Athletics and Activities Wayzata High School 2020-2021
4955 Peony Lane • Plymouth • MN • 55446-1600 • 763 - 745 - 6600 Contents
Letter from the Principal and Activities/Athletic
Director...... 3 Athletic Registration
Information...... 4 Activities
Registration Information ...... 5
Activities Summary Information...... 6 Activities & Clubs
3-2-1 Academic Team Competition, Art Club, Band, BPA, Chess
Club...... 7 Chinese Club, Choir: Bel Canto, Cantori, Chamber Singers,
Concert, Madrigals, Troubadours...... 8 Choir: Cantabile, Varsity, Vive Voce, Clay Target, Club
Unified Students, Club Y.E.S ...... 9 Creative Writing Club, Dance Team - Showstoppers,
Dare2BeReal, Debate, DECA ...... 10 Drama Club, French Club, Future Problem Solving,
Gender & Sexuality Alliance, German Club ...... 11 German Exchange, HEART, International Club,
Link Crew, Math Team, Mock Trial...... 12 Model United Nations, National Honor Society,
NewsBreak, Orchestra, Quiz Bowl ...... 13 Robotics, Science Bowl, Science Olympiad,
Skills USA, Spanish Club...... 14 Speech, Student Council, Supermileage
Car Team, Ted-Ed Club, Theatre: Fall Black Box Play ...... 15 Theatre: Fall Musical, Winter Black
Box Play, 9th/10th Grade Winter Musical, Spring Play,
Student Written & Directed One Acts, Trojan Tribune
...... 16
Yearbook...... 17
Athletics - Competitive
Adapted Athletics, Alpine Skiing, Baseball
...... 17 Basketball, Cross Country Running, Dance Team
...... 18 Football, Golf, Gymnastics-girls, Hockey-boys
...... 19 Hockey-girls, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing,
Soccer-boys...... 20 Soccer-girls, Softball, Swimming and Diving,
Synchronized Swimming...... 21 Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball-girls...... 22
Wrestling...... 23
Athletics - Intramurals
Badminton, Basketball, Flag Football...... 23
Athletics - Support
Cheer Team ...... 23 Athletics and Activities Wayzata High School
Wayzata High School offers a variety of extra and co-curricular activities designed to meet the interests of the students. The extra and co-curricular student activity program is an opportunity and a privilege afforded students in the Wayzata School District. A function of the extra and co-curricular program is to promote lifelong personal growth and development. Student partici pation in the extra and co-curricular program can encourage individual development by providing opportunities for leader ship, sportsmanship, fellowship, teamwork, commitment to goal achievement, character building, communication skills, competition and school pride.
Through their involvement in the program students are expected to improve their decision making processes, develop self discipline and self esteem, respect individual differences, and promote a healthy attitude toward addressing challenges. Opportunities for activities include a wide variety of alternatives offered on an ongoing basis and additional activities which become available throughout the school year. Many groups are open to all interested students; others have tryouts or special requirements. Information about the activities is included on NewsBreak.
The Wayzata Trojans compete in the Lake Conference. The athletic teams, debate, speech, one act-play, visual arts and music are registered with the Minnesota State High School League. Students are encouraged to become active in a vari ety of activities while attending Wayzata High School.
For further information regarding the athletic and activity program contact:
Scott Gengler, Principal Jaime Sherwood, Athletics and Activities Director
Prior to athletic and/or intramural practices students must have on file in the high school activities office:
Step 1: Current Sports Qualifying Physical Examination (cutoff date for 2020-2021 is 6/15/17) - must be on file in Activities Office. Step 2: Wayzata High School Athletics/Intramurals Eligibility form - must be turned in once per school year Step 3: Fee Payment
Participants in Wayzata High School activities must hand the following in to their Advisor:
Step 1: Wayzata High School Fine Arts & Activities Eligibility form - must be turned in once per school year Step 2: Fee payment - when applicable
Wayzata High School Eligibility Information
In addition to the Minnesota State High School League rules, the Wayzata School District regulations are:
1. Law enforcement agency citations of substance violations under the Minnesota State Statue 121A.28 will be investigated and enforced as violations under the MSHSL Bylaw 205.00. 2. Wayzata School District 284 has extended the MSHSL Bylaw 209.00 “Sexual Harassment/Violence” to be in effect and enforced during the entire calendar year. This extends the rule to include June, July, and August, as well as the school year. 3. For a second violation, the student is ineligible for one calendar year for elected or appointed interscholastic and enrichment positions and all school-sponsored athletic and activity awards and honors(i.e. lettering, captain, MVP, etc.). Awards, honors, and scholarships not awarded, determined, nor controlled by School District 284 policies are ex empt.
3 2020-2021 Wayzata High School Athletic Registration Information
All participants in athletic programs at Wayzata High School must be fully registered prior to the athlete’s first practice/tryout. Athletic Registration hours will be Monday - Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Note: Student-Athletes may participate in only one athletic program per season. This also includes Showstoppers (Fall) and Clay Target (Spring).
A student-athlete who has transferred to WHS during their high school career, is moving into the school district, or is a foreign exchange student should stop in the Activities Office to pick up extra paperwork. You must complete the following steps to be cleared for participation:
Step 1: Submit a current Sports Qualifying Physical Examination dated after 6/15/2017*. Form must be signed and dated by a physician. Well-child physicals will not be accepted. Form must clear student for Athletic participation. Sports Qualifying Physical Exam can be faxed to 763-745-6625 or emailed to Jeanie.Faue@ wayzataschools.org * Please note that the cutoff date for 2020-2021 is the same as 2019-2020.
Step 2: Submit the 2020-2021 Minnesota State High School League/Wayzata High School Athletic and Activities Eligibility Form. This form must be turned in each school year. Submit form at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com.
Step 3: Fee Payment. Submit payment at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com. If you are paying in person, you must pay with check or cash. If all 3 steps
are not completed, your student will not be allowed to participate, tryout, and/or receive any equipment. Please complete steps in order.
