Between the Lines
The official newsletter of Dartmouth HS Athletics
Volume 4. No 1 *** June 23, 2023
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S DESK...
Although we are just starting summer vacation, DHS Athletics has been working diligently to prepare for the upcoming 2023 Fall athletic season.
DHS Athletics strives to offer effective, timely communication with families in an effort to build awareness and expectations. Traditionally, DHS uses this monthly Athletic Department newsletter as a communication tool to keep families abreast of information pertaining to our program.
This respective newsletter features the following helpful topics:
- Fall season information
- Sport offerings
- Student-athlete participation requirements
- Academic eligibility standards
- Participation & tryouts
- User fee payment
- Start days/times (first 5 days) for all sport offerings (and what student-athletes need)
- Captain's Practice - MIAA Rule Defined
- Summer strength & conditioning
- Fall Sports Informational Night
- Sway testing
- DHS Athletics website
- Social media handles
- Review of our Info Night for Incoming Freshman Student-Athletes
In closing, our Athletic Department's goal of offering a first-class educational athletic experience remains in the forefront of every decision that we make. Once again we look forward to serving the people of this great community the best way we can!
ANDREW D. CRISAFULLI
Director of Athletics
Dartmouth High School
FALL SEASON INFORMATION
Fall Sport Offerings & Levels
Cheerleading (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Field Hockey (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Football (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshman)
Girls Soccer (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshman)
Boys Soccer (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshman)
Golf (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Boys X-Country (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Girls X-Country (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Volleyball (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshman)
Unified Basketball (Varsity)
What do I need to do in order to tryout?
- Be academically eligible (the standard is detailed below) *all incoming 9th graders are eligible during Term 1*
- Register on FamilyID (deadline is WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th)
- Submit an updated physical to the DHS Athletic Office (please forward any updated physicals to Athletics Secretary Dolores Consoletti (doloresconsoletti@dartmouthschools.org).
**STUDENT-ATHLETES WHO DO NOT HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE PHYSICAL AND/OR ARE NOT REGISTERED ON FAMILY ID WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE**
Academic Eligibility Standards
In order for a student to remain eligible for participation in extracurricular clubs, activities and interscholastic athletics, the student must earn a passing grade (65) in a minimum of five (5) classes at the time of the most recent marking period.
To be eligible for the Fall period, a student must earn a passing grade (65) in a minimum of five (5) classes that met during Semester 2 of the previous school year and/or earned a passing grade(s) during summer school.
Participation & Tryouts
An unlimited participation policy will be used whenever possible. There are factors, however, which necessitate the size of the squad be limited in order to maintain a high level of safety, coaching, playing, and practice time.
The following will be considered reasons to limit the size of the squad:
Nature of the sport (e.g. golf, tennis)
Available time and facility (e.g. most indoor sports)
An exceptionally large number of students trying out for a sport (e.g. 75 candidates for soccer)
Safety factors (e.g. ratio of students to coaches)
Whenever possible, no cuts will be made until after three tryout sessions.
**The composition of a roster (size and personnel) is strictly a coach/coaching staff decision and will vary from sport to sport**
Be a good communicator
If you have any issues or conflicts with any upcoming practices, tryouts, etc., it is always better to reach out to the head coach AHEAD of time.
User Fee Payment
All members of interscholastic teams for Dartmouth High School will be assessed a $50.00 participation fee for each season, not to exceed $125.00 per student-athlete for the school year, and not to exceed $250.00 per family per school year.
**USER FEE PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AFTER TEAMS ARE SELECTED, BUT IN ALL CASES PRIOR TO THE FIRST REGULAR SEASON CONTEST**
User fees can be paid either online by visiting our Athletic Department website www.BigGreenSports.org or by personal check payable to:
Town of Dartmouth/Athletics
555 Bakerville Road
Dartmouth, MA 02748
No cash will be accepted!
