Question: Is there a "uniform" for athletics? What does my son or daughter need to wear for class?
Answer: Yes, there is a uniform for athletics. We ask that each student wear navy blue shorts and any Shack Shirt or white t-shirt.
Question: Does my son or daughter need specific shoes?
Answer: Yes. They need a comfortable pair of shoes that will not leave marks on the gym floor.
Question: What sports can my son or daughter play at Shack?
Answer: Girls: Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country and Track. Boys: Football, Basketball, Cross Country and Track.
Question: How much does it cost to be in athletics?
Answer: The only cost is the cost of a physical from a doctor clearing your son or daughter to participate.
Question: Does this mean that the uniforms and equipments are also free?
Answer: Yes. The only exception might a particular shoe for a specific sport. Examples: football cleats or basketball shoes.
Question: What is the difference between PE and Athletics?
Answer: We encourage any student thinking about playing sports to be in athletics. While similar skills are taught in both classes, athletics is more rigorous. We believe in the concept of a student athlete. Because of this, we ask that all of our athletes strive to maintain an 80 average in all of their classes.
Question: How do the players get to the games?
Answer: We provide busses to and from every game. Your son or daughter will need to be picked up from Shack after the bus returns.
Question: My son or daughter has never played sports can they still be in athletics?
Answer: Yes they can. We do ask that each student try out for at least two sports.
Question: Does my son or daughter have to shower?
Answer: We encourage all students to shower and contrary to popular belief, Axe sprayed over smelly only equals smelly Axe.
Question: Where can I find more information about athletics?
Answer: Meet the Coaches night on Thursday, August 18, 2010. We will begin @ 6:30 in the JH Cafeteria.