Henniker Youth Athletic Committee

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose 

The Henniker Youth Athletic Committee is a town-based organization whose mission is to provide rewarding athletic opportunities for Henniker youth.   Children participating in our programs will experience a positive environment focused on learning the rules, skills and strategies of the sport, good sportsmanship, and teamwork.   Henniker’s approach to athletics ensures that every child has the opportunity to participate regardless of ability to play (i.e., skill level) or pay (i.e., there are no participation fees like those required of private teams and leagues*).

 

The committee currently sponsors programs throughout the year for the following sports:
There is no fee to participate in our town athletic programs.  Unlike many other towns, Henniker pays for any child who resides in Henniker and wishes to participate in our athletic program.   Expenses include insurance and league fees for every child.   The town also pays for field and facility maintenance, uniforms, equipment, umpire and referee compensation, and costs related to certifying coaches and referees.  Approximately 700 children participate in the town athletic programs each year.

  

*      Programs such as John Stark United Soccer, John Stark Generals Football, and Henniker Youth Hockey are private organizations that are not funded or organized by the Town of Henniker.

 

 

 

 

Committee Members 

The Henniker Youth Athletic Committee is a volunteer organization run by a board comprised of Henniker residents. This committee and its programs are not affiliated with or administered by the Henniker Community School.  However, along with the town, Henniker Community School provides the facilities for our programs to use. 

  

 

Role

Name

Chairperson

Marc McMurphy

Finance Administrator

Brian Dubreuil

Director of Fields and Maintenance

Open

Equipment Director

Jim O’Rourke

Uniform Director

Chrissy Aucoin

Communications Director

Shannon Camara

IT/ Website Director

Open

Baseball Director

Tim Lamphere

Softball Director

Sarah Nelson

Soccer Director

Holly Cole
Wrestling Director Jim O’Rourke

Basketball Director

Priscilla Fitch, Valerie Simeone

Cheerleading Director

Sarah Bisson

 

 

 

 

Henniker Athletics Code of Conduct

 

The foundation of our code of conduct is based upon the principles of good sportsmanship. Positive cheering from coaches, spectators, and other team members, as well as appreciation and applauding of good play regardless of team or player exemplify these principles.  Please refer to the following attachment for details regarding expectations of key participants in Henniker youth athletics (i.e., coaches, officials, players, coaches, parents and spectators).  HAC Code of Conduct 0908 (pdf)

 

 

 

Practice/Game Guidelines

Practice is important, and attendance is required for children wishing to participate in whatever sport they are playing.  It is only fair that all participants make an equal commitment to the team and that commitment includes attending practice.  We recognize that it is difficult for a player to make it to every practice.  If a player needs to miss practice, a prior notice and reasonable excuse are required.   

 

Please refer to the following attachment for guidelines that provide the framework for practices and games in each Henniker athletic program.   Please note that there will likely be occasional exceptions to these guidelines, and these exceptions require approval by the Henniker Athletic Committee prior to implementation.  

HAC Practice Game Guidelines 0908 (pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

Current News

 

 

Registration for 2009-10 Wrestling is NOW !

 

 

Thurs., 9/17   (6-7:30pm)          @ the Henniker Community School (HCS) Open House

 

 

 

Registration for 2009-10 Basketball and Cheerleading is NOW! 

Thurs., 9/17   (6-7:30pm)          @ the Henniker Community School (HCS) Open House

 

**  October 2  is our last and final registration date! Anyone interested in signing up after this date will be put on a waiting list. This policy is put in place specifically due to insurance/liability constraints.

 

 

 

Please contact Marc McMurphy in you are interested in joining the committee and/or to obtain additional information regarding these and other opportunities.

 

Information Sheet  on the 2009 Youth Soccer Program