Schedule Changes

The schedule has been modified again. Please check below. Due to the fact that our first game falls on the Tuesday before school begins, it is imperative that we meet at some point during the long weekend. To keep with the 10 session rule, the Saturday (23rd) practice has been eliminated. As we sign up for TPC volunteer times, please do your best to avoid the last shift on Labor Day.

Attendance

The preseason schedule is posted below. Obviously, it is important for all players to attend practice. I understand that some scheduling conflicts are inevitable. If a player is unable to attend any session due to an employment or familial obligation, I expect them to inform me of the anticipated absence before it occurs. This may be done by a phone call, by text message or by commenting on this post. Thanks.

TPC Fundraiser Sign-ups

Here is a list of the individuals who are in charge of coordinating filling the slots for TPC from Thursday through Monday, August 28th - September 1st. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact these individuals directly.

Thursday Todd Kefor tkefor@norton.k12.ma.us
Friday Rhonda Salvo rzssalvo@comcast.net
Saturday Karen Ricca jkricc@comcast.net
Sunday Jan Lenihan djcde@comcast.net
Monday Kym Arena arenaland@comcast.net

Each of the 5 days consists of 3 shifts.

For Thursday:

We need 10 people to cover shift one - 8am to 2pm. (Signed up: Kelsey Goldberg; Mrs. Goldberg; Brianna Valeri; Mrs. Valeri; Lindsay White, Jill Wry; Colleen McDermott; Laura Johansmeyer; Kaisey Arena; Valentine Mello)

We need 15 additional people to come on for shift two - 10am to 3pm. (Signed up: Lynn Fogg; Liz Hunter; Kate Ledbetter; Paige Almeida; Brianna Betts; Kristen MacGray; Meagan Elliot; Kristina Fogg; Julie Aussebel; Cassie Iagatta)

For the third shift we need 10 more volunteers to work 11am to close (aprox. 5pm).( Signed up: John Erickson; Drew Erickson)

IF YOU WISH TO WORK THURSDAY, PROVIDE YOUR NAME AND PREFERRED SHIFT AS A COMMENT UNDER THIS POST. I WILL UPDATE THIS POST DAILY. IF YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR UNDER THIS POST, YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP.

If you cannot cover a shift Thursday, or would like to cover an additional shift during the other days, please contact the "volunteer coordinator" assigned to the day you can work (see above).

Preseason Schedule

The following schedule is tentative and may change at any time. Please check back frequently. Field availability, scheduling conflicts and weather may alter the schedule. As a result of the Labor Day fundraiser, double sessions will occur in order to best utilize the available time.

Monday, August 25th: Double Session Practice: 9 a.m. to 11 and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Players should bring cleats, shin pads, water and running shoes. Teams are selected. Player assignments, meetings and separate practices. Pre-game routine finalized.

Tuesday, August 26th: Practice 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Varsity team meeting, room 245 of NHS. Starting lineup determined for scrimmage. Uniforms distributed.

Wednesday, August 27th: Scrimmage in Abington. Bus departs Norton High School at 2 p.m..

Monday (Labor Day): Practice from 4-6 p.m.

Tuesday: FIRST GAME- ASHLAND AT NORTON.

Fundraiser: Gillette Stadium August 3

Contact the boosters for more information.

Roger Williams University Training Camp

Here is a link to another preseason opportunity at RWU. The cost is reasonable and the clinic runs from 8-11 to 8-14 (evening sessions). Flyers will be distributed at captains' practices for those interested.

Roger Williams Girls' High School Training Clinic

Bulldog Academy Information

Bulldog Soccer Academy
Team Camp
July 21-24
Itinerary





July 21st
11am-1pm Check-In Lobby of Hall 16
2pm-4pm Welcome/Game Bryant Turf Complex
4:30pm-5pm Dinner Salmonson Dining Hall
6-8pm Night Session Bryant Turf Complex
9pm-9:30pm Chalk Talk Dorm Meeting Room
11pm Lights Out

July 22nd & 23rd
7am-8am Breakfast Salmonson Dining Hall
9am-11:30am 1st Session Bryant Turf Complex
12pm-1pm Lunch Salmonson Dining Hall
2pm-4pm 2nd Session Bryant Turf Complex
4:30pm-5pm Dinner Salmonson Dining Hall
6pm-8pm Night Game Bryant Turf Complex
9pm-9:30pm Chalk Talk Dorm Meeting Room
11pm Lights Out

