High school sports start-up schedule

All individuals wanting to participate in a fall activity at Whitefish High School will need to have a current physical and a signed Whitefish High School activities release form before participating in an activity.

These forms can be turned early to coaches or brought on the first day of practice. The forms can be picked up at the Whitefish School District Office, 600 East Second Street, in the basement of the Whitefish Middle School.

All parents must attend the mandatory parent meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. This meeting is for all parents whose students are going to be involved in any type of extra-curricular activity — from sports and music to speech/debate and drama. Those who attended the meeting in May do not need to attend the meeting in August.

Pre-season schedule:

Football — Practice begins Friday, Aug. 14, at 9:00 a.m. Students are to pick up equipment on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. at the high school wrestling room. Athletes will need cleats, running shoes and athletic clothes. For information, call coach Dryden at 862-8769.

Freshman football — Practice and equipment check out will be on Monday, Aug. 17, at 9:30 a.m. All freshmen should meet at the high school wrestling room where equipment will be handed out. They will need to have cleats, Tshirt and shorts. For information, call coach Watson at 212-8022.

Cheerleading — Students who are interested in trying out should report to the Muldown Elementary School gym on Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. Wear T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. For information, call coach Fleming at 885-7749.

Volleyball —Students are to pick up equipment and locker assignments on Friday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. Meet in the girls locker room. Tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. in the high school gym. All participants should bring volleyball shoes, shorts, T-shirt, knee pads and water bottle. For information, call coach Fuller at 249-0052.

Golf — Practice begins Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. Report to the Whitefish Lake Golf Course. New players are welcome, and no experience necessary. Practice time will be announced daily by coach Nelson. For information, call coach Nelson at 253-9154

Girls soccer — Tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. All players need to report to Smith Fields. Each participant needs to bring a water bottle, soccer ball, running shoes, soccer cleats and shin guards. For information, call coach Morrison at 435-659-8529.

Boys soccer — Tryouts begin Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. All players need to report to Smith Fields. Each participant needs to bring a water bottle, soccer ball, running shoes, soccer cleats and shin guards. For information, call coach Byrd at 249-0552

Cross country — Practice begins Monday, Aug. 17, at 8 a.m. All participants need to meet at the high school near the entrances to the locker rooms. Be dressed in running attire. For information, call coach Brist at 755-6991.