MS Athletics Information

Students must have their updated Emergency Contact Form, valid Physical Form and other related information uploaded into the School’s Magnus Health system.
Current Parents and Students, visit the Health Services page to view information on Athletic Training, King's Concussion Management Plan and Return to Play Policy.
Specific health and safety protocols for our Middle School programs will be communicated out as they are set and confirmed.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS TEAM INFORMATION

Uniform and Equipment Requirements, Program Locations, and Additional Fee Listings

Notes: Middle School practices are held everyday except week one Navy Thursdays. MS Athletics King logo shorts are to be purchased from the King School Store as part of the game uniform if your child participates in any of the following sports: Cross Country, 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

2022 FALL SEASON

Opening Schedule:

Wednesday, September 7 - Orientation Session for all Grade 6-8 Students in Lower School Gym (2:15-3:10 p.m.)

Friday, September 9 - First Day of Middle School Fall Practices

Program Offerings:

Crew (Co-ed, Location: Row America Greenwich, additional fees per student apply, amount TBA): Rowers are issued a high visibility shirt. Dry land practices are held at King in September from 2:15-3:15 p.m and then on the water at Row America Greenwich in October on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (when applicable) from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from Row America. 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 on Mondays and Fridays in October during normal sports time from 2:15-3:15 p.m. A swimming level evaluation session for all participants will be held before the group’s first day on the water.
Cross Country (Co-ed, 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 (Co-ed, On-Campus: LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room): Students should wear King clothing suitable for athletic activity. School-year limits: Grade 7 and 8 students - one season of participation / Grade 6 students - two seasons of participation.
Football (Grades 7 and 8. On-Campus: South Campus Turf Field): Players are issued practice pinnie, full football pads, a helmet, 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 (Co-ed, Location: Sterling Farms): Practices are held at Sterling Farms on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m. Pick up is either at 4:00 p.m. from Sterling Farms or 4:15 p.m. from King. On Thursdays, practices are held at the Sterling Farms driving range from 2:30-3:15 p.m. and pick up is either at 3:15 p.m. from Sterling Farms or 3:30 p.m. from King. Dry land training takes place at King on Fridays during normal sports time from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Students should bring their own golf clubs. Upon request, some clubs may be provided for use.
Boys Soccer (On-Campus: North Grass, Middle and South Campus Turf Fields): Players are issued a practice pinnie, 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, game jersey and a pair of soccer socks. They must have their own shin pads. Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Girls Volleyball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms): Players are issued a game jersey. They must have their own kneepads.

WINTER SEASON

2022-2023 WINTER SEASON

Opening Schedule:

Wednesday, November 16 - Orientation Session for all Grade 6-8 Students in Lower School Gym (2:15-3:10 p.m.)

Friday, November 18 - First Day of Middle School Winter Practices

Program Offerings:

Boys Basketball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms): Players will be issued a practice pinnie, a game jersey, and shorts. *Practice times for certain athletes will be extended on Thursdays with teams practicing until 3:45 p.m. Pick up at King on these extended days will be at 4:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball (On-Campus: LS and US Gyms): Players will be issued a practice pinnie, a game jerseys, and shorts. *Practice times for certain athletes will be extended on Thursdays with teams practicing until 3:45 p.m. Pick up at King on these extended days will be at 4:00 p.m.
Dance (Co-ed, On-Campus: PAC): Program is held in the Dance Room in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Students should wear appropriate dance clothing and dance shoes and bring a water bottle.
Fundamentals of Fitness and Strength Training (Co-ed, On-Campus: LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room): Students should wear King clothing suitable for athletic activity. 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, additional fees to participate apply, approx $1500.00): On-ice practices held on Tuesdays (2:30-3:45 p.m.), Wednesdays (2:30-3:20 p.m.), and Thursdays (2:30-3:45 p.m.), as well as on select Mondays and Fridays (2:30-3:45 p.m.). Dry-land training will be held on non-ice Mondays and Fridays at King (2:15-3:15 p.m.). Students must know how to skate. For on-ice sessions, students must have the proper equipment (skates, pads, helmet, and stick, King does not provide this equipment). When taking part in dry-land training at King, students must be in proper workout attire, any King clothing, and sneakers. Players will be issued home and away game jerseys and team socks. Transportation is provided to Stamford Twin Rinks for practices and home games, with parent pick up is at Twin Rinks after practices and games. For away games, King provides round trip transportation from King to the game location and then again 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 2:15-3:15 p.m. Upon request, a racquet can be provided.
Squash (Co-ed, Location: Ox Ridge Club, Darien, additional fees for participation apply, Approx. $1150.00): 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 an average of four days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45-3:30 p.m. Home matches will take place at Ox Ridge on Wednesdays until 4:00. In addition, an average of one dry-land training session per week will be held on Friday at King from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from Ox Ridge for practices and all matches, whether home or away. For families interested in additional training with the coaches at our newly partnered MSquash facility in South Norwalk, please reach out to us for more information.
Swimming (Co-ed, Location: Italian Center, additional fee to participate apply, amount TBA): 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 each day to practice.
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. Students limited to one season of participation per school year.

SPRING SEASON

2023 SPRING SEASON

Opening Schedule:

Wednesday, March 1 - Orientation Session for all Grade 6-8 Students in Lower School Gym (2:15-3:10 p.m.)

Friday, March 3 - First Day of Middle School Spring Practices

Program Offerings:

Baseball (On-Campus: Middle Turf Field): Players will be issued a game jersey, hat, pants and socks. Proper molded cleats are suggested and participants need to bring their own baseball glove. Personal bats are recommended, but team bats will be provided.
Cross Country (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: LS Weight Room and US Cardio Room): Students should wear King clothing suitable for athletic activity. School-year limits: Grade 7 and 8 students - one season of participation / Grade 6 students - two seasons of participation.
Boys Lacrosse (On-Campus: South Turf Field): Players will be issued a practice pinnie, game jersey, mouthguard, shoulder pads and a helmet. Students must provide their own certified and approved lacrosse stick, 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. Proper molded cleats are suggested.
Pickleball (Co-Ed, Location: Italian Center): Students must wear appropriate non-marking footwear, and have a racquet. On-court practices will be held from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Upon request, a racquet can be provided.
Tennis (Co-ed: Competitive and Developmental Options, Locations: Italian Center and Sterling Farms Tennis Courts, additional fees to participate apply, approx. $100.00): 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 racquet and proper tennis shoes, and must wear proper King attire during practices.
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. Students limited to one season of participation per school year.