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Links for Fall 2025 Season!

2025-2026 County Sport Zone Schedules

Livestream Games on HudlTV

Follow Wilde Lake Athletics on Instagram

New Cross Country Website - for Student-Athletes/Families

FREE Sport Physicals at WLMS

HCPSS Connect Athletic Registration How-To Guide

 

Fall Sports Registration is Now Open!!

Fall Sports Tryouts will be on August 13, 14, and 15!

STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.

 

Fall Sports Competition Season 2025

  • Dates: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (November)
  • Coach emails: are available below, please reach out to them if you have questions about registration or tryouts
  • Online Athletic Registration: currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
  • Additional Directions on Registration: can be found in a step-by-step format by scrolling down this page
  • Physicals: must be dated April 1, 2025, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
  • NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED AT TRYOUTS

 

WL Athletics Fall Family Information Night

Tuesday, August 12th

6pm in the Cafeteria

This session will be led by Coach Tee (AAM) to cover general information about fall sports tryouts, expectations, and the season schedule. There will be sport-specific meetings held with the coach of each team following the completion of tryouts (the coach will set the date/time/location sometime between August 18 and Augst 29)!

 

WLHS Fall 2025 Tryout Schedule

Cheerleading (JV & Varsity)

Day 1 - Aug 14th 4:00-6:30pm (Aux Gym) - Registration/Check-in starting a 4pm

Day 2 - Aug 15th 4:30-6:30pm (Aux Gym)

Day 3 - Aug 18th 4:30-6:30pm (Aux Gym)

Day 4 FINAL TRYOUT - 4:00-7:00pm (Aux Gym) 

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)

August 13, 14, and 15

6:30am - 8:30am

Track/Stadium

Field Hockey (JV & Varsity)

August 13, 14, and 15

9:00am - 11:00am

Stadium/Turf

Football (JV & Varsity)

August 13, 14, and 15

5:00am - 8:00am

Stadium/Turf

Golf (Boys & Girls)

Tryout Time & Location is still TBD.

Contact kourtney_harrison@hcpss.org for information.

Boys Soccer (JV & Varsity)

August 13, 14, and 15

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Stadium/Bermuda

Girls Soccer (JV & Varsity)

August 13, 14, and 15

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Stadium/Bermuda

Volleyball (Freshman, JV, & Varsity)

August 13, 14, and 15

Time is TBD.

Main Gym

Allied Soccer

Coach Broyles will connect via email with additional information for beginning of the season activities.

 

Wilde Lake H.S. Fall Athletics Coaches Contacts: 

  • Allied Soccer: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
  • Cheerleading: Linda Lewis (lindaterrie8@gmail.com)
  • Cross Country: Eric Myers (Eric_Meyers@hcpss.org) or Gina Witcher (gmwitcher@gmail.com
  • Field Hockey: Ginger Kincaid (Virginia_Kincaid@hcpss.org)
  • Football: Brian Henderson (Brian_Henderson@hcpss.org) or Art Robinson (Arthur_Robinson@hcpss.org)
  • Golf: Kourtney Harrison (Kourtney_Harrison@hcpss.org)
  • Boys Soccer: Jon Robbins (Jonathan_Robbins@hcpss.org)
  • Girls Soccer: Ben Townsend (Ben_Townsend@hcpss.org)
  • Volleyball: Ravyn Richardson (ravyn.metrovbc@gmail.com) or Amanda Brooks (brooks.amanda@icloud.com) or Claudia Sweitzer (claudiasweitzer@gmail.com)

 

Athletic Registration Information 

HCPSS Connect Athletic Registration How-To Guide

Instructions for Sports Registration (additional attachment provided with instructions as well): DUE BY: Monday, August 11th  (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. Scroll down and click on "Athletic Registration" in the middle of the screen;

5. Complete all the forms: Athletic Participation, Concussion Information Sheet, Concussion Testing Program, Covid 19 Awareness, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet. Do not skip forms 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 doctors office).

7. Upload a RECENT Utility bill (Dated January 15th, at the earliest); it must be the actual bill.  Older Utility bills before January 15th, will NOT be accepted.  Utility examples: BGE, Cable, 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 2024 physicals can be used for the Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons; winter physicals can be used for the Spring. Athletes will need a new physical for the next school year, dated no earlier than April 1st of the previous school year.

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

 

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 two failing grades for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.

Fall Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 4 Grades

Winter Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 1 Grades

Spring Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 2 Grades

Incoming 9th Graders - No Academic Eligibility Requirement

 

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

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

6.  Why do we have to begin on a particular date (i.e., August 14 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, and March 1 for Spring)? The MPSSAA establishes start dates for all sports in Maryland 

7.  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/

 

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 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. 

 

 

Archived Athletics Information

Spring Sports Registration is Now Open!!

Spring Tryouts will begin on Saturday, March 1st!

STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.

