WLHS Fall Tryout Schedule and Coaches’ Contact Information

Tryouts Begin August 9, 2023

 

Sport	Date(s)	Times	Location	What to Bring
Cheerleading	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023 August 12, 2023	10-1:00 PM 10-1:00 PM 10-1:00 PM   9:00 AM	Aux Gym Aux Gym Aux Gym   Aux Gym	Cheer/Athletic shoes. Water bottle
Cross Country	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	8-10:00 AM 8-10:00 AM 8-10:00 AM	Stadium Stadium Stadium	Athletic/Running shoes, Water bottle
Field Hockey	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	3-5:00 PM 3-5:00 PM 3-5:00 PM	Stadium Stadium Stadium	Cleats, Shin Guards, Running shoes, Mouth guard, and water bottle
Football	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	5:30-8:30 AM 5:30-8:30 AM 5:30-8:30 AM	Stadium Stadium Stadium	Cleats, water bottle, black shorts, and all issued equipment for Football
Golf	August 9, 2023	10:00 AM	Cafeteria	Meeting to discuss tryouts
Boys Soccer	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	9-11:00 AM 9-11:00 AM 9-11:00 AM	Stadium Practice Field Stadium	Cleats, shin guards, water
Girls Soccer	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	9-11:00 AM 9-11:00 AM 9-11:00 AM	Practice Field Stadium Practice Field	Cleats, shin guards, sneakers, water
Volleyball	August 9, 2023 August 10, 2023 August 11, 2023	8-11:00 AM 9-12:00 PM 9-12:00 PM	Main Gym Main Gym Main Gym	Sneakers, water, knee pads (optional)
Allied Soccer	September 7, 2023	2:45 PM	TBD	Informational Meeting

(Saturday practices will be held - Contact coaches for details)

Sports Information Night

August 8th

7:00 pm

Wilde Lake H.S. Fall Athletics Coaches Contacts: For sport-specific information

• Allied Soccer: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)

• Practice starts in September; reach out to Coach Broyles for details)

• Cheerleading: Emily Townsend (Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org)
• Cross Country: Eric Myers (Eric_Myers@hcpss.org) or Gina Witcher (Gina_Witcher@hcpss.org)
• Golf: Kourtney Harrison (Kourtney_Harrison@hcpss.org)
• Field Hockey: Ginger Kincaid (Virginia_Kincaid@hcpss.org)
• Football: Brian Henderson (Brian_Henderson@hcpss.org)
• Boys Soccer:  Jon Robbins (jonathan_robbins@hcpss.org)
• Girls Soccer: Matt Aubin (Matthew_Aubin@hcpss.org)
• Volleyball: Molly Werts (mollycaroline13@gmail.com)

*What to Bring: Water bottle (large size), cleats OR turf shoes (soccer/field hockey/football), sneakers (cross country/volleyball/cheer), school-issued equipment (football), appropriate equipment for field hockey/soccer/volleyball owned by the athlete. Please contact your sport-specific coaches for questions about equipment, etc. All should have sneakers in case practices are moved indoors.

Golf details will be shared at the August 9th meeting with Coach Harrison at 10 am at Wilde Lake HS in the Cafeteria.

 Athletic Registration Information

Instructions for Sports Registration (additional attachment provided with instructions as well): DUE BY: Monday, August 8th (DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTS VIA EMAIL; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS)

1. Go to  https://www.hcpss.org/connect/

2. Do NOT use your Mobile Phone;

3. Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login.  Using your students log in info. will not allow you to register); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option More Options (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.).  ​If you have more than one student, make sure you have selected the student from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.)

4. Click on Athletic Registration on the right-hand side Menu, and select the correct season Fall/Winter/Spring;

5. Complete all the forms: Parent Authorization Form, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form, and Concussion; please complete all additional documents…Do not skip or leave any boxes blank.

6. Upload the following forms: Physical Examination Form: Verification of an examination after April 1 or within 12 months of the tryout date for the particular sport must be submitted in each academic year of participation. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form.  Older physicals will not be accepted. https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/forms-and-guidelines/ (Physical Forms can be found here to bring to the doctor’s office).

7. Upload a RECENT Utility bill (Dated June 1, 2023, at the earliest); it must be the actual bill.  Older Utility bills before June 1, 2023, will NOT be accepted.  Utility examples: BGE OR Water.  **No Cell Phone OR Mortgage Bills will be accepted**

 Common Errors:

· File size may be too big on downloads. Make sure the document is under 4MB

· Just because forms have been submitted, that does not necessarily mean they have been accepted

· AAM will go through to ensure proper dates, signatures, boxes checked off, and address matches Synergy address.

**Reminder Physicals for Athletics differ from those used to register for school.  The Athletic Physical includes a Clearance without restrictions by Medical Staff.

