Winter Sports
December - March
As we get ready for Winter Sports, a few reminders
Import Start Dates
- Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Girls Basketball, Unified Sports: Monday December 1st
- Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Indoor Track, Boys Swim & Dive, Gymnastics: Thursday December 4th
- Girls Hockey and Downhill Ski: Please email the respective coaches listed below for start dates.
Required Sports Physical Examination & Winter Season Eligibility
Attention Athletes:
- You must be registered on Family ID in order to participate.
- You also must have a current physical date in Family ID by Thursday November 20th to be eligible for tryouts.
- The physical must be documented on the blue health form: https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/school nursing/forms/health_assessment_record.pdf and is good for thirteen months from the date on the form. These forms can be found in the nurse's office, athletic director's office or Main Office.
- Pay To Participate Fee: All winter sports are $205. There is a family cap of $500 and will be due during registration
If you have any questions, please email:
Matt Memoli memolim@newtown.k12.ct.us
Stacey Nasser nassers@newtown.k12.ct.us
Boys Basketball
Tryouts: TBD
Coaching Staff
- Head Varsity Coach: Matt Murphy: coachmurphy@newtown.k12.ct.us
- Head JV Coach: Matthew Bickelhaupt: mattbick65@gmail.com
- Head Freshman Coach: TBD
Girls Basketball
Tryouts for all three levels will be in the NHS main gymnasium.
- Monday December 1st 4-7pm
- Tuesday December 2nd 2:45-5:45
- Wednesday December 3rd 2:45-5:45
Coaching Staff
- Head Varsity Coach: Jeremy O’Connell:oconnellj@newtown.k12.ct.us
- Head JV Coach: Abbey Fedigan: abbyfedigan@gmail.com
- Head Freshman Coach: Katy Kleis: katy.kleis@gmail.com
Cheerleading
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Susan Bridges shebridge@aol.com
Dance
Downhill Ski Co-Op
Dry-Land Conditioning Schedule
Dry-land practice begins on Monday, December 8th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
We will hold intensive conditioning sessions to meet our 10-hour requirement:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (December 8th–10th)
- Week 2: Monday and Tuesday (December 15th–16th)
Our goal is to complete the conditioning early so we can transition to the slopes as soon as the local ski areas open and have sufficient snow.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Mike Murphy mmurphy@region15.org
Gymnastics
Gymnastics practice will begin at Newtown Gymnastics on Monday December 7th from 2:45-4:15pm.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Patricia Harrity harrityp@gmail.com
Boys Ice Hockey
Hockey practice will begin on Monday December 1st at the Danbury Ice Arena 4:15-5:15pm.
Coaching Staff
- Head Varsity Coach: Mike Campbell: coachcampbell@newtown.k12.ct.us
Girls Ice Hockey Co-Op
Indoor Track
Start date for girls and boys indoor track is Thursday December 4th.
Coaching Staff
- Head Varsity Coach: David Warren davidwarren40@outlook.com
Swimming
Practice will begin in the N.H.S pool on Thursday December 4th @ 3:00 p.m.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Ryan Eberts ebertsr@newtown.k12.ct.us
- Assistant Coach: Lisa Irving lmirving@gmail.com
Unified Sports-Basketball
Unified Basketball practice will begin on Monday December 1st from 2:45-3:45pm.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Kimya Knecht knechtk@newtown.k12.ct.us
Wrestling
Wrestling practice will begin on Monday
December 1st 5:15-7:30pm.
Coaching Staff
- CoacheHead Varsity Coach: Tom Maurath: newtownnighthawkwrestling@gmail.com
Embrace the Journey
As you step into this new chapter, remember that challenges and setbacks are part of the process. Stay focused, be resilient, and always strive for excellence. We believe in your potential and are here to support you every step of the way.
Welcome to Newtown High School. Let's make these years unforgettable, both in the classroom and on the field. Here's to your success!
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Parents of Athletes
Parents of our high school student-athletes should be well-informed about several key areas to support your children effectively. Here are some important aspects:
Our Athletic Coaches
play a pivotal role in the development of student-athletes, both on and off the field. They are responsible for training and guiding young athletes to excel in their chosen sports while also fostering personal growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship.