Guide to Somerville Athletics Facilities

HIGHLANDERS
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
FACILITIES GUIDE
Superintendent of Schools- Mr. Anthony Pierantozzi
Headmaster – Mr. John Oteri
Director of Athletics and Intramurals- Ms. Nicole Viele
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From the Athletic Director
Welcome to Highlander Country,
On behalf of Somerville High School and the City of Somerville I welcome you to our
great City. When visiting the playing arenas of Somerville High School, there are some
guidelines that you should know to make your visit more accommodating.
Our goal this year is to rise above expectations of athletics and to activity model respect and compassion throughout our community and set this same standard for all of
our visiting teams. We ask that high school representatives and ambassadors of good
sportsmanship, show leadership by focusing on skills and confidence and being clear
about zero tolerance related to any reference or mockery of difficult incidents that have
impacted many communities. We hope that we can inspire those characteristics of
hope and compassion on and off the playing field.
We ask that our spectators, parents, students and community members alike abide by
our Spectator Code of Honor. Integration of athletics, academics and accomplishments
provide each of our institutions, and its athletic participants, a rewarding experience.
The values of good sportsmanship on the part of student-athletes, coaches, administrators, spectators or any individuals associated with a member institution is an expectation. Noisemakers, body paint and any object that mocks any individual or teams are
not allowed at our athletic contests.
Enclosed you will find directions to our facilities as well as some general guidelines to
follow. If for any reason there is an issue with your teams, staff or fans on Somerville
grounds we ask that you immediately report your issue to the contest management
crew identified in bright yellow colors.
We wish you the best this academic year.
Yours in sport,
Nicole E. Viele
Nicole E. Viele
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STAFF DIRECTORY
Nicole Viele
Director of Athletics
nviele@k12.somerville.ma.us
Michelle Kelly
Head Athletic
Athletic Trainer
Trainer
mkelly@k12.somerville.ma.us
Jason Lenicheck
Head Girls’ Soccer Coach
jalenicheck@hotmail.com
George Scarpelli
Head Boys’ Soccer Coach
gscarpelli@somervillema.gov
Tony Gulla
Head Football Coach
coachtgulla@aol.com
Dimitra Tsouranis
Head Cross Country Coach
somervillexc@gmail.com
Jay Hart
Head Golf Coach
jhart@k12.somerville.ma.us
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Equipment Room Manager
Paul O’Halloran
Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
pohalloran20@gmail.com
Mark Antonelli
Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
mantonelli@k12.somerville.ma.us
Chuck Allen
Head Boys’ Hockey Coach
c.allen60@hotmail.com
Charlie O’Rourke
Girls’ Indoor/Outdoor Track
charlieorourke@gmail.com
Michael Williams
Head Swim Coach
mrwill26@comcast.net
Dave Dickerson
Boys’ Indoor/Outdoor Track
ddickerson@k12.somerville.ma.us
Mike DiCato
Head Baseball Coach
mikedicato27@gmail.com
Bill MacDonald
Head Softball Coach
bmacdonald@k12.somervillem.a.us
Mark Kirwan
Head Girls’ Tennis Coach
mkirwan70@hotmail.com
Mike Morgan
Head Boys’ Tennis Coach
mmorgan2@k12.somerville.ma.us
Leigh Morris
Head Cheerleading Coach
somervillecheerleading@gmail.com
Stuart Whitney
Crew Coach
s2whitney@gmail.com
Ted Blake
Head Ultimate Coach
tblake@k12.somerville.ma.us
Makonnen Fenton
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Fentonfit@gmail.com
Sharyn Wacht
Strength and Conditioning Coach
swacht@k12.somerville.ma.us
Cheryl Young
Athletic Secretary
cyoung@k12.somerville.ma.us
Joe Vilaine
Coordinator for Athletes in Action
jvilaine@k12.somerville.ma.us
Academic Support Services
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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
FACILITIES GUIDE
SUPERVISION
All coaches should be supervising their players in the locker rooms at all times. Studentathletes will not be allowed in locker rooms unsupervised. Your student-athletes should make
every effort to leave valuables at home or in their own school locker. Somerville High School is
not responsible for stolen or lost items, we will make the best effort in keeping facilities locked
during competitions. At Dilboy Stadium, all items must remain in the locker room with the exception of sport equipment and medical equipment.
