6-8th Grade Middle School Cross Country
7/8th Grade Middle School Volleyball
7/8th Middle School Football
7/8th Middle School Girls Basketball
7/8th Middle School Boys Basketball
7/8th Middle School Wrestling
7/8 Grade Paonia K8 Track
Athletics
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION
Prior to first practice
- Current Sports Physical on file at school.
- Consent to Treat form completed (See NF Middle School Sports Handbook).
Prior to Competition
- $55 activity fee paid to school
- Eligibility requirements met (grades, attendance, behavior)
WE WANT OUR ATHLETES TO LEARN HOW TO
- Compete, because we want them to compete for the best jobs someday.
- Lead, because our country is relying on them to be the next generation of leaders.
- Advocate for themselves, because someday they are going to have to stand up for themselves and do what they know is right.
- Fail, because someday they will be forced to face and overcome adversity.
- Create a great team culture, because we want them to build strong family cultures.
- Demonstrate integrity, because others are watching and learning from them right now.
- Commit and sacrifice, because we need them to become great parents.
- Be accountable, disciplined, selfless, and mentally toughathletes so as parents they will know how to raise young people who are the same way.
REMINDERS FOR PARENTS:
Traveling to Away Contests: Student-athletes must travel to the contest with the team on a school bus.
Returning from Away Contests: Parents must sign out their child from all away events. Student-athletes are only allowed to ride home with their own parent(s) unless prior approval has been given by the Athletic Director. Please do not ask a coach for an exception to this rule.
Grievance Procedure:
- Student-athlete meets with the coach.
- Student-athlete and parent meets with the coach.
- Student-athlete, parent, and the coach meet with the Athletic Director
- Student-athlete, parent, coach, and Athletic Director meet with the Principal.
***All meetings must be prearranged. Please do not try to meet with the coach immediately before or after a competition.
Sportsmanship: Please remember it is our job as parents, fans, and spectators to demonstrate good sportsmanship towards opponents, officials, and other parents. Don't forget you are representing yourself, your child, Paonia K8, Hotchkiss K8, and the North Fork Valley community. Impressionable young people are watching how you handle and carry yourself.
Parent Pick-up: Please be on time to pick up your child from all games and practices.