BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Basketball season will be here before you know it! All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are eligible to participate, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! Below is important information regarding tryouts for Middle School Boys Basketball and Middle School Girls Basketball. Please read carefully and ensure all requirements are met before attending tryouts.

IMPORTANT: All student-athletes must have an UPDATED AND CURRENT Athletic Permission form on file PRIOR to tryouts. More details below.

What to bring:

• Athletic clothes
• BASKETBALL SHOES!!! (no running shoes or slip-ons)
• Water bottle and towel
• Healthy snack
• Basketball (Girls: Size 6 or 28.5 / Boys: Size 7 or 29.5)

THE TL;DR

• Girls tryouts: [October 27th], 3:45pm - 5:45pm at SASDAC.
• Boys tryouts: [October 28th], 3:45pm - 5:45pm at SASDAC.
• Bring athletic clothes, basketball shoes, water bottle, towel, and basketball.
• All students need a completed athletic permission form signed by a physician before tryouts.
• Player packets and a $200 athletic fee apply for those making the roster.
• Eligible student athletes must maintain a 2.5 GPA with no failing grades.
• Attendance at tryouts is necessary for roster consideration due to high interest.

THE DETAILS
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GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS 
WHO: 6th-8th Grade Girls
WHEN: Monday, October 27
TIME: 3:45pm - 5:45pm
WHERE: SASDAC, 2001 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Gym entrance is at the back of the building)
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BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS 
WHO: 6th-8th Grade Boys
WHEN: Tuesday, October 28
TIME: 3:45pm - 5:45pm
WHERE: SASDAC, 2001 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904 (Gym entrance is at the back of the building)
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MEDICAL EVALUATION
All student-athletes who desire to participate in any school sport are required to have an annual medical evaluation performed by a licensed physician, certified physician assistant under the supervision of a licensed physician, or certified nurse practitioner. An FCS ATHLETIC PERMISSION FORM is used to submit evidence of this examination. Athletic Permission Forms must be SIGNED by the physician/practitioner and submitted PRIOR to participation or tryouts. Blank athletic permission forms can be found here: https://fcsathletics.school/athletic-forms/

In 50 states (including Washington, DC), having a pre-participation physical examination is required by law. That means before joining a new sport and before the start of any competitive season, children and young adults are required to get a sports physical that clears them for athletic participation.
Student-athletes will NOT be permitted to participate in tryouts and/or any competitive school sport without a completed athletic permission form SIGNED by a physician/practitioner.

Athletic Permission Forms are good for 12 months from the date of examination and covers participation for all sports within that time period. If you have a form on file with us but are not sure if it has expired, please contact Coach Burgess! Blank athletic permission forms can be found here: https://fcsathletics.school/athletic-forms/

Clinics for Sports Physicals - An annual list released by MCPS Athletics. Pricing is subject to change: CLICK HERE

We have a lot of interest in both the girls and boys basketball teams this season. Due to the amount of interest, not every player will make the roster. Athletes must be at tryouts if they want to have an opportunity to make the roster.

Coach Burgess
Athletic Director / Physical Education
Forcey Christian School