CIAC.
This stands for.Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Committee. This group is the committee that sets rules and regulations for all high school athletics under the auspices of the National Federation.
The committee is comprised of all member schools with the principal as the representative. Each sport has a separate committee headed by school administrators, athletic directors and coaches. There is also an officials section.
MOHEGAN SUN.
All the state championship basketball games were played at the Mohegan Sun. I think it is a magnificent venue for high school sports. Others are upset that the games were played in a gambling institution. I personally don't have a problem with it. The tribal nations run a legitimate business, which is draws millions of tax dollars to our state government, and even more to various charitable groups. What do you think,? Let me know.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD
What the hell is going on? This is the third year the middle school has been open and still no baseball field. But worse than that is there are no reasons given as to why . Did we accept a building that was flawed? Would we accept the building with no roof on one room?
WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
Bob DeLauro played hockey at Hamden High in the late 60’s. After his high school days, he played minor-league hockey for a short time Before his retirement, he was a supervisor of Dahill Roofing.,
DeLauro is married to Pamk Perrelli (HHS' 71) and has three children. He cares for his mother was is 90 years old and resides in Hamden
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
BYE
When you walk into the Hamden High gym next year you will notice that someone is missing. Hamden High boys’ basketball coach, Clem Batchelder, is retiring after 26 years on the sidelines. Batchelder spent two years as assistant coach and has been head coach for 24 years. He finished the season with a 19-7 record. He also spent two years as head soccer coach.
Batchelder has always put his players first and is very shy about talking about his own records. Although he has never won the state title. his teams were always competitive. Opponents tried to avoid playing him. Many of his players have gone on to coach, including NBA player Scott Burrell who is presently an assistant coach at Quinnipiac University.
BASEBALL QUIZ
This rule applies to all divisions – Pro, college, high school and Little League.
Batter lifts high fly ball along the foul line in left field. The fielder touches the ball in fair territory in flight. The ball bounces off his glove and goes over the fence in foul territory. What is the call?
Answer: double.
ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS
Hamden High placed several players on the league's All-Star teams. In boys basketball Tobin Carberry was selected, while twin sisters Molly and Cara DeRoy were selected for girls’ basketball.
Boys ice hockey captain Anthony Avitable was selected. In boys indoor track, Tevin Moye was selected for the 300 m honors, while Chris Fitzsimons was named for the 600 meter and relay. In boys’ swimming Peter Cyr was selected as a diver.
THANK YOU.
I am a high school sports FANatic. Over the last several years. I have been limited in the games I attend because of a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which is slowly robbing me of my eyesight.
I lot of my sports appetite is satisfied due to local sportscaster "Coach” George DeMaio.. DeMaio, also a high school sports FANatic has taken it upon himself to broadcast both football and hockey games. DeMaio produces, directs, and solicits funds to bring these games to the public.
The coach was born and raised in West Haven where he lettered in both basketball and baseball. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees SCSU. "Coach” resides in North Branford with his wife Brenda, and in 2008 he retired as a middle school teacher at the East Haven Middle School.
His Friday night football broadcasts have become legendary. You feel like you are at the game with a friend discussing the various plays and strategies. His good-natured criticism spares no one - not coaches, nor players nor referees nor the school administration, nor the CIAC or even the band and cheerleaders.
DeMaio’s recent broadcast of the high school hockey and the CIAC tournament was awesome. I would sit back, closed my damaged eyes and feel like I was at the game. His enthusiasm made me feel like I was part of the action. I'm not sure if you even realize it, Coach, that you provided a valuable service to those of us with low vision.
REUNION
Several former Hamden Fathers Baseball Association coaches have contacted me about a reunion of coaches. A committee will be forming soon. If you are interested please contact me.
When you walk into the Hamden High gym next year you will notice that someone is missing. Hamden High boys’ basketball coach, Clem Batchelder, is retiring after 26 years on the sidelines. Batchelder spent two years as assistant coach and has been head coach for 24 years. He finished the season with a 19-7 record. He also spent two years as head soccer coach.
Batchelder has always put his players first and is very shy about talking about his own records. Although he has never won the state title. his teams were always competitive. Opponents tried to avoid playing him. Many of his players have gone on to coach, including NBA player Scott Burrell who is presently an assistant coach at Quinnipiac University.
BASEBALL QUIZ
This rule applies to all divisions – Pro, college, high school and Little League.
Batter lifts high fly ball along the foul line in left field. The fielder touches the ball in fair territory in flight. The ball bounces off his glove and goes over the fence in foul territory. What is the call?
Answer: double.
ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS
Hamden High placed several players on the league's All-Star teams. In boys basketball Tobin Carberry was selected, while twin sisters Molly and Cara DeRoy were selected for girls’ basketball.
Boys ice hockey captain Anthony Avitable was selected. In boys indoor track, Tevin Moye was selected for the 300 m honors, while Chris Fitzsimons was named for the 600 meter and relay. In boys’ swimming Peter Cyr was selected as a diver.
THANK YOU.
I am a high school sports FANatic. Over the last several years. I have been limited in the games I attend because of a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which is slowly robbing me of my eyesight.
I lot of my sports appetite is satisfied due to local sportscaster "Coach” George DeMaio.. DeMaio, also a high school sports FANatic has taken it upon himself to broadcast both football and hockey games. DeMaio produces, directs, and solicits funds to bring these games to the public.
The coach was born and raised in West Haven where he lettered in both basketball and baseball. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees SCSU. "Coach” resides in North Branford with his wife Brenda, and in 2008 he retired as a middle school teacher at the East Haven Middle School.
His Friday night football broadcasts have become legendary. You feel like you are at the game with a friend discussing the various plays and strategies. His good-natured criticism spares no one - not coaches, nor players nor referees nor the school administration, nor the CIAC or even the band and cheerleaders.
DeMaio’s recent broadcast of the high school hockey and the CIAC tournament was awesome. I would sit back, closed my damaged eyes and feel like I was at the game. His enthusiasm made me feel like I was part of the action. I'm not sure if you even realize it, Coach, that you provided a valuable service to those of us with low vision.
REUNION
Several former Hamden Fathers Baseball Association coaches have contacted me about a reunion of coaches. A committee will be forming soon. If you are interested please contact me.
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