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Athletic Director: Douglas A. Daponde Jr.

Athletic Office: (413) 323-9419, ext 5104

Schedules: http://miaa.net/schools/public/BelcBe

Boys' Cross Country training in August 2012.

We encourage our student body, family, friends and community supporters of our athletic program to attend and enjoy the spirit of our athletic events. Please keep in mind that Sportsmanship plays an important role here at Belchertown High School and all athletes and coaches understand the responsibility of displaying Sportsmanship during contests. We encourage spectators to follow the example set forth by the MIAA and Belchertown High School of good Sportsmanship that is read before each sporting event. This season looks to be an exciting one and good luck to all of our teams. GO ORIOLES!

Sport schedule for Friday, March 28: *Some games could be changed due to field conditions*

Boys Volleyball vs Agawam @ BHS – 4pm Jv and 5pm V

Girls Lacrosse vs Pittsfield @ BHS football practice field – 4:15pm JV and 5:45pm V – could be changed

Boys Lacrosse @ East Longmeadow – 4:30 JV and 6pm V -Turf field. This will be played on this date.

Spring Sports Try-Out & Practice Times

* All spring sports begin on March 17, 2014!

* Visit miaa.net/schools/public/BelcBe for scheduling information (by team or by calendar view)

Spring 2014 Athletic Department Registration will open February 3rd!

* BHS athletic registration will now be submitted online through www.FamilyID.com each season.

* Please register your student-athlete for the Spring 2014 season at .

www.Family ID.com – “Find Programs” – Type “Belchertown” into the search field and click “Search”

THEN

* Create your secure FamilyID account by entering your family name, e-mail address, and password.

You will receive an e-mail with a link to confirm your new account.

* Fill out the information requested on the registration form.

* Please call FamilyID.com’s customer support line at (888) 800-5583, ext. 1 if you experience any problems.

Important Spring Sports Dates

* Important dates will be listed on the MIAA website (miaa.net/schools/public/Belcbe)

BHS Student-Athlete Eligibility Requirements

* Student-athletes must be academically eligible (70% average for the previous term with no grades under a 65%).

* Student-athletes must be physically eligible (a current and clear physical examination, conducted within the 13-month period prior to the DATE OF PARTICIPATION).

* Parents/Guardians must register their student-athletes each season at FamilyID.com.

* Student-athletes must complete the Impact baseline concussion test.

(*Beginning with the Fall 2012 season, all 9th and 11th grade student-athletes must take/retake their Impact Baseline Test.)

* Student-athletes must pay a $125 athletic fee prior to trying out for a team each season.

* Student-athletes must register for each season, Fall, Winter, and Spring, separately.

* Information is available outside of the Athletic Director’s office.

Impact Testing Information

*The Impact Baseline Test (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test) is a computerized exam that is given to student-athletes prior to participating in practice or competition. The non-invasive, non-academic test is set up in a “computer game” format and takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Throughout the test, Impact tracks and records the student-athlete’s memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration.

Upon suffering a suspected head injury, the student-athlete may then retake the Impact Test and bring both sets of data to their primary care physician or equivalent for diagnosis. (Belchertown High School staff members do not diagnose concussions, but may hold a student-athlete out of participation in the event that the student-athlete sustains a head injury.) More information regarding the Impact program can be found at impacttest.com/faq.

Starting with the 2012-2013 school year:

* All incoming 9th and 11th grade student-athletes, as well as any student-athletes who are new to Belchertown HS, must take/retake their Impact Baseline Test prior to participating on any athletic team.

* Impact Baseline Testing will be supervised by either the athletic trainer or the athletic director.

* More information, and potentially more dates/times, will be posted as the information becomes available.

Impact testing web address: www.impacttestonline.com/schools

Scheduling Information

miaa.net/schools/public/Belcbe

Local, State, and National Affiliations

http://pviac.net/

http://www.miaa.net/

http://nfhslearn.com/

Educational Concussion-Related Links

http://nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=15000

http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html