ATHLETICS

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IMPORTANT!
All athletes must have a current physical form signed by a physician, a copy of a parent’s insurance card, and a signed parental release turned in to the coach before a student may participate in any kind of practice, conditioning, camp, or athletic event. Check www.TSSAA.org  for the physical and release forms. Contact your coach (see below) if you have questions.
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2007-2008 Sports Teams

Dear Dear Parents and Students,

As you know, one of the founding goals of Merrol Hyde Magnet School is to develop our students into well rounded citizens, focusing on educating the body, mind, and spirit.

In regards to this we require all of our students, grades 7-12 to participate in a sport. Students are required to attend all practices and games in order to meet this requirement. Please use the information that follows to pick the sport that is best suited for you and your child. Please be aware that you will need to provide transportation to and from practices and/or games if they are off the school campus.

Fall Sports

Golf
Golf is open to boys and girls in grades 8-12. Tryouts are held in May of each school year. Golf practice begins July 31 and runs through the first of October. You are encouraged to play golf throughout the summer. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Cross Country
Cross Country is open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. Cross Country practice begins July 31. Middle school athletes should be able to run two miles and high school athletes should be able to run three miles by July 31. Cross Country season runs through the end of October. There are no cuts in cross country. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice everyday after school. A walking team is available during the cross country season for any student who cannot participate in any other sport due to extenuating circumstances.

Girls Volleyball
Volleyball is open to girls in grades 8-12. Volleyball practice begins on July 31 and runs through the middle of October. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice everyday after school.

Girls Soccer
Girls soccer is open to girls in grades 8-12. Practice begins on July 31 and runs through the middle of October. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Football
Football is open to boys in grades 7th and 8th. Practice begins on July 31 until the end of October. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school. Boys who are interested in high school football may co-op with Station Camp High School.

Winter Sports

Cheerleading
Cheerleading is open to girls in grades 7-12. The middle school squad cheers at middle school football and basketball games. The varsity squad cheers at varsity basketball games. Tryouts are held in the spring of each school year.

Basketball
Basketball is open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. Middle school practice begins four weeks prior to the first scheduled game. Varsity basketball practice begins October 30. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice everyday either before or after school.

Bowling
Bowling is open to boys and girls in grades 8-12. Practice begins the first week of September until mid- December. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Swimming
Swimming is open to boys and girls in grades 7-12. Practice begins in September and continues through February. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Dance Team
Dance is open to girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts are held in the spring and the fall. The dance team performs at some basketball games and other events.

Hockey
Boys who are interested in high school hockey may co-op with Station Camp High School.

Spring Sports

Baseball
Baseball is open to boys in grades 8-12. Practice begins on February 12 through mid May. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Boys Soccer
Boys Soccer is open to boys in grades 8-12. Practice begins on February 12 through mid May. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Tennis
Tennis is open to girls and boys in grades 8-12. Practice begins on February 12 through mid May. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Track and Field
Track and Field is open to girls and boys in grades 7-12. Practice begins on February 12 through mid May. There are no cuts in track and field. Pre-season conditioning is encouraged. Athletes will practice every afternoon after school.

Please look over this list and make your selection. Information regarding tryout date, specific dates and times of practices, physicals, and conditioning may be obtained from the coach.

If you feel your child should have an exemption for any reason, please contact Mrs. Schreiner and accommodations will be made based on your child’s individual circumstances.

Sincerely,



Brad Schreiner