2022-23 School Year

Athletics | General Information

Welcome to the Bigelow Middle School Athletics, home of the Bulldogs! Please read the information for the Fall 2022 season carefully.

• Registration will be open in Family ID from 9/1/22 to 9/11/22. We are unable to process registrations after 9/11/22
• Practices and/or tryouts will begin the week of 9/12/22, depending on weather and field conditions.
• If your student is interested in participating in a fall sport they must attend an informational meeting during Lunch/Extension block. Students are informed about meetings through daily announcements. If your student misses an informational meeting they can speak to the coach individually.
• Practice lengths and game times vary but always begin 10 minutes after dismissal. Late bus transportation is available on practice days, but not on game/meet days.
• It is the intent of athletic programs to provide opportunities for participation for as many students as possible. Budget constraints, safety concerns, and available facilities, however, make a “no-cut” policy difficult. Prior to the start of a season, coaches will advise parents and students of the tryout and participation policy for each sport. Every effort will be made to accommodate as many students as possible with regard to safety, playing time, and available facilities, but coaches may follow pre-established and announced cutting policies.
• The fostering of participation and sportsmanship, as well as the physical, emotional, and ethical development of a student in a competitive situation, are emphasized. Inherent in this philosophy is the belief that winning is not the major goal of an athletic program. Coaches are encouraged to play every team member when game circumstances permit the use of substitutions.
• As members of the Bigelow athletic program, students and coaches are expected to demonstrate proper respect for each other, other teams and coaches, teammates, officials, spectators, and equipment. Student-athletes and coaches are expected to exhibit the highest level of conduct, both on and off the playing field, as they are, at all times, representatives of their team, school, and community.

Fall 2022 Athletics Offerings

Athletics | Registration Checklist

1. Visit Family ID for Athletics Registration. If you are a new user, you will need to create an account. Please contact FamilyID directly with any questions.
2. Make sure your student has a current physical on file with the nurse. Physicals are valid for 13 months from the date of the exam. If your student’s physical expires during the season, they will be unable to practice or play until a new physical is obtained. You can email a copy of your student’s physical directly to the school nurse, Sue Schy. 
3. Visit MySchoolBucks for Athletics payment. The user fee for athletes who participate on a team is $180.00 ($90 for Flag Football). Please wait until the coaches announce the final roster to pay user fees!

Financial waivers are available and are now located in Aspen. Please complete a financial waiver before paying for your registration. Once approved for a waiver, you will select the athletics waiver product on MySchoolBucks. For more information regarding the financial waiver please visit this page: NPS Financial Waiver Information. If you have any questions, please reach out to your athletic department or the business office at 617-559-9025 or feepayments@newton.k12.ma.us.

Clubs and the Bigelow Academic Center

Clubs and the Bigelow Academic Center (BAC) will begin in late September/Early October.

The User Fee for clubs is $60 per student, per year ($100 if the student participates in Drama) and allows students to participate in unlimited clubs throughout the school year. 

Check out the website for past club offerings, information on user fees, and how to sign up for the BAC.