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Fall Sports Tryouts and Important Information 2026-27

7/30/2026 9:57:00 AM

Hey Student-Athletes — Are You Ready for the Season?

Before tryouts begin, make sure you're cleared, connected, and course-complete! Here's what's coming up:

Open House

  • August 9 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Settles Small Gym, Room 106/108
  • Meet the Athletics Staff and your coaches, double-check your paperwork, and get tryouts ready!

Athletics Kick-Off: NFHS Required Courses

  • August 10 | 3:45 – 5:30 PM
  • Kirk Auditorium
  • Complete the Sportsmanship Focus, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Heat Illness courses.
  • Win awesome prizes!
  • Dinner 
  • Most sports are meeting right after dinner, please read your section below!

Important Reminder:

Before trying out, you are required to complete the following NFHS courses: Sportsmanship and Ethics, Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know, Heat Illness Prevention, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. You must also submit your EL1 (Who We Play For-EKG Results), EL2 (Physical) and EL3 (Consent) forms!


VARSITY FOOTBALL

(8th through 12th grade only)

Tryout Dates

  • Monday, August 10 | after dinner – 8:00 PM
    Football Field
     
  • Tuesday, August 11 | 3:40 – 6:00 PM
    Football Field

For more information, contact Coach LeFors at leforse@fsdbk12.org


JV FOOTBALL

Tryout Dates

  • Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20 | 3:40 – 5:30 PM
    Football Field
For more information, contact AD, Nicole Jones at jonesn@fsdbk12.org (coach email will be provided soon).

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Varsity, JV & Middle School)

Informational Meeting

  • Monday, August 10  | after dinner – 8:00 PM
    Settles Gym 
Tryout Dates
  • Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 13 | 3:45 – 5:45 PM
    Settles Gym

For more information, contact:

Varsity: Coach Fraser at frasere@fsdbk12.org
JV: Coach Mueller at muellerb@fsdbk12.org
MS: Coach Myers at myerse@fsdbk12.org


CROSS COUNTRY

Quick meeting

  • Monday, August 10 | before dinner- see Coach Anna and Joanna!
    Kirk Lobby

Tryouts

Show up to practices consistently and follow all rules. Meet at the Gazebo near the track for all practices.

Tryouts

Show up to practices consistently and follow all rules. Meet at the Gazebo near the track for all practices.

Schedule for the first two weeks

*Schedules are tentative; emailed and communicated in advance each week.

  • Wednesday, August 12 | 6:00 – 7:00 AM
  • Thursday, August 13 | 3:45 – 4:45 PM
  • Monday, August 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 AM
  • Tuesday, August 18 | 3:45 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 19 | 6:00 – 7:00 AM
  • Thursday, August 20 | 3:45 – 5:00 PM

For more information, contact Coach Tutak at tutaka@fsdbk12.org


CHEERLEADING

Informational Meeting/Tryout Dates

  • Wednesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 13 | 3:45 – 5:30 PM
    Knowles Gym

Practice Schedule

  • Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:45 – 7:30PM
    Knowles Gym
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:45 – 5:30 PM
    Knowles Gym

For more information, contact Coach Ferrante at ferrantel@fsdbk12.org


SWIMMING

Informational Meeting/Tryout Dates

  • Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 20 | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
    Swimming Pool
Practice Schedule
  • Monday-Thursday | 3:30 – 5:30 PM
    Swimming Pool 

For more information, contact Coach Marco at desantiagom@fsdbk12.org


BOYS GOALBALL

Informational Meeting

  • Thursday, August 18 | 3:45 – 5:30 PM
    Copeland Gym Lobby

Team Tryouts

  • August 20, 25, 27 | 3:45 – 5:30 PM
    Copeland Gym

Practices will start on Tuesday, September 1.

For more information, contact Coach Young at youngk@fsdbk12.org


GIRLS GOALBALL

Informational Meeting

  • Tuesday, August 11 | 3:45 – 5:45 PM
    Copeland Gym Lobby

Tryout Dates

  • Wednesday, August 12 | 3:45 – 6:00 PM
    Copeland Gym Lobby
     
  • Monday, August 17 | 3:45 – 6:00 PM
    Copeland Gym Lobby
     
  • Wednesday, August 18 | 3:45 – 6:00 PM
    Copeland Gym Lobby

Practice Schedule

  • Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:45 – 6:00 PM
    Copeland Gym
     
  • Tuesdays | 3:45 – 6:00 PM
    Copeland Weight Room

A Weekly Announcement Will Be Made Regarding Morning Practices
These Will Primarily Occur on Fridays From 5:30 – 7:15 AM in Copeland Gym
Other Mornings to Be Considered Are Tuesdays and Thursdays 

A team roster will be named by the end of day on Friday, August 21. Team practices will start on Monday, August 24. Athletes are expected at all team events (i.e., team meetings, practice sessions, competitions, etc.) unless cleared by Coach Keller.

For more information, contact Coach Keller at kellerj@fsdbk12.org

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