FREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
ATHLETIC SUMMARY
Middle School Sport Seasons
Fall: - Begins on the 2nd day of school – runs through end of October
- Football typically begins on the 3rd or 4th Monday in August
Winter: - Begins middle of November runs up to February vacation
- Indoor track: begins last week in February – runs through end of March
Spring: - Begins last week in March/first week in April - runs through end of school
Practices
• 5 days a week - Monday through Friday - no weekend commitment
• Football plays games on Saturday mornings
• Practices are usually 1.5 hours long
• Fall & spring practices run from either 2:30-4:00 or 3:00-4:30
• Lacrosse and Field Hockey practices run from 3:45-5:15
• Winter practices are staggered: 1st practice starts at 2:30, the last practice starts at 4:30
• All practices are currently held on campus at FMS
Exceptions: - football practices at Pownal Elm School and plays games at the high school turf
- alpine & nordic skiing practices occur at off site ski venues
- spring track occurs at the Freeport High School
- lacrosse: several practices will be scheduled for Hunter Road (4:00-5:30)
- students will be bused to all off campus practice sites
- parent pick up after practice is at the off site practice facility as well
Games
• All home games are played on campus at FMS
- Football: games at played on the turf at the high school - games are scheduled for Saturdays
- Outdoor track: practices and home meets at the high school
- Indoor track: meets held at the Portland Expo
• 8th grade teams always play first, 7th grade teams play second
- There may be an occasional exception to this order
• The usual start times are: 8th grade 3:30 / 7th grade 4:30 or 4:45
- 7th grade games usually begin 5 minutes after conclusion of 8th grade game
Sixth Grade Participation Guidelines
Sixth graders may play on the seventh grade teams and A teams only if there are not enough seventh graders to field a complete team. Sixth graders do not try out with the 7th and 8th graders, but may be asked to try out after the total number of participants has been determined. For a more complete explanation of the sixth grade opportunities, please use the link provided below where you will find the Sixth Grade Participation Guidelines.
Athletic Offerings
FALL WINTER SPRING
8th Grade Soccer (B&G) 8th Grade Basketball (B&G) 8th Grade Baseball
7th Grade Soccer (B&G) 7th Grade Basketball (B&G) 7th Grade Baseball
8th Grade Field Hockey A Team Basketball (B&G) 8th Grade Softball
7th Grade Field Hockey Alpine Skiing (B&G) 7th Grade Softball
Cross Country (B&G) Nordic Skiing (B&G) 8th Grade Lacrosse (B&G)
Football * Basketball Cheering 7th Grade Lacrosse (B&G)
Track & Field (B&G)(@ FHS)
(* Partially Funded by Booster Groups / Participation Fees May Be Administered)
Equipment That MS Students Need to Provide
Soccer: cleats, NOCSAE approved shin guards, practice gear, maroon soccer socks
Field Hockey: cleats, shin guards (maroon shins or maroon socks to go over), goggles (ASTM), stick, practice gear
Cross Country: running shoes, practice gear
Football: cleats
Basketball: sneakers, practice gear
Skiing: skis, boots, bindings, poles, goggles, alpine helmet, practice gear, winter clothing
Track: running shoes, practice gear
Base/Softball: cleats, glove, hats purchased from school, practice gear
Base Catcher’s Gear: mask and chest protector need to be NOCSAE approved
Boys Lacrosse: cleats, stick, gloves, shoulder pads, helmet, arm pads, practice gear
(FMS does have a limited supply of BLax equip that can be signed out)
Girls Lacrosse: cleats, stick, goggles (ASTM)
(We have basic mouth guards available - by rule, mouth guards must be worn for: soccer, field hockey, football, lacrosse)
Other Items & Links that can be found on the Athletic Website
https://freeporths.rschoolteams.com/
- contact information & coaches directory
- list of sports teams offered
- athletic announcements & important dates
- sign up for Notify me! - receive cancellation and postponement notices automatically via text message and/or email
- athletic handbook parent coach communication guide
sportsmanship guide for parents
- other informational links
Craig Sickels Karin Kamm
RSU5 Athletic Administrator RSU5 Administrative Assistant
Freeport High School Freeport High School
865-4706 x222 865-4706 x226
sickelsc@rsu5.org kammk@rsu5.org
Jody Rose, FMS Asst AD
Freeport Middle School
865-6051