Girls Basketball preseason workouts for any girl interested in playing basketball this season are now scheduled. These workouts are intended for those not participating in a fall sport. These workouts are NOT mandatory. Workouts are:

• Sept. 3 (T), Sept. 5 (Th): 7-8 p.m. , Aux. Gym
• Sept. 10 (T): 3-3:30-4:30 p.m., Main Gym
• Sept. 12 (Th): 7-8:00 p.m., Aux. Gym
• Sept. 17 (T), Sept. 24 (T), Sept 26 (Th), Oct. 1 (T), Oct. 3 (Th): 3:30-4:30 p.m., Main Gym

Email Coach Fisher with any questions at kfisher@bishopchatard.org

Grades 5-8

Tryouts for girls in grades 5-8 interested in playing Jr. Trojans in the 2019-2020 winter league of IGHL (Indiana Girls Hoops League) have been scheduled.

• Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019
• Time: 7-8 Grades 1:00-2:00 p.m.
• Time: 5-6 Grades:2:30-3:30pm
• Location: Bishop Chatard High School. Enter door #10
• This will be a true tryout for these grade levels, with at least one team per grade level
• Cost: $150 per player

Register for Tryouts

Grades 3-4

Become a part of the 2019/20 BCHS Jr. Trojans!! All girls, grades 3-4, interested in playing competitive basketball in the IGHL (Indiana Girls Hoops League): Games will be played on Sundays in November 2019 through February 2020. Game times are TBA. Cost is $150/player.

Register for the League

Questions? Email Coach Fisher at kfisher@bishopchatard.org.

All online registration closes on September 27, 2019

What is IGHL?

IGHL is a competitive girls basketball league that includes many area schools. Games are played on Sundays at various school locations around the area. Games begin in November and run through February with a break during Christmas. Grades 7 – 8 play two games every week through December. Grades 3 to 6 play two games every other week through February. Game schedules are released the week of games.

Awards and Honors

• Team: Academic All-State
• Alysa Guffey: First Team All-District Singles & Indiana North Senior All-Star Selection
• Lucy Park, Alysa Guffey, Claire Williams: 1st Team Academic All-State
• Katie Barnes: Honorable Mention Academic All-State

Show your Trojan Pride all season long with a YARD SIGN! Orders are now being taken for yard signs for fall sport athletes: $25 (one-sided) or $35 (2-sided). This is an optional sign for personal yards.

If interested, please return the order form to the athletic office with payment by Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Questions? Contact the Athletic Office.

Yard Sign Order Form

Dine at Panera, 6055 N. Keystone Ave, on Saturday, August 10, 2019 between 4-8:00 p.m. and benefit BCHS Girls Soccer.

Bring in our flyer or show it on your phone and Panera will donate a portion of the purchase proceeds to BCHS Girls Soccer Program. Ordering online: Enter PRFUND as your promo code.

View Flyer

By becoming a member, you help our teams to succeed & keep down additional expenses for the department, athletes and their families. Join now to receive your all-season pass and membership gift.

Membership benefits can include:

• Season pass(es) for all non-tournament home athletic contests (What a deal!)
• Club level gift and decal
• Recognition in 3 seasonal athletic programs and on the Athletic Booster Club website
• Best of all, your support directly funds all our athletic programs and keeps expenses down

Sign up and pay online

Membership cards and your gift will be available for pick up at Back to School Night Aug. 14, 2019, and at our first home football game.

Sponsorships are also available, either corporate or individual. To be listed in the Fall Sports Program, these must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2019.

Become A Sponsor

Find out more about the BCHS Athletic Booster Club on their webpage

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.  Refunds will be given to those who purchased tickets. Questions? Contact Amy Beausir at bishopchatardtrivia@gmail.com

Head Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Bishop Chatard HS is accepting applications for its Head Coach of Boys Varsity Volleyball. The squad plays some of the best Volleyball programs in the state of Indiana & has a tremendous group of student-athletes that are excited about the sport.

The ideal coaching candidate should have varsity level coaching experience, at least an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, & the ability to positively motivate/direct our student-athletes.

Interested coaches should submit cover letter, resume/c.v., & 3 references to Mike Ford, Director of Athletics, Bishop Chatard HS, 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220-2840 or by e-mail at mford@bishopchatard.org. Position description requests & questions may be directed to Mike Ford at 317-251-1451 x2256. For consideration, please reply by Friday, September 6, 2019.

Assistant Softball Coach

Bishop Chatard HS is accepting applications for an Assistant Coach with our 2019-2020 Softball squad. The program has an admirable success history, & has a strong group of student-athletes committed to excellence. The ideal coaching candidate should have high school coaching experience, an undergraduate bachelor’s degree, & the ability to positively motivate/direct our student-athletes.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume/c.v., & 3 references to Kerry Lynch, BCHS Softball Head Coach at klynch@bishopchatard.org; or to Mike Ford, Director of Athletics, Bishop Chatard HS, 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220-2840 or by e-mail at mford@bishopchatard.org.

Questions may be directed to Kerry Lynch at 317-502-6645 or Mike Ford at 317-251-1451 x2256.

Juniors and Freshmen in the Fall sports of Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, and Cheerleading:

Be on the lookout for an important email that has been sent to one of your parents’ email addresses that contains instructions and your own unique code to complete the Baseline ImPACT Test for your sport.

If it isn’t in their Inbox, check the Spam Folder.

Contact Rick Santerre LAT, ATC at rsanterre@bishopchatard.org, if you have any questions or concerns.

On Friday, July 12, during halftime of the 2019 Indiana Football Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic, retired head football coach Vince Lorenzano will be recognized for being accepted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. BCHS Class of 2019 graduate Will Meyer, a 2018 football team captain and lineman for the Trojans, will represent Bishop Chatard in the game. Action will begin at 7:15 p.m. at North Central High School, and members of the Trojan community are encouraged to attend to support Coach Lorenzano and Will. Tickets are available at the gate: $10/adults and $5/students. Coach Lorenzano served as head football coach at Bishop Chatard for 14 years, from the 2003 through the 2016 football season. During that time, the Trojan football team won seven Indiana state championships, taking home the trophy in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. During his tenure, the team also accrued a number of sectional, regional and state-runner up titles. He began his coaching career at Scecina Memorial High School in 1983 and his career included assistant and head coach positions at Cathedral, Cardinal Ritter and Mississinewa high schools. Lorenzano retired from coaching in December 2016, and he continues to serve at Bishop Chatard as the school’s Director of Safety & Wellness.