LATEST CIF UPDATES
1/19/21: CIF-SS cancelled 2020-2021 CIF Southern Section Fall Sports Championships due to the COVID pandemic. The cancellation allows more time for member schools to schedule contests, provided they are able to begin competition per State & County health guidelines. Here are the revised end dates for each Fall-season sport:
Cross Country: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Football: Saturday, April 17, 2021
Girls Volleyball: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Water Polo: Saturday, March 2021
There has been no change to the Spring Sports calendar released in July, 2020.
12/16/20: (1) All competition start dates are officially on hold until January 25 (at the earliest). (2) Education-based athletic competitions have been categorized to align with the color-tiered system in place for each county in California that includes the current status of each county. You can view Orange County's current tier here. (3) The return-to-competition date will be reassessed by January 4, 2021 based on California disease transmission trends and is subject to change at any time given the level of COVID-19 transmission.
IUSD COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT SURVEY (PDF)
This survey must be completed DAILY BEFORE workouts. The link above takes you to a .pdf file you must download, print, fill out and turn in to your coach. Alternatively, coaches can provide you with a link to your sport's Google Form to complete the survey electronically.
**All students MUST be cleared by the athletic office in order to tryout. No exceptions. See next section below for instructions.** BASEBALL TRYOUTS Friday, January 22 2:30 p.m. @ Varsity Baseball Field COVID-19 Self-Assessment Survey for Baseball (must be completed on the day of your tryout) SOFTBALL TRYOUTS Tuesday, February 2 & Wednesday, February 3 3:15 p.m. @ Softball Fields Check out the embedded video above to learn more about uploading your required clearance forms and/or open and follow the step-by-step instructions sheets below. ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS for New Athletes [View-only Google Doc] ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS for Returning Athletes [View-only Google Doc] An IUSD physical form and record of a sports physical examination dated after May 1st, 2020 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: Visit and follow Trojan Thursday for weekly updates! As an email subscriber you'll receive an email on (most) Thursdays with the latest athletic announcements, including: Summer Camp Registration Date, Clearance Updates, Tryout Dates; as well as Weekly Schedules & Home Games, Scores & Records, Highlights Submitted by Coaches & Fans, Athletes of the Month & Games of the Week (GOWs), News articles featuring Uni teams and athletes from The OC Register, OC Sports Zone, Uni's Sword & Shield, Playoff News, and more... 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: 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)upcoming tryouts - UPDATED 1/20/21
2020-2021 Athletic Clearance
SPORTS PHYSICALS
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coach contact information
Sarah Mandujano
Steve Hindman
stevehindman@iusd.org
Beau Budde
beaubudde@iusd.org
Fidel Vargas
Eric Davies
Ericdavies@iusd.org
Chris Hernandez
chrishernandez@iusd.org
Gretchen Bock
gretchenbock@iusd.org
colefipps@iusd.org
TBA
Johnkessler@iusd.org
Eric Davies
Boys Volleyball
Chris Carter
ChristopherCarter@iusd.org
Mike Sofley
MichaelSofley@iusd.org
johnfarah@iusd.org
PE FOR Private Instruction
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.
UNI FIGHT SONG
Mighty Trojans
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Fight on U.H.S.
Trojan Strength and UNI Pride
Will conquer all the rest.
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Mighty Trojans
Our Spirit will Shine Through,
Fight UNI, Fight forever,
Trojans hail to you.
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.