BENCH BEVERAGE GUIDELINES
Somerville administrators, coaches and sports medicine personnel routinely advise studentathletes about the health risk of stimulant/supplement fortified sports drinks and strongly discourage their consumption at any time. Notably numerous sports drinks new to the market
not only combine various forms of stimulants but also contain ingredients listed on the NCAA
banned substance list due primarily to their inherent health risk rather than any potential performance enhancement. All beverages containing stimulants increase risk of dehydration and
may be contraindicated for individuals with asthma and/or taking any medications.
In accordance with banned substance policies as well as our athletic department commitment
to fostering the health and welfare of our student-athletes, we have agreed to limit beverage
consumption during competitive events and practices to water and/or Gatorade/PowerAde only, except where another beverage is medically necessary (Please note, WATER ONLY allowed
at DILBOY STADIUM). Furthermore, no cans or glass containers are to be allowed in the bench/
locker room/participation areas throughout competition. This guideline will be monitored and
enforced by all coaches on staff.
SMOKING
In accordance with State Law and the MIAA Chemical Health Policy, there is to be no smoking in
or around our playing arenas. Fans wishing to smoke may be not be able to re-enter some facilities due to our safety guidelines.
REPORTING OF PROBLEMS
At every home competition, Somerville High School will have a Supervisor and/or the Athletic
Director on duty to troubleshoot any problems. Any problems should be reported to the Supervisor immediately..
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FACILITIES GUIDE
ATHLETIC TRAINING
FULL TRAINING SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
LIMITED SERVICES AT ALL OTHER PLAYING AREANS.
Somerville High School will make every effort to have a certified athletic trainer available
for home competitions, however, due to various scheduling and facility locations, the
athletic trainer may not be on site, however on call. In any case, coaches at all times will
follow an emergency protocol to injuries on site.
If there are special services that your student-athlete(s) need prior to a competition, opposing school athletic trainers should make every effort to contact the host athletic
trainer and a letter should be sent with the student-athlete from the opposing athletic
trainer with an explanation of services.
It is the responsibility of the opponent to bring water and cups for athletic events, unless
arrangements have been made with the host athletic trainer prior to the event.
ADMISSION
Admission to most competitions will be: Adults $5, Senior Citizens $3 and Students $3.
Please note at times fees may vary.
BATHROOMS
The home and guest locker rooms are for the athletes only. There are more restroom
facilities under the stadium stands and throughout our indoor facilities.
CONCESSION
At times concessions will be sold to support out teams!
SAFETY AND CONSIDERATION
At Dilboy we ask that spectators and fans avoid loitering around the concourse area and
remain in the stands. We request that the athletes use designated stair and/or white
tarp areas to enter and exit the track and field arena. Please stay off the shrubbery and
grassed areas.
Only athletes are allowed on or in the playing arenas, we ask that spectators and fans
remain in the stands.
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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
SPECTATORS HONOR
SPORTSMANSHIP
The Somerville Public School System and the Greater Boston League are committed to promoting good sportsmanship and developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for
competition. We believe the opportunity to represent a school is a privilege, which is accompanied by the responsibility to act with dignity, integrity and respect at all times.
Individuals associated with a (league) member institution are expected to conduct themselves
in such a manner that represents the highest level of honor, and to observe the tenets of good
sportsmanship, honesty, fairness, dignity, civility and respect.
Somerville leads the way in assuring sporting events are safe and enthusiastic! Give honor and
respect to student-athletes, coaches, officials, families and fans by:
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Appreciating outstanding plays by all teams and athletes.
Supporting decisions by coaches and officials.
Showing you are a role model on the field and in the stands.
Using only positive language and gestures.
Removing your hat and remain standing for the entire National Anthem.
Entering and exiting safely.
