Tryout Information
Tryout Dates
- All Fall Sports begin tryouts on Saturday, August 13.
- Cheerleaders and Poms hold their tryouts in May/June.
- All Winter Sports begin tryouts on November 15.
- All Spring Sports begin tryouts on March 1.
- 2012-2013 Fall Sports begin tryouts/practice on Saturday, August 11, 2012.
To try out for a sport, you must do the following:
- Have a physician complete the Health Inventory[PDF - 273KB]
- Fill out and sign the Emergency Medical Card [PDF - 33KB]
- Pay the $30 Extracurricular Activity Fee (ECA) to MCPS [PDF - 135KB]
- Student-Parent Contract and Permission Form Student-Parent Athletic Participation Contract(Updated 8/6/2010)
- All candidates for any sports teams must have a current physical (good for one year) and a parent permission form filled out.
- If you need any other information you can contact the Athletic Director, Kathy Green, at 301-924-3230 or the individual team coach.
- All forms can be picked up in the main office between the hours of 7:30AM and 2:00PM or click on the links above.
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All Year Sports Teams Tryout Schedule
Cheerleading
Tryouts will be held on May 22-25th at 3:30pm in the auxillary gym.
All students interested in trying out for the Cheerleading squad please note that there is a pre-tryout parent meeting on May 14th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Tryout packets can be picked up at this meeting or in the front office.
Poms
Tryouts and auditions for the 2012-2013 Sherwood High School Pom Squad will be held the entire week of May 21 through May 25 from 3:15 until 5:30. Any interested students from grades 9 through 11 should pick up a tryout packet in the main office for all of the necessary forms. Students from Rosa Parks and Farquhar can pick up try-out packets in the Physical Education Department. An up-to-date medical evaluation signed by a licensed physician must be on file or presented on the first day of tryouts.
There will be a pre-tryout information meeting on Tuesday, April 17th at 4:00pm in the SHS Cafeteria. All forms will be distributed and try-out process discussed.
A free clinic will be held on April 25th at 3:30-5:00pm in the cafeteria for all prospective candidates interested in skills and techniques, which will be evaluated.
Fall Sports Teams Tryout Schedule
Updated: May 16, 2012
Before trying out for any sport, all candidates for spring sports teams MUST have a current physical (good for one year) and must have completed the mandatory physical form, as well a parent permission form. Please bring them with you to tryouts.
Fall Cheerleading 2011
Coaches:
Varsity - Stacie Stup (Stacie.Stup@hotmail.com)
Varsity and JV Tryout CLINICS were held in May 2012.
Cross Country - Coed
Coaches:
Dan Reeks: (reeksrun@aol.com)
Ron McGaw: (Ronald_L_McGaw@mcpsmd.org)
Practices will begin on Sat. August 13 with a mandatory practice for veterans and voluntary for new athletes.
8:00 AM. ALL Cross Country Candidates are expected to attend practice the week of Monday August 15 through Saturday August 20. Mandatory daily Practices will begin at 8:00 AM. Be at Sherwood's Stadium by 7:50 AM
Afternoon practices for Aug. 15 - 19 will be held at 4:30 PM. Meet at the stadium. Afternoon practices will stress stretching and strength. During the week of Aug. 22 - 27, practices will begin at 3:00 PM. Once school begins, daily practices will begin at 2:30 PM with 1/2 hour study hall followed by team warm up. No one may practice unless they have a current MCPS Health Inventory Form on file. Newly completed Health Inventory Forms may be turned in on the athlete's first day of practice along with other MCPS forms which may be found on line at the Sherwood Athletics Web Page. Athletes may also join the Sherwood Cross Country Face Book Groups which have been created for each gender for summer running.
Field Hockey
Coaches:
Varsity - Amy Morse (Amy_M_Morse@mcpsmd.org or amym1524@yahoo.com)
JV - Walter Velasquez (walter.velasquez@absicorp.com).
Tryouts for both JV and Varsity Field Hockey will begin on Saturday, August 11 from 9:00-11:00 am and then again from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please meet on the field behind the tennis courts. This will be the general schedule for the rest of that week until Saturday, August 18. We will inform the girls if the schedule changes.
