MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS

• Athletics is considered an important part of the school day and therefore should not be missed. On the rare occasion that an appointment conflicts with practice, the coach should be notified well in advance. Student athletes are responsible for providing this communication.
• Prolonged absenteeism from practice may result in the reduction of playing time.
• Preparedness and promptness to practice and games are essential. If a student athlete lacks the required equipment or is often late to practice, her playing time may be affected. 
• Nearly every sport GA competes in does not allow jewelry during game play. That being the rule, girls should not wear jewelry during practice or games. This can be problematic with newly pierced ears as earrings always will have to be removed in order to compete.  
• Every girl is assigned a locker with a working lock in which to store valuables and clothes. There should be no issue of “stolen”  property. 

Practices are held the last two periods of every day except Wednesdays. All practices are held on campus except for ice hockey, swimming, and some squash. Soccer occasionally practices and competes at the Ridgeview Avenue field.  

FALL 

• Cross Country: running shoes  
• Field Hockey: stick, mouthguard, shin guards, socks that cover shinguards, cross-training or turf shoes  
• Soccer: shinguards, turf shoes/cleats
• Volleyball: court shoes (running shoes are not recommended due to increased risk of injuries)  

WINTER 

• Basketball: court shoes (running shoes are not recommended due to increased risk of injuries)  
• Ice Hockey: helmet, mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, girdle/breezers, pelvic protector, pant/shell, knee pads, shinguards, skates, stick  
• Squash: non-marking court shoes, protective eye wear, racquet  
• Swimming: swim suit, goggles, towel, shoes for pool deck  

SPRING 

• Crew: water bottle, clothing that will not interfere with rowing stoke 
• Lacrosse: stick, goggles, mouthguard, cross-training or turf shoes  
• Tennis: non-marking court shoes, racquet 
• Track: running shoes

GA provides transportation to and from all away contests. A parent/guardian may elect to take their  daughter home from a game but may not transport another child without written consent from that parent. The school provides transportation to and from the rink and pool, and from the Ridgeview Avenue field. GA provides transport to but not from off-campus squash practice. Parents must pick up squash players after off-campus practice.  

Greenwich Academy has a certified athletic trainer for the prevention and care of injuries. If a student athlete sustains an injury that holds her out of practice for more than one week, a note is needed from a physician. In order to return to participation, an additional note from a physician clearing the student athlete to play is required.