Winter Sports

Girls Basketball

Tryouts for Girls Basketball are during a three day period.

TRYOUTS - More details on daily practices will be discussed at the first tryout

Monday 11/22:

Varsity 2:45PM-5:00PM, New Gym

JV 3:45PM-5:00PM, New Gym

Tuesday 11/23:

Varsity 2:45PM-5:00PM, New Gym

JV 3:45PM-5:00PM, New Gym

Wednesday 11/24:

Varsity only 9AM-11PM, New Gym

For more information, contact Coach Slackman at john_slackman@yahoo.com.

Skiing

Skiing tryouts will start on November 29th.

For more information, contact Coach Rullis at judie.aspinall@winter4kids.org.

Coach: Judie Rullis

Captains: (Senior) Jessica Brittain & (Junior) Rachel Walker

Schedule:

Dryland Training: Will be 3:30-4:30 and we will meet in front of the football field entrance. Please dress for the weather, and have on athletic clothing. November 30^th, December 1^st, December 2^nd, December 7^th, December 8^th, December 9^th.Additional days may be added if necessary depending on the first On Snow Day.

Race Schedule: We do not have a race schedule from NJISRA yet, however I have been informed most races will be on Fridays. Petro Invitational is confirmed for February 12^th at Mountain Creek.

Training Schedule: We will have a minimum of 2 days of gate training each week the goal is to have an additional free ski day at mountain creek on the weeks we only have 2 days of gate training.

Equipment Needed:

Skis:

We ski Slalom and GS races– we follow USSS sizing guidelines, any local shop should be able to help you if you are purchasing new skis. You do not need two pairs of skis to race, if you are only going to purchase one pair of skis I would recommend a Slalom ski.

Helmets: Helmets must cover the head and ears. Helmets with spoilers or edges that stick out are not permitted. Protective features integral to the event being contested, such as chin guards on SL helmets are permitted. Soft ear protection is not permitted. Helmet mounted cameras are not allowed on helmets in official training or competition. Face guard or mouth guard are mandatory when racing Slalom.

Poles: You will need poles. Ski poles must have baskets - metal baskets are not allowed.

Additional Information:

COVID:

We will be following NJSIAA COVID protocols. Additional Details can be found here

https://www.njsiaa.org/health-safety/covid-19-resources

In order to train or race at Winter4Kids you will need to show proof of vaccination, or show a negative COVID test. (If you have a medical or religious exemption please let me know so I can communicate with them)

COST: The estimated cost is $575.00, this will include training, races, and lift ticket costs on day of race or training. I highly recommend each racer also purchase a season pass at creek (you do not need the pass that allows you to ski on holidays, we will never train on a holiday or black out day there).

Transportation: Due to the bus shortage we do not have a bus arranged for practice or races, we will be creating a car pool sign up to help elevate some of the travel.

Pope John Eligibility:

If you are absent you cannot practice or race
If you receive a detention you cannot practice or race
Code of Ethics form needs to be signed and returned to school (cannot be via email)
Physical Forms & Baseline test complete
Please refer to your student handbook for additional information in regards to academic eligibility. https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1635352060/popejohnorg/uy68chb210sxa5cfsiis/Student-Handbook_2021-22.pdf

Attendance Policy:

You are expected to attend every practice and race.

Excused absence – medical or a previously scheduled event that you notified me of at the beginning of the season.

Unexcused absence – detention or any event that was not approved at the beginning of the season.

3 or more unexcused absences will affect your race seed and eligibility to receive your Varsity letter.

Varsity Letter Eligibility:

You must compete in one more than half of our Varsity Races, in order to receive your varsity letter.

NJSIAA Racing Criteria & Eligibility:

All racers that have raced in three (3) Varsity League races are not permitted to race JV invitationals thereafter. In the case of an early season JV Invitational, Coaches should use discretion as to who should race in a JV Invitational.

In training for competition, all athletes must have a) a minimum of six (6) dry-land practices with their Coach in order to compete; b) a minimum of three (3) practices on snow with their high school Coach/team in order to compete, and; c) at least one (1) day of training specific to the type of race, slalom or giant slalom, in order to race in that particular type of race.

Communication: We currently use TeamSnap for communication. Additional Contact information is below.

Contact Information:

Judie Rullis

judiemichele@gmail.com

201-388-6017

Boys Swimming

Girls Swimming

Indoor Track and Field

Practice for Winter / Indoor Track & Field Begins Monday, November 29th at 3:00 PM at the Frank Setlock Track & Field Complex for Any Student Interested in Joining the Team. No Try-Out Necessary. Sign-Up Information Will Be Posted On Schoology by October 22nd. Any questions or for more information, please email Coach Corcoran (BrianCorcoran@popejohn.org) or check the team website (www.popejohntrack.com).

Any student interested in joining the High School Winter Track & Field team should sign up using the following link: Winter Track & Field Sign Up Form.

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Boys Swimming

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Indoor Track and Field

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