Not doing YOUR part to ASSURE Somerville athletic events are safe and positive may result in
being told to leave, or being banned from local sporting events.
BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE POSITIVE
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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
PLAYING FACILITIES
DIRECTIONS
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PLAYING ARENAS/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
FACILITY
Field House
ADDRESS
81 Highland Ave
SPORT(S)
F/JV/V Volleyball
F/JV/V Basketball
V Indoor Track
Cheerleading
PARKING
Limited
Conway Ice Rink
550 Somerville Ave
JV/V Ice Hockey
Cheerleading
Limited
Conway Park
550 Somerville Ave
F/JV Soccer
Limited
Dilboy Stadium
Route 16 Mystic Ave
F/JV/V Football
JV/V Soccer
Outdoor Track
Cheerleading
Yes *
Trum Field
560 Broadway
Street
Foss Park
Broadway
F/V Baseball
V Softball
Practice Field
F/JV Baseball
F Soccer
Cross Country
Crew
Limited
Limited
Bay Boathouse
32 Shore Drive
Indian Ridge
Thompson Country Club
Lovejoy Road Andover
Golf
2 Mid Iron Drive North Reading (2013)
Limited
Limited
Kennedy School
5 Cherry Street
Swimming
Limited
Lincoln Park
290 Washington Street
F Soccer
JV Softball
Limited
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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
PLAYING FACILITIES
DIRECTIONS
Bay Boathouse
From the South: Merge onto I-93 N toward Boston. Take the RT-28 exit- EXIT 29- toward RT-38 / Somerville/Everett.. Turn slight left to take the RT-38 ramp toward RT-28 / MC GRATH HWY / Somerville.
Merge onto MA-38 N / Mystic Ave. Turn right onto Shore Drive. From the North: Merge onto I-93 S via
EXIT 40A toward Boston. Take the RT-38 S exit- EXIT 30- toward RTE 28 / Somerville. Turn left onto
Mystic Avenue / MA-38. Turn left onto Shore Drive. From the West: Merge onto I-90 E / MASS PIKE /
MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE via the ramp on the left toward Boston. Take EXIT 24 A-B-C on the left
toward I-93 NORTH / CONCORD NH / S. STATION / I-93 South/Quincy. Take the 24C-B exit- EXIT 24C-B
- on the left. Merge onto I-93 N via EXIT 24B toward Concord NH. Take the RT-28 exit- EXIT 29- toward
RT-38 / Somerville/Everett. Turn slight right to take the RT-38 ramp toward RT-28 / MC GRATH HWY /
Somerville. Merge onto MA-38 N / Mystic Avenue. Turn right on Shore Drive.
Somerville High School
From the South: Merge onto I-93 N toward Boston. Take EXIT 28 toward RT-99 / Sullivan Square /
Somerville. Turn left onto Cambridge St. Cambridge Street becomes Washington Street. Turn right
onto McGrath Highway.
McGrath Highway becomes Medford Street. Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue. From the North:
Take 93 S. Take the RT-38 S exit- EXIT 30- toward RTE 28 / Somerville. Turn left onto Mystic Ave / MA38 S. Turn slight right onto McGrath Highway/ MA-28 S. Turn slight right onto Medford St. Turn slight
left onto Highland Avenume. From the West: Merge onto I-90 E / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE via the
ramp on the left toward Boston (Portions toll). Take EXIT 18 on the left toward Allston / Brighton.
Merge onto Cambridge St. Turn right onto N Harvard Street. N Harvard St. becomes Larz Anderson
Bridge. Larz Anderson Bridge becomes JF Kennedy Street. JF Kennedy Street becomes MA-2A W. Turn
slight right onto Cambridge St. Turn left onto Quincy Street. Turn right onto Kirkland Street. Kirkland
St. becomes Washington Street. Turn left onto Dane Street. Turn right onto Somerville Avenue. Turn
left onto Quincy St. Quincy Street becomes Prescott St. Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Dilboy Stadium
From 93 NORTH or SOUTH Take exit #31 Mystic Valley Parkway. Follow signs for Route 16 West. Follow Route 16 West all the way until you reach Dilboy Field on you right. You will pass through three
intersection and then follow a small rotary. The field will then be on your right. FROM ROUTE 2--- Follow Route 2 East to the Alewife Exit. At the end of the ramp follow to the left/ Route 16 East. Follow
Route 16 East for two sets of lights, then you will reach a rotary-stay on route 16. Dilboy field will be
on your left.