Sport Grades Registration Dates Season Begins Fees Coach & Contact Information Football 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $255 Lambert Brown, (763) 745-6989 Boys’ Cross Country 7-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $150 Mark Popp, (763) 745-6889 Girls’ Cross Country 7-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $150 Addy Hallen, (763) 745-6741 Boys’ Soccer 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $150 Dominic Duenas, (612) 964-4767 Girls’ Soccer 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $150 Tony Peszneker, (612) 720-5748 Girls’ Swim & Dive 7-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $165 Elizabeth Hansen, (763) 745-6959 Girls’ Tennis 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $135 Kathy Farmer, [email protected] Girls’ Volleyball 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 August 17 $160 Scott Jackson (763) 639-0322 Cheerleading 9-12 July 14 - Aug. 12 TRYOUTS SPRING 2020 $155 Holly Johnson, [email protected] Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Soccer 7-12 July 14 – Aug. 26 August 31 $100 Amy Mayer, [email protected]
Dance Team - Competitive 9-12 October 1 - 14 October 19 $210 Alyse Iorio, [email protected] Girls’ Hockey 9-12 October 1 - 21 October 26 $250 Taylor Williamson, [email protected] Boys’ and Girls’ Alpine Skiing 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 November 9 $525 Mike Dzubay, (763) 475-1177 Girls’ Basketball 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 November 9 $220 Mike Schumacher, (763) 745-6830 Girls’ Gymnastics 7-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 November 9 $185 Carly Holden, [email protected] Boys’ Hockey 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 November 9 $250 Pat O’Leary, (651) 334-5339 Boys’ and Girls’ Nordic Skiing 7-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 4 November 9 $165 Andrew Hansen, (952) 221-9598 Boys’ Basketball 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 11 November 16 $220 Bryan Schnettler, (763) 745-6842 Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Hockey 7-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 11 November 16 $115 Amy Mayer, [email protected] Wrestling 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 11 November 16 $185 Eric Swensen, (763) 745-6994 Cheerleading 9-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 11 TRYOUTS FALL 2020 $155 Holly Johnson, [email protected] Boys’ Swim & Dive 7-12 Oct. 1 – Nov. 18 November 23 $165 Damon Carrison, [email protected]
Girls’ Synchronized Swim 7-12 Feb. 9 – Feb. 24 March 1 $165 Natalie Bodin, [email protected] Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Bowling 7-12 Feb. 9 – Feb. 24 March 1 $115 Amy Mayer, [email protected] Boys’ & Girls’ Adapted Softball 7-12 Feb. 9 – March 3 March 8 $110 Amy Mayer, [email protected] Girls’ Softball 9-12 Feb. 9 – March 3 March 8 $160 Melissa Chmielewski, [email protected] Boys’ Track & Field 9-12 Feb. 9 – March 3 March 8 $160 Aaron Berndt, (763) 745-6995 Girls’ Track & Field 9-12 Feb. 9 – March 3 March 8 $160 Alicia Pierskalla, (763) 745-6816 Baseball 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 10 March 15 $160 Bobby DeWitt, (763) 745-6124 Boys’ Golf 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 10 March 15 $160 [email protected] Girls’ Golf 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 10 March 15 $160 Mike Schumacher, (763) 745-6830 Boys’ Tennis 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 17 March 22 $135 Jeff Prondzinski, (763) 745-6999 Boys’ Lacrosse 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 24 March 29 $190 Chad Herr, (612) 578-0595 Girls’ Lacrosse 9-12 Feb. 9 – Mar. 24 March 29 $150 Madison Kidd, [email protected]
Intramural (Gr. 9-12) #of Weeks/Sessions Day(s) of Week Registration Dates Season Fee Flag Football 5/TBD Varies Aug. 24 - Sept. 17 Sept. 21 - Oct. 13 $35 Badminton 8/5 Varies Aug. 24 - Sept. 17 Sept. 21 - Oct. 13 $25 Basketball 10/TBD Varies Dec. 4 – January 2 January 2 – March 5 $35
Athletic Department Phone Number: 763-745-6620 • Athletic Department Fax Number: 763-745-6625 4 2020-2021 Wayzata High School Clubs, Activities, and Fine Arts Information
All participants in extra-curricular programs at Wayzata High School must be fully registered. You can register online at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com beginning August 18 or when requested by the advisor. Online registration You must complete the following steps to be cleared for Activities in BOLD need to follow athletic guidelines for participation: registration. Please visit www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com
• Step 1: Submit the 2020-2021 Minnesota State High School League/Wayzata High School Athletic and Activities Eligi bility Form. This form must be turned in each school year. Submit form at www.wayzataschoolspayonline.com. Paper copies will be available mid-June at Wayzata High School or online. • Step 2: Fee payment, if applicable (see below). Activities with * have additional required fees.
