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Winter 26-27 Registration

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Winter 2026-27 Athletics Information

FIRST PRACTICE DATE: MONDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2026

STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE OR TRYOUT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE OFFICE ON OR BEFORE MONDAY 11/23/2026:

• CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION
• EVIDENCE OF PHYSICAL (WITHIN THE LAST 13 MONTHS)
• ATHLETIC FEE PAID
• CURRENT CONCUSSION TEST ON FILE (VALID FOR 2 YRS)

- You have the option of paying in installments. However, the full payment MUST be paid prior to the start of the first practice or tryout. No one will be allowed to participate until the full fee is paid.

- If there is a problem with payments, please contact the athletic director.

•PHYSICALS: The MIAA, our state athletic association, requires that all student athletes have a current physical on file with the school nurse. Physicals become invalid 13 months after the date of their last physical. It is the obligation for parents/guardians to plan and schedule physical appointments to avoid any lapse in practice or playing time.

•CONCUSSION TEST: The Northampton Athletic Department requires ALL JUNIOR athletes and ANY NEW athlete to take and receive a viable concussion baseline test prior to participating in any practice or tryout. If baseline test is needed, PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING STEPS.

  1. Visit Concussion Vital Signs Website
  2. Select "Athlete Testing" on right side of page.
  3. Enter Username: HAMPathlete and Password: H@mp!23
  4. Enter Athlete ID as FirstnameLastnameGradyear "JohnSmith2021"
  5. This page is VERY IMPORTANT TO DO CORRECTLY AND SELECT CORRECT TEST
    1. Re-enter Athlete ID in step 4, add Birth Date and Full Name
    2. Assessment Type - Select Baseline
    3. Assessments - Select "Concussion Vital Signs"
    4. Testing Supervision - Select the correct one depending on how you are taking it
    5. Testing Environment - Select the correct one depending on testing situation

ALSO VERY IMPORTANT - Concussion test will take 20-30 minutes. Athletes CAN FAIL the test. Athletes must read directions very carefully and be able to fully concentrate on the test without distraction. The entire test is memory and reaction time so if attention is pulled away from the test by a phone or someone else - the reaction times will not be valid and the test MUST BE RETAKEN.

Concussion Baseline Test Directions

The Concussion Baseline Test must be taken on a laptop/desktop. You will need the spacebar and arrow keys. 

    1. Visit the Concussion Vital Signs link

    2. Select "Athlete Testing" on the right side of the page.

    3. Username: HAMPathlete | Password: H@mp!23

    4. Enter Athlete ID as FirstnameLastnameGradyear (ex. JohnSmith2021)

    5. THIS PAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO CORRECTLY AND SELECT THE CORRECT TEST

      1. Re-enter Athlete ID in Step 4, add Birth Date and Full Name

      2. Assessment Type: "Baseline"

      3. Assessments: "Concussion Vital Signs"

      4. Testing Supervision - select the correct one depending on how you are taking it

      5. Testing Environment - select the correct one depending on the testing situation

     

    ALSO VERY IMPORTANT:

    The concussion test will take 20-30 minutes. Athletes CAN FAIL the test. Athletes must read directions very carefully and be able to fully concentrate on the test without distraction. The entire test is memory and reaction time so if attention is pulled away from the test by a phone or someone else – the reaction times will not be valid and the test MUST BE RETAKEN. This test must be taken by incoming 9th graders/new students and must be retaken every 2 years. 

Our Vision

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The goal of the Northampton athletic program is to provide a competitive arena where student-athletes can display their talents, enhance their physical wellness and skills, and gain greater technical and tactical understanding of and appreciation for their chosen sport. We expect all our student-athletes to display a competitive spirit, outstanding sportsmanship, and exemplary character throughout the year, on and off the field of play. The athletic program should be a positive component of the student-athlete’s educational experience.

Participation in the athletic program is considered a privilege and requires student-athletes to commit their time, energy and loyalty, as well as accept coaches’ decisions, training techniques, and expectations. Student-athletes should willingly assume all responsibilities and obligations that are inherent in and unique to the program. Student-athletes must understand and appreciate that they not only represent themselves during competition, but also their teammates, their school and the Northampton community.

Northampton High School | 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060

Athletic Director: David Proulx | dproulx@northampton-k12.us | Office Number: 587-1356