Tryout Information

GENERAL SPORTS REGISTRATION AND TRYOUT INFORMATION

Hello Wakefield Warriors and Family!

Registration for student athletes began July 1, 2025. Tryouts for winter will be the week of November 10th for all sports.

Registration

If you plan on participating in sports, you will need to complete your registration online before coming out for Winter Sports. https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/wakefield-high-school  To get the best real time information utilize the Wakefield HS Website. https://wakefield.apsva.us/athletics/

You must complete the following 3 things and be cleared BEFORE try-outs/off-season green days:

1.   Register and complete an online account. If you are a returning athlete – you must create a new arbiter account and also register again each year using the same credentials.

https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletic-registration-2025-26-4

All Students who did not participate in Wakefield athletics last year need to be added to the system before you can register. PLEASE Email: [email protected] to add your child to the database. Provide Student ID, full first and last name(s) and grade level for school year 2025-2026.

• If you registered for fall sports but did not select a winter sport, you can do a separate registration using the same family account, or your parent can email Mrs. Kigin ([email protected]) to request a change to your previous 2025 registration.

2. Upload your doctor stamped, signed and dated physical to the account. (Physical dated after May 1, 2025). Make sure you have the Medical Eligibility Form completed and uploaded!

VHSL physical (no annotations)

WHS VHSL 2025-2026 Sports Registration Form – ENGLISH

WHS VHSL 2025-2026 Sports Registration Form – SPANISH

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION/PARENTAL CONSENT/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

A completed signed form is required to be submitted to the school prior to any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice, as a member of any school athletic, cheer or marching band teams, as well as some school-based athletic clubs.The form from the doctor must indicate the student was found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which the previous year’s Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Evaluation Form report was signed. The report must be completely filled in and properly signed by an approved medical practitioner, attesting that the athlete has been examined and found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which report was signed. Parents must consent to athletic participation. 

3. Enter your medical insurance information into your account. If you do not already have insurance, APS recommends the following:

VHSL requires that all athletes must have health insurance. For those students not already covered, APS Risk Management has been working with HSR K12 Student Insurance to help families find options for student insurance. There are options for families to purchase a wide range of policies for their students, including 24-hour coverage or while at school and on student sponsored activities.

Policy options can be used as supplemental or primary coverage options for APS students.Please see the Risk Management Staff Central Page with the most recently updated documents for Student Voluntary Insurance Coverage options for families.

Insurance Management Student Accident Supplemental Insurance

APS does not provide accident insurance to cover the medical cost associated with injuries your student(s) may sustain during the school day or while participating in school sponsored activities. Families are encouraged to purchase their own coverages as either primary or supplementary coverages. APS has partnered with the Young Group to provide this option for families.

For more information or to enroll in the plan offered by the Young Group, Inc. call 1-888-574-6288 or 1-919-9798 or visit https://www.k12studentinsurance.com. 

If students do not have medical insurance coverage in the event of an illness or injury, coverage is available to families through the Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS) program. FAMIS is available to families who meet certain income and other eligibility requirements. The program is sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Information about FAMIS and enrollment forms are available online at https://coverva.dmas.virginia.gov/ or by calling 1-855-242-8282.

Link to Student Insurance Documents. As a reminder, APS does not provide injury or accident insurance for students. This option for coverage is provided directly through K12 Student Insurance, not VACORP the provider for APS property or staff. APS has negotiated the rates but is not the holder of these policies and families who choose to utilize this resource are doing so directly with this provider.

More information can be obtained by reaching out to  Arlington Public Schools | Facilities and Operations2770 South Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22206(o) 703.228.2988 | (c) 703.231.4718 | (e)  [email protected]

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Basketball, Boys:

Contact: Head Coach: Bentley, Tony <[email protected]>

Date:  November 10, 2025: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

November 11, 2025:  10:30am to 12:30pm

November 12, 2025:  5:30pm to 7:30pm

Location :  Main Gymnasium

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Basketball, Girls:

Contact: Head Coach: McKinney, Marcus <[email protected]>

Date:  November 10, 2025: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

November 11, 2025:  8:30am to 10:30am

November 12, 2025:  3:30pm to 5:30pm

Location :  Main Gymnasium

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Indoor Track & Field

Contact: Head Coach: Wright, Jordan <[email protected]>

Date:   November 10, 2025 — November 12, 2025

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Location:Track Stadium near Concession stand***REQUIREMENTS: Proper running shoes, at least 16oz water each practice, watch if you have.

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Winter Cheer

Contact: Head Coach – Tamar Willis [email protected]

Date:  November 12, 2025 thru November 14, 2025

Time: 4:00 – 6:30 pm

Location: Wakefield Town Hall

Tryouts: Open to High School Students only, 9th Grade thru 12th grade3 days – Athletes must tryout for at least 3 days to be considered for the team.  Every player MUST wear the following  EVERYDAYT-shirt , shorts and sneakers, athletic attire- “NO JEWELRY” Suggested Color Scheme:Freshman:    Black Bottoms – White Top – Green, White or Black BowSophomore:  Black Bottoms – Gray Top – Green, White or Black BowJunior:          Black Bottoms – Green Top – Green, White or Black BowSenior:          Black Bottoms – Black Top – Green, White or Black Bow

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Gymnastics

Contact: Head Coach – Gradei, Marissa <[email protected]>

Date:  Monday November 10th, Wednesday November 12th, Thursday November 13th

Time: 3:30pm-5:00PM Location: Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center

Tryouts:  Bring waterbottles Open to All 9th – 12th graders who have completed the registration process for Wakefield Athletics

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Swim & Dive

Contact: Head Coach – McGrail, Jacob <[email protected]>

Date:  November 10 – November 17, 2025

Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pm

Location: Wakefield Aquatics CenterTryouts: -Be prepared in swimming attire & bring towel and water

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Winter Guard

Contact: Head Coach – Alyssa Kozma [email protected]

Date:  November 10th, November 13th, and November 14th

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pmLocation: Aux GymTryouts:  Please bring a water bottle and dress in proper attire for outdoor weather.

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Wrestling (Boys and Girls)

Contact: Head Coach – John Leinberger ([email protected])

Date: 11/12/25

Time: 3:30pm

Location: Wrestling Room

Tryouts: Athletic clothes, x2 T-Shirts per Practice, Wrestling Shoes (if you have them), and a water bottle.  Wrestling is a NO CUT sport.  Those who want to be part of the program must attend all practices and follow team rules throughout the season to stay active on the roster.

Please consider joining the Warriors Athletic Boosters.

Membership information can be found at:  https://wakefield-high-school-boosters.square.site