Hamilton County Schools remains committed to prioritizing the safety of students, staff, and our community members at all athletic events by maintaining clear and respectful safety protocols. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
HCS Athletic Event Entry Protocols:
- All patrons and bags are subject to search.
- No firearms, weapons, fireworks, or explosives.
- No alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or illegal substances.
- Clear bags only.
- Exceptions: small clutch purse (4.5” X 6.5”) or medically necessary bags
- No outside food or drinks.
- No unaccompanied minors without approved adult supervision.
- No loitering in walkways, concourses, parking lots, or other areas in and around the school campus.
- Service animals only are permitted
- No re-entry permitted.
HCS Athletic Events Code of Conduct:
To ensure a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for all participants, officials, and spectators, individuals attending school athletic events are expected to:
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
- Model appropriate behavior for student-athletes and younger spectators.
- No taunting, ridiculing, or intimidating opponents, officials, or other spectators.
- Refrain from the use of profanity, vulgar language, obscene gestures, or disruptive behavior.
- Respect the decisions of game officials.
- Follow all facility rules, security procedures, and directions from school staff and event personnel.
- Spectators are not allowed on playing surfaces at any time.
- Keep aisles, walkways, and emergency exits clear at all times.
- Do not possess or use alcohol, tobacco products, vaping devices, illegal drugs, or other prohibited substances on school property.
*Failure to follow this Code of Conduct may result in removal from the event and/or restriction from attending future school-sponsored activities.
Purpose of Middle School Athletics:
Participation in middle school sports teaches safety, self-discipline, leadership, and team collaboration. Early adolescence is the prime developmental stage to teach athletic conditioning, focus skills, and determination. We work hard at Ooltewah to provide a safe environment for students to try new sports.
*Although eligibility to play states that students must have no more than 1F and no more than 1 U in conduct, many of our athletes are in the top 10% of their class academically. Playing a sport can give a student an extra source of accountability for maintaining a standard of good behavior. Many of our teams boast a combined average of 3.3 GPA or higher.
This page provides all the safety forms and paperwork required for playing Hamilton County sports at the middle school level.
http://nfhslearn.com/ offers many student athlete safety training modules and parent courses for free. Simply create an account to access the National Federation of High School Safety’s wealth of information.
For the latest sports news and events visit: http://tssaa.org/
The OMS Athletic Handbook should be followed by all OMS student athletes and their families.
For printable versions of all athletic forms click here.
Athletic Director: Maribeth Wilson
Football
Ooltewah Middle School Football
Head Coach: Gerald Williams
Sports/insurance/equipment fee- $100
Heat Acclimatization: July 20th – July 24, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM
Tryouts: July 27th-July 28th, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM
All athletes must have a Sports Medical Form completed and turned in BEFORE the first practice. This includes a sports physical dated after April 15, 2026. (Attached)
Equipment Needed for first practice: shorts, T-shirt, cleats (no baseball spikes), Master combination lock.
School Insurance Forms should be available at the first practice for those interested. You must have insurance to participate in athletics at OMS.
Eligibility Requirements:
8th grade players may not turn 15 years of age on or before August 1, 2026.
7th grade players may not turn 14 years of age on or before August 1, 2026.
6th grade players may not turn 13 years of age on or before August 1, 2026.
Grades: All players must pass 5 out of 6 subjects for the final semester of the grading period ending on May 24, 2026. (English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies.) Players must pass to the next highest grade.
NOTE: ELIGIBILITY for football WILL NOT be based on yearly or semester grades. (Block classes count as 2 grades.)
Students who have been promoted by administrative decision are INELIGIBLE to play.
NO PRACTICE = NO PLAY!! Coaches must authorize missing practice. Please note the practice schedule below:
Financial obligations must be met in full prior to a player participating in their first game. Please see attached sheet.
Grades and school behavior is expected to be at its best. Athletes are expected to set a positive example for the rest of the student body. Violations will result in extra running after practice. Violations may also lead to game or permanent suspension.
Players are required to drink plenty of water. This is especially true when the weather is hot. Player safety is always of the utmost importance.
Parents are welcome to attend practices; however, please do not come onto the practice field. Please remember: COACHES RUN THE TEAM! Please allow us to challenge and develop the players! Please be positive about our athletic programs!
Volleyball
Ooltewah Middle Owl Volleyball
OMS 2026 Volleyball Team
Felicity Castro
Lariah Torrence
London Whitaker
Coriee Sanders
Destiny Hansard
Ava Jenner
Bray Staton
Jamila Alvi
Monyara Mills
Hiba Alvi
Marcella Casadeo
Ne’Kori Horton
Amiyah Ballou-Prichett
Congrats on making the 2026 OMS Volleyball Team! We are so excited to get started!
Contact
Girls Soccer
Ooltweah Middle School Girls Soccer
Head Coach: Kevin Phillips
2026-2027
Starting August 5, 2026 from 2:30-4:00 PM
Wrestling
Season: Winter (October-Feb)
Track and Field
Golf
Season: Spring (Feb-May)
Cheerleading
Ooltewah Middle is proud to be a part of the Big Red Nation
Our school spirit and winning tradition run deep and true with the most all-inclusive and energetic pep rallies in Hamilton County!
The OMS Athletics Department is the support system for students to develop athletic and life skills with the cheer program representing the glue between students, athletes, and faculty.
