March 6, 2020
Dear Families,
Temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining bright, which means that spring athletics season is right around the corner. I want to communicate with you the testing dates for ImPACT concussion screening, tryout dates for spring sports, and what forms must be completed prior to tryouts.
We occasionally have families ask about whether a student who plays for an outside travel team or organization would be able to try out for our school teams. It is important that all Lurgio practices and competitions take priority over other outside teams. If your student-athlete is able to fully commit to the Lurgio team, they are more than welcome to try out and participate in our athletic program.
Lurgio Middle School offers the following sports during the spring season: softball, baseball, coed golf, coed tennis, and girls’ and boys’ track & field. In order to participate in one of our spring sports, you must have the following:
Registration
Starting this year, we moved our registration process to FamilyID. This online platform will make registration more efficient for students and their families from season to season and year to year. You can find Family ID registration instructions [HERE]. If you previously created an account for fall or winter sports, you should be able to log in and [REGISTER] for spring sports. Registration must be completed prior to tryouts in order to participate.
Proof of Physical Examination
All students wishing to try out for a sport must have a valid proof of physical examination on file with the Lurgio school nurse. Physicals are valid for (2) years. Incoming 7th graders and newly registered students should turn in a copy of their physical form to the school nurse as soon as possible. You may also upload this documentation directly to FamilyID during the registration process.
ImPACT Concussion Baseline Testing - Required for Baseball & Softball
For students who have not completed an ImPACT Concussion Test during their time at Lurgio. we will be testing baseball and softball players on Wednesday, March 18th. These tests run about 60 minutes in length and take place immediately after school in the Lurgio Media Center (3:30PM-5:00PM). Please sign up for your session in FamilyID. If you cannot make your assigned test session, you may schedule a time to take the test with the Safe Sports Network. They can be contacted at (603) 627-9728.
Please note the following tryout dates:
Baseball: Pre-season meeting on Friday, March 13 at 8:30 a.m. in the Media Center
Tryouts:
-Monday, March 23 in the Lurgio gymnasium 3:30-5:15 p.m.
-Tuesday, March 24 in the Lurgio gymnasium 3:30-5:15 p.m.
-Wednesday, March 25 in the Lurgio gymnasium 3:30-5:15 p.m.
Softball: Pre-season meeting on Monday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. in RAL Dining Hall
Tryouts:
-Monday, March 23 in the Lurgio gymnasium 5:15-7:00 p.m.
-Tuesday, March 24 in the Lurgio gymnasium 5:15-7:00 p.m.
-Wednesday, March 25 in the Lurgio gymnasium 5:15-7:00 p.m.
Track & Field: Pre-season meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at 3:15 p.m. in RAL Dining Hall
First Practice:
-Monday, March 30 at Higgins Track/Preston Field (behind McKelvie) 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Athletes will meet on Lurgio front lawn and run down to track together
Athletes should be picked-up at Lurgio at the conclusion of practice
Coed Golf : Pre-season meeting on Wednesday, April 1 at 8:30 a.m. in Mr. Dorman’s room (A120)
Tryouts:
-Monday, April 6 at Ponemah Green at 4:00 p.m.
-Tuesday, April 7 at Ponemah Green at 4:00 p.m.
-Wednesday, April 8 Ponemah Green at 4:00 p.m.
Coed Tennis - Monday, April 6 at the County Rd. Tennis Courts (next to pool & playground). 7:00-8:20 a.m (first practice)
Students can get a ride or may walk to school afterwards.
If you or your student have any questions about a specific sport, please contact the coach. The Lurgio Athletics website may be found [HERE].
Sincerely,
Kristen Gauthier
Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
