MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS

"Our Middle School Athletic Philosophy is to make the athletic experience for the students enjoyable. Middle School is a time to focus on participation and camaraderie among team members as students learn about the preparation required to excel as well as the rules that govern sports. This allows the students to have fun while learning the fundamentals of sport and the rigors of athletic conditioning. Every student-athlete who tries out for and is selected to be on a Middle School team, and who is academically and medically eligible to participate, has kept all team requirements, has no unexcused absences from practices, and will commit to participate in every game will participate in every game. While winning is important, it is a secondary consideration for our programs at the Middle School level. We believe that if a Middle School student has a valuable experience in working with other students and learns the fundamentals of sports, we will have accomplished significant foundational goals in building a complete athletic program."

Approximate time frames for Middle School Athletics:

FALL SPORTS:

Football (7th and 8th Grade) Beg-August - Mid-October

Cheerleading Beg-August - Mid November

Volleyball (7th and 8th Grade) Mid-August - Mid-October

Cross Country (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) Mid-August - Mid-October

Co-ed Soccer (7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls) Beg-September - Mid-October

WINTER SPORTS:

Wrestling (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) Mid-November - Mid-February

Boys Basketball (7th and 8th Grade) Late-October - Mid-December

Dance Late October - Early December

Girls Basketball (7th and 8th Grade) Early January - Mid-February

SPRING SPORTS:

Track and Field (6th, 7th, 8th Grade) Mid-March - Early May

Softball (7th and 8th Grade on 1 team) Early April - Mid-May

Baseball (7th and 8th Grade on 1 team) Early April - Mid-May