Tryouts for sports at WJ are held by season. Fall sports tryouts generally begin on August 15th. Winter tryouts may begin on November 15th and Spring tryouts on March 1st. Tryouts for Spirit Squads are generally held late in the school year for the following year so that interested participants may attend summer camps.

Students participating on athletic teams must have all of the necessary paperwork completed on the first day of tryouts or practice (or when instructed by the coach). Students should also be aware of MCPS eligibility requirements and be prepared to pay the MCPS extracurricular activity fee.

Cross Country, Indoor Track and Track & Field do not generally hold tryouts. Athletes should report to the first practices for those teams in good condition and ready to begin running or participating in their field events.

Tryout information for Winter and Spring sports is disseminated at school by posters, coaches meetings and morning announcements. Fall sports tryout information is posted below as it becomes available.

Fall 2008 Tryouts - Weather will be HOT. Water will be available but everyone should also bring their own water to drink; and don't forget your sunscreen!

Cheerleading - Tryouts for the Fall squads took place in early June. Practice and additional tryouts will take place on August 16th at 8:00 a.m. Location TBD.
Cross Country - August 16, 10:00 a.m. Meet at the WJ Cafeteria.
The Cross Country Team does not cut any athletes. Bring water to the first practice and be ready to run!
Read the team rules & expectations.
Read Coach Martin's Letter about tryouts and summer conditioning.
Field Hockey - August 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m. & 3:00-5:30 p.m. at WJ. August 18, 7:00-9:30 a.m. & 4:00-6:30 p.m. Meet at Tilden Track
Coach Murray's Tryout & Conditioning Info-update 8/4 with new times/location
Info about Field Hockey Summer camps
Football - Click here for football's Important Dates for Summer. Summer workouts are in progress Monday-Thursday 4-6 p.m. at WJ.
Golf - August 15, 4:00 p.m. for about one hour behind the WJ cafeteria near the Athletic Director’s temporary office Read Coach Payne's Letter for more information.
Pompons - Tryouts for the Fall squad took place in early June. Look for information at WJ about additional tryouts for the Winter Poms.
Boys Soccer - August 16, 7:00 a.m. at N. Bethesda MS.
Coach Williams' summary information
Girls Soccer - August 16, 9:00 a.m. at Tilden MS. Read additional info in Coach Wheeler's tryout letter.
Girls Tennis - August 16 - 9:00 a.m. WJ tennis courts. Everyone trying out must have their athletic forms in hand on the morning of the 16th. Attendance is mandatory for anyone interested in being a member of the team. Questions can be emailed to coach Lynn Poznanski.
Read Coach Po's Training Program Information.
Girls Volleyball - August 16, TILDEN Gym
Returning players (JV or Varsity) 8:00-10:00 a.m.
New players 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Teams should be chosen within five days.
Coach Morris' summary information
Coach Morris also teaches at the AHC Summer Volleyball Camp for girls through rising 9th graders June 16-20. Click here for info.