2012 Back to School: Fall Sports Dates, Deadlines

It's August, which means Needham High School fall sports will be starting up soon.

Varsity and JV football and dance team both begin on Monday, Aug. 20, while cheerleading begins on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Freshman football and all other fall sports begin on Thursday, Aug. 23.

See the full tryout and practice schedules for all fall sports in the image gallery at right, or on the Athletic Department website, nhs.needham.k12.ma.us/athletics/

All students participating in fall sports at Needham High School must submit the 2012-13 NHS Annual Permission Form (the "gold" form) as well as a seasonal form, the NHS Fall 2012 Registration Form ("blue" form). Forms will be accepted beginning Aug. 1 and must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the start of the season. Find the forms on the Athletic Department website.

Completed forms can be dropped off at the Athletic Office at Needham High School or faxed to 781-455-0818

Fall sports at Needham High School include:

• Cross country (boys and girls)
• Dance team
• Field hockey
• Football
• Golf (boys and girls)
• Soccer (boys and girls)
• Swimming and Diving (girls)
• Volleyball (girls) 

For more information, call the Athletic Office at 781-455-0800 ext. 2143.