Spring Sports Competition Season 2025

  • Dates: Saturday, March 1, 2025 to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (end of May)
  • Coach emails: are available below, please reach out to them if you have questions about registration or tryouts
  • Online Athletic Registration: currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
  • Additional Directions on Registration: can be found in a step-by-step format by scrolling down this page
  • Physicals: must be dated April 1, 2024, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
  • NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED AT TRYOUTS

Spring Sport Family Information Night

Tuesday, February 25th

7pm in the Cafeteria

This session will be led by Coach Tee (AAM) to cover general information about spring sports tryouts, expectations, and the season schedule. There will be sport-specific meetings held with the coach of each team following the completion of tryouts!

WLHS Spring 2025 Tryout Schedule and Coaches Contact Information

Tryouts Begin Saturday, March 1, 2025

JV & Varsity Baseball

Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm

Baseball Field

JV & Varsity Boys Lacrosse

Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm

Stadium/Bermuda Fields

JV & Varsity Girls Lacrosse

Saturday, March 1st 8am-10am

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm

Stadium/Bermuda Fields

JV & Varsity Softball

Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 4pm-6pm

Softball Field

Tennis

Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm

Tennis Courts

Outdoor Track

Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm

Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm

Stadium

Allied Softball

Coach Broyles will connect via email with additional information for beginning of the season activities.

Wilde Lake H.S. Winter Athletics Coaches Contacts:

  • Allied Softball: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
  • Baseball: Matt Aubin (Matthew_Aubin@hcpss.org)
  • Boys Lacrosse: Tony Bell (Anthony_Bell@hcpss.org)
  • Girls Lacrosse: Jhondis Latta (Jhondis_Latta@hcpss.org)
  • Softball: Evvie Buehlman (Evelyn_Buehlman@hcpss.org)
  • Tennis: Jonathan Shaw (Johnathan_Shaw@hcpss.org)
  • Outdoor Track: Fardan Carter (fardan29@gmail.com), Gina Witcher (gmwitcher@gmail.com), or Eric Myers (Eric_Meyers@hcpss.org)

Winter Tryouts will begin on Friday, November 15th!

STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.

Winter Sports Competition Season 2024-2025

  • Dates: Wednesday, November 15, 2024, to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (early March)
  • Coach emails: are available below, please reach out to them if you have questions about registration or tryouts
  • Online Athletic Registration: currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
  • Additional Directions on Registration: can be found in a step-by-step format by scrolling down this page
  • Physicals: must be dated April 1, 2024, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
  • NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED

WLHS Winter 24-25 Tryout Schedule and Coaches Contact Information Tryouts Begin Friday, November 15, 2024

Sport

Date(s)

Times

Location

What to Bring

JV & Varsity Boys Basketball

November 15,18

November 16

5:00-7:00PM;

11AM-1:00PM

Main Gym

Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle

JV & Varsity Girls Basketball

November 15,18

November 16

3:00-5:00PM;

9-11:00 AM

Main Gym

Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle

JV & Varsity Cheerleading

November 15, 18, 19

November 16

4:30-6:30 PM;

11AM-2:00PM

Aux Gym

Cheer Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle

Indoor Track

November 15, 18, 19

3:00-5:00PM

Stadium/Track

Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle

JV Wrestling

November 15, 18

November 16

3:00-4:30PM

8:00-10:00AM

Wrestling Room

Wrestling shoes, water, knee pads (optional)

Varsity Wrestling

November 15, 18 November 16

6:00-7:15AM

8:00-10:00AM

Wrestling Room Wrestling shoes, water, knee pads (optional)

Allied Bowling

TBD

2:45 PM

TBD

Informational Meeting

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

Family Information Night

Tuesday, November 12th

7:00 pm, Cafeteria

Wilde Lake H.S. Winter Athletics Coaches Contacts:

  • Allied Bowling: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
  • Boys Basketball: Ty Lawson (Tyrone_Lawson@hcpss.org)
  • Girls Basketball: Rhonda Corkeron (Rhonda_Corkeron@hcpss.org)
  • Cheerleading: Emily Townsend (Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org)
  • Indoor Track: Fardan Carter (fardan29@gmail.com) or Gina Witcher (Gina_Witcher@hcpss.org)
  • Wrestling: Zathy Ndiang (zndiang4@gmail.com)

 

Athletic Rules of Conduct

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!

HCPSS Athletic Participation Resources

Athletic Participation Form

Student athletic policy agreement form for new student athletes.

Sports Concussion Testing Program and Release of Information

Agreement for families that acknowledge HCPSS may administer pre-concussion baseline testing and post-concussion testing after a sports-related injury.

HCPSS Athletics Concussion Information Sheet

Overview of concussion signs and symptoms that can occur in student athletes.

Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form

Physician forms for future student athletes to fill out prior to sport seasons.

COVID-19 AwarenessParent/Student-AthleteParticipationAcknowledgement Statements

Medication Procedure Information

Protocols for administration of student medication during school hours along with a medication administration history form for physicians.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

Acknowledgement statement and guidelines for identifying and responding to a cardiac arrest scenario.