Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Timberlane Athletics! We anticipate that the information provided in this packet will help with any questions that you may have, should your son/daughter decide to participate in middle school athletics.We believe that the athletic department strives to provide a positive experience for your son/daughter. We believe that athletics is an extension of the classroom, where competition, team work, handling disappointments, experiencing success, overcoming challenges and character building are being taught. We believe that athletics teaches some of life’s most important lessons.
The athletic experience can at times be challenging, yet it provides the ability to build confidence, commitment and discipline.
Enclosed is information pertaining to the athletic programs that are available for all Timberlane students as well as the start dates for each season. Please mark your calendars, important dates will be approaching very quickly.
There will be an informational meetings held prior to each season for all TMS students who intend on participating in a sport. The purpose for these meetings is to allow all students to meet with coaches and to find out more information regarding the season.
Due dates for medical documents will be quickly approaching, please be sure to have all necessary paperwork completed. Students must have an updated physical on file in the nurses’ office in order to be eligible to participate.
Any student, who does not have an updated physical completed and turned into the school nurse in time for tryouts, will not be considered eligible for the team. All due dates for physicals (in each season) are submitted in this packet.
Please read this entire packet to ensure your son/daughter’s eligibility for the athletic season.
We hope you enjoy the remainder of the school year and have a wonderful summer. Should you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me at 609-737-4000, ext.3535.
Sincerely,
Kiki Enderle
Director Of Athletics
Fall Start Dates, Grades Offered, Coach
Cross Country, Sept. 12, 6th, 7th, 8th, Karl Weidman, Dave Butcavage
Girls’ Soccer, Sept. 12, 7th, 8th, Mark Amantia, Laurel Abrahams
Boys’ Soccer, Sept. 12, 7th, 8th, Vince Illuminate, Donny FIllinger
Field Hockey, Sept. 12, 7th, 8th, Grace Rarich, Candy Gore
Winter
Boys Basketball, Nov. 28, 7th, 8th, Dave Butcavage, Amir Siddiqu
Girls Basketball, Nov. 28, 7th, 8th, Bill Russell, Matt Serfass
Wrestling, Nov. 28, 6th, 7th, 8th, Chris Franco, Jim Stewart
Spring
Baseball, March 13, 7th, 8th, Karl Weidman, Jeff Neumann
Softball, March 13, 7th, 8th, John Bowerbank, Jen Travagline
Track/Field, March 20, 6th, 7th, 8th, John Zalot, Nadia Habig, Candace Osmond, Michael Hammill, Lisa Strigel
Boys’ Lacrosse, March 13, 7th, 8th, Rob Donovan, Vince Illuminate
Girls’ Lacrosse, March 13, 7th, 8th, Candy Gore, Laurel Abrahams
INFORMATIONAL MEETING DATES and PHYSICAL DUE DATES
All Information meetings will be held in the TMS Gymnasium
Fall Sports
Information Meeting - Friday, September 9 – During Morning Homeroom
Physical Examination due to school nurse – Monday, August 22, 2011
Winter Sports
Information Meeting - Monday, October 24 – During Morning Homeroom
Physical Examination due to school nurse – Thursday, November 17, 2011
Spring Sports
Information Meeting - Monday, February 6 – During Morning Homeroom
Physical Examination due to school nurse- Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Informational meetings are held prior to the season starting and are held during morning announcements on the dates provided above. It is extremely important that students who are interested in trying out for a team attend these meetings. This is an opportunity for students to meet the coaches, learn about the tryouts, to confirm medical physicals and to gather more information regarding their upcoming season.
If any questions regarding updated medical physicals, please contact the TMS nurse, Janet Watson at Ext. 4114. Should you have any additional concerns, please contact Director of Athletics, Kiki Enderle at 609-737-4000, Ext.3535, or John McGinley, Interim Director of Athletics.If any questions regarding updated medical physicals, please contact the TMS nurse, Janet Watson at Ext. 4114. Should you have any additional concerns, please contact Director of Athletics, Kiki Enderle at 609-737-4000, Ext.3535, or John McGinley, Interim Director of Athletics.