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MIDDLEBOROUGH ATHLETICS NEWSLETTER
November, 2022
We are wrapping up the final athletic events of the fall season and winter sports start on Monday, November 28th. I would like to give a huge Sachem Shout Out to everyone that had a hand in making the fall season happen this year. Special thanks to our facilities and maintenance staff, all of the event staff that worked games , MASBA volunteers in the concession stand and at the tents, chain gang, all the parents that helped with various tasks throughout the season and of course our coaches and administrators. Thank you for your continued support of Middleborough Athletics.
Overall the fall sports season was a huge success! Competitively, eight out of ten varsity programs qualified for postseason play. Girls cross country and football won the South Shore League Championship and cheerleading will compete in the state competition at Worcester State University this Sunday at 12:30. We are so proud of the efforts and accomplishments of our 478 student-athletes and 31 coaches that made a commitment all season and represented Middleborough well on the playing surface this fall.
Please read through this newsletter carefully for important information and updates.
Important Dates
- Thursday, November 17th Winter Sports Parent Meeting & Meet the Coach Night 6PM
- Saturday, November 19th MASBA 2022 Hall of Fame Induction 5:30PM
- Thursday, November 24th, Thanksgiving Football Food Drive NO GOLD CARDS ACCEPTED
- Thursday, December 1st, MASBA Meeting in the Cafeteria 6PM
- Tuesday, December 6th Winter Sports Picture and Media Day
- Wednesday December 7th Fall Sports Awards Night 7PM
The concession stand will be open for coffee and light breakfast items, cash only.
Academic Eligibility
Fall Sports Parent Surveys
Fall Sports Awards Night
All fall athletes (Including Nichols Middle School Students) and their families are invited to attend as we recognize every member of the fall sports program. We will have photos on stage so lets look sharp.
Our awards night is combined with the Key Club's Eat to Heat Dinner which runs from 5-7PM in the cafeteria on the same night. Please consider participating with your team. See the flyer below to get tickets.
Winter Sports Information
Start
Monday, November 28th All winter teams start practice.
User fees are due on the Monday, November 28th for all sports and levels. If a student is a cut from a team they may request a refund or apply the fee to participation on another team.
Registration
Winter 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. Click the button below to register.
We will be offering 21 different teams this winter! Please make note of which grade levels are offered for each team.
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
- Boys Basketball (grades 6,7 & 8)
- Girls Basketball (grades 6,7 & 8)
- Boys Varsity Swimming & Diving (grade 8 only)
- Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving (grades 8 only)
- Coed Wrestling (grades 6-8, 6th and 7th are practice only and do not require a user fee)
- Boys Indoor Track & Field (grade 8 only)
- Girls Indoor Track & Field (grade 8 only)
Freshman Teams
- Boys Basketball
Junior Varsity Teams
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
Varsity Teams (open to freshmen if there is no JV or freshmen team)
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Boys Swimming & Diving
- Girls Swimming & Diving
- Coed Wrestling
- Boys Indoor Track & Field
- Girls Indoor Track & Field
- Competitive Cheerleading
- Competition Majorettes (grades 4-12)
- Gymnastics (cooperative team with Carver High School)
User Fees
Fees must be paid prior to the first day of practice. 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 Attention: Athletics 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 (summer programs are independent of the school year user fees)
$175 per Sport
$350 Individual cap per school year
$450 Family cap per school year
$25 Nichols Middle School Intramurals (use the outstanding balance tab on Unibank and enter $25)
Intramural Athletic Programs
Intramural athletics programs are offered at both Nichols Middle School and the High School.
The middle school program schedule will be posted in December and typically consists of a combination of basketball, and volleyball and meets two days per week. The fee is $25 to participate.
The high school program will start on Monday, December 5th and meets Monday through Thursday in the fitness Center for Strength & Conditioning. The fee is $25 to participate. Any Student that has already registered for a sport in the current school year is not required to pay the $25 fee.
Both programs are listed on FamilyID under fall sports registration by clicking the button below. Payments are processed the same way as athletics user fees as mentioned above. (use the outstanding balance tab on Unibank and enter $25)
Winter Sports Schedules
Click the button below to view the most up to date schedules.
Middleborough Athletics Hall of Fame
MASBA will be hosting their 12th annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Boston Tavern on Saturday, November 19th. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT THE BOSTON TAVERN. This years class will include the following individuals, coaches, contributors and team.
Lauren Empey
Kristen McGonigle
Thomas Thornton
Eric Gingras
Brian Jolly
Tanya Sullivan (Coach)
Woody Murphy (Contributor)
1973 Basketball Team
The nomination form is attached below. Please submit a nomination of anyone you feel might be a deserving candidate.
Middleborough All Sports Booster Association
Starting in the month of December all winter athletes will be asked to sell 10 MASBA raffle calendars for $10 each. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly back to improving the athletics experience for all Middleborough teams and students. One lucky winner will be pulled everyday in the month of January for a cash prize!
The MASBA Board meets on the first Thursday of every month at 6:00PM in the Middleborough High School Student Commons (cafeteria). These meetings are open to all parents and coaches and we encourage new parents to attend and participate. The remaining schedule for the year is listed below.
MASBA MEETING SCHEDULE 2022-23
Thursday, December 1st 6:00PM
Thursday, January 5th 6:00PM
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!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating the accomplishments of our fall athletes on December 7th. The winter season just about here, if you have not registered yet, get on the website and find a team that is right for you!
I hope everyone can enjoy some relaxation time with family and friends next week, Happy Thanksgiving!
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