Any student in the 7th or 8th grade that is enrolled in Athletics will need to have ALL paperwork completed prior to participation. Football and Volleyball tryouts will take place the first few days of school. If your paperwork is not complete, you will NOT be able to tryout and could be removed from the Athletic class.
Paperwork Includes:
RankOne Forms- Please make sure to fill out ALL online forms.
Physical- This is to be completed by a doctor. You may go to a family doctor, any Minute Clinic, Urgent Care, CareNow,… will complete the physical for you.
Durham Athletic Contract link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O_zq3s5lEFkkX9jpFrPZu26HY2ZlEz59a21e4u1cWzM/edit?usp=sharing- Athlete and Parent/ Guardian must sign and return to a coach.
Below are a few announcements with some upcoming things to put on your calendar.
- August Volleyball Training (girls only)- We have been given permission to have Volleyball Skills Training! Please mark your calendar for August 5- August 9 from 4:30pm- 5:30pm. Each day we will be having an hour of volleyball skills with our coaches to prepare you for tryouts the following week. This is free. Please come dressed ready to work out. All you will need is a bottle of water and knee pads (optional). Please enter through the back door by the gym. Door 13 will open at 4:20pm. Please note that you will need to have your physical turned in prior to participating in this skill session. You may turn in your physical upon arrival. Athletes will need to be picked up at 5:30pm.
- Athletic Attire (girls only)- As discussed, athletes will have a specific grey shirt that you will need to have for the school year. If you did not purchase yours before the end of the 23-24 school year, you will be able to purchase yours for $10 or rent for $5 at your grade level orientation or the first day of school. Cash only.
- All Boys Athletics will begin August 5th-8th. 7:00-8:00 am. Boys will need to report to the Big Gym through the Gym Entrance.
- 8th grade Boys August 9th- 7:00-8:00 am.
- 7th grade Boys August 12th- 7:00-8:00 am.
6th graders enrolled in Pre-Athletics will not need to have any paperwork on file to participate in class. Pre-Athletes will need to have an athletic uniform and appropriate athletic shoes to dress out daily. Information for the 6th grade pre- athletic uniform is coming. Students will not be required to dress out for the first few weeks of school. Communication will be made from the coaches.
Anyone who is enrolled in PE will not need to have any paperwork on file to participate in class. Students will be required to dress out. Students will need a grey shirt (school appropriate), black shorts (school appropriate/ no spandex) and athletic shoes. Students will not be required to dress out for the first few weeks of school. Communication will be made from the coaches.
Coaches will be at orientation to answer any questions you may have.
