November 2015
Dear BB&N Families,
Greetings from the Athletic Office! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Fall! It has been a
pleasure getting to know the community and I am looking forward to another great season with
all of you. I wanted to reach out to put some things on your radar in regards to athletics as the
winter season is quickly approaching.
General Middle and Upper School Reminders
1. The Athletic Section of the Community Directory and Student Handbook is available by
visiting www.bbns.org and is a tremendous resource for all school athletic questions (i.e.,
philosophy, campus programs/ requirements, phone directory and waivers).
2. The athletic section of the web page is the most efficient way to get up-to-date
game/practice schedules, directions, cancellations, updates and daily notes.
3. There is an ALERT tab on each team page on the website. Please sign up online in order
to receive alerts in regards to game day changes. Directions on how to do this are on the
athletics website under announcements.
4. The first two days of Middle School athletics will be on, Monday November 23rd and
Tuesday November 24th from 2:15pm-3:45pm. The student-athletes will meet coaches
and start practice. The rest of the week is off from sports.
5. All winter season Waiver request forms (available online or in the Athletic Office) must
be submitted no later then Friday, November 13th. All Upper School request should go to
Mr. Andre and all Middle School request should go to Gus Means.
Contact info: Henri Andre at handre@bbns.org
Gus Means at gmeans@bbns.org
Upper School Athletic Reminders
1. All Upper School student-athletes must complete the following required steps before
participating in the Winter 2015-2016 season:
1. Updated Physical (Within 13 months) turned into Campus Nurse.
2. Online Health Form- (submitted this fall).
3. Online PPE submitted by parent/guardian (PPE is Pre-participation athletic
health form completed EACH season)
4. Online Heads Up Concussion Training (A link is emailed with PPE instructionsOnly done once yearly).
5. Baseline Impact Test is required of Grades 7, 9, and 11, plus all new grade 8 &
10 students.
Upper School IMPACT (concussion) Testing, Monday November 16th and
Tuesday November 17th 3:30-5:30pm is only for students in grades 9,11 and
new 10’s who did NOT take it in the fall. Report to the Upper School Lobby
for attendance. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Gruning
at kgruning@bbns.org
2. Students should contact the appropriate athletic administrator as stated below for
information regarding classes, waivers and team management.
 Health & Fitness (grades 9-12 and begins November 23rd) must enroll
no later than November 23rd with Mr. Andre.
Contact info: Henri Andre x2143 or handre@bbns.org
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Strength & Conditioning / Yoga Program (grades 10-12) must enroll with
Mr. Richard no later than November 23rd.
Contact info: Chuck Richard x2145 or crichard@bbns.org
Team Managing (grades 10-12 only and a viable fulfillment of the athletic
requirement) must enroll with Mr. Kelly no later than November 23rd.
Contact info: Kaeghan Kelly x2140 or kkelly@bbns.org
3. The Athletic Department is excited to offer students a rock-climbing program through
Central Rock Gym in Watertown. The program will begin the first week in December and go
through the winter season until the end of February. For more information about the facility,
you can go to there web site at https://www.centralrockgym.com/watertown.php
Students who wish to participate in the Rock Climbing Program (grades 6-12) must
enroll with Mr. Richard no later than November 23rd.
Contact info for grades 6-12: Chuck Richard x2145 or crichard@bbns.org
IMPORTANT UPPER SCHOOL WINTER ATHLETIC DATES
Mud week: November 16th-21st
 No Organized Athletics
 Monday and Tuesday November 16th and 17th - Impact Testing: 3:30-5:00pm
 Wednesday, November 18th - US Community Service Day
 Thursday November 19th - US Play and Impact Testing make up day: 3:30-5:00pm
 Friday, November 20th - US Blood Drive
 Open Gym / Fitness Center Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 11/16, 11/17 and 11/19
3:30-5:00pm
Tryout Days: November 23rd, 24th, 30th (V, JV, III’s)
November 25th and 28th (Varsity only)
Upper School Pre- Season Practice & Tryout Schedule, November 23rd- 30th
Monday, November 23rd
Girls Varsity Hockey: 5:30-6:45pm
Boys Varsity Hockey: 3:45-5:15pm
Girls Varsity Basketball: 5:15-6:45pm
Boys Varsity Basketball: 3:45-5:45pm
Fencing: 3:45-5:15pm
Wrestling: 3:45-5:45pm
No Squash
Tuesday, November 24th
Girls Varsity Hockey: 5:30-6:45pm
Boys Varsity Hockey: 3:45-5:15pm
Girls Varsity Basketball: 5:15-6:45pm
Boys Varsity Basketball: 3:45-5:45pm
Fencing: 3:45-5:15pm
Wrestling: 3:45-5:45pm
Wednesday, November 25th: Varsity Only
Boys Varsity Hockey: 1:30-3:30pm
Girls Varsity Basketball: 1:30-3:30pm
Boys Varsity Basketball: 1:30-3:30pm
Fencing: 1:30-3:15 Shady Hill
Wrestling: 1:30-3:30pm
No Squash
Thursday, November 26th: THANKSGIVING- NO SPORTS
Friday, November 27th:
Boys Varsity Hockey: 1:00-3:00pm
Boys Varsity Basketball: 1:00-3:00pm
Girls Varsity Basketball: 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, November 28th: WEEKEND OF THANKSGIVING- VARSITY ONLY
Boys Varsity Hockey: Scrimmage vs. Roxbury Latin @ 1:00pm
Girls Varsity Basketball: 1:00-3:00pm
Boys Varsity Basketball: 1:00-3:00pm
Fencing: 1:00-3:00
Wrestling: 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, November 29th: NO SPORTS
Monday, November 30th – Normal practice schedule resumes.
