Information & Resources
Being a Norwalk Bear means being part of an athletic community that values achievement, inclusion and sportsmanship.
This page provides additional information to help student-athletes and families navigate the NHS Athletics experience, including requirements for earning a varsity letter, guidance for athletic attire that accommodates religious and cultural beliefs, and links to conference and high school athletic organizations.
| Conference & High School Athletic Organizations |
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| Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC) |
| Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference |
| National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) |
Varsity Lettering
Receiving a varsity letter is one of the highest honors that a Norwalk High student-athlete can earn. Athletes have two ways to earn a varsity letter. The first is to play a sport for four years, and the second is to meet the lettering requirements listed below under varsity competition.
In addition to the previous requirements, athletes must be academically eligible, play the entire season without interruption due to suspension, and attend all practices and games.
- Baseball - play in at least 9 games, unless you are a pitcher only, 6 appearances
- Basketball - play in at least 40 varsity quarters
- Cheer - attends all required games and competitions
- Cross Country - must finish in the top 4 in all of the meets for McMahon or finish in the top 10 overall in a meet
- Field Hockey - play in at least 36 varsity quarters
- Football - play in at least 20 varsity quarters
- Golf - the golfer's score is counted in at least half of the meets
- Hockey - participate in at least 10 varsity games
- Indoor Track - must participate in all of the meets and qualifies for the FCIAC meet
- Lacrosse - play in at least 18 halfs
- Soccer - play in at least 16 halfs
- Softball - play in at least 9 games
- Swim - must participate in at least half of the scheduled meets at the 1st or 2nd relay or as an individual
- Tennis - plays in singles or doubles in at least half of the matches, exhibitions do not count
- Track - must participate in all of the meets and qualifies for the FCIAC meet
- Volleyball - play in at least 10 games
- Wrestling - wrestle in half of the varsity meets
Dress for Religious Beliefs and/or Cultural Customs
If you're planning to try out, practice and play for a team at Norwalk High School, please know that you may dress in accordance with your religious beliefs and/or cultural customs as long as your outfit is safe and consistent with the policy of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Acceptable dress can be wearing a head covering and clothes that cover your body including a long-sleeve shirt and leggings or sweatpants for tryouts, practices and games.