Please make sure to bring plenty of water, a molded mouth guard, shin guards, and a field hockey stick. If you are new to the sport and do not have a stick we will provide you with one. Please make sure you bring all required forms otherwise you may not participate. If you have a shirt with your last name on it, please wear/bring it. Please contact one of the coaches if you have any questions. The NFHS has passed a new regulation requiring all field hockey players to wear protective eyewear. You will need to bring a set of goggles/eyewear to tryouts. Below are a couple sites that you can find approved eyewear. The goggles you purchase need to have "ASTM F2713-09" printed/embossed on them. They may also have a tag with that label as well.
STX 2 See Pro: http://www.longstreth.com/STX-2-See-Pro-TI-Field-Hockey-Goggles/productinfo/STXGFTP/
ASTM F2713-09 - the following goggles meet the ASTMf2713-09 standard as well:
http://www.longstreth.com/BRINE-VANTAGE-LACROSSE-OR-FIELD-HOCKEY-GOGGLE/productinfo/LBVAN10/
**There are several types of approved goggles made by Brine, STX and Cascade.
Football
Coaches:
Varsity - Mike Bonavia (Michael_S_Bonavia@mcpsmd.org)
JV - TBD
Athletes should meet at 8am on Saturday, August 11, 2011.
Golf
Coaches:
Chad Beswick (Chad_Beswick@mcpsmd.org).
Tryout information: Golf tryouts for the 2011 season will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, August 16, 2011. 1:15pm at Laytonsville Golf Club (All interested players should meet Coach Beswick at the clubhouse at 1:15pm). Wednesday, August 17, 2011 and Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Hampshire Greens Country Club (All interested players should meet Coach Beswick at the clubhouse at 12:00 pm).
Soccer (Boys)
Coaches:
Varsity - Hector Morales (Hector_M_MoralesJr@mcpsmd.org)
Go to the team website at http://www.leaguelineup.com/sherwoodsoccer and go to "Calendar" for more information on tryouts. Forms can be found at "Handouts." Please MAIL all forms to Coach Morales by TBA, so that he has all forms before tryouts begin. The address is: Coach Morales, 3717 Mt. Olney Lane, Olney, MD 20832.
Soccer (Girls)
Coaches:
Varsity - John Vukovich (John_M_Vukovich@mcpsmd.org)
JV - Danielle Rosanova (Danielle_Rosanova@mcpsmd.org)
Tryouts for both varsity and JV will begin on Saturday, August 11 from 8-10 am at Farquhar Middle School on Batchelor's Forest Road. A second practice will follow from 12-2 pm. There will continue to be "2-a-day" practices for one week (August 11-August 17), 8-10 am and again from 12-2 pm. There are scrimmages on the 16th and 17th also.
Any player that makes the team, be prepared to start practices on Monday, August 20th at Farquhar, time TBD. Keep schedule open that week. Once school starts, regular practices are Monday-Friday, 3-5 pm, at Farquhar. Carpools are encouraged, but a school bus will be provided after the first week of school for players not in a carpool.
Make sure to bring all completed forms to the tryouts. This is mandatory in order to try out. Equipment for tryouts: Water bottle, running shoes, cleats, shin guards, 2-3 extra socks. Wear white t-shirts (with print is fine).
Tennis (Girls)
Coaches:
Thomas Maley (Thomas_Maley@mcpsmd.org)
First day of practice is Saturday morning, August 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. on Court 1. Make certain you have a current Medical Inventory to give to Coach Maley. Practice will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. each day during the week of August 15 to August 19, 2011. For additional questions, contact Coach Maley via email.
Volleyball (Girls)
Coaches:
Varsity - Brian McCarty (Brian_D_McCarty@mcpsmd.org)
JV - Ben Sanger (benjamin.sanger@gmail.com)
Varsity girls' volleyball will be holding their two-a-day tryouts in the main gym (weather permitting) on Saturday, August 11, 2012, from 10-11:30am and again from 1-2:30pm. Two-a-day tryouts will continue Monday - Friday (August 13, 2012 - August 17, 2012) in the main gym with the same practice times of 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm.
JV girls' volleyball will be holding their two-a-day tryout in the main gym (weather permitting) on Saturday, August 11 from 10-11:30 am and again from 1-2:30 pm. Their tryouts will continue Monday - Friday (August 13, 2012-August 17, 2012) in the main gym from 5-7 pm.
