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Ooltewah Middle School Football
July 25th – August 9th (Monday – Thursday ONLY) 6pm - 9pm
Starting August 10th 2:45pm – 5:00pm
- 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, 2022. (Attached)
- First day of practice: MONDAY, July 25th FROM 6pm-9pm.
- 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, 2022.
- 7th grade players may not turn 14 years of age on or before August 1, 2022.
- 6th grade players may not turn 13 years of age on or before August 1, 2022.
- Grades: All players must pass 5 out of 6 subjects for the final 9 weeks grading period ending on May 28, 2022. (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:
- July 25th – August 9th (Monday – Thursday ONLY) 6pm - 9pm
- Starting August 10th 2:45pm – 5:00pm
- Players must know assignments before they play.
- 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!