Athletics
Fall Sports Sign-up:
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Please click here for information about Sturgis and MIAA regulations and guidelines pertaining to student athletes: Athletic Rules and Guidelines
Message to parents of students in sports:
Due to a recent change in MIAA policy (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association), the valid dates of sports physicals has undergone a significant change. In the past, as long as a physical was valid on the first day of a given season, that student was cleared to finish the season, regardless of when his/her physical expired. So, for example, if John Doe had a physical valid until October 1, he was cleared to play until the end of the season, in spite of the fact that as of October 2, his physical was out of date.
This has now changed. Under the new rule, John Doe will need to produce a new, updated physical, in order to continue playing his sport for the remainder of the season.
Obviously, this has significant ramifications for you and your doctor's appointments for your child. Please make every effort to see that your child's physical is valid through November of this year (several sports like Cross Country and other teams heading to the state tournament compete well into November). If your child's physical expires in the middle of the season, please schedule an appointment prior to that expiration date to avoid any gaps in your child's participation dates.
As a reminder, physicals are valid for 13 months after the date of the visit. So a physical done on September 1 of 2011 is valid until October 1 of 2012. Insurance companies typically cover a physical every 12 months, so in the case just mentioned, you should be able to schedule a physical in September without incurring any additional charges outside of your insurance. Remember, however, that doctor's visits are notoriously difficult to schedule last minute, so please schedule necessary appointments asap.
I am very sorry for the short notice of this. This interpretation has just come down from the MIAA and most schools are scrambling to comply with the new rules. You can contact me with any additional questions or you may contact the MIAA at 508-541-7997 with any questions.
Thank you.
Patrick O'Kane
Concussion Awareness:
Parents of Winter Sports Athletes are encouraged to view the following short video on concussions posted on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website.
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View our Concussion policy here.
If you have had a head injury, you will need to notify the school and fill out the following forms:
Read about the Sturgis Athletics Program:
The Spring 2012 edition of the Sturgis Soundings Magazine featured an article with reflections from the Athletic Directors, Coaches, and student athletes.
See the article here.
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Sports Offered at Sturgis Charter School (East and West)
Both Sturgis Charter School East and Sturgis Charter School West offer a diverse selection of sports governed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). Each school has a separate athletic department and the following sports will be offered at each school during the 2012-2013 school year.
Fall:
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Volleyball
Winter:
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Spring:
Boys Baseball
Girls Softball
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Tennis
Girls Tennis
Note:
All athletes need an up to date Medical Exam on file with the school.
The cost to participate in a Sturgis Sports Team is $100 per sport.
Athletic Directors:
Sturgis East- Patrick O'Kane
Sturgis West- Brij Anand