Please ensure physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading.  Fall 2023 physicals can be used for Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 seasons; Winter physicals can be used for Spring.  Athletes will need a new physical for the next school year, dated no earlier than April 1st of the previous school year.

**Returning Athletes-If a Student-Athlete is returning from Fall to play Winter and/or Spring season and wants to use the fall physical, parent/guardian must click the checkbox (option to use physical on file dated) and save.  Otherwise, it’ll wait for a new one to be uploaded.  Returning athletes will still need to complete permission information and upload a new utility bill.

 Eligibility for Athletics

For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.

*Returning Students: 4th Quarter Grades are used for fall athletic eligibility

*Incoming 9th graders: NO academic eligibility requirement for fall sports.

Spring Sports Tryout Schedule 

Sport	Date	Time	Locations	What to Bring
Baseball	March 1-3, 2023	3:00 - 5:15 PM	Baseball Field	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire (including pants), glove, and a protective cup are required for catchers & highly recommended for everyone else.
JV Baseball	March 1-3, 2023	2:45 - 4:30 PM	Baseball Field	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire (including pants), glove, and a protective cup are required for catchers & highly recommended for everyone else.
Softball	March 1-3, 2023	3:30 - 5:30 PM	Softball Field	Athletic clothes ​Cleats (if possible) Glove* Bat* Water Bottle *If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
JV Softball	March 1-3, 2023	3:30 - 5:30 PM	Softball Field	Athletic clothes Cleats (if possible) Glove* Bat* Water Bottle *If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
Boys Lacrosse (Varsity)	March 1-3, 2023	2:30 - 4:30 PM	March 1 - Turf March 2 - Grass March 3 - Turf	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Boys Lacrosse (JV)	March 1-3, 2023	2:30 - 4:30 PM	March 1 - Turf March 2 - Grass March 3 - Turf	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Girls Lacrosse (Varsity)	March 1-3, 2023	2:45 - 5:00 PM	March 1 - Bermuda March 2 - Turf March 3 - Bermuda	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Girls Lacrosse (JV)	March 1-3, 2023	2:45 - 5:00 PM	March 1 - Bermuda March 2 - Turf March 3 - Bermuda	Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Tennis	March 1-4, 2023	March 1-3 - 3:00 - 5:30 PM March 4 -  10:00 - 12:00 PM	Tennis Courts	Athletic attire, Tennis Racket, Towel, Water
Track & Field	March 1-3, 2023	2:45 - 4:30 PM	Stadium Track	Running attire: running shoes; sweatpants (compression shorts or shorts underneath); sweatshirt (shirt underneath); Water Bottle
Allied Softball	March 6, 2023	2:15 - 3:00 PM	Main Gym	Water, Masks

 

Athletic Registration Information

Winter Sports Registration Opens, Saturday, October 15th, 2022. 

● Online Athletic Registration must be completed via HCPSS Connect.

● Additional Directions on Registration can be found https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/

● All athletes must register before November 14, 2022, to participate in the Winter Athletic Tryouts. ( You are encouraged to submit all paperwork online)

● Physicals must be dated After April 1st, 2022 for approval. 

● Proof of Residency: All student-athletes must reside at the address listed on athletic paperwork and match the information listed in Synergy. 

Acceptable proofs of residency include: 

Utility Bill (BGE, Water, or Cable). Dated in September, October, or November

Copy of a current lease.

Copy of a recent mortgage statement.  

Winter sports tryouts begin on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 

 

Season Start Dates

Fall Sports Tryouts – Starting August 10, 2022, DEADLINE to REGISTER is Tuesday, August 9, 2022 

Winter Sports Tryouts – Starting November 15, 2022, DEADLINE to REGISTER is November 14, 2022.

Spring Sports Tryouts – Starting March 1, 2022 DEADLINE to REGISTER is February 27, 2023 

 

Parents/Guardians can complete required forms, download physicals and proof of residency, and more as part of the online registration process.

 

Spectator Expectations: Be a fan, not a fanatic!

In order to provide a pleasant, safe environment for all spectators and participants, all those attending interscholastic athletic events are asked to abide by the Board of Education’s Civility Policy, to refrain from:

• Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans.

• Using profanity.

• Throwing objects.

• Entering the playing area.

• Loitering in the hallways or on school grounds.

If a spectator of any age is ejected from a contest, he/she must leave the school property and shall have no contact with the officials, players, school personnel, or other spectators. Furthermore, such actions could result in the issue of a trespass letter, Denial of Access, or a ban from future athletic events at all schools. Admission is a privilege, not a license to display rude or offensive behavior. 

