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MIDDLEBOROUGH ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER
January / February 2023
The second semester officially started today and we have about four weeks left in the winter season. Many of our teams and students are working towards qualification for post season play! Spring sports registration opens next week, be sure to register early so you don't miss updates from the coaches.
Please read through this newsletter carefully for important information and updates.
Save the Dates
- Monday, January 30th Spring Sports Registration Opens
- Tuesday, March 7th Spring Sports Parent Meeting 6:00PM MHS Wayne M. Caron Auditorium
- Wednesday, March 8th Middleborough Athletics Combine (MHS Gym) 3:00PM-5:00PM (details to follow).
- Wednesday, March 15th Winter Sports Awards Night 6:00PM MHS Wayne M. Caron Auditorium
- Monday, March 20th Spring Sports Start User Fees Due
In This Edition
- Winter Sports Service Project
- Winter Sports Updates and Tournament Information
- Winter Sports Photos
- Spring Registration
- Spring Schedules (still being finalized)
- MASBA Update
- Middleborough Youth Sports Directory
Please consider donating new or gently used winter hats, mittens and gloves for a local shelter. There is a box for collections in the gym lobby outside the athletics office at MHS.
WINTER MIAA TOURNAMENT FORMATS
MIAA POWER RANKINGS
Click the team below to view the most recent rankings.
Girls Ice Hockey (co-op with Old Rochester)- Division 1
All other winter sports are individual in nature and ranked with different qualifying criteria which can be viewed in the tournament formats listed above.
WINTER SPORTS PHOTOS
Winter Sports Awards Night Wednesday, March 15th 6:00PM
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION
Team Informational Meetings- Coaches will schedule team informational meetings between now and the parent meeting. Students should listen for announcements and look for postings in school on these meetings. Families may also reach out to the coach using the coaches directory in this newsletter.
Pre-Season Parent Meetings
All parents are expected to attend a pre-season meeting on Tuesday, March 7th, at 6:00PM in the MHS Wayne M. Caron Auditorium. From there we will breakout into individual team meetings. This is a great opportunity to meet the coach, ask general questions and also learn specifics about your student's team.
Start
Monday, March 20th- All spring teams start practice. Practice/tryout schedules will be distributed by individual coaches.
User fees are due on Monday, March 20th for all sports and levels. Remember, if you have hit the individual cap of $350 or family cap of $450 you do not need to pay the spring user fee.
Registration
Spring sports registration is open. It is important to register early so coaches can contact you with important team information. Only students registered for a team will receive contact from the coaches. Coaches will hold their own individual sign-up meetings. Click the button below to register.
We will be offering 16 different teams this spring! If you are new to the middle school or high school, go out for a team! Joining a team is one of the best ways to feel comfortable in a new school. You may also sign-up for MHS strength & Conditioning or NMS intramurals.
If you have sport specific or team related questions please reach out to the head coach using the coaches directory link at the bottom of this section.
Nichols Middle School Teams
- Baseball (grades 6,7 & 8)
- Softball (grades 6,7 & 8)
- Intramurals (grades 6, 7 & 8 only)
- Boys MHS Tennis (grades 7 & 8 only pending MIAA approval)
- Boys MHS Lacrosse (grades 7 & 8 pending MIAA approval)
- Boys MHS Track & Field (grade 8 only pending MIAA approval)
- Girls MHS Track & Field (grade 8 only pending MIAA approval)
Freshman Teams
- Baseball
Junior Varsity Teams (open to grade 9 if no freshmen team offered)
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Girls Tennis
Varsity Teams (open to all grades if there is no JV or freshmen team)
- Baseball
- Softball
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
- Boys Track & Field
- Girls Track & Field
- Unified Track & Field
User Fees
Click the button below to pay fees through Unibank and type in Middleborough Public Schools-Athletics in the search bar. You may also submit a bank check or money order to my attention at the high school. Please include your name and sport on the envelope. If you are experiencing a financial hardship please reach out to me directly by email for a waiver form to be completed.
Fee Structure
$175 per Sport
$350 Individual cap per school year (summer not included)
$450 Family cap per school year (summer not included)
$25 Intramurals or Strength & Conditioning (Pay using the "outstanding balance" tab on Unibank)
Spring Sports Schedules
Click the button below to view the most up to date schedules.
Note: Schedules are still being finalized and are subject to change. The best way to get the most accurate schedule is to check the website.
MIDDLEBOROUGH ALL SPORTS BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION
SAVE THE DATES! MASBA is always looking for volunteers to help with our fundraising efforts and concessions. We meet the first Thursday of the month in the MHS Cafeteria at 6:00PM. Meetings are open to all parents/guardians.
MASBA MEETING SCHEDULE 2022-23
Thursday, February 2nd 6:00PM
Thursday, March 2nd 6:00PM
Thursday, April 6th 6:00PM
Thursday, May 4th 6:00PM
Sunday, May 7th Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 1st 6:00PM
MUCKEY'S REDMPTION CENTER FUNDRAISER
You can help support the Middleborough All Sports Booster Association by redeeming your bottles and cans at Muckey's redemption center on 13 Harding Street Route 44 Lakeville MA. We receive a generous donation every month from Muckey's from simply redeeming your bottles and cans at their location. Thank you to Muckey's and everyone who supports this initiative!
GO SACHEMS!
Athletic Director
Email: rsylvia@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Website: middleboro.k12.ma.us/athletics
Location: 71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA, USA
Phone: 508-946-2010-3116
Facebook: facebook.com/MiddleboroAD
Twitter: @MiddlboroAD