Athletics Department

NJSIAA released an update on the Fall sports season on July 10th.  NJSIAA has decided to delay the start of the season to September 14th. Below is information from their recent memo. With this new condensed fall season, each individual sport’s game schedule will be updated over the next month. 

Based on these new dates, Aspen will be open for Fall sports registration from Monday, July 20th to Friday, August 21st. More information on sports registration will be sent on July 20th.  If your child’s physical exam will expire by September 14, 2020 (physicals are only valid for 365 days), you will need to provide a new physical to the health office by August 27th, the first day of school.

From NJSIAA Memo – 

Model 1 – Delayed Fall Season:

Model 1 Rationale:

The Task Force recognizes that returning to school is the main priority and that all student-athletes should acclimate to the classroom before they begin their fall sports season. By delaying the start of practices until after the school year begins, schools will have the opportunity to open their buildings and work through the logistics of their modified school day before extra-curricular activities start. By reducing the length of the season, student-athletes will not only have the opportunity for participation but will have more time to focus on their academic requirements. Leagues and conferences have the ability to amend their schedules for regular season competitions with a focus on keeping athletics local. There is no model that eliminates all risks, but a reduced season will naturally lead to a reduced amount of competition, which minimizes the risk of infection or spread by exposure to many different teams and schools.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every school district differently. This fall season will focus on providing athletic opportunity, engagement and participation – not winning championships. In order to focus on the Restart of School and to level the playing field athletically, there will be no state-wide, post-season competition under this delayed start model.

Virtual Contact Period:
From Saturday, August 29th, through Sunday, September 13th, FALL coaches only may have virtual contact with their student-athletes. Therefore, there may be no in-person practices, scrimmages or games during this time.

May 15, 2020

Attention to Senior Athletes planning to compete in Collegiate Athletics:

This time of year is when we normally do our College Signing Day Celebration.  Even though we will be unable to meet in the Media Center and celebrate your future together, we would still like to recognize you.  

I ask that you please send me a photo of yourself signing a letter of intent (mock one up) and send a picture of yourself signing on the bottom line while wearing some apparel from your future school.  You can send me pictures posing with family members as well.  I plan on tweeting these pictures all next week (May 18-29) to celebrate our seniors taking their talents to the next level.  Also, I will use all the individual signing pictures to make a collage that will be framed in the Athletic Foyer outside the Gym to take the place of last year’s group photo.

You can email me the photos at this address, and in the body of the email, be sure to include the school, the sport you are playing, and what you plan on majoring in.  

I will begin posting photos and congratulatory messages next week on the Voorhees Athletics Twitter account: GO VIKES(@VOO_Athletics)

Signing Day has become a tradition at Voorhees, and I’m all about traditions.  One thing I’ve learned over the years is that a sure-fire to lose a tradition is to skip it when circumstances make things inconvenient.  We’re not doing that.  I love Signing Day, and I think it’s become an important part of our Voorhees Athletics Culture.  So there may not be a mass gathering with coaches, family, and cake this year, but there WILL be recognition for each one of you and your pictures WILL be put in that frame outside the gymnasium.. 

So grab the college gear, print out the letter, get your favorite pen, gather the family, and say, “cheese!”

…and then send me the pictures.

Hope all of you are well, and I can’t tell you how much I miss being at school with you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Baumann

You may register your child for Spring Sports in Aspen from February 3 thru February 28, 2020. Spring Sports offered at Voorhees High School include: Baseball, Softball, Boys & Girls Golf, Boys & Girls Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Boys & Girls Track & Field, and Unified Track & Field.

Most Spring Sports will begin on March 6, 2020 so please make sure your child’s physical has not expired by that date.  

Click here to view Spring Sports start dates and meeting information.

If you have any questions, please contact the head coach of that sport.

If your child never had an Impact baseline concussion test or the test has expired (only valid two years), please click here to sign up for an appointment with trainer for Impact test.

You may register your child for winter sports in Aspen from October 7 to November 8, 2019.  Winter sports offered at Voorhees High School are: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Fencing, Wrestling, Boys & Girls Indoor Track, Boys & Girls Swimming, Winter Cheerleading-Wrestling & Competition Squad, Winter Cheerleading-Basketball, and Unified Basketball. 

Please click here to view the start dates and paperwork deadlines for each sport. 

If you have any questions, please contact the head coach or the athletics office.

If your child needs to have an ImPact test done, please click here to make an appointment.

Below is information on Fall Sports 2019 season.  Registration will be open from July 1 through August 4 in Aspen.

FALL SPORTS PRACTICE & TRYOUT INFORMATION 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

• If you have questions regarding the process, please feel free to address those questions directly to the head coach.
• All signups will be done through ASPEN.
• All other prospective winter athletes must have a valid physical dated within a full calendar year prior to August 12, 2019
  • Paperwork should be submitted by August 1st to ensure everything is processed on time for the first practice.
• Athletes will not be allowed to participate in practice unless all paperwork has been completed.

All coaches can be reached via email or you can contact the Athletic Department at 908-638-2107.

Each coach’s email is structured with his or her first initial and last name, followed by “nhvweb.net”. Example: Cory Kent is ckent@nhvweb.net