Westland MS - Athletics

ATHLETICS OVERVIEW - 2023-2024

Athletic Registration is done online in ParentVUE - before tryouts. View this 2.5 minute video explaining the process.

Fall Sports in Middle School include Co-ed Cross Country, Girls Softball and Boys Softball. Middle School tryouts will begin after school on Tuesday, September 12. Registration must be complete BEFORE tryouts.

All practices and games will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Activity buses are available transportation for students participating in Extracurricular Activities.

WMS Athletics Coordinator: Mr. Nivek Johnson

Fall 2023 Athletics Calendar of Events

Oct. 5 - compete against Pyle - Girls Softball & X-Country @home; Boys Softball @Pyle
Oct. 12 - compete against Silver Creek - Boys Softball @home; Girls Softball & X-Country @Silver Creek
Oct. 18 - compete against Tilden - Boys Softball @home; Girls Softball & X-Country @Tilden
Oct. 26 - compete against North Bethesda - Girls Softball & X-Country @home; Boys Softball @North Bethesda
Nov. 2 - compete against Cabin John - Girls Softball & X-Country @home; Boys Softball @ Cabin John

For the safety of our students, parents who provide student athletes with transportation to away games must complete Child Abuse and Neglect Compliance Training- see details here.

ATHLETICS REGISTRATION & FORMS

Registration for 7th and 8th grade students for middle school athletics are submitted through the ParentVue Portal. Students should complete their pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) so that the medical eligibility form (last page of SR-8) is ready for online submission via the ParentVue Portal or for email submission to the school athletic coordinator, prior to tryouts/practices. This form is valid for TWO years from the date of the exam and covers participation for all sports within that time period. This form must be completed and/or on file before a student-athlete can participate.

All physicals must include the COVID-19 supplemental information, attached to the pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8).

In addition, students must complete their second shot (or first Johnson & Johnson) or submit approved exemption before a student-athlete can participate. Proof of vaccination must be ready for online submission via the ParentVue Portal or for email submission to the school athletic coordinator prior to tryouts/practices.

ATHLETICS RESOURCES

What you should know about COVID-19 to protect yourself and others
Share facts about COVID-19
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children(MIS-C)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions from the Maryland State Health Department
COVID-19 Awareness: Parent/Student-Athlete Participation Acknowledgement Statements
Waiver of Liability & Hold Harmless Release Related to COVID-19 for Participation in Interscholastic Athletics.
Return to Play Clearance Form COVID-19 Infection Medical Clearance - This form must be signed by a licensed health care provider before the student-athlete resumes full participation in athletics after testing positive for COVID-19.
Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Middle School Health and Safety PowerPoint Presentation - This presentation includes additional information about Concussions, Heat, Hydration, MRSA, Performance Enhancing Substances, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hazing, and Emergency Plans.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions please contact the Coach or WMS Athletic Coordinator

Fall	Winter	Spring
Softball - Girls'	Basketball - Girls'	Soccer - Girls'
Softball - Boys'	Basketball - Boys'	Soccer - Boys'
Cross Country - Coed

Fall Coaches 2023-2024 - to be confirmed

Cross Country - Coach: Luke Maclay - email
Softball - Boys' - Coach: To Be Determined
Softball - Girls' - Coach: Jolie Seton - email

Winter Coaches 2023-2024 - to be confirmed

Basketball - Boys' - Coach: Steve Katz - email
Basketball - Girls'- Coach: Yianna Marinos - email

Spring Coaches 2023-2024 - to be confirmed

Soccer - Girls' - Coach: Nivek Johnson - email
Soccer - Boys' - Coach: JC Cruz - email