Sports
NBHS Basketball and Volleyball Coaches Honored
Two New Britain High School coaches have been the recognized recently for their sporting accomplishments, Kurt Reis, New Britain High School Boys Basketball Coach, and Michelle Abraham, New Britain High School Girls’ Volleyball Coach. Abraham has been named one of eight finalists for the National Coach of the Year Award from the National High School Athletic Coaches […]
PAL Karate Program for Kids 7 and Up Beginning Jan 22nd and 26th
The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) Karate Program will begin its twelve week class sessions for kids seven years and older, beginning on January 22, 2018. The program offers either a Monday or a Friday class. Both class options are for twelve weeks. PAL describes the program as, “Where students learn focus, become disciplined […]
Parks and Rec Offers Basketball Clinic for 1st and 2nd Graders
New Britain Parks and Recreation is offering a First and Second Grade Basketball Clinic this winter. The program is on Saturdays, from January 20th to March 31, 2018. The Parks and Recreation website, nbparksnrec.org, says that, “This fun, skill-intensive program is designed with the beginning player in mind. Using our progressional curriculum and focusing on the […]
8th Annual New Britain High School Baseball Social to be Jan 26th
The Eighth Annual New Britain High School Baseball Social will be held on January 26th, 2018. According to the Consolidated School District of New Britain, the event raises funds for NBHS Baseball program for, “equipment, hats, yearly baseball trip and scholarships.” The Social will be held 6:00pm to 11:30pm at the VFW Post 511, which is […]
Two Jr Canes Teams Win State Championships
Two New Britain Jr. Canes football teams have won their 2017 State Championships in recent games. The 9U and 12U Canes both bring home Championship honors in the Connecticut Youth Football & Cheer Conference. The 9U won their Championship 26 to 0 against Bridgeport on November 5th. They had advanced to the championship game, having […]
Two Jr Canes Teams to Play for 2017 State Championships
Two Jr. Canes football teams will be playing for State Championships in upcoming games, after winning their semi-final playoff games. The 9U team advanced in their semi-final game, winning 35 to 0 against East Hartford. They will play their Division 1 game on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 9:00am against Bridgeport, who advanced by winning […]
New Britain PAL Teams to Play in Playoff Games
New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL) football teams will be competing in playoff games this week. On Wednesday, November 1st, the Jr. PeeWee team will have a playoff against New Haven. The game will be 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the New Britain PAL facility at 544 Osgood Avenue. On Saturday, November 4th, the PAL PeeWee team […]
300th Win for NBHS Volleyball Coach
“Having been born, raised, and schooled in New Britain, this milestone means a lot to me,” New Britain High School’s Head Volleyball Coach, Michelle Abraham, said after earning her 300th career win. “The players who have played for the past 30 years have been such an intricate part of this accomplishment.” Abraham has a long […]
NBHS Baseball Players and Coach Selected for International Goodwill Series
Two New Britain High School baseball players have been selected to play in the International Goodwill Series in Adelaide, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, starting on December 21st. William Homar and Danniel Rivera will play for the American Team. The players will be joined by New Britain’s Head Coach Roberto Mercado. Mercado is part of the coaching staff […]
Friends of Football to Hold Annual ‘Canes Bash Fundraiser Oct 13th
New Britain Friends of Football will hold its annual ‘Canes Bash fundraiser. “It’s a bye week for the New Britain Hurricanes,” said Friends of Football. “Come join us for a night of food, drink and music. Proceeds benefit the New Britain High School football teams. Tickets will be $25.” The event will be Friday, October 13th, […]
Jr. Canes Games on Sept. 30th and Oct 1st
The Jr. Hurricanes will be playing at home on Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st 2017. This is week 6 of the Jr. Canes season. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park, on Wildwood Avenue, and their schedule will be: On Saturday, September 30th: Flag from 8:30am to 10:30am with Tiny […]
PAL Football Home Games on Oct 1st
The New Britain Police Athletic League “PAL” is scheduled to play home games this week on Sunday, October 1st. This is week 5 of the PAL football season. This week’s scheduled games are: 9:00am, Tiny Mite vs. New Haven 2 10:00am, Jr. PeeWee vs. New Haven 12:00pm, PeeWee Vs. New Britain The Mitey Mite Sr. has a scheduled […]
Bees Announce Berthiaume Retiring as General Manager and Brad Smith to Succeed Him
Gerry Berthiaume has retired as the General Manager of the New Britain Bees, effective immediately, the baseball team has announced. Vice President of Business Development Brad Smith will now serve as General Manager for the team. “I want to thank Gerry for his tireless work with the Bees and wish him well in retirement,” said […]
Jr. Canes Games on Sept. 16th and 17th
The Jr. Hurricanes will be playing at home September 16th and 17th, 2017. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park, on Wildwood Avenue, and their schedule will be: On Saturday, September 16th: Flag Division 1 at 8:30am and Flag Division 2 at 9:30am with Tiny Cheer At 11:00am, 8U vs. Bridgeport At 1:00pm, 9U […]
PAL Plays in Rhode Island and New Haven Sept 17th
The New Britain Police Athletic League “PAL” will play away games on September 17, 2017. The Tiny Mite team will play New Haven 1, while the Mitey Mite Sr., Jr. PeeWee and PeeWee teams will play in Mt. Hope, Rhode Island. The Tiny Mite game at New Haven is at 9:00am. The games in Mt. […]
New Britain High School Football 2017 Home Opener, Friday Sept 8th
The New Britain High School football team will host Conard High School of West Hartford at its home opener at Veterans Stadium on Friday, September 8th. The game will be played at 7:00pm. The New Britain school district says that, “In celebration of the home opener, all CSDNB students who present their student ID will […]
Jr. Hurricanes Announce 2017’s Week 1 Games
New Britain Hurricanes Youth Football & Cheerleading has announced that the 2017 Jr. Hurricanes season will begin the weekend of August 26th and 27th. The Jr Canes will play at their home field, Chesley Park. The schedule for August 26th will be: 9:30am: Flag & Tiny Cheer 1:00pm: Jr Canes 9u vs Park City 3:00pm: […]
Osgood Shootout Tournament Underway
The 25th Annual Osgood Shootout basketball tournament is underway at New Britain High School. The two day tournament’s final rounds will be played tomorrow, Sunday, August 20, 2017. “Come out and enjoy some food, music and old friends,” said tournament’s Director Darwin Shaw. “Admission to all games is free.” The High School Division semifinal games […]
New Sports Registration Process at NBHS
A new registration process has been announced for student-athletes at New Britain High School, using the FamilyID online service. “We will be using Family ID to make the student athletes registration for Athletic teams easier with all online filing of the information needed,” Athletic Director Leonard Corto says on the sports registration website, adding that […]
Polish Heritage Night at the Bees
Tonight, August 5th, is Polish Heritage Night at New Britain Stadium. The New Britain Bees baseball team encourage fans to, “Celebrate the rich Polish heritage of New Britain at a Bees game. Polish foods will be available at the concession stands! The first 1,500 fans through the gates will take home a special giveaway presented […]