Fall 2023 preseason athletics

Upper School BVR Athletics

Hello Upper School Students and Families,

I hope you are having a great summer!

We are gearing up for the fall season, and this email includes a lot of important information for you and your athlete. Please take a close look, and if you have any questions, you can email me at agould@bcdschool.org.

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EMAIL

Important dates. Mark your calendars with the fall dates listed below.
Preseason logistics & schedule information. The schedule is officially live. Please take a look to see when your teams are meeting. And, make note of what you need to bring to practice.
A reminder to complete all forms in Magnus. We must have completed health information on file for all students who plan to participate in preseason practices. Students cannot participate in preseason or regular season practices without the required health forms, including an up-to-date physical.
Details about the fall season, including dates, schedule information, and a note about specific programs.

Upcoming dates

Optional summer conditioning + training

Aug. 21-24

5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

There is still time to join our optional summer conditioning and training. Click here to sign up.

Mandatory preseason practice for all fall athletes

Aug. 28-Sept. 1

Schedule

All the details are shared below in this email.

Fall athletics meeting with athletes, families

Aug. 29

6:00 to 7:00 p.m

Join us in Bradley Hall to chat with coaches and the Athletics Department.

Preseason

🗓 Monday, August 28-Friday, September 1

Click here for the preseason schedule

Preseason is required for all Upper School athletes participating in a fall sport; some teams will have double sessions. Please look closely at the schedule to see when your team is meeting.

Lunch will be provided throughout preseason week for those teams practicing around lunchtime or for those teams with double sessions. There will also be water on the fields at all practices. Students MUST bring their own personal water bottles throughout the season during practices and games.

In addition, students are responsible for all personal equipment they need for their sport (cleats, mouth guards, shin guards, field hockey sticks, volleyball knee pads, golf clubs, etc.) We recommend a change of practice clothes for the afternoon practices. Students playing outside should also bring sunscreen. Please also make sure to bring sneakers in case practices need to be in the gym due to rain, heat, or inclement weather.

Decisions for placement on all varsity, junior varsity, and 3rds teams will be made either during preseason or by the first week of school based on students' performance during tryouts. Once the teams have been finalized, we will be distributing a new BVR Athletic Contract that must be signed by both the student and a parent/caregiver prior to the first game/match.

If an athlete is sick during preseason or at any time during the season, they should stay home and notify the head coach and our Athletic Trainer, Noel Riley. They should also notify Noel prior to preseason if they are recovering from an injury. Attendance at preseason is required even if an athlete is injured.

⚠️ We must have completed health information on file (including an up-to-date physical) for all students who plan to participate in pre-season practices.

Students cannot participate in practice without the required health forms, including an up-to-date physical. There will be no exceptions. If you haven't already done so, please log in to Magnus Health to complete your child's health record.
In addition, the ImPACT test is MANDATORY for all Upper School students participating in athletics. We use ImPACT Testing as a way to monitor an athlete's return to action after suffering a concussion. Impact testing will need to be completed at home prior to showing up at pre-season. Click here for details on how to complete the test. Tests can only be taken after you sign and submit the consent form that will be included in the forms sent through Magnus Health.
Beaver takes the health and safety of our students very seriously and seeks to provide a safe return to activity after injury or illness including COVID-19. Due to the nature of the virus and its potential lasting health effects, we strongly suggest that a student with a recent positive COVID-19 diagnosis undergo an assessment with their physician, if you wish to forgo medical clearance you must sign and return this waiver to our Athletic Trainer, Noel Riley.

The fall season

FALL PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULES ARE LIVE

View them on the Teams & Schedules page of our website.

Regular season practices begin on Tuesday, September 5, and conclude on Friday, November 10—pending any postseason tournaments for varsity teams. Schedules change throughout the season, so be sure to check the Beaver website regularly for all practice and game details. (And don't forget to follow us on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) for additional updates.)

Attendance at practices and games is mandatory for all athletes. Varsity teams will practice on parent/caregiver-teacher conference days, and all teams may have games on conference days as well; please plan accordingly.

If an athlete has an injury at any point throughout the season, they should consult with our Athletic Trainer, Noel Riley, to come up with a treatment plan to get better. This might involve treatment in the athletic trainer's room, weight room, or doing light work while supporting their teammates. If you have any questions, email nriley@bcdschool.org. Please note: attendance at games and practices is still required even if you are injured and cannot play.

A note about specific fall offerings

Strength & Conditioning will meet during Afternoon Activities from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On their off days, students can cheer on teams at a game or match, do work, or go home.
3rds Volleyball Team will practice 3 times per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m. There may be matches on Wednesdays and Fridays, please check the schedule and plan accordingly.
Rock Climbing will meet from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rock Spot in Dedham. Transportation will be provided by Beaver to and from.
Fencing will meet 3 times per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45-5:30 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE

Fall Athletic Awards night is Monday, November 13.

All fall teams, athletes, and families are invited. An invite will be emailed.

We are all very excited to see our athletes on campus and can't wait for the fall season. Please contact me with any questions you have.

Go Beaver!

Alex Gould

Director of Athletics and Fitness

617-738-2712