Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Are GCS Athletics and the Recreation Department the same?
2. When does my child play "Middle School" sports?
3. What Jr. High sports are available at GCS?
4. What paperwork does my child need to participate?
5. When does my child sign up?
6. How do I know if a game/practice is cancelled due to inclement weather
7. Can my child participate in Ski Club and Basketball?
8. What protective equipment, if any, is required for my child to participate?
9. Where can I find directions to other schools and fields for "away" games.
10. What if my child loses a uniform?

Are GCS Athletics and the Recreation Department the same?

The GCS Athletic Department and the Recreation Department are not the same, 
but we do work very closely.  We share fields and facilities, purchase items 
that will be useful for both entities and continuially share information to 
give the children of the Town of Greenland the most comprehensive programs 
at every age.

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When does my child play "Middle School" sports?

Most Junior High Sports are played by 7th and 8th graders, with a few 
exceptions:  Field Hockey grades 5-8, Girls Soccer grades 6-8, Cross Country 
6-8, and Elementary Track grades 4-5.

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What Jr. High sports are available at GCS?

Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Boys and Girls 
Basketball, Baseball, Softball and Elemtary Track are available to the 
students at GCS.  A ski club and intramural volleyball are also offered for 
Jr. High students.  A dodgeball program is also offered during March and 
April for 2nd through 8th grade.

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What paperwork does my child need to participate?

Upon entering 6th grade, every child who will be participating in a sport at 
the Junior High level is required to have a recent physical on file with the 
athletic department.  At the beginning of each season, each participant will 
be required to fill out an Athletic Packet for their activity.  This packet 
includes a Participation Memorandum, a Student/Parent Athletic Contract and 
a Medical Consent Form.  These forms are filled out for every activity the 
student participates in.  These forms are available online.

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When does my child sign up?

A month or two before actual practices start, there are sign up sheets 
posted in the cafeteria.  Signs are hung in the Jr. High wing, and 
announcements are made during the morning.  Not signing up does not mean 
that your child can't participate, but it is very helpful when trying to 
dtermine team size and coaching resources that will be needed.  It is highly 
recommended that when your child sees the sign up sheets or hears about the 
signups on the morning announcements, that they do make an effort to sign up 
if they are interested in participating.

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How do I know if a game/practice is cancelled due to inclement weather

We make every effort NOT to cancel scheduled games.  Using our website on a 
daily basis will help ensure you know about any changes/cancellations that 
occur during the school day.  The website is updated daily, and all 
cancellation are made by 1:00 p.m.  The new Flash Mail system helps the 
Athletic Department reach parents quickly with important announcements, 
including weather cancellations.

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Can my child participate in Ski Club and Basketball?

If your child chooses to, they may participate in both.  During January and 
February there are no Wednesday basketball games or practices.

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What protective equipment, if any, is required for my child to participate?

Different sports have different protective requirements, along with their 
usual gear.  Mouthguards are REQUIRED in soccer, field hockey and 
basketball.  Cage style eyewear is also, required for field hockey, as shin 
guards are reuired for both field hockey and soccer.  baseball and softball 
players are required to wear molded cleats (no metal spikes) and boys are 
required to wear a protective cup.  Stamped Official Softball bats can 
only be used, and boys senior league baseball bats must be a drop 3 (-3).

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Where can I find directions to other schools and fields for "away" games.

On the back of every team schedule there are directions to all of the 
schools/fields that particular team will playing at over the course of the 
season.  All directions are also listed under the heading "School 
Directions" on the home page of the GCS Athletics Web Page.

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What if my child loses a uniform?

Unfortunately, this does happen.  After exhausting all of the places a lost 
uniform can be (locker room, lost and found, friends house, under laundry 
pile!), replacement costs for uniforms run from $25 (shorts, 
baseball/softball pants) to $50 (screen printed jerseys).  Please see the 
Athletic Director for more information if you have a lost uniform.  Report 
cards may be held in some instances until a uniform is returned or paid for.

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