FIRST 5 DAYS OF TRYOUTS / PRACTICE **could be subject to change**
FOOTBALL
Friday, August 18th
**(Each day...practice, meetings, progressive equipment distribution, etc)**
(Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores) - 7:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School)
(Freshman) - 8:00am - 10:00am (Dartmouth High School)
**First Day: All Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores should report to Dartmouth High School at 7:15am for pre-practice check-in**
**First Day: ALL FRESHMAN should report to Dartmouth High School at 7:45am for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need spikes, sneakers, athletic clothing & water
Saturday, August 19th
(Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores) - 7:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:15am
(Freshman) - 8:00am - 10:00am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:45am
Monday, August 21st
(Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores) - 7:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:15am
(Freshman) - 8:00am - 10:00am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:45am
Tuesday, August 22nd
(Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores) - 7:30am - 11:30am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:15am
(Freshman) - 8:00am - 10:00am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:45am
Wednesday, August 23rd
(Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores) - 7:30am - 11:30am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:15am
(Freshman) - 8:00am - 10:00am (Dartmouth High School) - Report at 7:45am
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Richard White: (richardwhite@dartmouthschools.org)
FIELD HOCKEY
Monday, August 21st
6:00pm - 8:00pm (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium)
**First Day: All program players should report at 5:45pm for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need goggles, mouth guard, shinguards, stick, spikes, sneakers, athletic clothing & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
6:00pm - 8:00pm (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 5:45pm
Wednesday, August 23rd
6:00am - 8:00pm (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 5:45pm
Thursday, August 24th
6:00am - 8:00pm (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 5:45pm
Friday, August 25th
9:00am - 11:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 8:45am
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Beth Arguin: (betharguin@dartmouthschools.org)
GIRLS SOCCER
Monday, August 21st
9:00am - 11:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium)
**First Day: All program players should report at 8:45am for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need a soccer ball, cleats, shin guards, athletic clothing & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
9:00am - 11:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 8:45am
Wednesday, August 23rd
9:00am - 11:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 8:45am
Thursday, August 24th
9:00am - 11:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 8:45am
Friday, August 25th
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Middle School) - Report at 6:45am
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Scot Boudria: (scotboudria@dartmouthschools.org)
BOYS SOCCER
Monday, August 21st
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium / DMS)
**First Day: All program players should report to Dartmouth Memorial Stadium at 6:45am for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need a soccer ball, running sneakers, spikes, shin guards, dark color shirt (green), a red shirt, a white shirt, athletic clothing & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 6:45am
Wednesday, August 23rd
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 6:45am
Thursday, August 24th
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 6:45am
Friday, August 25th
7:00am - 9:00am (Dartmouth Memorial Stadium) - Report at 6:45am
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Josh Silva: (joshuasilva@dartmouthschools.org)
GOLF
**Times could be subject to change based on scheduling adjustments at the golf course...unfortunately this is out of our control**
Tuesday, August 22nd
**FIRST DAY**
11:00am
Returning JV players, and any new student-athletes to the program, should report to the patio area (around the clubhouse) for pre-practice check-in. Please do not congregate around the bag room, nor use the putting green or driving range.
12:15pm
Returning Varsity players (those who played in matches last year) should report to the patio area (around the clubhouse) for pre-practice check-in. Please do not congregate around the bag room, nor use the putting green or driving range.
Student-athletes will need golf clubs, golf balls and proper dress (golf shorts/pants and a collared shirt)
Wednesday, August 23rd
TBA (Allendale Country Club)
Thursday, August 24th
TBA (Allendale Country Club)
Friday, August 25th
TBA (Allendale Country Club)
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Mike Frates: (michaelfrates@dartmouthschools.org)
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Monday, August 21st
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
**First Day: All program participants should report to the Dartmouth High School Track at 8:15am for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need athletic clothing, running sneakers & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Wednesday, August 23rd
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Thursday, August 24th
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Friday, August 25th
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Hilary Sousa: (hilariasousa@dartmouthschools.org)
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Monday, August 21st
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
**First Day: All program participants should report to the Dartmouth High School Track at 8:15am for pre-practice check-in**
Student-athletes will need athletic clothing, running sneakers & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Wednesday, August 23rd
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Thursday, August 24th
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
Friday, August 25th
8:30am - 10:30am (Dartmouth High School - Track) - 8:15am check in
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Hilary Sousa: (hilariasousa@dartmouthschools.org)
VOLLEYBALL
Monday, August 21st
Freshman and Sophomores - 8:00am-10:30am (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 7:45am check in
Juniors and Seniors - 11:00am-2:00pm (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 10:45am check in
**First Day: All program players should report to the Carlin Lynch Activity Center at their assigned check in times for pre-practice responsibilities**
Student-athletes will need movement clothing, sneakers & water
Tuesday, August 22nd
Freshman - 8:00am-10:30am (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 7:45am check in
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors - 11:00am-2:00pm (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 10:45am check in
Wednesday, August 23rd
Freshman - 8:00am-10:30am (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 7:45am check in
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors - 11:00am-2:00pm (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 10:45am check in
Thursday, August 24th
Freshmen and Sophomores - 9:00am-11:30am (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 8:45am check in
Juniors and Seniors - 11:00am-1:30pm (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 10:45am check in
Friday, August 25th
Freshmen and Sophomores - 9:00am-11:30am (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 8:45am check in
Juniors and Seniors - 11:00am-1:30pm (Carlin Lynch Activity Center) - 10:45am check in
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach Rachel Lassey: (rachellassey@dartmouthschools.org)
CHEERLEADING
Team tryouts were scheduled in mid-June...any additional student-athletes interested in trying out should contact Head Coach Rebecca Braga (rebeccabraga@dartmouthschools.org) ASAP
Student-athletes will need movement clothing, sneakers & water
Monday, August 21st
5:30pm - 7:30pm (DHS / Carlin Lynch Activity Center)
Tuesday, August 22nd
5:30pm - 7:30pm (DHS / Carlin Lynch Activity Center)
Wednesday, August 23rd
5:30pm - 7:30pm (DHS / Carlin Lynch Activity Center)
Thursday, August 24th
5:30pm - 7:30pm (DHS / Carlin Lynch Activity Center)
Friday, August 25th
5:30pm - 7:30pm (DHS / Carlin Lynch Activity Center)
**ADDITIONAL TRYOUT DATE(S) FOR THOSE WHO CONTACTED COACH BRAGA**
UNIFIED BASKETBALL
Unified Basketball's first practice/workout will take place after Labor Day. More information will be shared in mid to late-August.
