Upper School Fall 2021 Athletic Information
- Upper School Preseason tryouts/practices will begin:
- August 9 – Boys’ Soccer (preseason schedule)
- August 16 – Boys’ Cross Country (preseason schedule), Girls' Tennis (preseason schedule)
- August 18 – Girls’ Soccer (preseason schedule), Girls’ Cross Country (preseason schedule)
- August 19 – Field Hockey (preseason schedule)
- After preseason, Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country, Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Soccer, and Field Hockey and JV Boys’ Soccer teams will practice M-F, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. on main campus.
- There may be days on which soccer practice (Boys’ JV or Varsity or Girls’ Varsity) will occur at Sugar Campus (1424 Hillside Road). This will be communicated in advance by athletic directors.
- Girls’ Tennis practice will be M-F, 3:45–5:30 p.m. at Stevenson University Greenspring Campus’ Tennis Courts — shuttle will depart Park at 3:25 p.m. and return to campus at 6 p.m.
- Practice locations and times are listed below in each sport’s description.
- Practice/Game changes will be updated on Veracross and sent out via email.
- Uniforms will be issued to students for the season and it is their responsibility to manage them for the season and return it in a timely fashion after the last contest.
Expectations
- Regular attendance at practice
- Fully prepared for practice with necessary equipment
- All absences must be communicated with Coach and/or Athletic Director
- Best effort should be given at all times
- Show respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and the game at all times
- Leave bench areas cleaner than you found them
- Represent Park School in a positive light at all times
CROSS COUNTRY
GIRLS — GRADES 9-12
Practice will begin on August 18 at 4 p.m. Locker distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Meet schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. The season will run through Tuesday, October 26. Championships will be held at McDaniel College.
Equipment Required: Running shoes, water bottle
Coaches: Paula Smith, Rachael Battin
BOYS — GRADES 9-12
Practice will begin on August 16 at 8:30 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Meet schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. The season will run through Tuesday, November 2. MIAA Championships location is TBD.
Equipment Required: Running shoes, water bottle
Coaches: TBD
FIELD HOCKEY
GIRLS — GRADES 9-12
Practice will begin on Thursday, August 19 at 9 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8:30 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and online. If weather requires indoor practices, the schedule rotates between early and late practices in the Athletic Center and Blaustein Gyms. Participation numbers will dictate if we field one (Varsity) or two teams (Varsity + JV). If there are not enough players for a JV, we will do our best to schedule some “B” Squad games to provide playing experience for everyone. Regular practice will be 3:30–5:30 p.m. rotating between Kelly (turf) and Tompkins fields. The season will run through the first week in November with the championship game being played on November 6 or 7.
Equipment Required: Stick, cleats, running shoes, mouth guard, shin guards, NFHS-approved field hockey goggles, water bottle (recommended).
Coaches: Kara Hickok (head), Bill Pullin (GK coach and program assistant)
TENNIS
GIRLS — GRADES 9-12
Practice will begin on Monday, August 16 at 4 p.m. at Stevenson University Greenspring Campus’ Tennis Courts. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. If weather requires indoor practices, the schedule will rotate between early and late practices in the Athletic Center, except for days on which we are able to secure indoor tennis court space. We plan to field Varsity and JV teams. Regular outdoor practice will be 3:45–5:30 p.m. at Stevenson University Greenspring Campus’ Tennis Courts. Transportation will be provided to and from Stevenson, or students can be picked up at Stevenson. The season will run through the third week in October with the IAAM Tournament running the week of October 18-22.
Equipment Required: Racquet, tennis shoes, water bottle
Coaches: Neil Shipman (head), Betty Medalie (asst), Mike Cianos (program assistant)
SOCCER
BOYS — GRADES 9-12
Preseason tryouts will begin on Monday, August 9 at 9 a.m. and run two days or until teams are decided, at which point preseason practices will begin. Locker and practice pinny distribution will be ½ hour prior to practice in the front of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and on the team page. There will be two teams, a Varsity and a JV. Practices primarily take place on the main campus, although there may be days on which JV or Varsity practice may be held at Sugar Campus (1424 Hillside Rd.)
Regular season practice (once school begins) will be from 3:30–5:30 p.m., rotating between Kelly (turf) and Boys’ Varsity fields. The season will run through early November with MIAA Varsity Championships being played on November 7.
Equipment Required: cleats, shin guards, running shoes, water bottle, Park Soccer practice pinny
Coaches: Geoff Meyers (head) Brahema Molubah (asst); Josh Lauren ’03 (JV Head)
GIRLS — GRADES 9-12
Practice will begin on Wednesday, August 18 at 9 a.m. Locker distribution will be at 8:30 a.m. prior to practice — please meet in the lobby of the Athletic Center. Please click here for the remainder of the preseason schedule. Game schedules are available through Veracross and online. Participation numbers will dictate if we field one (Varsity) or two teams (Varsity + JV). If there are not enough players for a JV, we will do our best to schedule some “B” Squad games to provide playing experience for everyone. Varsity practice will be 3:30–5:30 p.m. most often rotating between Kelly (turf) and Girls’ Varsity fields, although there may be days on which practice will be held at Sugar Campus (1424 Hillside Rd.). The season will run through the first week in November with the championship game being played on November 6 or 7.
Equipment Required: cleats, shin guards, running shoes, water bottle
Coaches: Leo Alcoreza (head), Andres Sanchez (asst)
If you have athletics-related questions, please contact Robin Lowe ’84, Director of Athletics — Girls' Programs, at 410-339-4150 or rlowe@parkschool.net, or Dia Clark ’06, Director of Athletics — Boys' Programs, at 410-339-4140 or dclark@parkschool.net.