Exams: December 14th – 18th
 December 14th & 15th - No practices
 December 16th, 17th – Varsity Teams Only (Wed, Thurs)
Winter Break: December 18th – January 5th
 Wrestling @ Tabor - December 19th (Sat)
 Girls Varsity Hockey @ Nobles Tourney - December 18th, 19th, 20th (Fri, Sat, Sun)
 Boys Varsity Hockey @ St. George’s Tourney - December 18th, 19th (Fri, Sat)
 Boys Basketball @ Rivers Tourney – December 18th, 19th (Fri, Sat)
 Girls Basketball @ Williston Tourney – December 18th, 19th (Fri, Sat)
 BB&N B/G Hoops Tourney – December 30th, 31st (Wed, Thurs)
 BB&N Boys Hockey Tournament- December 30th, 31st (Wed, Thurs)
 December 28th, 29th Varsity only practice
 January 4th – Athletics Resume – Varsity Only
2015-16 WINTER COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Boys Basketball
Varsity
Nick Papas, Victor Dinarello, Jamie Bourque, Matt Trahan
Junior Varsity
Craig McLaughlin, Bill Frato, Dan Higgins
Thirds
Howie Rock, Chuck Richard
Middle School A
Ethan Rossiter, Chuck Richard
Middle School B
Lewis Bryant, Bill Fratto
Middle School – Co-ed Instructional – Craig McLaughlin, Graeme Blackman
Girls Basketball
Varsity
Rich Thorton, Shannon Hassan, Alda Farlow
Junior Varsity
Joe Finelli, Bradi True
Middle School A
Jamie Bourque, Carol Ann Loftus
Middle School B
Shannon Hassan, Bradi True
Middle School – Co-ed Instructional – Craig McLaughlin, Graeme Blackman
Boys Hockey
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Middle School
Terrence Butt, Angus Means, Rob Wright, Mike
Ciarletta
Jim Agabedis, Jim Felix, Mark Jewet
Miles Billings, Jim Felix, Jesse Sarzana
Girls Hockey
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Middle School
Developmental
Ed Bourget, Kyle Boyd, Rachel Llanes
Ben Sprayregen, Brenna Morrisey
Kathy Newel, Ed Bourget , Brenna Morrissey
Brenna Morrissey, Casey Turner
Wrestling
Varsity
Junior Varsity
Middle School
Derek Papagionolpoulos, Adam Holland, Henry Kasdon
Peter Fiore
Henry Kasdon, Peter Fiore
Fencing
Varsity
Middle School
Greg Berger, Jonathan Rollock, Charles Yee, Olivia Curry
Jonathan Rollock, Charles Yee, Olivia Curry
Co-ed Squash
Director
Boys Squash
Girls Squash
Middle School
Chaperone
Nadeem Osman
Greg Cane
Nick Hopcroft
Waiver System
Sam Siegal
Non-Interscholastic Offerings
Health and Fitness
Upper School
Middle School
Henri Andre, Carol Ann Loftus
Gabe Mejail, Dave Bunton
Yoga
Upper School
Middle School
Mondays – Annie Hoffman / Victoria Wolff
Mon/Wed – Annie Hoffman / Victoria Wolff
Rock Climbing
Upper School
Middle School
John Cotter
John Cotter
Strength and Conditioning
Upper School
Ryan Glennon and Dave Bunton
Bus Coverage
Carol Ann Loftus, Jamie Bourque, Brenna Morrissey
Sincerely,
Carolyn Polley
Interim Director of Athletics
617.800.2149
cpolley@bbns.org