Inclement Weather Standards

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Players and Parents:

In the case of poor weather, the principal and athletic director will convene and make a sound decision on whether or not a practice or game will take place. Many factors contribute to cancellations, including poor weather, poor field conditions, lack of facility space, and staff meetings and after school responsibilities.

We will make every effort to inform families and student-athletes about cancellations before 1:00 pm on the day of the scheduled event. Students will have the opportunity to call home from their Activity Block class that will begin at 2:25 pm.

Steve Fairfield
Director of Athletics 

TRYOUTS FOR SPRING SPORTS

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Spring Sports at H.B. duPont Information

Boys volleyball, baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, & track & field tryouts will begin on Monday, March 4, 2024 after school.
  Prepare today for the March 4, 2024 start date

TRYOUTS FOR BOYS LACROSSE & GIRLS LACROSSE
(Girls) Meet Mr. Costantini in his classroom (114) with gear and with your Activity Form
(Boys) Meet Mr. Cook in his classroom (201) with gear and with your Activity Form

TRYOUTS FOR SOFTBALL & BASEBALL
Softball players meet Mrs. Fischbach her classroom (203) with gear and with your Activity Form
Baseball players meet Mr. Fairfield (217) in his classroom with gear and with your Activity Form

BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Meet Mr. Kane is the main gym bleachers with gear and with your Activity Form

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Meet Mr. McManus & Mrs. Van Horn in the cafeteria with running attire and your Activity Form

OVERSIZED BAGS & STORAGE
Students with oversized baseball, softball, & lacrosse bags will be able to store their bags in the boys and girls locker rooms in the morning after the entrance bell rings. Students should report directly to the locker rooms and place their bags inside. The assigned faculty member will lock the doors (girls & boys locker rooms) after the morning late bell rings. Students will not have access to their equipment bags until 3:00 pm. Late students who sign in at the main office should take bags to the head coach's classroom. Parents who drop off equipment in the office will be stored temporarily and it's the responsibility of the student-athlete to get their bag by the end of the day.

LISTEN CAREFULLY TO MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THROUGH JANUARY & FEBRUARY FROM MR. BASTIANELLI.

DIAA Physicals Due Dates

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All DIAA physicals are due to the nurse by 9 am on March 1

It is essential that the fully completed DIAA pre-participation physical is received by the school nurse BEFORE any student-athlete can step on the athletic field or court. This is a state rule.

Message from the school nurse & AD:

New this year is the Family ID / Arbiter Registration - DIAA Physical to be completed online. See below:
Family ID DIAA Physical

The student must be cleared to participate on or after April 1 based on a physical examination conducted within 12 months of the signature. The clearance is valid through June 30 of the following school year unless a re-examination is required.

A current physical completed after April 1st, 2023 must be on file to participate in interscholastic athletics.  All fall, winter, and spring athletes must get an updated physical dated after April 1, 2023. Physicals must be completed on the DIAA physical forms.

Jodi Muffley, RN, MSN
HB DuPont Middle School

All DIAA physicals are due to the nurse by 9 am on March 1





 

SPORTS TRYOUTS / TEAMS REPORT

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How do I sign up?
Pickup an after school activities form at the office or print one from this site and bring it to your coach on tryout day.

Where do we meet?
Listen carefully for announcements in the morning from Mr. Bastianelli. Or, see the meeting locations on this website.

Generally, students meet in the head coaches classroom the first day.

What do I need?
You will need tryout / practice attire, your physician completed DIAA pre-participation physical, and an activities form (on the left sidebar in black) filled out by a parent.

How long do tryouts last?
Typically for most of the teams, tryouts run for 2-3 days. Team lists will be posted by the coach online at this site under the team page.

Is there transportation?
Yes, we have an activity bus to the city and suburbs. The bus will be loaded by 4:40 and will depart the H.B. campus at 4:45. View the Activity Bus button on the left sidebar.

What do we do with our equipment bags?
Students who bring tryout equipment to school should store everything in their lockers. Items that do not fit in the provided locker may be stored in the classroom of the head coach. (SEE THE HEAD COACH PRIOR TO TRYOUTS TO MAKE THESE ARRANGEMENTS). BAGS SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN THE MAIN OFFICE!

Additional Tryout and Physical Exam Information

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  Be sure to get your DIAA physical turned in to the nurse and the After School Activities Form filled out by a parent/guardian to give to your coach on the first day.

All of the HB athletics teams are interscholastic teams. This means that the teams are competing against other district schools or DIAA member schools. Most of our athletic teams require tryout sessions (assessment). At the conclusion of the tryout, coaches will select their teams and will post a list online and near the gym doorway.

Here are a few helpful tips to better understand the tryout process: 1. Tryouts will be held after school in either the main & back gym, cafeteria, or athletic fields from 3:00-4:30. There will be a suburban and city bus that can be utilized to transport students to district designated dropoff locations/stops. The activities bus will leave the H.B. lot at 4:45. See the Activity Bus tab to view the drop off locations and view additional information. Parent pickup will be in the back of the building in the center of the H.B. bus parking lot. 2. You must have two forms completed in order to tryout. The first form is the Activities Form (see the tab to the left of this screen or click here). Read it, print it, sign it, and give it to the coach on the tryout day. The second form is a completed pre-participation DIAA sports physical (see the link on the left side of this screen titled DIAA Physical Form). This form should be read, printed from your computer, signed, and taken with you to your PCP or other clinic that performs sports physicals. Upon completion, return the physical to the school office or the school nurse. THE PHYSICAL MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE DIAA FORM. Physicals dated April 1, 2023 or later are eligible to be utilized for the 2023/2024 school year.

What a Swing! H.B. Girls Win the Chip

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Another Champion at the RC Relays

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H.B. Kids and the Red Clay Relays

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8th Grade Champions

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2023 H.B. Baseball Champs

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Way to go, Jennilyz!

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Great distance, DeAndre! Still hasn't landed!

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Interscholastic Athletics

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Sportsmanship

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Sportsmanship Checklist for Kids

1. Abide by the rules of the game.
2. Try to avoid arguments.
3. Share in the responsibilities of the team.
4. Offer to shake hands with opposing players and officials after the game.
5. Always play fair.
6. Follow the directions of the coach.
7. Respect the other team's effort.
8. Offer encouragement to my teammates.
9. Accept the judgment calls of the game officials.
10. End the game smoothly.

Sportsmanship is the ability to:
     win without gloating
     lose without complaining
     treat your opponent with respect.

Sportsmanship Tips
     If you make a mistake, don't pout or make excuses. Learn from it, and be ready to continue to play.
     If a teammate makes a mistake, offer encouragement, not criticism.
     If you win, don't rub it in.
     If you lose, don't make excuses.

by Dr. Darrell J. Burnett