Athletics

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Students are required to be athletically cleared before trying out for any sport.

Students need to be ATHLETICALLY cleared 2 days before a tryout date.

 

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upcoming TRYOUTS - UPDATED 1/16/2024

**All students MUST be cleared by the athletic office in order to tryout. No exceptions. See Clearance section below for instructions.**

**Students should not be missing academic classes for athletic tryouts. If you have a 7th or 8th period please contact the coach and let them know you will be a little late.

 

Pep Squad

April 22nd - April 25th 

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

@ Small Gym

Coach: BriannaSmith@iusd.org

 

 

2023-2024 Athletic Clearance

Athletic Clearance accounts need to be set up EACH YEAR on May 15th

PAPER COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

STUDENTS NEED TO BE ATHLETICALLY CLEAR 2 DAYS BEFORE A TRYOUT.

  1. Click HERE to get started at homecampus.com/login - Please upload a completed IUSD physical form, Proof of insurance and the signed confirmation page to your Athletic clearance profile.  Please email Joy Liberty at joyliberty@iusd.org when your athletic clearance profile is completed and all forms have been uploaded. PAPER COPIES WILL NOT BE EXCEPTED
  • Choose 'University' when choosing a school from the drop down in Home Campus. Once you choose University you will see the schools address.
  • Add all sports that your student is going to try out for. If you do not do this when the account is initially set up you must add additional sports 1 week before a tryout.
  • Once you upload your physical and proof of insurance click save. The site will then take you to the confirmation page. Print, sign and upload to files.
  1. Schedule a sports physical (We strongly recommend an exam date AFTER MAY 1, 2023.) Sports physicals need to be completed on the IUSD Physical Form 
  2. Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by clicking here or following the link in the sidebar or at the bottom of the page.
  3. Get to know the sports seasons
  • Fall Sports: Cross Country, Girls Golf, Football, Girls Flag Football, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Boys Water Polo
  • Winter Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Girls Water Polo, Wrestling
  • Spring Sports: Baseball, Boys Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Swimming, Boys Tennis, Track & Field, Boys Volleyball
  • Cheer: All three seasons; in-person tryouts are usually held at the end of April for upcoming school year

SPORTS PHYSICALS

An IUSD physical form and record of a sports physical examination dated after May 1st,  must be uploaded to your student's athleticclearance.com account before he/she can be cleared to participate in athletic camp, practices, or contests.

Most insurances cover one physical per year; however, multiple locations in the Irvine area provide walk-in sports physicals. This service typically costs between $25-50. Call ahead to schedule an appointment and bring the IUSD Physical Form for the doctor to complete.

Here is a list of nearby locations:

 

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coach contact information

SPORT
COACH
Email
Athletic Trainer
Julia Cendejas

JuliaCendejas@iusd.org

Baseball
Wesley Shaw WesleyShaw@iusd.org
Boy's Basketball
Beau Budde beaubudde@iusd.org
Girl's Basketball
Fidel Vargas
Boy's Cross Country
Eric Davies
Girl's Cross Country
Eric Davies Ericdavies@iusd.org
Football        
Vince Mesa VinceMesa@iusd.org
Girls Flag Football Justin Schulman JustinSchulman@iusd.org
Boy's Golf
Charles Shea            
Girl's Golf
Gretchen Bock gretchenbock@iusd.org
Boy's Soccer
Martin Wallwork
martinwallwork@iusd.org
Girl's Soccer
Cole Fipps            
colefipps@iusd.org
Softball
Juan Meneses JuanMeneses@iusd.org
Boys Swimming
Ryan Vande Wydeven
Girl's Swimming
Shiela Shaikh ShielaShaikh@iusd.org
Boy's Tennis
John Kessler
 Johnkessler@iusd.org
Girl's Tennis
John Kessler
Boy's Track & Field
Eric Davies
Girl's Track & Field
Eric Davies
Boys Volleyball                                 Hailey Frey Haileyfrey@iusd.org
Girl's Volleyball
Mike Sofley MichaelSofley@iusd.org
Boy's Water Polo
Jesse Briggs            
Girl's Water Polo
Jesse Briggs
Wrestling
Pete Alix              
peteralix@iusd.org
Girls Lacrosse
Martin Stibolt
Boys Lacrosse
Nick Matzek

NickMatzek@iusd.org

     

PE FOR Private Instruction

A student is eligible for a maximum of 20 units (two years) of Physical Education per school level via Private Instruction, on a pass/fail basis, under the following conditions:

  •  If a middle or high school student is nationally ranked in an individual sport. This eligibility does not include members of a nationally ranked team.
  •  If a high school student is a member of a team, in a sport not offered at the school, whose typical schedule is comprised of multiple (minimum three per season) interstate competitions during the school year, and a practice schedule similar to the schedule of a high school sport in season.

Physical Education Credit via Private Instruction requires pre-approval by the principal or designee. If approved, the student shall be eligible for one fewer class than is the norm for the grade level.


It is the responsibility of the student to provide appropriate documentation including confirmation of ranking, if applicable, schedule of competitions, and required hours of supervised practice under a qualified instructor. All other requirements of IUSD Board Policy 6157 and Administrative Regulations regarding Credit for Private Instruction shall apply.

To review the eligibility guidelines by sport and to access the independent study form, please visit the following IUSD website:

 

https://iusd.org/about/departments/education-services/academics/athleticspe/physical-education (scroll down for the form link at the bottom)

 

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OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to enrich the mental, physical and emotional well being of all students by providing competitive opportunities in which lifelong values of sportsmanship, individual effort, teamwork, integrity and commitment are emphasized.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN ATHLETICS:

IUSD does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any athletics program available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, team roster space, aptitude and meeting academic and behavioral eligibility requirements. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District's activities and programs.

IUSD's facilities and equipment provided for students are comparable and equitable to both sexes without disparity or imbalance, consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil's record. For additional information see www.iusd.org (Board Policy 5145.5)

POSITIVE SPORTS PARENTING

Participation in the athletic program is available to all qualified persons without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 5.3, section 4900 et seq.

A parent's "coaching job" is the toughest one of all and takes a lot of effort.  Sometimes in your desire to help your child, best intentions can end up being counterproductive.  Applying the rules for parents will go a long way towards fostering an environment your child can use to enjoy and excel in their sport.

Learn more here.

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UHS & IUSD POLICY ON FINANCIAL REQUESTS FOR ATHLETICS

California's Constitution affirms that students and parents cannot be required to pay money to gain access to educational activities, including extracurricular and co-curricular offerings such as athletics, nor can they be charged for materials and supplies necessary to participate in educational activities. “Educational activities” has been clearly defined to include extracurricular offerings such as music, sports and some clubs. Moreover, the rules described above are believed to apply to all affiliated groups supporting district and school programs, including PTAs, boosters and foundations.  This principal was legislated and codified in 2012. The district has since worked to clarify that parent donations for most educational activities are voluntary, and that students will not be denied participation if their families choose, for any reason, not to contribute.