Here's the scoop, straight from Newtown High School's blog master, Principal Dumais:
The following schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updated information or follow @nhsathletics on Twitter.
All students who are trying out for a sports team at Newtown High School must bring the following items on the first day of practice. No student will be allowed to try out without a current physical form.
Physical Form: A physical is good for thirteen months from the time that it was signed by the doctor. These blue forms are located in the Newtown High School Nurse's Office, Newtown High School Main Office and on Nighthawksports.com.
Pay To Participate Fee: The pay-to participate fee will be collected once the final teams have been selected. These fees are non-refundable once a student-athlete is selected for a team. All checks should be made out to Newtown High School.
Football $200
Cheerleading $150
Dance $100
X-Country $150
Field Hockey $200
Volleyball $200
Soccer $200
Girls Swimming $200
Water for all tryout sessions!
Tryouts:
Volleyball
Saturday, August 24, 2013: Freshmen 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m., Sophomores 9:30a.m.-11:00a.m, Juniors and Seniors 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Newtown High School School Gym. Bring sneakers, towels, and knee pads.
Girls Swimming and Diving
Saturday, August 24, 2013: 12:00pm-3:00pm at the Newtown High School pool. All interested swimmers should report to the NHS lobby at 11:45am. All swimmers must be able to swim 1000 continuous yards with flip turns and should arrive prepared to do so that morning.
Saturday, August 24, 2013: All interested players should report to the Newtown High School practice field behind the school. The first session will run from 8:00am-11:00am and the second session will run from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Girls Soccer
Saturday, August 24, 2013: All interested players should report to the Newtown High School stadium field with soccer gear and running shoes. The practice sessions will be held from 8:00am-11:00am and 3:00pm-6:00pm for all prospective players.
Girls Cross Country
Saturday, August 24, 2013: All interested runners should meet at the start of the cross country course behind Reed Intermediate School at 10:00am. Be prepared to run.
Boys Cross Country
Saturday, August 24, 2013: All interested runners should meet at the start of the cross country course behind Reed Intermediate School at 10:00am. Be prepared to run.
Field Hockey
Saturday, August 24, 2013: Tryouts for all interested players will be from 8:00am-11:00am and 4:00pm-7:00pm on the practice field behind Newtown High School. All players should report with their sneakers, cleats, mouth guard, shin guards, and eye protection.
Football
Monday, August 19, 2013: Meet at 2:00pm in the boys locker room . Practice from 3:30pm-6:00pm. Contact Coach Steve George at georges@newtown.k12.ct.us for more information. Check out @newtownfootball on Twitter for the most updated football tryout information.