Athletic Department

Mark Ottavianelli :

Athletic Director

821-1150

Taunton High School encourages the participation of all students in our athletic department, in accordance with the T.H.S. Athletic Handbook, which is given to all student-athletes prior to the start of each season. Students must have a physical on file to participate. We pride ourselves on being a highly competitive Division One program in the state of Massachusetts. Currently, students are asked to pay a $25.00 participation fee per season. This money goes directly into the athletic department account and is used to supplement the athletic needs of our students. All students participating in interscholastic sports are required to sign the waiver of responsibility. (The parent will accept full responsibility for cost of treatment for any injury sustained by child while taking part in athletics).

TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TEAMS

Fall Sports :

Football
Field Hockey
Girls/Boys Soccer
Boys/Girls Cross Country Track
Girls Volleyball
Golf (Co-Ed)
Cheerleaders

Winter Sports:

Boys/Girls Basketball
Ice Hockey
Cheerleaders
Wrestling
Boys/Girls Swimming
Boys/Girls Indoor Track

Spring Sports :

Boys Baseball
Boys Volleyball
Girls Softball
Boys/Girls Tennis
Boys/Girls Outdoor Track

TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY RULES

A student-athlete is eligible in the fall sports season if they have attained twenty-five credits in the previous academic year. All student-athletes must attain the equivalent of fifteen credits each marking period. All fees, lost texts, etc. impact eligibility.

In order to participate in a team activity, student athletes must be present in school on that specific day. They must adhere to attendance policies as defined in the student handbook on pgs. 9 & 10. Teachers may fill out blue forms for academic concerns. Students must arrive to school before 8:15 a.m. and may not be dismissed before 11:15 a.m. in order to participate in a team sponsored activity on that day.

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (M.I.A.A.) ELIGIBILITY RULES

Eligibility rule violations may result in forfeiture of a game won. If there is any doubt concerning your eligibility, consult the athletic director. The M.I.A.A. Standing Committee on Athletics will resolve all questions on eligibility.

If you are 19 years old before September 1, you are no longer eligible.
A student is eligible for no more than eight consecutive semesters beyond grade eight.
A student who transfers from one high school to another high school is ineligible for participation for a period of one year from the date of transfer, unless the conditions of and reasons for the transfer satisfy one of the exceptions listed in Rule 2, Section 3. Some exceptions require MIAA approval before participation.
The eligibility of all pupils shall be considered official only on the date when the report cards for that marking period have been issued to the parents of all the pupils.
A participant ruled out of a game twice in the same season for flagrantly unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible for further participation in that sport season for one year.
The eligibility rules apply to both boys’ and girls’ interscholastic sports at all levels. (See THS Athletic Handbook)
MIAA Alcohol and Drug Policy mandates that from the first allowable day of practice, through the end of the academic year, or final athletic competition of the year, whichever is later, any student found to be in violation of this policy will be penalized according to MIAA rules. (See THS Athletic Handbook)

INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM

The purpose of the T.H.S. Intramural Program is to provide after school organized sports to those who do not wish to participate in interscholastic competition. In most instances the activities are co-educational and open to all students, freshmen through seniors.