Message from the Athletic Director

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Parking

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Parking for all Fall events 

Important notice. 
Attendance/parking at Tech events

Field hockey/Soccer
Parking is allowed in the parking lot at the turf field
All spectators must enter at the light and turn into the 2nd entrance on the left.
Follow the circle- that will take you to the turf field.
Exit the turf side exit onto Rt 9
 
DO NOT Enter thorough the construction entrance/exit.
 
Football: 
All spectators will enter at the light at the school. Maintenance will direct you to the parking lots available- there is a short walk to the field.
 
Handicapped spectators will enter the same way but be guided to the handicapped parking lot at the turf field. 
 
Only officials, police and game workers are permitted in the turf parking area for football games.

Do Not Enter the construction entrance off RT 9. 

Safe travels

 

DIAA Athletics and Rank One Management System

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DIAA will begin using Rank One, a new student-athlete management system, starting with the Fall 2026 athletic season. This transition is designed to improve the overall experience for parents, coaches, and schools while ensuring efficient compliance with DIAA eligibility requirements and regulations.
Starting in Fall 2026, all parents and/or guardians of students wishing to participate in interscholastic athletics will be required to:

1. Create a Rank One account
2. Claim your student
3. Complete all required eligibility forms online
   1. DIAA Eligibility Form – must be completed before proceeding with other forms
      1. Sussex Tech’s Athletic Dept minimum requirement to be eligible to participate in any and all athletics:
         1. Create Rank One account
         2. Answer DIAA Eligibility Form
            1. If you are a transfer student – answer this question by clicking “YES” – the required transfer form will open for you to complete and submit to your school.
            2. If you are a returning Sussex Tech student OR an INCOMING 9TH GRADER, and are NOT a transfer student, click “NO”. Form will turn green and show completed.
   2. Medical Card Upload Form- Upload Page 3 (Student Athlete Medical Card) of the Physical form – jpeg or pdf. 
   3. Pre-Participation Consent Form - This consolidated form includes the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness, Heat Policy Awareness, Concussion Awareness, & Consent to Treat.
   4. Emergency Contact Card

• Important: This must be completed before a student can participate in any athletic activities.

Double-check that each form is submitted and shows as “Complete” (green) or pending approval.

It is recommended for parents and guardians to download the Rank One App. The app allows you to access all forms and information for your student from your phone. Once your student-athlete is placed on a team roster in Rank One, you will then have access to that team’s information and communication from the school and coaching staff.
Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to visit the Rank One parent page for step-by-step instructions and a helpful tutorial to guide them through account setup and form submission.
Get Started Here: 

• RankOne – Parent Instructions
• Parent Portal – Log In Link

Fall Athletics

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Fall sports contacts

Brad Ellingsworth: Football
Contact: brad.ellingsworth@sussexvt.k12.de.us

Co Head Coaches: Kathy Kay/Karen Willey: Field Hockey
Contact: Kathy.kay@susssexvt.k12.de.us- karen.willey@sussexvt.k12.de.us

Kyle Weed: Boys Soccer
Contact: Kyle.weed320@icloud.com

Shaila Collins: Cross Country
Contact: shaila.collins@sussexvt.k12.de.us

Moriah Reid: Volleyball
Contact: moriah.reid@sussexvt.k12.de.us

Kathy Smith: Cheerleading
Contact: kklhsmith@hotmail.com



 

Winter information for teams and patrons

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Below are some reminders for teams/patrons regarding our BB games. 

