Winter athletics registration
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Hello families of students in grades 7-12,
It has been a great start to our fall athletics and activities. It's amazing to see so many of our students get involved and to see our families and community members cheering and supporting them along the way.
While we are enjoying the many athletics and activities currently going on, we are also gearing up for the upcoming winter athletics season.
Winter registration for Minnesota State High School League athletics opens on Monday, October 3. We will have a parent information night on October 26. There are many great opportunities for students at our middle and high school to get involved.
Winter athletics
Registration for Minnesota State High School League athletics will open on October 3. Visit the registration page to register. Registration will remain open for the first few weeks of the season. Here's what is available:
- Adapted Floor Hockey (co-op with Centennial),
- Grades 7-12
- Start date: November 21
- Boys Basketball
- Grades 9-12
- Start date: November 21
- 9th grade tryouts: November 7-10
- Boys Hockey
- Grades 9-12
- Start date: November 14
- Boys Swim & Dive
- Grades 7-12
- Start date: November 28
- Dance, co-ed
- Grades 7-12
- Start date: October 24
- Girls Hockey (co-op with Centennial)
- Grades 9-12
- Start date: October 31
- Girls Basketball
- Grades 9-12
- Start date: November 14
- Gymnastics (co-op with St. Anthony)
- Grades 7-12
- Start date: November 14
- Nordic Ski, co-ed
- Grades 7-12
- Start Date: November 14
- Wrestling (co-op with Irondale)
- Grades 9-12
- Start date: November 21
Bookmark each sport's webpage (linked above and available on our Athletics and Activities website to stay up-to-date on practice and game schedules, coach contact information, season expectations and more.
Attend a winter all-sport informational meeting - October 26, 2022
A winter all-sport informational meeting will take place on Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Spring Lake Park High School. Please note, you do not need to attend this meeting if you attended the fall all-sport meeting in August.
Each sport will also have a team-specific meeting with the head coach prior to the start of the season. Check the sport webpage frequently in the coming weeks for more details.
Athletic Physical and Insurance
A current sports physical is required for participation in all middle school and high school sports. Physicals are good for three years. Download a physical form and learn more on the Physical page.
Our district provides options for families to purchase Student Accident Insurance. This program is completely voluntary. Explore a variety of insurance coverage options available for families to consider for their students.
Grades 7-8 play-up guidelines
Grades 7-8 students are able to try out in high school athletics offered as 7-12 programs. Students will pay the high school registration fee and are subject to MSHSL regulations. All middle school students who participate in high school athletics must complete all of the same required paperwork as high school students. Read more about the SLP play-up guidelines.
Apply for Educational Benefits to qualify for reduced fees
Did you know your student may qualify for reduced athletic participation fees? Families are strongly encouraged to complete Free and Reduced-Priced Meals and Educational Benefits application in order to qualify. Find the print and online application at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/benefits.
Activities and interest-based clubs at the high school and Westwood
More than 40 student-based interest clubs and activities are currently being offered at Spring Lake Park High School. Check them out here.
A wide variety of activities are available at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School. Check them out here. For any questions regarding middle school activities, please reach out to Rachel Resch, rresch@district16.org.
For any questions regarding high school athletics and activities, please reach out to the Athletics and Activities Department at 763-600-5149 or activitiesandathletics@district16.org.
I hope the year is off to a great start for your student(s), and they are finding ways to get involved in our programs.
Will Wackman
Director of Athletics and Activities
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