A Message from the Athletic Director
The Westwood Athletic Department supports a comprehensive menu of athletic activities for both high school and middle school students. All students are encouraged to participate regardless of their level of athletic ability.
The ultimate goal of the athletic program is to strive for excellence, not perfection. We cannot expect our student-athletes to be perfect, but we can ask them to strive to perform to the best of their ability. The true rewards of participation in sports are entirely intrinsic and do not require trophies or accolades in order to be recognized. Participating in athletics provides opportunities for student-athletes to build confidence, engage in leadership activities, become self advocates, and strengthen character.
Sincerely,
Matthew Gillis
mgillis@westwood.k12.ma.us
781-326-7500 x5358
The DESE and MIAA issued this PRESS RELEASE regarding high school sports on August 19th. Please view the tryout schedule below for further details. Thank you for your patience as coaches and administrators establish a plan for safe high school sports.
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
(Tryouts will begin 12/14/20. Specifics will be posted when available)
Participation Requirements
In addition to meeting eligibility requirements set forth in the Westwood Athletic Handbook, athletes must complete two steps to be cleared to participate in sports.
1. Register (click the "Register Now" button below)
2. Physical--According to the MIAA Handbook, "all students must pass a physical examination prior to participation in High School Athletics. A physical exam covers the student for 13 months from the exam date. A student’s eligibility will terminate once a physical has reached the 13 month limit." It is also important to note that physicals must be done in person.
Don't get caught off guard ~ make your next physical appointment now! Updated high school physicals may be emailed to physicalexams@westwood.k12.ma.us or brought to the nurse's office.
Payment
During the COVID19 pandemic restrictions, to help the school out, please do not pay until the start of the season.
The athletic fee for high school sports is $250/season with the exception of Unified Basketball and Unified Track, which are $125/season.
Register ~ Please register (above) BEFORE you pay your athletic fee.
Payment ~ Payment for each season must be made before the first contest but is not due until teams have been formed. Click the Unipay button below to pay online with the secure Unipay system. Online payment is preferred but if necessary, checks may be made out to "Westwood Public Schools" and sent to the high school main office, Attention: Matthew Gillis-Athletics.
Financial Assistance ~ If you require financial assistance, please contact John Cianciarulo (jcianciarulo@westwood.k12.ma.us) in the district administrative offices.
Family Cap ~ Westwood School District has instituted a cap for athletic fees of $750 per family, per school year. If you believe you have reached the family cap or to request a refund, email Martha Laughna, mlaughna@westwood.k12.ma.us
(The Unipay Gold Button has been temporarily disabled.)
MIAA App Available now! Communication is instrumental to the success of the Westwood athletic program. Download the free MIAA App to get schedules, rosters and other information for Westwood and other MIAA schools.
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