Physicals

Any athletes still in need of a physical should report to the Aubrey Lewis Sports complex (woodman field/essex ave) on the following dates listed below. These are the free physicals provided by the athletic department, we suggest anyone still in need of a physical utilize these dates as if you wait until later you wont be cleared for the first day of practice. Also, please remember to wear a mask. Wednesday, July 28th 5:30pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, August 3rd 6:30pm - 8:00pm Wednesday, August 4th 4pm - 7:30pm

Updates

Reminder, captains practice starts tomorrow, 8am at woodman field. This is for all levels of athletes freshman through seniors both generally interested in, new and returning to the program. You do not need to be cleared or have paperwork in to participate.

Parents, please get all paper work into the athletic department as soon as possible. All freshman and juniors or athletes new to sports will need an impact test, if that is you please fill out this form and email it to Mrs. Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.  Mrs. Chemidlin will schedule you for an impact test and walk you through the process. 

Remember: 

**Freshmen will need a sports physical to participate in the fall 2021 athletic season.

**10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders do not need to submit a new physical, as long as the one on file is still valid. Please email medical forms as an attachment to Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us.

All medical forms are located on the MHS High School website under Athletics, Mandatory Forms.  https://mhs.montclair.k12.nj.us/athletics/mandatory_athletic_forms

Captains Practice

Captains practice will begin this week and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 13th from 8am - 9:30am until the first day of practice. Athletes will meet on the track at woodman field. If you are getting dropped off please be dropped off in the front circle; make sure you bring water. Parents, please do not drive into the parking lot. 

Fall season: The first day of practice will be August 16th, you must be on the roster to participate. Fall registration is currently open on Genesis and will close at midnight on Monday (July 12). Sports physicals are required every year, if your physical expiration date is before the first day of practice you will need to get a new physical.

Here is the link to the form (copy and paste it): 

https://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/records/athleticphysicalsform.pdf

If you need a physical get this scheduled and turned in as soon possible the paperwork process takes up to three weeks. For all information on fall paperwork please see email sent to parents by the athletic department or the previous post title "message from athletic department". 

The preseason running calendars have been posted and has 6 weeks of workouts for all level of athletes, these should be done on top of what is done at captains practice. Please see tabs to the right.

2021 Season

Before reading this please see previous post with information from athletic department.

Athletes and families welcome to the 2021 season, we are looking forward to the season ahead and would like to provide you with information for what will be taking place this summer. First, we ask that you check this blog daily (especially once the season starts) as any information pertaining to the team will be posted here. If you are checking this on your phone make sure you scroll to the bottom and click full web version so that you can utilize the tabs to the right; this is where links to workouts, schedule and other items are posted.

The first official day of practice will be August 16th however, before that there will be captains practice (information regarding that will be posted later this week). This will help the athletes get to know one another and a good introduction for those new to the program. (athletes do not need to be cleared for captains practice). We understand that it is the summer time and families have vacation, if you are away you will not be penalized however there will be workouts that you should do on your own as we expect you to come in shape. Workouts will be posted for all levels later this evening for all levels of athletes (Varsity, JV, freshman/new to xc) and they will be listed in the tabs to the right. 

Message from Athletic Department

The message below was emailed to families. Please make sure you get these items done as soon as possible (especially the Genesis portion). If you did not get this email please update your contact information in Genesis. Please make sure you get the items in before the due dates listed.

First, and most importantly I hope you and your families are remaining safe and healthy during this time.  We will be using Genesis for all sports forms for the upcoming fall season. 

Fall 2021 athletic registration will open on Tuesday, June 1^st.  We have opened a new Tab in your Parent and Student Access accounts called “Athletics”. This screen will display the date of your last physical exam, and when it expires. It will also list all of the dates you signed your required forms. All Genesis forms must be completed no later than July 12th at midnight.

 

Please follow the steps below in order to sign up for Fall Sports. Please log onto your Parent Access account and go to the Forms Tab.

• Please remember: DO NOT share your password with your child and allow them to log onto your account.
• Click on the form called “Fall Sports 2021-22”.
  • Please review the first 4 questions on the form.
    • Click on the link and review the document displayed.
    • After reading the document click on the “Selected” check box to the right of the question for the following forms.
      • NJSIAA’s Steroid testing policy.
      • Sports-Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet.
      • Sudden Cardiac Death Pamphlet.
      • Opioid Video Sign Off Sheet
      • Opioid Use and Misuse educational fact sheet.
  • Review the NJSIAA Steroid testing Policy, and choose yes to consent to random testing.
  • Read the districts Athletic Code of Conduct, and choose “Yes” that you and your child will abide by its provisions.
  • Choose the sport your child wants to play from the dropdown menu.
  • Click the green box called “Update Answers”.
  • Click the Finalize check box.
  • Click Ok when asked are you sure you want to finalize this form?
  • Click Update Answers.
  • If you do not answer all of the questions on the form, the form will not be accepted and your child will not be signed up for the sport they wish to play. 

**Rising freshmen will need a sports physical to participate in the fall 2021 athletic season.

**Rising 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th graders do not need to submit a new physical, as long as the one on file is still valid. 

Please email medical forms as an attachment to Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us.

All medical forms are located on the MHS High School website under Athletics, Mandatory Forms.  https://mhs.montclair.k12.nj.us/athletics/mandatory_athletic_forms

 

You must register every athletic season (i.e. Fall, Winter, and Spring)

 

Impact testing will be done virtually.  If you are going to be a freshman or junior or have not had an impact test done within the last year please fill out this form.

and email it to Mrs. Chemidlin at mchemidlin@montclair.k12.nj.us.  Mrs. Chemidlin will schedule you for an impact test and walk you through the process.

 

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Any questions please do not hesitate to email Ms. Kim Covello at kcovello@montclair.k12.nj.us