 

Winter 2022/2023 Sports Information

 

 

Wilde Lake Winter Coaches

Wrestling 

• Head Coach: TBD
• JV Head Coach: Scott Sorensen: scott_sorensen@hcpss.org 

 

Boys Basketball 

• Head Coach: Jansen McMillian: jansen_mcmillan@hcpss.org
• JV Head Coach: Pete Bergin: Pbergin2123@ymail.com  

Girls Basketball 

• Varsity Head Coach: Rhonda Corkeron: rhonda_corkeron@hcpss.org 
• JV Head Coach: Latonya Frizzelle: latonya_frizzelle@hcpss.org 

Winter Cheer 

• Varsity Head Coach: Emily Townsend: Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org 
• JV Head Coach: Meredith Jackson: wildlakejv@gmail.com  

Indoor Track 

• Boys Head Coach: Fardan Carter: Fardan29@gmail.com  
• Girls Head Coach: Gina Witcher: gina_witcher@hcpss.org

Allied Bowling 

• Varsity Head Coach: Kristyn Neubauer: kristyn_neubauer@hcpss.org

 

 

Eligibility Sports Season

For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period which governs eligibility for that activity.

WINTER-based on 1st Quarter, and SPRING-based on 2nd Quarter grades.

***Please Note-Do NOT use Cell Phones to complete registration, Use Parent Portal, Allow Pop Ups, and Limit File Size (4MB) for all uploads.***

 

Instructions for Sports Registration

Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/

**Do not use your Mobile Phone to Register for Sports**

Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login.  Using your students log in info. will not allow you to register); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option More Options (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.).  ​If you have more than one student make sure you have selected the student from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.)

 
Click on Athletic Registration on the right-hand side Menu, select the correct season Fall/Winter/Spring

 
Complete all of the forms: Parent Authorization Form, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form, Concussion, please complete all additional documents…Do not skip or leave any boxes blank. 

Upload the following forms: 

-Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form. The Physical Examination form must be dated within 12 months of the first day of tryouts for that sport. (Dated after March 1,2021). Older physicals will not be accepted.

Please, make sure Physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading.  Fall 2021 physicals can be used for Winter 2021 and Spring 2022 season, Winter physicals can be used for Spring.  Athletes will need a new physical for next school year, dated after April 1st of the previous school year.

**Reminder Physicals for Athletics are different from those used to register to attend school.  The Athletic Physical must include a statement that the athlete is cleared for athletic participation without restriction.**

 
-Upload a RECENT Utility bill.  Utility Bill must be within the last three months or the start of the season. Older Utility bills will not be accepted.  Utility (BGE, Potomac Edison, Solar, Water, Cable/Satellite are allowed)  **No Cell Phone Bills will be accepted** 

 

**Returning Athletes-If a Student Athlete is returning from Fall to play Winter and/or Spring season and wants to use the fall physical, parent/guardians will need to click the checkbox (option to use physical on file dated...) and save.  Otherwise, it’ll wait for a new one to be uploaded. 

Reminder, returning athletes will still need to complete parent permission information and upload a new utility bill.

Updated Physical Form link: https://www.hcpss.org/f/athletics/preparticipation-physical-evaluation-form.pdf

Updated Covid Information Form Link: https://www.hcpss.org/f/athletics/covid-info-signoff-form.pdf

Link for Covid Testing Registration: https://schools.coquihealth.com/registration/b14bc558-d129-4d1e-9610-2220fcc8e94a

Helpful How to Guide is available at  http://www.hcpss.org/f/connect/hcpss-connect-guide-hs-athletic-registration.pdf

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Do we need to turn in all paperwork or complete online registration before an athlete is allowed to tryout?  Yes

2.  How long are tryouts?  Student athletes are given 3 days from the scheduled start date for tryouts

3.  When do practices begin after tryouts?  Regular practices begin immediately after rosters are finalized at the end of tryout period.

4.  How long is the Impact Test (Concussion Baseline) good for?  The Impact test baseline is good for 2 years.

5.  What is the roster size for _______ team ?  Each team roster is determined by the coaching staff.

6.  How many courses do I need to be registered for my Senior year to be eligible to participate? HCPSS requires "One on campus" course

7.  Why do we have to begin on a particular date (i.e., August 11 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, and March 1 for Spring)? The MPSSAA establishes start dates for all sports in Maryland 

8.  What is the link for the NCAA Eligibility Center? contact information? (For student athletes interested or planning to play in college) https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ 

For students and parents with eligibility questions:
877-262-1492 (toll free)
317-917-6222

Additional NCAA information can be found at  http://www.hcpss.org/athletics/ncaa-participation/

At all Howard County athletic events, we strive to provide a pleasant and safe environment for all spectators and participants. We ask fans to refrain from:

• Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials, or fans
• Using profanity
• Throwing objects
• Entering the playing area
• Loitering in the hallways or on the grounds
• Those who fail to abide by the Rules of Conduct will be asked to leave the contest, and could result in a trespass letter banning the spectator from future athletic events at the school.

Admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display insensitive or offensive behavior. Enjoy the event! Be a fan, not a fanatic!