WELCOME TO THE HOPKINTON HAWKS ATHLETIC WEBPAGE
HIGH SCHOOL THROWBACK THURSDAYS UNDER "NEWS" TAB ABOVE!!!
Senior slideshow by Jeff Sullivan posted 5/26 click HERE
Hawk Sports Photos courtesy of Jeff Sullivan: CLICK HERE
SPORTS UPDATE 4/2
Rough news last week I know. So sorry for all of our spring athletes and coaches, especially the seniors; hopes were high in many of our sports this spring. Still, the Hawks are resilient and we will deal with this adversity.
Over the past few days I have communicated with just about all of the spring coaches, and all want to continue to coordinate workouts, team bonding activities, and do whatever they can to keep our athletes moving and having fun. I cannot tell you how impressed I have been with what our coaches have already orchestrated and I believe more is in the works. Here is our plan for the season.
HIGH SCHOOL - Our spring "season" will go until May 23rd, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Over the next six weeks, coaches will continue to provide individual workout plans for athletes to stay in shape, team activities where they can, and possibly some inter-team competitions. All of these will be optional for our athletes, coaches will stress doing these individually and following safety guidelines, and most will be tracked by the Honor System.
For athletes who participate in the majority of workouts/competitions etc, and at the discretion of the coach, they will be awarded a varsity letter* for their commitment. To explain the asterisk - if an athlete is a junior or senior and has never won a varsity letter in that sport, they will receive one. If they are a freshman or sophomore in that sport, they will receive credit for a varsity letter but will receive their letter in the future. This is essentially a "holding space" - allows them to possibly be in the running for a 4-year varsity plaque when they become seniors. Those who have received letters in the past and participate in workouts will receive a bar, and 4th year varsity seniors would be eligible for a plaque at the end of the season. There is a chance, but not a guarantee, that coaches will be able to give out awards at the end of the spring "season". Most importantly, this will get athletes out and moving and hopefully focused on something else.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - I am sorry but letters aren't provided at the MS level so that "carrot" isn't available. Many coaches have been in touch with you and will continue to provide workouts for athletes if they are interested. As with the high school, there is a possibility of workout awards at the end of the season, some talk about inter-team competitions hopefully this summer if we get cleared to meet in groups, and the chance to be part of the team. Hopefully you consider this.
I will continue with "Throwback Thursdays" and will continue to provide new information when I can. Stay safe.
Go Hawks Go!!!
Please consider joining or donating to the Booster Club! The Membership Form is here: BOOSTER CLUB
For myschoolbucks click HERE
WEEKLY TEAM SCHEDULE
HOW TO JOIN OR UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE LISTSERV
The athletic listserv is used to send out game day information regarding cancellations or important upcoming events. If you would like to join (or if your kids have graduated and you want to unsubscribe), you must do either yourself at the link below.
http://hopkintonschools.org/mailman/listinfo/hmhsathletics_hopkintonschools.org
Go Hawks!!!!!
Senior slideshow by Jeff Sullivan posted 5/26 click HERE
Hawk Sports Photos courtesy of Jeff Sullivan: CLICK HERE
SPORTS UPDATE 4/2
Rough news last week I know. So sorry for all of our spring athletes and coaches, especially the seniors; hopes were high in many of our sports this spring. Still, the Hawks are resilient and we will deal with this adversity.
Over the past few days I have communicated with just about all of the spring coaches, and all want to continue to coordinate workouts, team bonding activities, and do whatever they can to keep our athletes moving and having fun. I cannot tell you how impressed I have been with what our coaches have already orchestrated and I believe more is in the works. Here is our plan for the season.
HIGH SCHOOL - Our spring "season" will go until May 23rd, the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. Over the next six weeks, coaches will continue to provide individual workout plans for athletes to stay in shape, team activities where they can, and possibly some inter-team competitions. All of these will be optional for our athletes, coaches will stress doing these individually and following safety guidelines, and most will be tracked by the Honor System.
For athletes who participate in the majority of workouts/competitions etc, and at the discretion of the coach, they will be awarded a varsity letter* for their commitment. To explain the asterisk - if an athlete is a junior or senior and has never won a varsity letter in that sport, they will receive one. If they are a freshman or sophomore in that sport, they will receive credit for a varsity letter but will receive their letter in the future. This is essentially a "holding space" - allows them to possibly be in the running for a 4-year varsity plaque when they become seniors. Those who have received letters in the past and participate in workouts will receive a bar, and 4th year varsity seniors would be eligible for a plaque at the end of the season. There is a chance, but not a guarantee, that coaches will be able to give out awards at the end of the spring "season". Most importantly, this will get athletes out and moving and hopefully focused on something else.
MIDDLE SCHOOL - I am sorry but letters aren't provided at the MS level so that "carrot" isn't available. Many coaches have been in touch with you and will continue to provide workouts for athletes if they are interested. As with the high school, there is a possibility of workout awards at the end of the season, some talk about inter-team competitions hopefully this summer if we get cleared to meet in groups, and the chance to be part of the team. Hopefully you consider this.
I will continue with "Throwback Thursdays" and will continue to provide new information when I can. Stay safe.
Go Hawks Go!!!
Please consider joining or donating to the Booster Club! The Membership Form is here: BOOSTER CLUB
For myschoolbucks click HERE
WEEKLY TEAM SCHEDULE
HOW TO JOIN OR UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THE LISTSERV
The athletic listserv is used to send out game day information regarding cancellations or important upcoming events. If you would like to join (or if your kids have graduated and you want to unsubscribe), you must do either yourself at the link below.
http://hopkintonschools.org/mailman/listinfo/hmhsathletics_hopkintonschools.org
Go Hawks!!!!!