesley Sports Center

Contact coaches with sport-specific questions.  There will be no access to school buildings.  All students should bring their own equipment for their sport and a gallon of water.  Please put names on your belongings.  All students should wear a mask, not a gaiter and bring an extra mask.  Students will be asked to complete a Covid-19 attestation form upon arrival on Monday so please bring your phone to complete a simple Google form.

Sport Modifications:

• All sports will be modified for the safety of the participants per MIAA, DESE and EEA guidance.
• Sport specific modifications can be found at the following links:
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
• Students must bring their own water daily.

Traditional Fall Sports Moved to Fall II Season:

• Football, Girls Volleyball, and Cheerleading have been moved to the Fall II season currently planned for between February 22nd and April 25th 2021.
• Students are allowed to participate in four seasons this academic year (Fall, Winter, Fall II, Spring).

Registration: 

• Sign up on RecTrac by September 20th.
• Information about registration can be found at this link on our website:
  • https://wellesleyps.org/athletics/how-to-register-online-for-athletics/
• Be sure to submit an updated physical.  Telehealth physical exams will not be accepted.

Game Schedules: 

• Schedules will be available online at https://wellesleyathletics.org/ and are updated regularly. This is the only place for our official schedules for all levels.
• In coordination with the Bay State Conference, our contest schedules are built intentionally to limit community spread and ease any potential need for contact tracing.
• There will be no MIAA Fall State Tournament
• The schedule will look different this fall at all levels with games on different days, travel accommodations, and fewer contests.  We are glad to be providing an opportunity for our student athletes to play and compete together.

Locker Rooms:

• There will be no locker room access available to student-athletes until hybrid schooling begins.
• During the remote period, students should report to workouts in proper gear and immediately return home to shower, clean clothes and equipment at the end of every workout.
• During the hybrid period, only students who are physically in school that day will have access to the locker rooms prior to practices or contests.
  • There will be no use of lockers and the room will only be allowed for changing into athletic gear.
  • Students must take all of their belongings with them after they change as there will be no access to the rooms during or after practices or contests.
• All social distancing and mask policies must be used while in the changing room area.  There should be no congregating in that area.  All student athletes must enter, change, and leave.

User Fee:

• The user fee for Fall 2020 remains at $300.
• If there is a financial hardship please see the following link: https://wellesleyps.org/students-families/financial-assistance-information/

Transportation:

• Rosters for away contests may be limited due to transportation safety modifications. Most buses can accommodate 24 passengers.

Virtual Cohort Participation:

• All students whether they are remote or hybrid are eligible to participate in Wellesley High School athletics this fall.

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