Please note: • If you are participating in a sport and an activity, you only need to turn in one eligibility form per school year. • Fees are charged for EACH activity. One fee does not cover all activities. • The fee listed below is the participation fee. Activities with * have additional required fees. Activities may also have fees for conferences, travel, competitions, etc. • Processing fees will be charged for requests for refund or mistaken registrations. Marching Band ...... No Fee Percussion Ensemble...... $55 Clubs & Activities Spirit Band...... No Fee 3-2-1 Academic Team Competition ...... No Fee Symphonic Band...... No Fee Art Club ...... $55 Wind Ensemble ...... No Fee Business Professionals of America ...... $55* Wind Symphony ...... No Fee Chess Club ...... $55 Chinese Club...... $55* Clay Target...... $55* Choir Club Unified Students...... $55 Bel Canto Choir...... No Club Y.E.S...... No Fee Fee Cantabile ...... Creative Writing Club...... $55 No Fee Cantori Choir Dance Team - Fall/Showstoppers...... $95 ...... No Fee Chamber Dare2BeReal...... No Fee Singers ...... $55 DECA...... $55* Concert Choir ...... No Drama Club...... $55 Fee Madrigals...... French Club ...... $55* $55 Troubadours...... Future Problem Solving ...... $55 No Fee Varsity Choir German Club ...... $55* ...... No Fee Vive German Exchange...... No Fee Voce...... $55 GSA, Gender Sexuality Alliance ...... No fee Helping Every At Risk Student (HEART) .. No fee Orchestra International Club...... No Fee Camerata Orchestra ...... No Fee Link Crew...... No Chamber Orchestra ...... No Fee Fee* Math Team ...... Intermezzo Strings...... No Fee $55 Mock Trial...... Sinfonia Orchestra ...... No $55 Model United Nations...... Fee String Orchestra...... No $55* National Honor Society ...... Fee No Fee NewsBreak...... Speech No Fee Quiz Bowl ...... Debate...... $55* Robotics...... $155 $55* Science Bowl...... Speech...... $55 Science Olympiad ...... $105 $55 Skills USA ...... $55* Spanish Club...... Theatre $55* Student Council ...... 9th/10th Grade Winter Musical ...... No Fee Super Mileage Car Team...... $105 Fall Black Box $55* Ted-Ed Club...... Play...... $95 Fall No Fee Trojan Tribune ...... Musical...... $135 No Fee Yearbook...... Spring Play...... No Fee $115 Student Written & Directed One Band Acts.... $60 Concert Band...... No Fee Winter Black Box Play...... $95 Jazz Ensemble...... $55 5 2020-2021 Activities Information
Opportunities for activities include a wide variety of alternatives offered on an ongoing basis. Many groups are open to all interested stu dents, others have tryouts or special requirements. Students are encouraged to become involved while attending Wayzata High School. Following is a list of activities available:
German Exchange: Hosting a German exchange student and/or going to 3-2-1 Academic Team Competition: 3-2-1 is an academic team competi Germany with the Exchange. tion that uses a style of questioning similar to Quiz Bowl and KMO. Teams GSA, Gender Sexuality Alliance: An organization that brings together compete nationally twice per year in an online format. LGBTQI+ and straight students. Art Club: Creative time to work on individual or group art related projects. HEART: Reducing the stigma of mental health is at the heart of this organi Band: Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Symphonic zation’s mission and to promote wellness throughout the school commu nity. Band, Spirit Band, Marching Band, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band. International Club: A year-long club for International Exchange Students. BPA, Business Professionals of America: BPA aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among Link Crew: A freshmen and new student mentor program to assist stu students and leaders within the community. dents in their transition to Wayzata High School. Chess Club: Competitive chess for all levels of players. Wayzata students Math Team: Competitive mathematical problem-solving at the local, in Grades 9-12 are welcome and no experience is necessary. na tional, and international level. Chinese Club: Promote and encourage students to learn more about the Mock Trial: Competition in trial preparation and presentation. culture and language. Model United Nations: Educational simulations and preparation for Choir: Bel Canto Choir, Cantori Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Madrigals, Troubadours, Cantabile, Varsity Choir, & Vive Voce. academic competitions in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. Clay Target: Members of the clay target team will practice and compete National Honor Society: A national organization recognizing students for in in the sports of trap and/or skeet shooting. academic achievement, character, service, and leadership. Club Unified Students - Students that have an interest in developing NewsBreak: Produce NewsBreak, a morning television meaningful relationships between students with and without disabilities. broadcast. Orchestra: Intermezzo, Camerata, Sinfonia, String, Club Y.E.S. - Youth Extending Services: Interfaith Outreach, Chamber. Quiz Bowl: Interschool academic quiz competition. Elementary carnivals and special events, Animal Humane Society, MATTER, City of Plymouth, Trillium Woods - The Birches, and much Robotics: Students research, design, fabricate, and test a robot for compe more. tition.
Creative Writing Club: Create and revise original poetry and prose. Publish Science Bowl: Students are quizzed in the categories of Biology, the school literary magazine, The Voice. Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space, Math, Energy.
Dance Team, Showstoppers: Perform at regular season home football Science Olympiad: As a team, students can compete with other schools in games, 1-2 soccer game half times, homecoming parade and homecoming all science disciplines and/or engineering projects. assembly. SkillsUSA: Organization promoting technical skills and service occupations. Dare2BeReal: Dare2BeReal student leadership works alongside students, teachers, and community members to promote equity Spanish Club: Promote and encourage students to learn more about the education and awareness as a means to prepare students to participate culture and language. in a global soci ety and support Wayzata High School’s mission. Speech: Students participate in one or more of thirteen public speaking or Debate: Students prepare to debate an annual topic and participate in in dramatic events at interscholastic tournaments. terscholastic competitions both in Minnesota and throughout the country. Student Council: The student liaison between the student body and the administration and school board. DECA: An international marketing, management, entrepreneuer organiza tion that develops emerging leaders and provides real-world Supermileage Car Team: Student activity with goal to design, construct, experiences for students in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and race vehicle powered by 2.4 HP gas motor or electric motor and and manage ment in high schools and colleges around the globe. achieve highest fuel economy possible.
Drama Club: An organization for students who wish to learn and partici Ted-Ed Club: Student club geared around social awareness and pate in all aspects of theatre arts. Students letter in theatre through drama public speaking. club. Theatre - 9th/10th Grade Winter Musical, Fall Black Box, Fall Musical, Stu French Club: Activity for students who are interested in the language dent Written & Directed One Acts, Spring Play, Winter Black Box Play. and francophone cultures. Trojan Tribune: Produce the Trojan Tribune, the school Future Problem Solving: A six step writing process solving future problems newspaper. Yearbook: Plan, coordinate, and publish the Wayako facing society. German Club: Opportunity for all students to engage in activities that yearbook. promote learning about culture and language. 6 ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS
Name of Activity: 3-2-1 Academic Team Competition Advisor: Amy Swenson, [email protected] Description of activity: 3-2-1 is an academic team competition that uses a style of questioning similar to Quiz Bowl and KMO. Teams compete nationally twice per year in an online format. Dates: The first season runs October thru December. The second season is February to April. We practice once a week during the lunch periods. Eligibility requirements: 3-2-1 is open to any WHS student who wants to be part of a team environment. Students must also meet the Wayzata School District Extracurricular Eligibility Requirements.
