STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN SOCCER, CROSS-COUNTRY OR HORSEBACK RIDING THIS FALL MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM TO HILL TOPBY FRIDAY, AUGUST 19TH.

The 2016-2017 school year is approaching and with it the Fall athletics season. Joining a team is a great way to make new friends while working toward individual and team goals. Teams are Co-ed and our “no cut” policy means everyone who wants to join a team, can(and should) as long as they are willing to invest the time and effort to improve themselves and their team while positively representing Hill Top. Students must also maintain good academic and disciplinary standing. A CURRENT PHYSICAL EXAM IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE ON ANY ATHLETIC TEAM

/ SOCCERis held on Mondays and Thursdays each week from 3:30-5pm.. Students must be prepared with shorts, t-shirt, shin guards, soccer socks, cleats and a water bottle. The soccer season runs through early November. Matches against other schools are scheduled based on the turnout and experience of the players each year.

/ HORSEBACK RIDING at Thorncroft Equestrian Center in Malvern takes place once a week on Wednesdays for 8 weeks. Students are transported to Thorncroft after school for group lessons from 3:30-5pm. Parents are required to pick their child up at Thorncroft at 5pm. The cost of the 8 week session is $260. For more information about the Thorncroft Equestrian program, please contact Mr. Van Dyke. Fall Session begins on Wednesday, September 28th.
CROSS-COUNTRYmeets on Tuesdays and Fridays. Students should come to school with shorts, t-shirt, water bottle and running sneakers. Practice runs from 3:30-5pm. The Cross-Country season runs through early November though some optional races may take place outside the regular season.

If you have any questions regarding the Hill Top Prep Athletics Program please contact David Van Dyke-Head of Student Life at or by phone at (610)527-3230 X648.

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Parents, please discuss this decision with you son/daughter. In order to run effective programs, we need participants to dedicate themselves to their academics as well as their teams. Attendance at all practices and matches is mandatory and grades of “C” or better in all classes must be maintained throughout the season. By signing, both student and parent(s) understand the expectations Hill Top places on student-athletes.

Student Name (print) ______Grade______Sport (check one)

Student Signature _________Soccer

Parent Signature(s) _________Cross-Country

_________ Horseback Riding

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO HILL TOP BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th