Ellington High School Sports Tryout and Practice Schedule Released

School will begin at the end of the month and with that, the fall sports season is right around the corner.

Tryouts and practices for the fall sports teams start soon as well. As a reminder, all students must have a before he or she can try out for a team.

Athletes must also bring an updated Emergency Contact Form with them on the first day of practice. Sports physical and Emergency Contact forms are available in the main office and on the Sports Information link on the sports web site.  

The Ellington Board of Education has instituted “Pay to Participate” for all Board-funded sports. Co-op teams have participation fees. Coaches will provide further information.

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Fall sports schedules can be found on the sports link of the school web site and also on the CIAC site.

For further information, contact the athletic department. Athletic Director Tim McCluskey can be reached at 860-896-2352 ext. 140 or tmccluskey@ellingtonschools.net. Assistant Athletic Director Brenda Samson can be reached at 860-896-2352 ext. 140 or bsamson@ellingtonschools.net.

Here is the schedule:

Football Practice (Co-op Team)

On the football practice field

August 15 through August 17 – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

August 18  9:00 am – 11 a.m.

August 20 5:00 pm – 7 p.m.

August 21, 22, 23 – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer Tryouts

On the soccer field

Begin Saturday, August 25 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 26 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer Tryouts

On the soccer field

Begin Saturday, August 25  9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Cross Country Practice

At the softball field

Begin Saturday, August 25  9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

August 27 – 28 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts

In the gym and kneepads are recommended

Begin Saturday, August 25  8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 27 – 29 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Girls’ Swimming Practice (Co-op Team)

At

Begin Saturday, August 25  9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Cheerleading Tryouts

At

Thursday, September 6 and Friday, September 7 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dance Team Tryouts

At

Tuesday, September 4 and Wednesday, September 5 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.