Name of Activity: Art Club Advisor: Dawn Duwenhoegger, [email protected] Description of activity: Creative time to work on individual or group art related projects. Dates: During the school year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Band Directors: Dave Elmhirst, [email protected] & Donald Krubsack, [email protected] & Daniel Tewalt, [email protected] Description of activity: Marching band, spirit band, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, wind symphony, symphonic band, concert band & percussion ensemble. Dates: Varies from band to band. Eligibility requirements: Enrollment in band and qualifying for special groups through auditions. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Musical instrument or rental fee, lesson books, and supplements for uniforms. Some auxil iary groups which meet outside the school day have a participation activity fee (Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble).
Name of Activity: Business Professionals of America Advisors: Michelle Jacklitch, [email protected] and Tika Kude, [email protected] Description of activity: BPA aims to develop leadership, academic, and technological skills in the workplace among students and leaders within the community. Dates: September through May. State in March, Regions in May, and Nationals in May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $140 ($55/$85) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Additional conference fees and travel fees to State and Nationals.
Name of Activity: Chess Club Advisor: James Titus, [email protected] Description of activity: Competitive chess for all levels of players. No experience necessary. Dates: October thru March. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $55. Additonal fees for tournaments.
7 Name of Activity: Chinese Club Advisor: Sheen Heng Zhang, [email protected] Description of activity: We meet to enjoy all cultural related activities, e.g foods, movies, painting, games, and martial arts. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $70 ($55/$15) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees.
Name of Activity: Choir - Bel Canto Director: Rebecca Wyffels, [email protected] Description of activity: Choir for treble voices, grades 11-12. Students must audition. Dates: September - May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
Name of Activity: Choir - Cantori Director: Jeff Dahl, [email protected] Description of activity: Choir for treble voices, grade 10. Students must audition. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Black pants and white shirts. Shoes provided by WHS.
Name of Activity: Choir - Chamber Singers Director: Rebecca Wyffels, [email protected] Description of activity: Small group, auditioned from Concert Choir. Students must audition. Dates: September - May. Eligibility requirements: tudents in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Matching formal attire. Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Choir - Concert Choir Director: Rebecca Wyffels, [email protected] Description of activity: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Choir for juniors and seniors. Students must audition. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Soprano and Altos provide matching black dress shoes. Tenors and Basses provide black dress pants, black socks, black dress shoes. Tour cost every 3 years; financial assistance available based upon financial need. All members required to participate in tour.
Name of Activity: Choir - Madrigals Director: Jeff Dahl, [email protected] Description of activity: Small group, auditioned from Cantori Choir and Varsity Choir. Dates: January - May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Choir - Troubadours Director: Jeff Dahl, [email protected] Description of activity: Choir for ninth grade tenor and bass voices. Students must audition. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Tuxedo pants. Shirts provided by WHS. 8 Name of Activity: Choir - Cantabile Director: Jeff Dahl, [email protected]; Melissa O’Neill, [email protected] Description of activity: Treble Choir for ninth grade treble voice students. Students must audition. Length of season: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Black skirt and white shirt.
Name of Activity: Choir - Varsity Director: Jeff Dahl, [email protected] Description of activity: Choir for sophomores, juniors, and seniors; tenor and bass voices. Students must audition. Length of season: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Black dress pants, black dress socks, black dress shoes, white button-down dress shirt.
Name of Activity: Choir - Vive Voce Director: Melissa O’Neill, [email protected] Description of activity: Small group, auditioned from Bel Canto and Concert Choir treble voices. Dates: January - May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Clay Target Advisor: Michelle Jacklitch, [email protected] Description of activity: Members of the clay target team will practice and compete in in the sports of trap and/or skeet. Dates: 10 weeks. The date for 2021 season will be determined in early December 2020. Typically, our season starts the first week in April. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. State firearm safety is needed. Costs and/or needed equipment: Cost for the 2020 season: Participation fee of $55 plus $485 (Trap), $370 (Skeet), and $58 (Shells). State competition is an additional cost. Students will need their own firearm and transportation.
Name of Activity: Club Unified Students Program Manager: Shelby McChesney, [email protected] Description of activity: Students that have an interest in developing meaningful relationships between students with and without disabilities, help spread acceptance, and ensure everyone feels included and welcome in their school along with hav ing an interest in creating authentic inclusion activities inside and outside of school that change how students interact with one another on a daily basis. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Club Y.E.S. - Youth Extending Services Program Manager: Brenda Badger, [email protected] Description of activity: Wide range of exciting opportunities for volunteer service: Interfaith Outreach, Wayzata Public Schools elementary carnivals and special events, Three Rivers Parks, City of Plymouth, The Birches Health Center, Adopt A Highway and much more. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
9 Name of Activity: Creative Writing Club Advisor: Colleen Regnier, [email protected] Description of activity: Students create and revise original poetry and prose. CWC also publishes student writing in the Fine Arts Magazine The Voice. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Dance Team, Fall Performance Season “Showstoppers” Head coach: Meghan Hutton, [email protected] Description of activity: Fall performance team. Dates: August thru mid-October. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Dare2BReal Advisors: Jack Fariss, [email protected]; Dawn Johnson, [email protected] Description of activity: Dare2BeReal student leadership work alongside students, teachers, and community members to pro mote equity education and awareness as a means to prepare students to participate in a global society and support Wayzata High School’s mission. Through weekly courageous conversations, the Dare2BeReal club challenges one another to consider various truths in perspectives, experiences, and identities. In doing so, they seek to aid themselves and WHS staff in promoting and executing culturally responsive teaching and learning. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Ap plication process involves teacher recommendations and a group interview.
Name of Activity: Debate Team Advisor: Cody Dorumsgaard, cody [email protected] Description of activity: Students prepare to debate an annual topic and participate in interscholastic competitions both in Min nesota and throughout the country. Dates: September through December for most novice debaters. September through January for most Varsity debaters. Travel ing team continues debating through June. Eligibility requirements: Must be doing acceptable work in school and must be enrolled in the debate class. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $155 to the WHS Activities Office. Dress clothes are required for some tournaments. Traveling team members share in travel costs.
Name of Activity: DECA Advisors: Paul Kimbler, [email protected] & Michelle Jacklitch, [email protected] Description of activity: An international marketing, management, entrepreneuer organization that develops emerging lead ers and provides real-world experiences for students in the areas of marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Enrollment in a business department class for the year of participation. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $175 ($55/$120) to cover WHS participation fee, state and national dues, and t-shirt. Additional fees will be collected to attend FLC, DCDC, SCDC, and ICDC conferences.
