Information for Fall Sports / Volleyball Football

2016 Middle School Football & Volleyball

TRYOUT/PRACTICE Information relative to the upcoming football and volleyball season will be posted on our website by Monday, June 13, 2016. Schools cannot officially hold a tryout or start practicing until August. Starting the season sooner is not permissible per the OHSAA. Exactly how the tryout is structured is based on a number of factors which includes, but is not limited to, the number of participants, and the overall skill level of those participants. Tryouts may last for multiple days, and the exact number of days may change throughout the process. The goal is for the coach(s) to be able to make an informed decision.

PHYSICAL EXAMS All athletes MUST have an up-to-date physical on file before they can try out for a team or begin practicing. Physicals are good for one calendar year. Physical exams can be scheduled through your family doctor or through many of the local walk-in options. It is very important that parents make arrangements to have this done well before the season begins. Please do not wait until the week before the season to try to schedule your appointment otherwise you run the risk of not being able to get this completed in time for the tryout. Attached is the physical form that you will need to take with you to your doctor, but it can also be accessed by going to http://lorainathletics.org/.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION All athletes must turn in an EMA to their coach on, or before, the first day of the tryout or practice. These forms should be filled out by the parent/guardian and do NOT require a doctor’s signature/authorization. An EMA form is attached, but a copy can also be accessed by going to http://lorainathletics.org/.

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING TO THE TRYOUT Athletes should bring a bottled water or container (squirt bottle or thermos) with water. The athlete should make sure to dress sport-appropriate for the tryout. An athlete’s gear/attire can have an impact on how he/she performs. For example, a football player with cleats will run and cut better than an athlete wearing gym shoes. A volleyball player wearing knee pads will likely be more apt to dive for a ball. A basketball player wearing denim jeans may not move as well as the athlete wearing gym shorts. These are all factors that should be taken into consideration when preparing for a tryout.

LORAIN ATHLETICS WEBSITE - http://lorainathletics.org/

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