CHS Athletics releases fall tryouts schedule

The Canton High School Athletic Department recently released details for the first fall practices/tryouts with the start of the season fast approaching.

Anyone interested in participating in a fall sport must have a parent/guardian register them before participating. Registration can be completed online at tinyurl.com/chs-fall-sports. The user fee for all fall sports is $245 per participant, and payment details are posted on the registration form.

CHS quarterback JT Norton (Mike Tureski photo)

In addition to a completed registration, the Athletic Office must have a copy of a recent physical (within the past 13 months), and all athletes and parents must complete the online NFHS Concussion Course at nfhslearn.com/courses.

The following is a list of dates/times for first tryouts/practices:

Football: Equipment handout will be Sunday, August 10 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. for seniors, 6:30 to 7 p.m. for juniors, 7 to 7:30 p.m. for sophomores, and 7:30 to 8 p.m. for freshmen. Media day will be held August 14 at 9 a.m. on the turf field. The first practice is on Friday, August 15 from 9-11 a.m. on the turf (helmets required), and the first scrimmage of the season is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at Bridgewater-Raynham. Contact coach Anthony Fallon with any questions at anthonyfallon@cantonma.org or anthfals1@comcast.net.

Fall Cheer: Varsity practices start the week of August 18 and will be held on weekdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. with some longer practices during competition season. The JV schedule is TBD. Contact coach Jenny O’Neill with any questions at oneillj@cantonma.org.

Golf: There will be a mandatory meeting for all interested participants on Thursday, August 14 at 11 a.m. in the CHS Distance Learning Lab. Tryouts will be held at Blue Hill Country Club beginning the week of August 18 with exact dates and times to be determined by course availability. Please reach out to coach Mike Barucci at baruccim@cantonma.org with any questions.

Boys & Girls Cross Country: All interested participants should report to the parking lot across from the American Legion on Monday, August 18 at 8 a.m. Athletes should bring proper attire/running shoes/water/etc. and be prepared to run. Contact coach Brian Gotsell at briangotsell@cantonma.org with any questions.

Volleyball: All girls interested in playing volleyball are urged to attend tryouts in the CHS gym on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 18-20 from 4-7 p.m. There are three teams: varsity, JV and freshman. No experience is necessary and everyone is expected at all three tryouts. Practices for all teams will start on Thursday, August 22 (times TBD). Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring plenty of water and some snacks for break time. Contact coach Pat Cawley with any questions at 781-910-7597 or patriciabcawley@gmail.com.

Field Hockey: Tryouts will take place on the turf field on Monday, August 18 at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 19 at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Wednesday, August 20 at 2:30 p.m. Players are expected to attend all sessions. Please arrive on time and bring a stick, mouthguard, shin guards, a water bottle, and both sneakers and turf shoes. Contact coach Chrissy O’Connor with any questions at rsd.oconnor@gmail.com.

Boys Soccer: Tryouts begin Monday, August 18 at 6 p.m. starting with a two-mile run (separate fitness work for goalkeepers), followed by “deck of cards” followed by 90 minutes of play on the turf. Please bring both cleats and running sneakers. For questions, contact coach Danny Erickson at ericksond@cantonma.org.

Girls Soccer: All interested participants should report to the turf on Monday, August 18 at 4:30 p.m. for a fitness test, including the Cooper (separate fitness test for goalkeepers). Please bring sneakers and cleats for the session. Please plan for a full week of practice with a day off Sunday. For more info, contact coach Idris Senyonjo at idrissenyonjo@cantonma.org.

Unified Basketball: Program starts at some point in September. Info will follow once the school year starts.

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