Fall 2023 Tryout Information
Fall team sports offered at Ursuline Academy include Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, and Volleyball. Students in Grades 7 through 12 may try out for a sport. However, no 7th graders are allowed on a Varsity team if a Junior High level team is offered in that sport.
A limited number of Juniors may be considered for a Junior Varsity team at the coaching staff’s discretion. Participation in a sport at any level previously, or attendance at any camp or clinic, does not guarantee a student a place on a team. In order to be considered for any team, a student should attend all tryout sessions.
In order to participate in Fall tryouts, all athletes must have submitted the following paperwork by August 11, 2023;
- Documentation of a physical examination completed within the past 13 months and turned into the school nurse.
- Emergency Medical Authorization form signed by a parent or guardian
- Athletic Waiver form.
- Handbook Certification form.
- Pre-Participation Head Injury Form (online submission, please do not submit before 8/1)
- Impact testing is required for all student athletes and is good for two years. Email Ms. Kim Munsey for an appointment on August 21st and 22nd, 10AM-2:30PM. Testing is approx. 30 minutes long.
Items 2-3-4 should be turned into the Athletics Department
Forms can be downloaded here. Please make every effort to submit these forms by August 11th to ensure your student-athlete is cleared to participate at tryouts.
Inhaler note: Any athlete who needs an inhaler must have it with her.
CROSS COUNTRY (Varsity and Junior Varsity levels)
Dates and times:
Wednesday, August 23rd, 8:30 - 10 AM
Thursday, August 24th, 8:30 - 10 AM
Friday, August 25th, 8:30 - 10 AM
Monday thru Friday, August 28 – September 1st, 2023, 8 AM
Location: In front of the main school building
All athletes should bring running shoes, water bottle and food/snack.
All participants will be accepted into this program. Be prepared to run the first day
FIELD HOCKEY (Varsity, possibly Junior Varsity, based on numbers)
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, August 23rd, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 24th, 4 - 6 PM
Friday, August 25th, 4 - 6 PM CANCELLED Field Hockey Tryout
Saturday, August 26th TBA
Monday, Aug. 28 thru Friday, Sept. 1st, 4 - 6 PM
Saturday, Sept. 2nd TBA
Location: Ursuline Academy Field
All athletes should bring running sneakers, cleats, shin guards, mouth guards, goggles, field hockey stick and water bottles.
SOCCER (Varsity, Junior Varsity and Junior High)
Dates and Times:
Wednesday, August 23rd, 7:30 - 9:30 AM, High School students
Thursday, August 24th, 7:30 - 9:45 AM, High School students
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Junior High students
Friday, August 25th,
7:30 - 9:30 AM, High School students
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Junior High Students CANCELLED Junior High Tryout
4 PM- Scrimmage at Norwood High, High School students CANCELLED High School Scrimmage
Saturday, August 26th, 7:30 - 9:30 AM, High School students
Junior High: Tuesday, Aug 29 thru Thursday Aug 31, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
JV: Monday, August 28st thru Thursday, Aug. 31st, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Varsity: Monday, August 28st thru Thursday, Aug. 31st, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Ursuline Academy Field
All athletes must bring #5 soccer ball, running shoes and cleats, Shin guards, water bottle and snack.
SWIMMING AND DIVING (Varsity and Junior Varsity)
Dates and times:
Wednesday, August 23rd, 3:30 PM to 5 PM, swimming and diving
Thursday, August 24th, 3:30 PM to 5 PM swimming; 5 PM to 6 PM, diving
Friday, August 25th, 3:30 PM to 5 PM swimming; 5 PM to 6 PM-diving
Monday thru Friday, August 28 – September 1st, TBA
Location: Dedham Swimming Pool
Directions:
Route 128 to Route 109E-Dedham exit. Go past Lowder St. on the right right. Set of lights. Take a right. Go through Dedham Square. Go Straight through set of lights, bear left and go under bridge. Take a right at the lights onto High St. Stay on High St. until you pass St. Mary’s church. Take the second right after the church. The pool is located behind the tennis courts.
All athletes should bring bathing suit, cap, goggles, towel, running shoes, shirt, shorts and water bottle. There will be some out-of-the-pool activities.
PLEASE NOTE: All Swimmers trying out will be asked to dive off the competition blocks, so the coaching staff recommends that prospective members of the swim team have experience with performing shallow dives off of a flat surface into the pool.
VOLLEYBALL (Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman and Junior High)
Dates and times:
Wednesday, August 23rd: 9:00 -11 AM High School; 12:00 - 2:00 PM Junior High students, 2:30 - 4:30 PM High School students
Thursday, August 24th: 9:00 - 11:00 AM High School students; 12:00 - 2 PM Junior High students; 2:30 - 4:30 PM High School students
Friday, August 25th: 9:00 - 11 AM High School students; 12:00 - 2 PM Junior High students; 2:30 - 4:30 PM High School students
Saturday, August 26th: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM JV and Varsity Practice, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM JV and Varsity Practice
Monday, August 28th: 3:00 - 5 PM Varsity Practice; 5:00 -7:00 PM JV Practice
Tuesday, August 29th: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Junior High and Freshman Practice; 3:00 - 5:00 PM Varsity practice; 5:00 - 7:00 PM JV Practice
Wednesday, August 30th: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Junior High and Freshman Practice; 3:00 - 5:00 PM Varsity practice; 5:00 - 7:00 PM JV Practice
Thursday, August 31st: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Junior High and Freshman Practice; 3:00 - 5 PM Varsity practice; 5:00 - 7:00 PM JV Practice
Friday, September 1: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Freshman Practice; 3:00 - 5:00 PM Varsity practice; 5:00 - 7:00 PM JV Practice
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday - no practice
Location: Ursuline Academy Gym
All athletes should bring athletic shoes, knee pads, water bottle and food/snack.
For any additional information, please contact Mr. O’Connor, the Athletic Director at athletics@ursulineacademy.net; or at 781-493-6413.