Tryouts for programs are open to all students providing they meet the standards of
academic
eligibilityschool
citizenship
parental
permission
basic
physical/health qualifications
pay
a user fee
In some sports, more students try out than can be kept on a team. When this situation occurs, cutting is necessary. Cutting students is a difficult and agonizing process, and all coaches realize that sensitivity and communication are essential.
During
the tryout period the coach will communicate and explain team information, expectations
and criteria used to select players. It is the student's responsibility to demonstrate
to the coach that he/she understands the information and can meet the criteria.
It is the coaches' responsibility to evaluate and communicate with each athlete during the tryout period and decide which students will be placed on the team. Students who are cut from a team will be informed in person by the coach as to the reasons for the cut and will be offered suggestions for future improvement. Students cut from one team will be encouraged to try out for another team if there is space on that team.
After
tryouts begin, an athlete may leave one sport and try out for another only with
the consent of both coaches involved and the athletic director.
Tryout dates for all sports are as follows:
Fall: last week in August with some exceptions (final schedule published in June)
Winter: first Monday after Thanksgiving
Spring: third Monday in March
Participation in the athletic program is a privilege earned by students who meet and maintain the above standards.
