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Uniform and Equipment Requirements, Program Locations, and Additional Fee Listings
Notes: Middle School practices are held each day. MS Athletics King logo shorts are to be purchased from the King School Store as part of the game uniform if your son/daughter participates in any of the following sports: Cross Country/Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Squash, Boys Lacrosse or Tennis. All athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottle each day to practices and competitions.
FALL SEASON
Fall Season Orientation: September 3, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Lower School Gym
Last day of the fall season: November 7
Crew (Coed, Location: Row America Greenwich, additional fees of $750 per student apply)
- Rowers are issued a high-visibility shirt.
- Dry land practices are held at King from 2:20-3:20 p.m., and when training on the water at Row America Greenwich, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from Row America. Dates when the students will be on the water will be distributed to the families during the week of September 8.
- Parent pick up is either at 4:00 p.m. from Row America or 4:30 p.m. from King.
- Dry land practices will take place at King during normal sports time from 2:20-3:20 p.m. from September 4 to September 26 and then again from October 31 until the end of the winter season.
- A swimming level evaluation session for all participants will be held before the group’s first day on the water.
Cross Country (Coed, On-Campus)
- Runners are provided a race shirt, but need to have their own proper running shoes.
Field Hockey (On-Campus: Middle Turf Field)
- Players are issued a practice pinnie, game jersey and skort, goggles, and mouthguard.
- They must have their own stick and shin guards.
- Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Fundamentals of Fitness and Strength Training (Coed, On-Campus: LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room)
- Students should wear King clothing suitable for athletic activity. Please note that there are restrictions on the number of participants, so students may need to choose a second sport. School-year limits: Grade 7 and 8 students - one season of participation / Grade 6 students - two seasons of participation. The spring season is only open to students in Grades 6 and 7.
Football (Grades 7 and 8. On-Campus: South Campus Turf Field)
- Players are issued a practice pinnie, full football pads, a helmet, a mouthguard, pants, and home and away game jerseys. Proper molded cleats are suggested.
- Grade 6 students may be considered for participation on a case-by-case basis based on the school's assessment of individual safety, skill, and experience.
Golf (Coed, Location: Sterling Farms)
- Practices are held at Sterling Farms on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Pick up is at 3:45 p.m. from Sterling Farms.
- Students should bring their own golf clubs.
Upon request, some clubs may be provided for use. - Additionally, please note that there are restrictions on the number of participants, so students may need to choose a second sport.
Boys Soccer (On-Campus: North Grass, Middle, and South Campus Turf Fields)
- Players are issued a practice pinnie, a game jersey, and a pair of soccer socks. They must have their own shin pads. Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Girls Soccer (On-Campus: North Grass, Middle, and South Campus Turf Fields)
- Players are issued a practice pinnie, a game jersey, and a pair of soccer socks. They must have their own shin pads. Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Volleyball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms)
- Players are issued a game jersey. They must have their own kneepads.
WINTER SEASON
Winter Season Orientation: November 11, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Lower School Gym
Last day of the winter season: February 20
Boys Basketball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms)
- Players will be issued a practice pinnie, a game jersey, and shorts.
Girls Basketball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms):
- Players will be issued a practice pinnie, a game jersey, and shorts.
Fundamentals of Fitness and Strength Training (Co-ed, On-Campus: LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room)
- Students should wear King clothing that is suitable for athletic activities. School-year limits: Grade 7 and 8 students - one season of participation / Grade 6 students - two seasons of participation.
Ice Hockey (Co-ed, Location: Stamford Twin Rinks, Per-Athlete fee is based on the number of participating students, approximate range of $1650.00)
- On-ice practices held on Tuesdays (2:35-3:45 p.m.), Wednesdays (2:35-3:45 p.m.), and Thursdays (2:35-3:45 p.m.), as well as on select Mondays and Fridays (2:35-3:45 p.m.).
- Dry-land training will be held on non-ice at King (2:20-3:20 p.m.).
- The coaches will email out the ice day schedule to all participating families.
- Students must know how to skate.
- For on-ice sessions, students must have the proper equipment (skates, pads, a helmet, and a stick; King does not provide this equipment).
- When participating in dry-land training at King, students are required to wear proper workout attire, including King-branded clothing and sneakers.
- Players will be issued home and away game jerseys, as well as team socks.
- Transportation is provided to Stamford Twin Rinks for practices and home games, with parents picking up their children at Twin Rinks after practices and games.
- For away games, King provides round-trip transportation from King to the game location and then back to King.
Paddle Tennis (Co-Ed, Location: Italian Center)
- Students must wear appropriate non-marking footwear and have a racquet.
- On-court practices will be held from 2:20-3:20 p.m. Upon request, a racquet can be provided.
Squash (Co-ed, Location: Ox Ridge Club, Darien, Per-Athlete fee is based on the number of participating students, approximate range of $1325.00)
- Students must wear appropriate non-marking footwear, goggles, and have a racquet.
- Participants will be issued a game jersey. On-court practices at Ox Ridge will be held four days per week, Mondays through Wednesdays, from 2:45-3:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 2:45- 4:00 p.m. Additionally, an average of one dry-land training session per week will be held on Fridays at King from 2:20-3:20 p.m.
- Transportation is provided to and from Ox Ridge for practices and all matches, whether home or away.
Swimming (Co-ed, Location: Italian Center, Per-Athlete fee is based on the number of participating students, approximate range of $700.00)
- This is a developmental, non-competitive swim program run at the Italian Center.
- Students must wear appropriate swimwear and bring their own goggles and a towel to practice each day.
Yoga (Co-ed, On-Campus)
- Participants should wear workout clothing appropriate for athletic activity.
- Students must bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle.
SPRING SEASON
Spring Season Orientation: February 25, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Lower School Gym
Last day of the spring season: May 22
Baseball (On-Campus: Middle Turf Field)
- Players will be issued a game jersey, hat, pants and socks.
- Metal cleats are not permitted and participants need to bring their own baseball glove.
- Personal bats are recommended, but team bats will be provided.
Cross Country/Track (Co-ed, On-Campus)
- Runners are provided a race shirt, but need to have their own proper running shoes.
Fundamentals of Fitness and Strength Training (Co-ed, On-Campus: King Fields, LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room)
- Students should wear King clothing suitable for athletic activity.
- Spring season limited to Grade 6 and 7 students only.
Boys Lacrosse (On-Campus: South Turf Field)
- Players will be issued a practice pinnie, game jersey, mouthguard, and a helmet.
- Students must provide their own certified and approved lacrosse stick, shoulder pads, elbow pads and gloves.
- Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Girls Lacrosse (On-Campus: South Turf Field)
- Players will be issued a practice pinnie, game jersey, skort, goggles and mouthguard.
- Students must provide their own certified and approved lacrosse stick.
- Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Softball (On-Campus: Middle Turf Field)
- Players will be issued game jersey, pants, socks, and visor. Metal cleats are not permitted and participants need to bring their own softball glove.
Pickleball (Coed, Location: Italian Center)
- Students must wear appropriate non-marking footwear, and have a racquet.
- On-court practices will be held from 2:20-3:15 p.m.
- Paddle's will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.
Tennis (Coed: Competitive and Developmental Options, Locations: Italian Center and Sterling Farms Tennis Courts)
- Evaluation sessions will be held at the beginning of the season to determine proper placement of participants to competitive or developmental teams.
- Due to court space participation numbers will be limited.
- Shirts for matches will be provided. Players need to provide their own tennis shorts, tennis racket, proper tennis shoes, and must wear proper King attire during practices.