All sport specific questions should be directed to Head Coach John Breault: (johnbreault@dartmouthschools.org)
CAPTAIN'S PRACTICE
Rule 24. Captain's Practice:
The term "Captain's Practice" usually means the team's captain(s) organizing and conducting, without adult supervision, out-of-season practice for that sport. The MIAA does not in any way sanction, encourage, or condone "Captain's Practice" in any sport.
Dartmouth High School does not in any way sanction, encourage or condone Captains Practice.
In summary, if student-athletes want to get together on their own to train for their sport, there is no rule against that, but it is not a Dartmouth High School sanctioned event, the school no involvement, the school does not host, and the responsibility and/or liability concerning possible injuries and/or issues related all fall on the individual participants and/or families.
SUMMER STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
DHS Fitness Center (A-Level)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
7:00am-10:00am
From now until 8/17/2023
No Holidays
1-2 Infinite Fitness certified personal trainers on site
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION NIGHT - (Virtual)
Topics discussed, but not limited to...
- Seasonal Expectations
- Protocols & Procedures
- Important MIAA & DHS Rules
- Sport Schedules
- Medical Information
- Conflict Resolution
- Spectator Behavior
Once the general athletic department presentation concludes, student-athletes and families will have the opportunity to meet with their respective coaches to review sports specific details.
The informational night will be 60 minutes in length.
SWAY MEDICAL
DHS Athletics has adopted a new baseline testing program (replacing Impact Testing) as a tool to assist in the evaluation of a prospective head injury...it's called SWAY MEDICAL.
The Sway system combines objective balance and cognitive measures to support healthcare professionals in performing accurate and informed evaluations with nothing more thank the mobile device they already own.
Sway pioneered mobile balance testing with it's patented technology that uses nothing more than the mobile sensors built into the device you already own.
The Sway system allows a health care professional to accurately assess cognitive function with quick and easy tests of visual processing, reaction time and memory.
All potential new DHS student-athletes and current student-athletes who tested two years ago (results are valid for two years) will need to complete SWAY testing prior to sports participation.
SWAY testing will take place in mid-August at DHS (20-25 minutes in duration) and overseen by our Athletic Trainer Kathy Thornton. DHS will release days/times for testing at the beginning of August.
Sway is available on both Apple and Android operating system.
If you have any questions, your point of contact is DHS Athletic Trainer Kathy Thornton at kathleenthornton@dartmouthschools.org
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
This comprehensive website contains the following: Athletic Department information (handbooks, coach contact info, athletic materials), sport offerings, updates, team schedules, game locations, scores, rosters, sport registration, on-line user fee payments, etc.
We encourage all families to take time to navigate the site, as it's a 1-stop shop for DHS athletics information.
Informational Night for Incoming Freshman Student-Athletes (held 6/7/2023)
The evening's focus was to welcome our future student-athletes, share our mission, offerings, coaches contact information and important details concerning the department....along with providing specific details concerning the upcoming Fall athletic season and answering any questions from attendees.
The event was well attended and successful.
Click on the link below for the slideshow from the evening!
ONE FINAL THOUGHT...
Dartmouth High School - Department of Athletics
ANDREW D. CRISAFULLI, M.Ed., CAA, AIC
Director of Athletics & Wellness
@ACrisafulli02
DOLORES CONSOLETTI
Athletics Administrative Assistant
doloresconsoletti@dartmouthschools.org
Email: andrewcrisafulli@dartmouthschools.org
Website: www.BigGreenSports.org
Location: 555 Bakerville Road, Dartmouth, MA, USA
Phone: (508) 961-2700
Twitter: @DartAthletics
