Athletics
Preseason Information 2008
reseason offers new and returning student athletes an opportunity to prepare for the coming fall season in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, swimming and tennis. Along with hard work, preseason is a time to get to know other students, many faculty coaches, the dining rooms, and how to navigate the school campus. While our preseason is a try-out time for all sports, most teams will begin their competition before the official opening of school. It is, therefore, important for any student hoping to find a place on one of our teams to attend the preseason session in its entirety.
Parents
If your daughter has not already signed up for preseason, contact Julie Walsh, athletic director, at jwalsh@emmawillard.org. Let her know what sport your daughter will try out for and whether or not she will stay in the dorm for preseason.
Preseason Daily Schedule
Wednesday, August 20
| 3–5 p.m. | Registration & move-in | Kellas Commons |
| 5–6 p.m. | Dinner | Kellas Dining Room |
| 6:30–8 p.m. | Evening practice | Mott Gym |
| 7 p.m. | Boarders’ meeting | Sage Living Room |
| 10 p.m. | Check-in w/houseparent |
Thursday, August 21–Thursday, August 28
| 8–9 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m.–12 noon | Morning practice |
| 12 noon–1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:30–5 p.m. | Afternoon practice |
| 5:15–6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 10 p.m. | Check-in w/houseparent |
Friday, August 29
| 8–9 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m.–12 noon | Morning practice |
| 12 noon | Break for Labor Day Weekend Athletes must sign out with their houseparents |
Tuesday, August 26, will be a day off for preseason athletes. Faculty will be in meetings during that time. Day student athletes do not need to come to school for this day. Boarding athletes should have any local off-campus leaves cleared by their houseparents.
Friday, August 29, will be the final day of preseason. All students return on Tuesday, September 2, for the official opening of school.
Day students who are boarding during preseason should plan to stay overnight in the dorms only through Thursday, August 28, with this being their final night in the dorms.