10 Name of Activity: Drama Club Advisor: Sonia Gerber, [email protected] Description of activity: An inclusive organization for students interested in any aspect of theatre arts. Participants have the opportunity to attend field trips, movie nights, masterclasses, participate in a 24-Hour Play Festival, and work towards earning a letter in theatre. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: French Club Advisors: Carrie Berg; [email protected] Description of activity: Activity for students who are interested in the language and francophone cultures. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $70 ($55/$15) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees.
Name of Activity: Future Problem Solving Advisor: Jonathan Honza, [email protected] Description of activity: F.P.S. is a team competition. Groups are given a scenario set in the future and they work through a writing process to come up with the best solutions to the associated problems. Dates: September-April (June if you make it to internationals). Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Gender and Sexuality Alliance, GSA Advisors: Alison McKernan, [email protected] & Cali Fielder, [email protected] Description of activity: The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is a student run group for all members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Whether you are questioning your sexuality, gender identity, or just looking to be in a safe, welcoming space for all students, GSA is open to you! Each week students gather to socialize, learn about LGBTQ history and current events, and gather support from peers in our WHS community. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
Name of Activity: German Club Advisor: Kari Kroll, [email protected] Description of activity: Meetings include new vocabulary and a German game or learning activity. Monthly activities during or outside of club time are also planned. i.e. German food, Oktoberfest, German American Institute breakfast, Volunteering, MN Zoo, German Day, Exchange Activities, World Language Clubs Soccer Game. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $70 ($55/$15) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees.
11 Name of Activity: German Exchange (Wayzata Humboldt Exchange) Advisor: Karen Nickel, [email protected] Description of activity: Experience life in another culture and language! Host a student from Germany for 3 weeks in March or April and/or travel to Germany and stay with a host family for 3 weeks in the summer. Dates: Year long organizing, 3 weeks stay at WHS and 3 weeks stay in Germany. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Estimated cost $2700 for 3 week travel to Germany Summer 2021.
Name of Activity: Helping Every At Risk Student (HEART) Advisor: Jodi Sorenson, [email protected]; Jennifer Ruprecht, [email protected] Description of activity: Reducing the stigma of mental health is at the heart of this organization’s mission and to promote wellness throughout the school community. Activities are carried out throughout the school year within the building and in the community. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
Name of Activity: International Club Advisor: Alyssa Warne, [email protected] Description of activity: International Club is for all International Exchange students and WHS students to participate together in activities throughout the year in order to learn more about each other’s culture and develop as world citizens. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Ex change Programs each have their own eligibility requirements.
Name of Activity: Link Crew Advisors: Billy Lahr, [email protected]; Alyssa Honmyhr, and Emily Haugh Description of activity: Link Leaders are trained to work with freshmen and new students to help these incoming WHS stu dents be successful and have a positive high school experience. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Must be a Junior or Senior and will be selected by an application process in the Spring. Chemically free. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Fee of $60 that covers t-shirt and events throughout the school year.
Name of Activity: Math Team Advisors: Bill Skerbitz, [email protected], Lee Barnett, [email protected] Description of activity: Compete against other schools locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally in solving challenging problems in mathematics. Math Team is an excellent opportunity to study mathematics topics that are not always encountered in the classroom and to build one’s skills in mathematics and in general problem-solving. Dates: October to March along with a few invitational and voluntary competitions from March until the end of May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Mock Trial Advisor: Jonathan Honza, [email protected]; Tyler Trimberger, [email protected] Description of activity: Mock Trial is a team competition. Students act out lawyer and witness roles in a courtroom setting in an effort to win the case for their side. Dates: October to March. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office. 12 Name of Activity: Model United Nations Advisor: Kelsey Blum, [email protected] Description of activity: Educational simulations and preparation for academic competitions in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. Students research other countries and a variety of key issues and current events. Using this research, students act as delegates of a specific country, present that country’s position on different issues, and simulate real world collaboration and negotiation with others to develop solutions. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $100 ($55/$45) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Additional fees may be required for conferences, travel, etc.
Name of Activity: National Honor Society Advisors: Sarah Ellis, [email protected] Description of activity: NHS is an organization that promotes sustained service, leadership and character throughout their high school years. This group is well-suited for committed students looking to have a greater, positive impact on their school and community. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Ju niors and Seniors only. Sophomores and juniors with a cumulative weighted GPA of 11.0 or higher are invited to complete an application packet. Costs and/or needed equipment: $15 event admittance fee (Wayzata Idol, Mr. Wayzata and Snow Ball Dance).
Name of Activity: NewsBreak Advisor: David Motes, [email protected] Description of activity: Report, record, edit, and upload a weekly news and information show; work closely with Trojan Tri bune; support various other broadcasts and programs. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Open to all; technical and editorial leadership roles require one semester of experience.
Name of Activity: Orchestra Director: Mark Gitch, [email protected] Description of Activity: Intermezzo, Camerata, Sinfonia, String, Chamber, Symphony orchestras. Students must audition. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Musical instrument in playable condition (must meet minimal set-up guidelines) or rental fee. Concert attire as required by each group (from white top/black bottom to tuxedo, depending on the ensemble).
Name of Activity: Quiz Bowl Advisor: Lucas Sun, [email protected] Description of activity: Inter-school academic quiz competition. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee of $100 ($55/$45) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Plus State and National dues.
13 Name of Activity: Robotics Head Coach: Ken Pashina, [email protected] Description of activity: Students research, design, fabricate, and test a robot that must meet the criteria established by the First Robotics competition. Dates: October-December we meet one day a week. January – February our build season, approximately six weeks to design, fabricate and test four days a week, Competitions depending on our Schedule in March-April. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee of $145 ($55/$90) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Students are responsible for transportation during the initial 6 weeks of designing, building, and testing.
