Athletics

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

These must be completed before they can try out for a sport. Forms can be downloaded and printed from the Forms page or you may pick them up in the school office.

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Dec. 15.
• Students will not be able to participate without the physical forms completed.
• The physical must be dated after May 1.

Tryouts are Jan. 6-8, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in both gyms.

Athletes are required to have a physical submitted to TouchBase at least one week prior to tryouts. The physical must be dated after May 1, 2024. Athletes must also have a completed substance abuse form, concussion form and transportation form submitted online.

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

These must be completed before they can try out for a sport. Forms can be downloaded and printed from the Forms page or you may pick them up in the school office.

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Monday, Oct. 3. 
• Students will not be able to participate without the physical forms completed.
• The physical must be dated after May 1.

Tryouts begin Monday, Oct. 21 - 3:30-5:00 p.m. Athletes need a physical uploaded to TouchBase dated after May 1, 2024 at least one week before tryouts begin. Athletes also need to complete a substance abuse form, concussion form and transportation form online.

Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students can participate in cross-country. All students are required to have a physical on file before practice begins. 

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Monday, Aug. 19.

• Upload your physical to TouchBase at least one week prior to the first day of practice. Make sure you complete a concussion form, substance abuse form and transportation form.

• The physical must be dated after May 1.

Meet times at 3:45 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

The coaches use Google Classroom to communicate with athletes. This can only be accessed via student accounts.

Practices begin Aug. 18 and are held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will practice Monday through Friday the first two weeks and then Monday through Thursday for the remainder of the season. Athletes need to wear a T-shirt, athletic shorts and tennis shoes to practice. You also need to bring a water bottle. Practices begin in the auxiliary gym. During the week, practices are usually composed of long runs, sprints, hills and games.

All athletes must be picked up at the pool / activities entrance unless they bike or walk to school.

Athletes are expected at every practice and should compete in all of the meets. Coaches must know of an excused absence prior to practice. After three unexcused absences, the athlete will be dismissed from the team.

All students are expected to be at practice and maintain D or higher grades in all classes. If a runner experiences a time conflict, they are responsible for making their coach aware.

Athletes need to be sure they are eating healthy, well-balanced meals. Make sure your student has a light breakfast the morning of Saturday meets.

Hydration is a major issue and runners have to pay extra attention to drinking enough water. Students should drink water throughout the day to prepare for practice and then replace fluids lost at practice. On race day, athletes should drink only water before races. Sports drinks can cause cramps if consumed before the race because of their high sugar and sodium levels.

Most running injuries happen when training habits outpace the body's capability to produce new muscle cells. A well-planned training program allows muscles to go through natural, sequential stages of growth. By using correct running techniques, athletes prevent injuries and dramatically improve their athletic performance. Let the coaches know if your student complains of leg or knee pain. Listen to the coaches and follow the practice plan.

If an athlete uses an inhaler, it is their responsibility to carry it with them while running. Athletes who need an inhaler and fail to bring it to practice will not be allowed to practice. A parent will need to pick them up.

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Monday, Aug. 15.
• Students will not be able to participate without the physical forms completed.
• The physical must be dated after May 1.
• They do not get turned in to the school office. Physicals are to be submitted to TouchBase at least one week before practice begins.

Seventh Grade Assistant Coaches:
Ed Hemberger

Darren Strickler

Eighth Grade Assistant Coaches:
Zach Colvin

Chad Sanem

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

These must be completed before they can try out for a sport. Forms can be downloaded and printed from the Forms page or you may pick them up in the school office.

Participants are required to have a physical on file dated May 1, 2024 or after the current school year. Please go onto InTouch and upload the Physical, all five pages, and sign the online forms for substance abuse, concussion, and transportation.

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Monday, March 6.
• Students will not be able to participate without the physical forms completed.
• The physical must be dated after May 1.

Boys Assistant Coaches:

Kari Hitchcock

Becki Kauffmann

Ashley Sanem

Hannah Smith

Shannon Smith

Becky Howard

Girls Assistant Coaches:

Brad Bingesser

Ed Hemberger

Randy Luangamath

Jeff RuelburgChad Sanem

Each participant must have:

• a current physical (one dated after May 1)
• a concussion form
• a substance abuse policy form
• a transportation form on file

These must be completed before they can try out for a sport. Forms can be downloaded and printed from the Forms page or you may pick them up in the school office.

Required Athletics Forms

• All physical forms, concussion forms, and substance abuse forms need to be completed and submitted to the school nurse no later than Monday, Aug. 15.
• Students will not be able to participate without the physical forms completed.
• The physical must be dated after May 1.