Dear Colts Families:

On behalf of the CBA Athletic Department, I would like to welcome you and your son to the community of Christian Brothers Academy! In staying true to the Lasallian principles of educating the mind, body, and spirit, athletics at CBA play a critical role in molding well-rounded young men who are prepared for college and the world that lies beyond. As new students, I strongly encourage you to consider athletic participation for the 2021-22 year. Athletics are a valuable part of the CBA education, teaching students about physical effort, leadership, cooperation, and brotherhood. We offer eighteen interscholastic and three intramural programs over the course of the school year, broken up into three athletic seasons (fall, winter, and spring). Many of our sports programs offer Freshman and Junior Varsity levels, giving added opportunity for participation. This variety of sports and lower levels gives nearly every student an opportunity to participate in athletics. In fact, last year over 70% of our students competed in interscholastic athletics! Additionally, CBA advocates that our students try to participate in a each athletic season, enhancing their high school experience and furthering their growth. Please see below for more information concerning the sports programs we offer and our registration process. SPORTS OFFERED AT CBA FALL WINTER SPRING Crew Cross-Country Bowling Crew Rugby (7’s) Fencing Golf Sailing Ice Soccer Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Swimming Rugby (15’s) Wrestling Sailing Tennis

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION & MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. All students must have a current physical (after 6/1) on file with the CBA nurse, by August 6, 2021 2. All students wishing to participate in athletics must complete the online registration process with their legal guardian within the dates listed below, at www.LetsGoColts.com/athleticregistration. a. Fall Sports - June 7th, 2021 - August 2, 2021 b. Winter Sports - September 27, 2021 - November 1, 2021 c. Spring Sports - January 24, 2022 - February 28, 2022 3. Please note that submission of forms does not guarantee clearance. 4. Once a student-athlete is registered and cleared for participation, they are eligible to attend team tryouts. Please see below for freshmen tryout information.

Be sure to visit our website, www.LetsGoColts.com for more detailed information on CBA Athletics, and follow us on Twitter (@CBAColts) and Instagram (@CBAColts) to keep up with all the action!

Let's Go Colts! Michael Mazzaccaro ‘11 Director of Athletics Christian Brothers Academy

FALL SPORTS INFORMATION

FALL TRYOUT DATES: Freshman Soccer Tryouts Monday, 8/16/21 Freshman Rugby Tryouts Monday, 8/23/21 Freshman Crew Tryouts Monday, 9/13/21 Freshman Cross Country Monday, 9/13/21 Freshman Sailing Meeting Thursday, 9/9/21 (virtual)

Cross Country: The first official practice begins on September 13th after school. OPTIONAL practice begins July 7th and will run through August 18th. In July, practice begins at 6:30 pm and is held at Holmdel Park on Monday and Friday and Cross Farms on Wednesday. In August, practice begins at 6:00 pm and is held at Cross Farms on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and at Holmdel Park on Tuesday and Thursday. Starting September 5th - OPTIONAL practice is every school day at 2:30 PM at CBA. Any additional questions should be directed to CBA head coach Sean McCafferty [email protected]

Soccer: Freshman students wishing to try-out for soccer should report on Monday, August 16. Tryouts will start at 4:30 pm and will end at 6:30 pm. OPTIONAL training sessions will be held this summer through Blue and White Soccer starting June 22nd on Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 6 pm - 8 pm at the CBA soccer complex visit www.blueandwhitesoccer.com for details. Any additional questions should be directed to CBA head coach Tom Mulligan at [email protected]

Freshman Crew: Freshman crew tryouts will take place on September 13th, after school. Students should assemble at the Sprint Barn, which is located directly across from the main entrance of the school building. The overwhelming majority of athletes who try out for crew at CBA have no prior experience in the sport. If you have any questions about preparing for crew tryouts or learning about opportunities to be introduced to the sport this summer, please contact head coach Scott Belford at [email protected].

Sailing: While there is no official summer training, nearly all varsity sailors will participate in a summer sailing program, including those at nearby Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club and Monmouth Boat Club. Interested incoming freshmen should enroll in the Advanced Sessions and sail a Club 420. An online meeting will take place on Thursday, September 9th in the evening for anyone interested in trying out for the sailing team. Details including tryout dates and permission forms will be discussed. Any additional questions regarding summer instruction, including alternate programs, should be directed to CBA head coach Jason Lutz at [email protected]

Freshman Rugby: Tryouts begin on Monday, August 23rd at CBA from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Head Coach Pat Moroney and the NJ Rugby Academy will be holding two Try Rugby Sessions on Tuesday, August 10th and Thursday, August 12th at CBA from 6-7:30pm. NJ Rugby Academy will also be holding an incoming Freshman Rugby 7s clinic from August 8-12th. If you are interested in the clinic or in trying out for the CBA Rugby Team, contact Coach Moroney at [email protected].