September 2023 Athletics Update

Fall sports are under way. Our girls’ volleyball teams will kick off the season playing Sunny Brae at home on September 11^th. The 7^th grade game begins at 4PM and the 8^th grade game will follow. Admission is charged; cash or check. $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; $2 for students; and $45 for Bay League Passes. Passes can be purchased at the door on Monday, 9/11 or in the office starting Tuesday, 9/12.

There are 72 athletes on the cross country team! The first league meet is scheduled for September 26^th in Blue Lake at Perigot Park.

Schedules and updates can be viewed in the Athletics Box located in the front of the school, on the google calendar, and at jcsk8.org under “Athletics” .

Golf Update from Bay League Golf Director: “After having difficulty securing golf courses for the fall season, and their expression that the Spring season is an easier time for them to work with us, we have decided to continue this academic year's golf season in the Spring season.” –JCS no longer has ties to Baywood to gain access to practice time. Interested families should forge connections with Baywood to secure the ability to field a team in the spring.

It's time to get ready for Girls’ Basketball. Tryout/assessments for 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade will be October 16^th, 17^th, and 18^th. Students must participate in all dates.

To participate:
Email Davita ASAP to indicate that your student will be trying out so that their academic and behavior eligibility can be confirmed prior to 10/16.
Carefully complete and return all required documents including a pre-participation physical prior to 10/16—if your student participated in a fall sport they are cleared.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL (6^th, 7^th, 8^th grades) THE BAY LEAGUE DOES NOT HAVE 5^th GRADE BASKETBALL

Tryouts will be October 16^th – 18^th, times to be announced. Athletes must participate in ALL tryout dates. To participate in tryouts, athletes must turn in all required paperwork prior to 10/16 and meet grade level academic and behavioral requirements.

BOYS' BASKETBALL (6^th, 7^th, 8^th grades) THE BAY LEAGUE DOES NOT HAVE 5^th GRADE BASKETBALL

Tryouts will be December 18^th – 20^th, times to be announced. Athletes must participate in ALL tryout dates. To participate in tryouts, athletes must turn in all required paperwork prior to 12/18 and meet grade level academic and behavioral requirements.

TRACK & FIELD (COED 5^th - 8^th grades)

Practices will begin Monday, March 18^th, times to be announced. To participate in the season athletes must join the team on 3/18. All required paperwork, including pre-participation physical must be turned in prior to 3/18 and students must meet grade level academic and behavioral requirements.

ALL FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN ANNUALLY and can be found in the office and on our website.

*Physicals are valid for one year from the date signed by the provider.

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Athletics paperwork including preparticipation physicals are due PRIOR to the sport deadline:

7th & 8th Grade Girls’ Volleyball— Wednesday, 8/23
TK-8^th Grade Coed Cross Country— Tuesday, 8/29
6^th – 8^th Grade Girls’ Basketball— Monday, 10/16
6^th – 8^th Grade Boys’ Basketball— Monday, 12/18
5^th – 8^th Grade Coed Track & Field— Monday, 3/18

SPORTS PHYSICALS (required annually for TK-12 athletics)

Humboldt County is a rural community. There is often a wait for well-care visits. Families of student-athletes should consider calling their primary care physicians immediately to schedule their pre-participation physical appointments. Redwood Urgent Care may offer pre-participation physical evaluations, aka sports physicals.