Athletics

¨A physical exam is required before ALL tryouts.

¨Parents must attend the parent meeting.

¨All students must have a coaches approval to sign up.

¨Students must meet the guidelines of the Arkansas Activities Association (grades, age, residence, etc.) and policies of the Athletic Department.

¨Practices may be before school, after school, or weekends.

¨Some travel may be required.

¨All are competitive.

¨Random drug testing is required.

¨All athletics follow state frameworks.

¨Some require the purchase of special equipment by the student.

10 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

Preseason practice begins the first week of August and lasts until school starts. The junior varsity and sophomores play a nine game schedule with area schools.

11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

All interested boys should sign up for seventh period football. Preseason practice begins the first week of August and lasts until school starts. The junior varsity and sophomores play a nine game schedule with area schools. The varsity plays a ten game schedule and competes in the 7A West Conference.

99981F Physical Training--SHS, HBHS

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

This course develops the upper and lower body through a rigid running and weight training program. Fundamentals in exercise, conditioning, nutrition, muscle development, and motor skills are emphasized. There is weight-training competition with area schools.

99982C Boys’ /Girls’ Cross Country--SHS, HBHS

10, 11, 12 -1st semester only, 1/2 credit

All boys and girls should sign up for seventh period cross country for the fall semester. Practice begins before the school year in August. A full schedule will be established for competition. Check with coach concerning date for free physicals.

10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit

All students interested should sign up for seventh period basketball. Tryouts are set in the spring by the coaches. A full schedule of competition will be established for sophomore, junior varsity, and varsity teams.

10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit

This sport is open to girls in grades 10-12. A tryout period will be held in March or in April of this school year. Practice begins in August before school starts. There is a 16-20 game schedule including weekend tournaments. The team is limited to the top 25-30 players. Volleyball meets before school and is scheduled for 1st period.

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

All boys and girls interested should sign up for seventh period track second semester. A full schedule of competition will be established.

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

This sport is open to all girls in grades 9 - 12. Any girl trying out for the team must meet the guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Activities Association (grades, age, residence, etc.) and policy set forth by the High School athletic department. The tryout period will be in May for the next year. The top 20-25 players are chosen for the varsity and junior varsity team. A full schedule of competition will be established.

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit, Spring

All interested boys and girls should sign up for soccer when announced. Tryouts for these teams are held during the fall. A full schedule of competition will be established.

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

All interested boys should sign up for baseball second semester. Tryouts for the team will be held in November. A full schedule of competition will be established.

10, 11, 12 - 1 semester , 1/2 credit

Fall Semester: Tennis has full schedule of competition for both high schools.

SHS: Spring Semester: Off Season Tennis; for team members returning for next year.

Tennis Team is open to all high school students’ grades 9-12. Students trying out for tennis team must meet the Arkansas Activities Association guidelines and Springdale Athletic Department policy. Try-outs will be held in April for the next school year and students must have a medical physical to try-out. Practice begins in August before school starts. Tennis is 7th period during the school year and students must be willing to stay after school for practices and scheduled matches. Varsity Tennis Boys is the top 6 players and Varsity Tennis Girls is the top 6 players. JV Boys and JV Girls play when additional match time permits during the season.

9,10, 11, 12 - 1 semester, 1/2 credit

The High School Golf Team is a competitive sport. There is competition with area schools, along with, conference and state matches. The team is limited to the top 12 - 14 players. Only six students are eligible for the team. 9th graders are eligible to try out for the team. Tryouts will be held in April and practices begin in August before school begins.

9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 year, 1 credit

In this competitive sport, open to all men and women in grades 9-12, swimmers practice the four competitive strokes, turns, and starts. At season’s peak team members will swim 2-3 miles per practice. All interested students should speak to the coach, sign-up, and tryout at least one month prior to the beginning of the season. There is a timed, skill-based tryout prior to the beginning of the season; the top 25-32 swimmers are chosen to make up the team. A competition schedule will be established.

Performing Groups

48500L/48500M Junior Varsity & Varsity Cheerleading--SHS, HBHS

Updated 02/13/08