For tryouts, please make sure to bring all necessary forms (Health Inventory - signed by a doctor, Emergency Card, ECA fee, and Student/Parent Permission Form). All these forms can be found in the SHS Athletics Tryouts Page. In order to participate, all forms must be handed in to Coach McCarty at the beginning of the first tryout prior to stepping on the court. Contact Coach McCarty by email if there are any questions.
Winter Sports Teams Tryout Schedule
Basketball (Boys)
Coaches:
Varsity - Dondrell Whitmore (Dondrell_Whitmore@mcpsmd.org)
JV - Coach: Brian McCarty (Brian_D_McCarty@mcpsmd.org)
Tryouts for Varsity basketball begins on Tuesday, November 15th, 2:30 - 4:30 in the main gym. All information forms, parent permission slips, physicals, and other papers MUST be handed in PRIOR to date/time if they would like to try out.
Tryouts for JV boys' basketball begins on Thursday, November 15th, from 7:00-9:00pm in the main gym.
For tryouts, please make sure to bring all necessary forms (Health Inventory - signed by a doctor, Emergency Card, ECA fee, and Student/Parent Permission Form). All these forms can be found in the SHS Athletics Tryouts Page. In order to participate, all forms must be handed in to Coach McCarty at the beginning of the first tryout prior to stepping on the court. Contact Coach McCarty by email if there are any questions.
Basketball (Girls)
Coaches:
Varsity - Sandi Williams (Sandi_L_Williams@mcpsmd.org)
JV - Warren Crutchfield
The girls Varsity basketball team will begin tryouts on Tuesday, November 15th, 2:30-4:30 in the auxiliary gym. Both varsity and JV will be from 8-10 am, and then JV only will be in the gym from 12-2 pm. All physicals and permission slips must be given to Ms. Williams in the Physical Education Department PRIOR to tryouts.
The girls JV basketball team will begin tryouts on Tuesday, November 15tth, from 4:00-6:00 in the auxiliary gym. There will be two tryout times on Saturday, first with the varsity from 8-10 am, and then again from 12-2 pm (JV only). All physicals and permission slips must be given to Ms. Williams in the Physical Education Department PRIOR to tryouts.
Indoor Track and Field (Coed)
Coaches:
Head - Dan Reeks (reeksrun@aol.com)
Assistant - Seth Kenton and Jennifer Powell
Indoor track and field begins on Thursday, November 17 at 2:30 pm. Meet at Caruso Stadium under the grandstand nearest the ticket booth. In order to practice, students must have a valid Health Inventory Form on file with the Sherwood Athletic Director's office or bring it the first day of practice. You must wear nylon warmups or sweats, especially if the temperature is below 50 degrees. Always bring a knit cap and gloves to wear if temperature warrants. Practices are held every school day at 2:30 pm and at 9 am on some Saturdays, and will always be held outside unless it rains or snows, or is extremely cold. Only the meets are held indoors, usually at the Prince George's Sportsplex.
Swimming and Diving
Coaches:
Brendan Lees (Brendan_R_Lees@mcpsmd.org)
There is a mandatory parent & athlete meeting on Wedensday evening November 2nd from 7pm to 8pm in the Sherwood Cafeteria. If you cannot attend please contact Coach Lees.
Our first practice is Tuesday morning November 15th from 5am to 6am at the Olney Swim Center. All forms must be turned into Coach Lees in room A-110 before that practice in order to be on the team.
Wrestling
Coaches:
Pete Siarkas (Pete_G_Siarkas@mcpsmd.org)
Varsity and JV starts on Tuesday, November 15th right after school in the wrestling room. All information forms, parent permission slips, physicals, etc. MUST be in either prior to that date/time or bring them on Saturday.
Spring Sports Teams Tryout Schedule - First Day of Tryouts March 1, 2012
Before trying out for any sport, all candidates for spring sports teams MUST have a current physical (good for one year) and must have completed the mandatory physical form, as well a parent permission form. Please bring them with you to tryouts.
Baseball
Coaches:
Varsity - Sean Davis (William_B_GoodmanJr@mcpsmd.org)
JV - Chuck Oswald. First day of practice will be Monday, March 1. Time and place (i.e., outdoor or indoor) to be determined by weather. Varsity and JV tryouts will be together, but will probably split up into infielders, outfielders and pitchers/catchers.