Name of Activity: Science Bowl Head coach: Amanda Laden, [email protected]; Jill Holz, [email protected] Description of activity: Students are organized into teams of 4-5. Two teams compete against each other to answer toss up (individually answered) and bonus (team answered) questions in various science disciplines. The top 2-3 teams are able to compete in the Regional competition. Dates: September - January (later if we win Regionals) Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Science Olympiad Head coach: Jack Fariss, [email protected]; Kalyn Stanley, [email protected] Description of activity: Compete against other school’s in your area of science expertise! Science Olympiad compete’s in ALL topics of science. Competitions can be lab based, building, or tests. Our team took first in state in Spring of 2020! Dates: End of September to early March. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee is $55 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: SkillsUSA Advisor: Kyle Swenson, [email protected] Description of activity: SkillsUSA is a student professional organization that promotes technical skills, leadership, community service, personal development and training for future careers. Conferences include: Delegate and Leadership Conferences in the fall, State Conferences in the Spring, and the National Leadership and Skills Conference (for qualifiers) in June of each year. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Open to any student enrolled in an Engineering, Technology, and Design class during the school year. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs: Participation fee of $85 ($55/$30) to cover WHS participation fee and and miscellaneous dues.
Name of Activity: Spanish Club Advisors: Monica Vlach, monica.vlach @wayzataschools.org; Allison Jakucki, allison.jackucki @wayzataschools.org Description of activity: Meetings can include a Spanish game or learning activity on a cultural topic and new vocabulary. Monthly activities during or outside of club time are also planned. In the past we have participated in restaurant nights, bowl ing, cultural activities related to Spanish speaking world, WL Clubs Soccer Game, WL Clubs Holiday party, Concordia Language Villages trip, and WHS Homecoming activities. Dates: School year. Costs: Participation fee of $70 ($55/$15) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Club fee is required as it is funds our activities/events throughout the school year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
14 Name of Activity: Speech Team Head coach: Jerrod Nelson, [email protected]; Emily Miller, [email protected] Description of activity: MSHSL Competitive Speaking in 1 of 13 categories. Dates: October-April. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Stu dents will audition and be selected for the team. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $105 to the WHS Activities Office.
Name of Activity: Student Council Advisor: Amy Swenson, [email protected]; Lauren Wilvers, [email protected] Description of activity: The student council acts as a liaison between the student body, the administration, and the school board. The student council is involved in the Hennepin Division of Student Councils and the Minnesota Association of Student Councils. The student council is the representative body for students and works to improve school culture, works with admin istration to address student concerns, and plans events such as Homecoming, P.E.A.C.E., Survivor and Prom. In addition, the council sponsors events to raise money for IOCP and Fund-A-Need. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: There are two ways a student may become a member of the student council. To be an elected voting member, candidates must participate in the spring election and be voted in by members of their class. To be a non-voting, work-on member, interested students must pick up an application at the start of the school year and complete 15 hours of student council activities by the end of the first term. Transfer students who were active in the student council in their previ ous school become members upon the recommendation of their former advisor. All student council members must adhere to legal statutes, school policies, and the WHS Student Council Constitution. Any student in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements can run for a Senate position or work-on to the House.
Name of Activity: Supermileage Car Team Head Coach: Ken Pashina, [email protected] Description of activity: October through the middle of May. A competition at Brainerd Speedway in May. Dates: November thru the middle of May. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Maxi mum of seven students per vehicle, four cars can be built. Costs: Participation fee of $100 ($55/$45) to cover WHS participation fee and club fees. Other costs depending on amount of money earned through fund raisers.
Name of Activity: Ted-Ed Club Advisor: Kelsey Blum, [email protected] Description of activity: Student club geared around social awareness and public speaking. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
Name of Activity: Theatre - Fall Black Box Play Director: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Play selection to be announced. Auditions are held prior to the start of rehearsals. Dates: Mid-August through mid-October. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $95 to the WHS Activities Office for actors only. Tech crew pays no fee.
15 Name of Activity: Theatre - Fall Musical Director: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Play selection to be announced. Auditions are held prior to the start of rehearsals. Dates: Mid-August through mid-November. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $135 to the WHS Activities Office for actors only. Tech crew pays no fee.
Name of Activity: Theatre - Winter Black Box Play Director: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Play selection to be announced. Dates: November through mid-January. Eligibility requirements: Cast participants are selected through an audition process. Crew participants volunteer. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $95 for actors to the WHS Activities Office. Tech crew pays no fee. Name of Activity: Theatre - 9th/10th Grade Winter Musical Director: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Play selection to be announced. Dates: December through mid-February. Eligibility requirements: Cast participants are selected through an audition process open to 9th and 10th grade students. Crew participants volunteer. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $105 for actors to the WHS Activities Office. Tech crew pays no fee.
Name of Activity: Theatre - Spring Play Director: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Play selection to be announced. Dates: March through the end of April. Eligibility requirements: Cast participants are selected through an audition process. Crew participants volunteer. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $115 for actors to the WHS Activities Office. Tech crew pays no fee.
Name of Activity: Theatre - Student Written & Directed One Acts Sponsor: Directors rotate each season. Contact Sonia Gerber (Director of Theatre) [email protected]. Description of activity: Students write, direct, and design original one act plays. Eligibility requirements: Participants are selected through an audition process. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee is $60 for actors to the WHS Activities Office. Tech crew pays no fee.
Name of Activity: Trojan Tribune Advisor: David Motes, [email protected] Description of activity: Report, compose, edit, and upload the Trojan Tribune news website; converge stories and work with video reporters on NewsBreak. Dates: School year. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Open to all; technical and editorial leadership roles require one semester of experience.
16 Name of Activity: Yearbook Advisor: Michelle Jacklitch, [email protected] Description of activity: Students are given the opportunity to plan, coordinate and publish the Wayako yearbook using com puters and digital technology. This class is offered during 3rd block and some after school commitments. Dates: Eight students editors have this class year round. For staffers this is a semester course. Eligibility requirements: The yearbook class course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors only, with instructor’s approval. Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements.
ATHLETICS - COMPETITIVE
Name of Activity: Adapted Athletics Wayzata liaison: Amy Mayer, [email protected] Description of sport: Wayzata participates in a cooperative with Minnetonka Schools. One indoor sport is offered each season: fall-soccer, winter-floor hockey, & spring-softball & bowling. Athletes compete in either the PI or CI division, as appropriate for their ability level and depending on numbers. Eligibility requirements: Meet MSHSL, MAAA and Wayzata School District eligibility requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. Tryouts/Cuts: No Additional: Practice may be outside Wayzata School District. Transportation to the site is provided for after school practices.
