Published in the August 11, 2016 edition
NORTH READING — These are important dates to remember for high school student athletes planning to play football this season.
• Monday, Aug. 15, Tuesday, Aug. 16
Paper work for all athletes interested in playing football should be completed by this day. The paperwork can be found on the FamilyID website on the North Reading High School’s home page. Athletes will not be allowed to get equipment or attend practices unless they have completed the signup process on FamilyID and have an updated physical.
Athletes that are registered by the dates listed above can come to the high school between 9–11 a.m. to get fitted for helmets and pick up their equipment on Monday, Aug. 15 or Tuesday, Aug. 16. Athletes must be registered before being issued equipment. Athletes only need to attend one of those two dates. If an athlete cannot attend one of those dates they will receive equipment on Friday, Aug. 19 at 8:30 prior to the first practice.
• Friday, Aug. 19
Student–athletes interested in playing football for North Reading High School should report to the High School gymnasium at 8:30 a.m. if they need to be fitted for a helmet and 9 a.m. if they have already received a helmet.
The following is a tentative schedule for day 1:
8:30 a.m., helmet fittings (For those athletes that were not able to make it Monday or Tuesday)
9 a.m., All athletes check-in.
9:30–11 a.m., team and position meetings.
11:15 a.m. —1:15 p.m., practice (helmets only)
Athletes should wear shorts and sneakers but bring cleats. A time schedule outlining the remaining days of camp will be given to student-athletes on Friday morning. Any questions regarding paperwork should be directed to the Athletic Director, Mr. David Johnson, djohnson@nrpsk12.org.
For a tentative practice schedule go to the North Reading High School home page. Click on Athletics and then on NRHS Football.
