7/6/2022
Important Fall Football Information
Dear Prospective Football Player and Parents,
The football season is fast approaching. I hope this newsletter finds everyone healthy and well. Here are just a few reminders about the upcoming season.
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Workouts: Workouts are being held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from
3 pm – 5 pm currently and ending August 1st. Workouts are held in the Howard Weight Room. All those interested in trying out for Football should be attending workouts.
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Physicals: Everyone must have a completed physical on a DIAA form (www.wildcatssports.com – bottom left). Physicals must be completed by August 3rd in order to receive equipment that evening. Practice will begin on August 8th. Here is a list of possible Medical Offices:
Newark Emergency 738-4300
Glasgow Medical Aid 836-8350
Medical Express (Too many locations)
Wellness Center (Howard HS) 576-8080
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Equipment: According to your scheduled class time, Helmets/Shoulder Pads/Jerseys will be distributed on August 3rd in the Howard Gym. Please be prompt. Players must purchase their own hip/thigh girdle. Hip/Thigh Pads will not be provided.
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Here is the camp schedule (All players and managers are expected to attend):
August 3rd: Equipment - 5pm Seniors and Juniors / 5:30pm Sophomores and Freshmen
August 8th: 1st Practice (Helmets Only) - 8am - 3:30pm
August 9th & 10th: Practice (Helmets & Shoulder Pads) - 8am - 3:30pm
August 11th: 1st Contact Practice (Full Pads) - 8am - 3:30pm
August 12th: Practice - 8am - 3:30pm
August 13th, & 14th: Off
August 15th, 16th, 17th,, 18th, & 19th: Practice - 8am-3:30pm
August 20st: Scrimmage @ Eden Park vs. Delcastle - TBD
August 21st:: Off
August 22nd, 23rd, & 24th:: Practice (Teacher PD) - 3pm - 7pm
August 25th: School Starts - 3pm - 6pm (Buses Start)
August 26th: Scrimmage @ Eden Park vs. Newark - 7pm
August 27th, & 28th: Off
August 29th, 30th, & 31st: Practice - 3pm - 6pm
September 1st: Practice 3pm - 6pm
September 2nd - GAME vs. DMA (No School) - 7pm
(OVER)
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Miscellaneous: Players are not allowed to leave campus during practice hours. Practice will be held at Howard HS of Technology. Players are to bring lunch and drinks everyday. Players will need pencils/pens, paper, notebooks, shorts, t-shirts, football cleats, and a pair of sneakers as well.
See you on the Field,
Dan Ritter
Howard HS of Technology
Head Football Coach
Any questions, please feel free to call me on my cell: 302-598-9726.