WELCOME TO WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
2016-2017 FALL SPORTS
Waterford High School offers a wide variety of athletic options to all incoming freshmen. We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of some of the great opportunities that will be provided for you. Below you will find some information that may help you get started in Fall sports. Please remember that all candidates must have proof of a current physical and must register with our online registration program called FamilyID. Without a current physical exam form on file with the nurse’s office, your registration will not be approved. Once you register, you will use the program to sign up for the sport of your choice. Online registration is now open for all Fall sports. Registration for Football will close on 8/14/16. All other Fall sports registration will close on 8/24/16. Please be sure to register before these dates.
Please note that some programs do make cuts depending on the number of players trying out. Players should show up in shape and ready to demonstrate their ability and skill.
FIELD HOCKEY
The first practice for Field Hockey will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 and on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at the high school field hockey field. Saturday’s practice time will be determined at a later date. Coach Susi will be welcoming all new candidates at this time, as well as veterans. New players should email Coach Susi about the equipment needed to play and to be informed of summer conditioning practices. Players should dress appropriately for the weather and bring all necessary equipment, including personal water supplies. Coach Susi may be reached during the summer at or at (860) 235-5414.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
There will be a Girls’ Soccer meeting for players and parents on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Spera Field Clubhouse. The first official practice for Girls’ Soccer will be on Thursday, August 25, 2016, the time to be determined. There will also be double sessions again on Friday and Saturday, times to be determined. Players should bring shin guards, running shoes and cleats. Coach Ghiglia may be reached during the summer at , or at (860) 235-0041. Updates and info can also be found using the Twitter feed @lancersgsoc.
BOYS’ SOCCER
The first practice for Boys’ Soccer will take place on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the high school’s Alumni Turf field and then again on Friday, August 26th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27th practice time will be determined and announced at Friday’s practice. Coach Mendonca and his staff will welcome all newcomers, as well as veterans. Candidates should wear appropriate clothing and bring soccer cleats and shin guards. Personal water supplies are encouraged. Coach Mendonca may be reached during the summer at or at (203) 589-6018.
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Coaches will hold a team meeting after school on Friday, May 27, 2016 in the field house at 2:45 p.m. This meeting will be for all levels. Coaches will hold 60 minute conditioning sessions starting on Friday, June 24, 2016 at Esker Beach in Groton. Sessions start promptly at 10:00 a.m. Senior practices will run BEFORE tryouts. Dates and times will be announced at the team meeting. Location will be at the field house. The first try-out for Girls’ Volleyball will begin on Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for incoming freshmen and 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for sophomores,
juniors and seniors in the field house. Wednesday, August 31st and Thursday, September 1st, the schedule will be: 2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. for incoming freshmen. For sophomores, juniors and seniors, tryouts will run 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Bring sneakers, workout attire, and water. Questions may be directed to Coach Lucas at or at (860) 949-2747.
GIRLS’ SWIMMING
Coach Arnold will welcome all candidates for the Girls’ Swimming and Diving team on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Waterford High School pool. All returning team members and any newcomers should report outside the pool at 9:00 a.m. We will start our practice with athlete check-in and then dry land training. Please wear appropriate outdoor training equipment (shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, and bring plenty of water). We will stretch and begin the season with a TIMED mile run. We will have a short break between dry land training and going to the pool. We will then begin our pool training (please have a 1 piece bathing suit, cap, goggles, water). Practice will be in the pool until noon. We will practice on Friday August 26 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. There will also be practice Saturday, August 27 in the morning. Our practice schedule will be 2:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. throughout the season once school starts, and on Saturday mornings. Our dual meet competitions are generally on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Arnold by email at or at (860) 367-6067. All parents and team members are encouraged to sign up for team text messages. We use a service called Remind. It does not allow me to see your numbers. I will just see your name. This has proven to be a valuable communication tool. Please text to the number 81010 and in the message box type @waterfo and follow the directions in the return text.
FOOTBALL
Coach Strecker has announced that all candidates for Football, including freshmen, will be involved in a week of conditioning beginning on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. in the football locker room. Conditioning will be held from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for the remainder of the week. All candidates should bring both sneakers and cleats to conditioning. The first practice of the season will begin on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Coach Strecker may be reached at or at (860) 884-6212.
CROSS-COUNTRY
Coach Gamble will welcome all candidates for Boys and Girls Cross-Country on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. in the Field House lobby. Candidates should come prepared for conditioning at that time with running shoes, shorts and t-shirts as well as personal water supplies. Please email Coach Gamble if you intend on joining cross country in the fall. This will enable him to send important information prior to the season. General practice times will be from 2:45 p.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Thursday practices begin at 3:30 p.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. Competitions take place on Tuesdays and some Saturdays. Coach Gamble may be reached at or at (860) 442-0804.
CHEERLEADING
Coach Kennedy and Coach Kirsten ask that all WHS students interested in Cheerleading during Football season attend a pre-season meeting during Advisory on Monday, June 6th in the lobby of the field house. All incoming freshmen please attend a pre-season meeting with Miss K in room C102 on Tuesday, May 31st after school until the late busses. All interested cheerleaders will receive information about tryouts, camp, team communications, and summer scheduling at the meetings. Tryouts will be held mid-August and practices will begin in late August. Regular season practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., with games on Friday nights. If you cannot attend the pre-season meetings, or if you have any questions, please contact Coach Kennedy at or 860-235-0990.
If you have any questions, please call the school at (860) 437-6956 or call Mr. Sousa, Athletic Director at (860) 447-7927. And please feel free to email him your questions at .
GO LANCERS!