2006 Annual Report - Timberlane Regional School District

2006 Timberlane Regional School District Annual ReportATHLETICS DEPARTMENTDennis (Bucky) Tardif, DirectorThe TimberlaneAthletic Programconsists of teamsand playersrepresenting boththe high schooland middle school.We are extremelyhappy with thenumber of studentathletes thatcompete, enjoyand participate inour programs.The high school has 58 teams and over1000 students involved. The middle schoolprogram has 26 teams and over 500students participating. Over 100 coachesdedicate many hours and leadership for ourstudents.Participation and enjoyment are the maingoals of our programs. However,achievement has been a wonderful outgrowth of these goals. Our high schoolwrestling team once again captured theState and New England Championship. Ourprogram is recognized nationally, and manyof our wrestlers move on to compete incollege and achieve scholarships to do so.Last year, most of our teams qualified forthe state tournament. Golf finished secondin the state tournament, our highest sincethe start of our program. Girls basketball,boys volleyball, field hockey, skiing andsoftball advanced deep in their respectivetournaments. Our middleschool teams competed inthe Tri County League.Most of the teamsqualified for theirtournaments withwrestling and girls’ soccerwinning championships.There was a majorreconstruction of our oldsoccer field. Withdonations from theAthletic Council, boosters,and private citizens thefield was done over with minimal expenseto the district. This field will now be usedfor soccer, lacrosse, softball and physicaleducation classes.Over the years we have receivedtremendous support from the Timberlanevoters. Many wonderful projects have beenaccomplished because of this generosity.We thank you and the students ofTimberlane.19