Gymnastics
Coaches:
Gary Peters (Gary_E_Peters@mcpsmd.org)
Tryouts start March 5th at 2:30-4:30 in the Auxiliary gym. Before trying out, all candidates for spring sports teams MUST have a current physical (good for one year) and must have completed the mandatory physical form, as well a parent permission form. Please bring them with you to tryouts. Please bring proper attire to practice in (shorts, t-shirt are fine). If making team the ECA fee must be paid before you can compete in the first meet. Transportation form is also required - since we do not use a bus.
Lacrosse (Boys)
Coaches:
Varsity - Chip Steel (Coach@sherwoodlax.net)
JV - John Holt (sherwoodjvlax@gmail.com)
Boys Lacrosse Tryouts will begin on Monday, March 1, on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. We will be fielding both a Varsity and Junior Varsity Team. Anyone interested in trying out is encouraged to attend opening day. Each player must bring appropriate equipment (Helmet, Gloves, Arm Pads, Shoulder Pads, stick) with him. All players are reminded that they must turn in all required forms and pay the ECA fee before attending tryouts.
Lacrosse (Girls)
Coaches:
Varsity - Kelly Hughes
JV - Moira Kenyon
Tryouts will begin Monday, March 1 on the practice fields behind the tennis courts. We will be fielding both a Varsity and a Junior Varsity team. Anyone interested in trying out is encouraged to attend opening day. Each player must bring appropriate equipment (mouth guard, goggles, stick, athletic shoes, and either a reversible practice jersey or both a light and dark practice jersey) with her AND must turn in all necessary paperwork, including the Health Inventory, medical card, participation contract, and transportation form.
Softball
Coaches:
Varsity - Pat Flanagan (patidleone@aol.com)
JV - Ashley M. Barber-Strunk (Ashley_M_Barber-Strunk@mcpsmd.org)
***There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, January 24th at lunch in room J153. If you cannot attend please see Ms. Barber.
Tryouts for both Varsity and Junior Varsity softball will begin on Thursday, March 1st from 2:30 to 5:00pm. All interested participants must have the following forms: Health Inventory, Emergency Card, ECA, and Student/Parent Permission completed. These forms can be found on the SHS Athletics Tryouts page. Turning in completed forms the week before the first day of tryouts (Thursday, March 1st) would be greatly appreciated.
In addition to submitting all required forms each athlete will need to have a copy of their most current report card.
Participants are expected to be properly equipped at tryouts. Please bring your glove, cleats, tennis shoes, and bat (if you have one). Tryouts will continue each day after school from 2:30 to 5:00pm, and Saturday (time TBA) until roster decisions are made by coaches.
Tennis (Boys)
Coaches:
Thomas Maley (Thomas_Maley@mcpsmd.org)
First practice will be on Thursday March 1st @ 2:45 P.M. ......You "MUST" have a updated, completed Medical Inventory. Please stop by the Athletic Director's office to pick-up a packet of the required forms to be completed and brought to the March first practice. The packets will be available starting Tuesday, January 24th onward. Do whatever you can to get on court right now to prepare !!!!!! If there are any questions, please contact Coach Maley.
Track and Field (Coed)
Coaches:
Dan Reeks (reeksrun@aol.com)
First practice is on Thursday, March 1. Come dressed to run, jump, throw and do any number of "tests." If the temperature is under 50 degrees, ALL athletes must wear outerwear, consisting of sweatpants and sweatshirt, with knit cap or baseball cap. If the temperature is under 45 degrees, all athletes must wear gloves or mittens. Please bring all forms: Emergency Medical Card, Athletic Agreement form, verification of current address form, and health inventory form. Also, athlete must pay the MCPS Activities Fee; the link to the form is above. If you do not have the paperwork, you will not be able to practice.
Volleyball (Coed and Boys)
Coaches:
Coed - Pete Siarkas (Pete_G_Siarkas@mcpsmd.org)
Boys - Benjamin Sanger (benjamin.sanger@gmail.com
Coed Volleyball will have tryouts Thursday, March 1 from 5pm - 7pm. Practice schedule is likely to be the same.
For more detailed information, contact the individual coach or the Athletic Director