GBB reminders: 

•  Visiting team will use the boy’s locker room- your bench will be the one closest to your locker room
• Officials will be in the adjoining room to the boy’s locker room
• Entry fees are cash/credit- 5.00 adults/ 4.00 students
• No re-entry into the venue
• No entry after halftime of the last game
• Concession will be available- cash only
• Weapons detection are being utilized- no conceal carry allowed
• No halftime shoot arounds per HAC rules. 
• All teams will be asked to return to locker rooms and will be escorted out of the building by myself and state trooper

 
BBB Reminders:

• Visiting team will use the Girls locker room- your bench will be the one closest to your locker room
• Visiting team bus will be parked just outside of the locker room- no players will be allowed back into the gym. 
• Officials will be in the adjoining room to the boy’s locker room
• Entry fees are cash/credit- 5.00 adults/ 4.00 students
• No re-entry into the venue
• No entry after halftime of the last game
• Concession will be available- cash only
• Weapons detection are being utilized- no conceal carry allowed
• No halftime shoot arounds per HAC rules. 
• All teams will be asked to return to locker rooms and will be escorted out of the building by myself and state trooper

 Wrestling Reminders:

• Visiting team will use the boy’s locker room- your bench will be the one closest to your locker room
• Officials will be in the adjoining room to the boy’s locker room
• Entry fees are cash/credit- 5.00 adults/ 4.00 students
• No re-entry into the venue
• Concession will be available- cash only
• Weapons detection are being utilized- no conceal carry allowed
• All teams will be asked to return to locker rooms and will be escorted out of the building by myself and state trooper

 
 

Winter sports update

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Winter sports update: 

Boys Basketball:
Monday- 3-5
Tuesday-12-3
Wednesday-Friday- 5:15-7:15

Girls’ basketball:
Monday- off
Tuesday: 9-12
Wednesday-Friday- 3-5

Wrestling:
Monday and Tuesday
Girls: 9-11
Boys: 11-1
Wednesday
Boys and Girls- 3-5:15

Track: Outside track
Monday-Friday
3:15-5:15

Swimming:
Wednesday-Thursday
3:30-5:00
Swim dismiss at 2:30 for bus to Seaford B@G club

Winter Cheer:
11/17—11/19—11/20
3-5 in commons
 

Winter Coaches- tryout dates

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Winter season is right around the corner
Below are the coaches and thier contact information
Tryout dates posted below

Girls Basketball
Rasheedah Gillespie
Rasheedah.gillespie@sussexvt.k12.de.us
11/10-9-12
11/11-9-12
11/12-3:00-5:00

Boys Basketball
Tony Hazzard
tony.hazzard@sussexvt.k12.de.us
11/10-12-3
11/11-12-3
11/12-5:15-7:15
JVBB will begin practicing at Crossroads on 11/13
dismiss at 2:30 depart at 2:45

Swimming
Cassiday Thomas
Cassidy.thomas@sussexvt.k12.de.us
School contact- Michele Thomas
michelle.thomas@sussexvt.k12.de.us
11/12-3:30-5:00
Dismiss at 2;30 - bus departs at 2:45

Wrestling
Scott Layfield
scott.layfield@sussexvt.k12.de.us
11/10-9-11 (Girls)- 11-1 (boys)
11/11-9-11-(Girls)- 11-1 (boys)
11/12-3:15-5:15

Winter Cheer
Kathy Smith
klhsmith@hotmail.com
Tryouts 
November 17, 19 and 20
3:30-5:15
Meet in commons

Indoor Track
Brian Elliott
brian.elliott@sussexvt.k12.de.us
11/10-3:15-5:15
11/11-3:15-5:15
11/12-3:15-5:15
All practices are outside- Please dress appropriately
 

Game day information

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Field Hockey, Soccer and Football

All games will be played on the new turf field. 
There is a substantial walk to the field. 
Parking is located next the High School  in lot A and Lot B
Please do not park in the construction parking lot. It will be locked when construction crews are done for the day
Bleachers are available but lawn chairs can be used.
Spectators should not enter the track area or playing surface.
See the football tab for admission policy.




 

Sports info

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Sports information- We will add more as the summer progresses. 

Freshmen football Meet the coach night: Thursday July 31st at 6pm- In the main gym

All other sports-Meet the Coach Night!!
Wednesday August 6th in Gym at 6:00pm
After the general meeting there will be breakout sessions with the Head Coaches. 

Reminder: Physicals, Physicals, Physicals.  All student athletes MUST have physicals before they can tryout- Physical form is located to the left at bottom of schedules. 

Below are all the coaches contacts and pre-seasons scheudules. 

Go Ravens,
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