Turning the calendar to August, high school sports preseason will soon open.

Fryeburg Academy begins preseason on Monday, Aug. 17. Practice times are as follows:

Girls’ Soccer: Coach John Atwood will hold double sessions — Academy field from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and Route 302 field from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer: Coach Tim Atwood will double sessions — Route 302 field from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Academy field from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Golf: Coach Chris Dutton will hold practice at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell beginning at 2:45 p.m.; wear appropriate golf clothing.

Cross Country: Coach Bill Reilly asks runners to report to the Wadsworth Arena Lobby at 7 a.m.

Football: Coach David Turner will hold double sessions from 7:30 to 10 a.m. (meet in the locker room) and 5 to 7 p.m.

Field Hockey: Coach Dede Frost will hold the first week of practice at the Rec Complex in conjunction with the Youth Camp, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Cheering: To be announced.

Mountain Biking: Head Coach John Wetzel — Follow the Facebook page for optional rides but since the season does not open until Sept. 23, practice will begin when school opens allowing three weeks of conditioning.

Physical Exams: All athletes must have an updated physical on file and have the athletic handbook with proof of insurance before they can practice!

The athletic office will be open at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 for those needing to turn in the information.  All paperwork can be found online or in front of the athletic office.