July 24th
7am-8am Breakfast Salmonson Dining Hall
9am-11am Final Game Bryant Turf Complex
11am Check-Out


To Bring:
Cleats (extra pair if possible)
Shin Guards
Socks (multiple pairs)
Training clothes
Bathing suit
Running shoes
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Bathroom products
Water bottle
Fan
Extra Money for Camp Store

TPC Fundraiser

Please read the following message from Kym Arena outlining the upcoming TPC fundraiser:

"It is time to get busy organizing for our biggest fund-raiser, working with Prom Catering at the Deutsche Bank Golf Tournament 8/27 - 8/31. Last year was our first year participating in this event and we were able to bring in more than $8K for the Club! It is obviously a most worthwhile effort to ensure that we take advantage of the earning potential afforded us. Over the past few weeks I've been communicating with the event coordinator from Prom Catering. Based upon general info that I provided her, (approx. number of volunteers & age range of the volunteers), she recommended that we plan to staff an entire tent a day. She has recommended a couple of tents that would be a good fit for our group and offer us maximum earning potential. Both tents she suggested are full menu tents so we will be serving food and beverage. We would need a total of 30 volunteers to staff a tent for a day. The day is broken into 3 shifts, 8-2:00, 9-3 :00, and 11:00 to close. We do have the opportunity to "own" a tent for the entire 5 day tournament. However, since that would require us to staff 150 shifts and that week is the week of double sessions, the jamboree and the holiday weekend, I don't think it is feasible to do so. I propose that we at least commit to Friday, Sat., and Sunday. I would like your input about shooting for Thursday as well. Thursday, we would probably have to find 30 non-player volunteers since that is usually the day of the jamboree and many players will be involved with that. I don't know if that is realistic. Additionally, our compensation is a % of the $ brought in divided amongst the volunteers during the shift, so it may not even be worth the effort to try and work any of the less busy days.

Please email me your thoughts and we'll make our final call.

While we're at it, if you could please indicate any shifts that you & your loved ones would be available for. Each day we will need 5 people for the 8-2:00 shift, 15for the 9-3, and 10 for the 11 to close shifts. We might as well get started organizing now."

Kym Arena may be contacted at:

arenaland@comcast.net

Thanks, Mr. T

Thanks to Mr. Kent Taylor, fellow English teacher and NHS coach for facilitating a solid conditioning routine for today's captains' practice. Mr. Taylor was impressed by the drive and general attitudes of those who attended.

Fall Athletic Meeting

There is a mandatory athletic meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, 6 p.m. at the high school. Click here for more details.

2008 Schedule Available

Click here for the 2008 season schedule.

Captains' Practices for Summer 2008

Captains' Practices will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, weekly, beginning July 7. Mondays and Fridays are practice days for which players must bring cleats, shin pads, at least one ball and plenty of water. On Wednesdays, players will meet at the NHS track for conditioning and must bring running shoes and plenty of water. Check back to this post weekly for any updates or modifications.

The current practice days are as follows:

Wednesday, July 16 (conditioning)
Friday, July 18 (practice) GOALIE TRAINING AT 2:OO: PIT FIELD

Monday, July 21 (Bryant Camp)
Wednesday, July 23 (Bryant Camp)
Friday, July 25 (NO practice)

Monday, July 28 (practice)
Wednesday, July 30 (conditioning)
Friday, August 1 (practice)

Monday, August 4 (practice)
Wednesday, August 6 (conditioning)
Friday, August 8 (practice)

Monday: First Choice Camp Begins
Monday, August 11 (practice)
Wednesday, August 13 (conditioning)
Friday, August 15 (practice)

Monday, August 18 (practice)
Wednesday, August 20 (team activity to be determined)
Thursday, August 21 COACHES REPORT: SEASON BEGINS

May 19th: FINAL Due Date for Bryant Bulldog Camp Materials

Due for camp-bound players: health forms and the remainder of your payment.

For more information, click here.

Summer Soccer Meeting

There is a mandatory meeting this Friday (4-18) for all players attending soccer camp this summer.

Summer Soccer Opportunities

Please see Coach Kefor in room 245 for summer camp and training information.