When parking at Dilboy Stadium, buses must park on the poolside of the stadium in the back lots. We
ask that the area be cleared of all pedestrians prior to buses picking up students at the front of the
stadium. A contest manager will let your buses know when the area is clear. Student-athletes should
stay inside of the gates until it is clear for them to be picked up, and monitored by the coaching staff
at all times.
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PLAYING FACILITIES
DIRECTIONS
Trum Field
From the North or South: Take 93 to Exit 27 (Somerville/Mystic Ave.) At the end of the ramp, go Left
onto Mystic Ave. Follow to set of lights after St Polycarps Church, turn Right onto Temple St. Follow
Temple St. to end and turn Right onto Broadway Follow Broadway up over the hill. Trum Field is about
1 mile on the Right at approx. 560 Broadway
Indian Ridge
FROM ROUTE 495 ROUTE 495 NORTH TO EXIT 41-A (Exit reads " Andover Rt. 28") Exit onto Route 28
South. At first set of Indian Ridge traffic lights, turn RIGHT onto Route 133 West. At second set of traffic lights, turn left onto Lovejoy Road. Travel approximately 3/4 mile; pass a school on the right; turn
left after the school onto Iriquois Ave. Indian Ridge Country Club is at the end of Iroquois Ave. ROUTE
495 South to Exit 41 (Exit reads "Lawrence/Andover Ave. Rt. 28" ) FROM ROUTE 93 NORTH TO EXIT 43
( Exit reads Route 133 East) Bear right off exit. At first set of traffic lights, turn RIGHT onto Lovejoy
Road . Travel approximately 3/4 mile; pass a school on the right; turn left after the school onto Iroquois Ave. Indian Ridge Country Club is at the end of Iroquois Ave. ROUTE 93 SOUTH to Exit 43-A (Exit
reads Route 133 East) There are posted "Indian Ridge Country Club" signs with arrows on the corners
of Lovejoy Road and Iroquois Avenue.
Lincoln Park
FROM THE SOUTH: 93North to Route 99 Sullivan Square. Left on Cambridge Street. Cambridge Street becomes Washington Street. Left on Prospect. Right on Somerville Avenue. Stay straight into Union
Square/Somerville Avenue. Stay Straight on Washington Street. Parking lot on left. FROM THE NORTH: 93
South to Rt. 39 Exit 30. Toward 28 Somerville. Left on Mystic Ave. Right on 28. Toward Medford
Street/Washington Street. Left on Prospect. Right on Somerville Avenue. Stay straight into Union
Square/Somerville Avenue. Stay Straight on Washington Street. Parking lot on left.
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PLAYING FACILITIES
DIRECTIONS
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Kennedy Pool
From the West: Merge onto I-90 E / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE via the ramp on the left toward Boston (Portions
toll).Take EXIT 18 on the left toward Cambridge/Somerville . Merge onto Cambridge Street. Turn left onto Soldiers
Field Road. Take the ramp toward Harvard Square. / Cambridge . Turn slight right onto N Harvard/ Larz Anderson
Bridge. Larz Anderson Bridge becomes JF Kennedy St. JF Kennedy Street becomes MA-2A W. Turn right onto
Beech Street. Turn Right onto Elm Street. Turn left onto Willow Avenue. Turn right onto Summer Street. Turn right
onto Cherry Street.. From the North: Merge onto I-93 S via Exit 37A toward Boston. Merge onto MA-16 E / Mystic
Valley Parkway via EXIT 31 toward Revere. Turn slight right toward RT-38 / Mystic Ave / Somerville. Stay straight
to go onto Mystic Valley Parkway. Stay straight to go onto Harvard Steet. Harvard Street becomes Warner Street.