Name of Activity: Alpine Skiing, Boys and Girls Head coach: Mike Dzubay, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive alpine ski racing consisting of a varsity and JV. Approximately 12 boys and 12 girls on the varsity. JV spots open until the total team roster reaches 55 athletes. Season commitment: Season begins November 19, 2020 and ends mid-February. Practices and competitions are held four to five days per week with one or two meets per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee (covers lift fee), ski equipment, and ski helmet. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes, if needed. Additional information: Compatible with those on USSS. See head coach for practice requirements.
Name of Activity: Baseball Head coach: Bobby DeWitt, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive baseball consisting of 5 teams: varsity, JV, sophomore, and two ninth grade teams. Season commitment: Freshmen tryouts begin March 8, 2021. Sophomore - Varsity tryouts begin March 15, 2021. Season ends mid-May to June. Games and practices are held five to six days per week with some Saturday tournaments or make-up games. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, gloves, shoes, belts, and socks.
17 Name of Activity: Basketball, Boys Head coach: Bryan Schnettler, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive boys basketball consisting of 5 teams: varsity, JV, sophomore, and two ninth grade teams. Season commitment: Ninth Grade tryouts begin week of November 9, 2020. Grades 10-12 tryouts begin November 16, 2020. Practice five to six days per week with one to three games per week beginning in November and ending early to mid March. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. One time fee for practice uniform. Name of Activity: Basketball, Girls Head coach: Mike Schumacher, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive girls basketball consisting of 5 teams: varsity, JV, sophomore, and two ninth grade teams. Season commitment: Ninth Grade tryouts begin November 2, 2020. Grades 10-12 begin November 9, 2020. Practice five to six days per week with one to three games per week beginning in November and ending late February to mid-March. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. One time fee for practice uniform.
Name of Activity: Cross Country, Boys Head coach: Mark Popp, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive distance running consisting of varsity, JV, sophomore-freshman and middle school squads. The usual race distance is two to three miles. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17 and continues nine weeks for JV and ten weeks for varsity. High School team practices and competes six days per week (five days for middle school) with 9-12 races during the season. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, wristwatch and good running shoes.
Name of Activity: Cross Country, Girls Head coach: Addy Hallen, [email protected], https://wayzatagirlscrosscountry.squarespace.com/ Description of sport: Competitive distance running consisting of varsity, JV, and middle school squads. The typical race distance is 3.1 miles for high school runners and 1.5 miles for middle school runners. Season commitment: Practice starts August 17, 2020. Practice is six days per week for high school and five days per week for middle school. There are 7-10 meets per season. Most of the meets are on Saturdays for high school runners. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No. However, all returning high schoolers should be able to run 3 miles consecutively at the start of the season. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, good pair of running shoes, and a wristwatch.
Name of Activity: Dance Team, Winter Competitive Season Head coach: Alyse Iorio, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive precision high kick and jazz routines. Season commitment: Practice starts October 19, 2020 and season ends mid-February. Practice and compete five to six days per week with one to two competitions per week, including Saturdays. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
18 Name of Activity: Football Head coach: Lambert Brown, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive football consisting of varsity, JV, sophomore, and ninth grade teams. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17, 2020. Practice and compete five to six days per week with two practices per day prior to school starting. Practices are from 3:30-5:45 p.m. once school starts. Season ends late October to late November. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, mouth guard, girdle, and football shoes.
Name of Activity: Golf, Boys Head coach: Pete Sandall, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive boys golf consisting of a varsity and JV team. A total of 18-24 players make the full team. Season commitment: Practice begins March 15, 2021 and season runs through late May to early June. Practice and compete five to six days per week with some Saturday tournaments. Two to three matches per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, clubs, golf shoes, team apparel, green fees for tryouts, & travel expenses.
Name of Activity: Golf, Girls Head coach: Mike Schumacher, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive girls golf consisting of a varsity and JV team. A total of 20-25 players make the full team. Season commitment: Practice begins March 15, 2021 and season runs through late May to early June. Practice and compete five to six days per week with some Saturday tournaments. Two to three matches per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, golf clubs and golf shoes.
Name of Activity: Gymnastics, Girls Head coach: Carly Holden, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive gymnastics in beam, floor exercise, bars, and vault. There is a varsity and JV team. Season commitment: Practice begins November 9, 2020 with the season ending in mid-February. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Practices and meets are in the evening along with some Saturday competitions in the afternoon. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
Name of Activity: Hockey, Boys Head coach: Pat O’Leary, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive hockey consisting of a varsity and a JV team. Season commitment: Practice begins November 9, 2020. Season ends in late February to early March. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Typically two games per week: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, skates, mouth guard, and sticks. Players supply all protective equipment, except helmet, mask and breezers.
19 Name of Activity: Hockey, Girls Head coaches: Taylor Williamson, [email protected]; Dean Williamson, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive hockey consisting of a varsity and a JV team. Season commitment: Practice begins October 26, 2020. with the season ending mid-February. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Typically two games per week: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, skates, mouth guard, and sticks.
Name of Activity: Lacrosse, Boys Head coach: Chad Herr, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive lacrosse consisting of a varsity, JV and B team. Season commitment: Season begins March 29, 2021 and ends in late May or mid-June. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Two to three games per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and lacrosse equipment.
Name of Activity: Lacrosse, Girls Head coach: Madison Kidd, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive lacrosse consisting of a varsity and a JV team. Season commitment: Season begins March 29, 2021 and ends in late May or mid-June. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Two to three games per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and lacrosse equipment.
Name of Activity: Nordic Skiing, Boys and Girls Head coach: Andrew Hansen, [email protected]; www.wayzatanordic.com Description of sport: Competitive cross country ski racing in both skating and classical technique. Season commitment: Practice begins November 9, 2020 and ends mid-February. Practice and compete five to six days per week. Typically one race per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and ski equipment.
