Athletic Department
Old Colony Athletic Department
To contact Old Colony Athletic Director Matthew J. Trahan:
- Phone: 508-763-8011, ext. 143
- Email: mtrahan@oldcolony.us
- Mail: Old Colony RVTHS
476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA 02770 - Driving Directions to Opponent Schools: Opp Directions
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Concussion Symptoms and Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents:
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Dear Old Colony RVTHS Parents and Athletes:
The role of the parent in the education of a student is vital. The support shown in the home is manifested in the ability of the student to accept the opportunities presented at the school and in life.
There is a value system - established at home, nurtured in the school - which young people are developing. Their involvement in classroom and other activities contributes to that development. Trustworthiness, citizenship, caring, fairness and respect are lifetime values taught through athletics.
These are principles of good sportsmanship and character. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of the results. As a parent of a student - athletes at our school, your goals should include:
- Realize that athletics are part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score of a game;
- Encourage our students to perform their best, just as we would urge them on with their class work;
- Participate in positive cheers that encourage our students- athletes; and discouraging an cheers that would redirect that focus - including those that taunt and intimidate opponents, their fans and officials;
- Learn, understand, and respect the rules of the game, the officials who administer them and their decision;
- Respect the task of our coaches as teachers; and support them as they strive to educate our youth;
- Respect our opponents as students-athletes, and acknowledge then for striving to do their best;
- Develop a sense of dignity and civility under all circumstances.
You can be a part of a message sent through our community that interscholastic athletics potentially have lifetime learning experience impact. Unlike sport events we see on television at the collegiate and professional level where entertainment is the mission and education is not a primary objective, our goal is to have positive lifelong affect. This message must be communicated if we are to continue to have success in this area.
We look forward to serving you in the years ahead, and appreciate your continued support. ... Go Cougars!
All the best,
Matthew Trahan
Athletic Director
Old Colony Sports Philosophy
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School will strive to provide our students with the finest Athletic Program possible. The athletic facilities, equipment, uniforms, and coaching must be of the highest caliber. Regardless of number, we will try to involve as many students as possible, both male and female. Every experience, practice, or game should be instructional and enjoyable. Discipline, fair play, good sportsmanship, and conduct must be of prime concern for all coaches.
To All Old Colony Students:
I strongly recommend getting involved in our athletic programs. Old Colony offers varsity competition in the following sports:
- Baseball
- Softball
- Golf
- Football
- Boys' Basketball
- Girls' Basketball
- Boys' Soccer
- Girls' Soccer
- Girls' Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Swimming
- Ice Hockey
Students that are interested in participating in one of the programs mentioned above please should contact the Athletic Director. All student-athletes must have a completed permission form signed by a parent/guardian. In addition, all student-athletes are required to have passed a physical examination within the last 12 months.
Welcome to Old Colony Cougar family!
Matt Trahan, Athletic Director
Old Colony Athletic's Mission
The Mission of the Athletic Department is to support and supplement the mission of the Old Colony School System by providing interscholastic sports programs. We are committed to the personal development and well being of our student-athletes and staff. Through its offerings, the Athletic Department plays an integral part in preparing our student-athletes for citizenship, service and leadership by emphasizing teamwork, self-discipline, personal responsibility and the setting of high standards and achieve.
Sportsmanship
Old Colony RVTHS is committed to creating and promoting sportsmanship and ensuring healthy environments for competition.
Principle of Sportsmanship
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Good Citizenship
- Fairness
Standards of Conduct
Administrators, coaches, parents student-athletes shall conduct themselves in a manner that portrays positive role modeling and also represent their school with values of sportsmanship.
Spectators
Spectators are also expected to act in a manner consistent with the Code of Sportsmanship. Spectators are encouraged to applaud the efforts of all teams. Consistent with the Code of Sportsmanship, fans should respect the officials, opposing teams and fans and not demean, taunt or harass them in any way.
Specific Guidelines
Threatening comments to officials, players, coaches or any person at the event are not permitted and are grounds for removal of the facility. A warning may be issued before removal, but not necessary.
No profanity, insulting or personally degrading comments are to be made towards officials, players, coaches or any person at the event. Continuation of this action, after being warned, is grounds for removal of the facility.
(Centered between officials, left to right) Students John Romanelli, Chelsea Lambalot, and Nicholas Abaray,
Matthew J. Trahan (Old Colony Athletic Director- holding award), and Buddy Perry (Old Colony Basketball Coach)
receiving 2007 Massachusetts District D Sportsmanship Award