Columbia Falls

releases fall sports

practice schedules

The Columbia Falls High School fall sports practices kick off this week, putting an end to the relaxation of summer vacation.

Practice for soccer, football, volleyball, cross country and cheerleading will begin this year on Aug. 15.

Golf will begin one week later, on Aug. 22.

Tryouts and practices for all sports are listed below, as are contact information for the coaches.

All participants must have a physical exam before being cleared to play.

The schedule is as follows:

Monday, August 15

Boys Soccer: 9-11 a.m. and 2-4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer: 7:30-9 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.

Volleyball: Junior Varsity and Varsity tryouts from 9 a.m. - noon, freshman noon - 3 p.m.

Football: 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Cross Country: 7:30 a.m. locker assignments and 8:00 a.m. practice starts. Practice locations are variable and subject to change.

Monday, August 22

Golf: Tryouts are at Meadowlake. Boys report at 3:30 p.m. and girls at 4. Participants need their own golf clubs.

For any questions or concerns, contact the head coaches of the sports at the numbers listed below:

Volleyball: Josie Brown - 863-9329

Football: John Thompson - 892-6500 ext. 226

Cross Country: Stephen Gasche - 257-8099

Girls Soccer: Greg Trenerry - 387-5633

Boys Soccer: Peter Browne - 862-0650

Golf: Gene Marcille - 892-3164 or 892-6500 ext. 245