Name of Activity: Soccer, Boys Head coach: Dominic Duenas, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive boys soccer consisting of varsity, JV, sophomore and a ninth grade team. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17, 2020. Season ends late October to early November. Practice and compete five to six days per week with two practices per day prior to school starting. Play two to three games per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, soccer shoes, shin guards, and soccer ball. 20 Name of Activity: Soccer, Girls Head coach: Tony Peszneker, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive girls soccer consisting of varsity, JV, sophomore, and two ninth grade teams. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17, 2020. Season ends late October to early November. Practice and compete five to six days per week with two practices per day prior to school starting. Play two to three games per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and soccer shoes.
Name of Activity: Softball, Fastpitch Head coach: Melissa Chmielewski, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive softball consisting of varsity, JV, and a B-Squad team. Season commitment: Practice begins March 9, 2020 and ends late May to early June. Practice and compete five to six days per week with two to three games per week. Teams also compete in one to two Saturday tournaments. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes, if necessary. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, glove, shoes, and cleats.
Name of Activity: Swimming and Diving, Boys Head coach: Damon Carrison, [email protected] Description of sport: Boys competitive swimming and diving consisting of a varsity and JV team. Season commitment: Practice begins November 23, 2020. 14 week varsity season. Practice and compete five to six days per week with one to two competitions per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, swimsuit and goggles.
Name of Activity: Swimming and Diving, Girls Head coach: Elizabeth Hansen, [email protected]; https://sites.google.com/site/wayzataswimdive/home Description of sport: Girls competitive swimming and diving consisting of a varsity and JV team. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17, 2020. The season is 14 weeks for varsity and 11-12 weeks for JV. Practice and compete six days per week. One to two competitions per week, typically on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, swim suit, goggles, and a cap. Additionally: Swimmers should be familiar with all four competitive strokes. Divers should be familiar with 6 and 11 dive lists.
Name of Activity: Synchronized Swimming Head coach: Natalie Bodin, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive synchronized swimming. Season commitment: Practice begins March 1, 2021. Season ends late May. Practice five to six days per week with one or two meets per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 7-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Must be able to swim 200 yards non-stop. Tryouts are held to determine routine(s) placement. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. Swimsuit(s), goggles, nose clip, and cap must be provided by the team member.
21 Name of Activity: Tennis, Boys Head coach: Jeff Prondzinski, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive boys tennis; singles and doubles; 4 teams: varsity, JV, freshman, and C-team. Season commitment: Practice begins March 22, 2021 and ends late May to early June. Practice and meets five to six days per week. Two to three matches per week plus Saturday tournaments. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee plus racket and shoes. Additional: The C-team is made up of 7th and 8th graders. 7th and 8th graders cannot tryout for upper level teams without permission. If they do not make the C-team, then they can register for middle school tennis.
Name of Activity: Tennis, Girls Head coach: Kathy Farmer, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive girls tennis consisting of varsity, JV, and a freshman team. Season commitment: Tryouts begin August 17, 2020 and run through August 21, 2020. Season ends mid to late October. Prac tice and matches are five to six days per week with two or three matches per week and some Saturday tournaments. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, racket, shoes, and uniform shirt.
Name of Activity: Track and Field, Boys Head coach: Aaron Berndt, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive track and field. Season commitment: Practice begins March 8, 2021 and season ends late May to early June. Practice five to six days per week with one to two competitions per week and some Saturday competitions. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee and running shoes.
Name of Activity: Track and Field, Girls Head coach: Alicia Pierskalla, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive track and field. Season commitment: Practice begins March 8, 2021 and season ends late May to early June. Practice five to six days per week with one to two competitions per week and some Saturday competitions. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: No, but this is not a workout club. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, good running shoes specific to your foot and running style, spikes or appro priate shoes for competition, solid black tights and solid black long sleeve shirt for wear under the uniform in colder weather, sweats, hat or headband, gloves, rain gear.
Name of Activity: Volleyball, Girls Head coach: Scott Jackson, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive girls’ volleyball consisting of varsity, JV, sophomore, and two freshman teams. Season commitment: Practice begins August 17, 2020. Season ends late October to early November. Practice five to six days per week with two to three competitions per week and some Saturday tournaments. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee, volleyball shoes, knee pads, and water bottle. Active Ankles or other ankle protection recommended. 22 Name of Activity: Wrestling Head coach: Eric Swensen, [email protected] Description of sport: Competitive wrestling consisting of a varsity, JV, and ninth grade team. Season commitment: Practice begins November 16, 2020 and ends mid to late February. Practice five to six days per week with one to three meets per week and some Saturday tournaments. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Tryouts/Cuts: Yes Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
ATHLETICS - INTRAMURALS
The intramural programs are made up of Wayzata High School students competing against each other. There are no practic es, officials, or coaches. You can stop in the Activities Office or email [email protected] for more information. Students need to be registered to participate. Activity will be dropped if there are not enough students registered.
Name of Activity: Badminton NO BADMINTON 2020-2021 Season: Day may vary (5 days). Begins the week of September 21, 2020. Meeting sites/times: Wayzata High School in gyms 5 and 6. Approximately 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. Athletic wear.
Name of Activity: Basketball Season: Thirteen weeks beginning the week of January 2, 2021 and ending approximately March 5, 2021. Students need to register as a team. Meeting sites/times: Varies. Games are plugged in between high school practices. This is a very random schedule. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. Athletic wear.
Name of Activity: Flag Football NO FLAG FOOTBALL 2020-2021 Season: Days will vary. Games will begin the week of September 21, 2020. Meeting sites/times: Ninth grade field. Approximately 3:30 - 5 p.m. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee. Athletic wear. ATHLETICS - SUPPORT
Name of Activity: Cheer Team Head coach: Holly Johnson, [email protected] Description of activity: A support for athletic teams. Season commitment: The fall season extends from August- October; the winter season extends from November - March. Prac tice 2 times per week until games start and then cheer at 2-3 events per week. Eligibility requirements: Students in grades 9-12 who meet the MSHSL and Wayzata School District Eligibility Requirements. Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee per season. Additional expenses are listed in Cheer Team Handbook.
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