Turn let onto Bristol Road. Turn left onto Broadway. Turn right onto Willow Avenue. Turn left onto Highland Avenue. Turn right onto Cherry Street. From the South: Merge onto I-93 N toward Boston. Take EXIT 28 toward RT99 / Sullivan Square/ Somerville. Turn left onto Cambridge Street. Cambridge Street becomes Washington Street.
Turn Right onto McGrath Highway. Turn slight left onto Medford Street. Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue.
Turn left onto Cherry Street.
Conway Park
From the South: 93 North to Exit 28 toward RT 99. Turn left onto Cambridge Street. Cambridge Street
becomes Washington Street. Turn left onto Prospect Street. Turn Right onto Somerville Avenue. Turn
right onto Union Square/Somerville Avenue. Turn slight right onto Somerville Avenue. From the North:
Take 93 South. Take Exit 30 toward RT 28 Somerville. Turn left onto Mystic Avenue. Turn slight right
onto McGrath Highway/MA 28S. Turn slight right onto Medford Street. Turn slight left onto Highland
Avenue. Turn left onto Prescott Street, Prescott Street becomes Quincy Street. Turn right onto Somerville Avenue. From the West: I 90 E. Take Exit 18 on the left toward Allston/Brighton. Merge onto Cambridge Street. Turn right onto N. Harvard Street. North Harvard becomes the Larz Anderson Bridge.
Larz Anderson Bridge becomes JF Kennedy Street. JF Kennedy Street becomes MA - 2A W. Turn slight
right onto Somerville Avenue.
Winter Hill School
From the South: Merge onto I-93 N / US-1 N / MA-3 N toward BOSTON. Take EXIT 26 toward STORROW DRIVE.
Take the RT-28 N ramp toward LEVERETT CIR / NORTH STATION. Take the RT-28 N ramp toward CAMBRIDGE.
Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MA-28 N / MONSIGNOR OBRIEN HWY. Continue to follow MA-28 N. Turn SLIGHT LEFT
onto MEDFORD ST. Turn RIGHT onto SYCAMORE ST. From the North: Merge onto I-93 S via EXIT 37A toward BOSTON. Merge onto MA-16 E / MYSTIC VALLEY PKWY via EXIT 31 toward REVERE. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT toward RT38 / MYSTIC AVE / SOMERVILLE. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MYSTIC VALLEY PKWY. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto
HARVARD ST. Turn LEFT onto MAIN ST. MAIN ST becomes MEDFORD ST. Turn LEFT onto SYCAMORE ST. From the
West:Merge onto I-90 E / MASS PIKE / MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE toward JCT I-95 / BOSTON (Portions toll). Take
EXIT 18 on the LEFT toward CAMBRIDGE / SOMERVILLE. Merge onto CAMBRIDGE ST. CAMBRIDGE ST becomes RIVER ST. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CENTRAL SQ / WESTERN AVE. Continue to follow CENTRAL SQ. CENTRAL SQ becomes PROSPECT ST. Turn LEFT onto SOMERVILLE AVE. Turn RIGHT onto UNION SQ / BOW ST / SOMERVILLE AVE.
Continue to follow BOW ST. Turn RIGHT onto WALNUT ST. Turn LEFT onto MEDFORD ST. Turn RIGHT onto 11
SYCAMORE ST.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Somerville, Massachusetts
2013-2014
MARY JO ROSSETTI
CHAIRPERSON, WARD SEVEN
CHRISTINE T. RAFAL
VICE CHAIRPERSON, WARD FOUR
JOSEPH A. CURTATONE
MAYOR
WILLIAM A. WHITE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
STEVEM ROIX
WARD ONE
M. THERESA CARDOSO
WARD TWO
ADAM SWEETING
WARD THREE
MARK NIEDERGANG
WARD FIVE
PAUL BOCKELMAN
WARD SIX
TONY PIERANTOZZI
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Somerville Public Schools
42 Cross Street
Somerville, MA 02143
617-625-6600 x6005
www.somerville.k12.ma.us
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