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CANYON ATHLETICS
2025-2026
REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN
The first week in AUGUST
Athletic Director: Craig Nieves
cnieves@cv.k12.ca.us
To play any sport at Canyon you must:
Step 1) Create an Account on Sports Net in order to get Athletic Clearance
**See the directions below**
**All students must be cleared through Sports Net before being able to tryout for any sport at Canyon.**
THE ONLY WAY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRYOUT PROCESS IS TO HAVE A CLEARED ATHLETIC PACKET COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE THE FIRST TRYOUT DATE.
Student-Athlete Rules and Guidelines for Athletics.
As an athlete I am expected to abide by the following guidelines:
1. To apply myself to my studies and maintain to the best of my ability satisfactory grades minimum GPA of
2.0 with no more than 1 F, as per District policy and to be enrolled in a minimum of five classes (20 semester
units).
SACMAL League Rules
Academic/Scholastic eligibility is a 2.0 grade point average, and no more than one “F” grade. A student shall not participate in any athletic event if he/she has not met the above requirement. The student who does not meet this requirement is scholastically ineligible. Eligibility is determined from grade after each official grading period (Quarter, Semester) and not weekly progress reports, or progress reports . For playing contests, one grading period does not end until the next one begins.
Non “TRYOUT” Team deadlines will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.
A rubric is used to evaluate athletes during the tryout process with a rating in 5 categories: Technical Skills Tactical Abilities, Physical Abilities, Sportsmanship, and Competitiveness.
After tryouts are over, all participating athletes will receive an email indicating if they have made the team. Once your athlete makes a Canyon team, we request an athletic contribution of $100 per athlete, per sport played, due at the time of the email or before the first team practice. Families can make this donation online at our Canyon Webstore or by check made out to Canyon Middle School. If you’re able, additional monetary or volunteer time donations to support Canyon’s Athletic Boosters program are always welcome.
Athletic contributions do not determine eligibility to try out for sports at Canyon; all students are welcome. You can also join the boosters for $25.00, or become s Booster Sponsor with a $100, $200 or $300 donation(these do not take the place of individual athletic contribution).
*How To Complete a Student Athlete Packet*
Instructions for Registering Your Athlete: SportsNet Inc. provides secure online registration services for high school athletic programs. Below are instructions for creating a parent/guardian user account and registering one or more athletes at Canyon Middle School.
Creating an Account
1. Go to https://sportsnethost.com/canyon-parent
2. Click the Create an Accountlink near the bottom of the screen
3. Enter the required information and submit the form
4. Log in to the system with your email address and password
5. Follow the instructions inside the system
Before You Begin
Make sure you have the following prior to attempting to register your child:
Ø Your child’s CVUSD student identification number
Ø The exact spelling of your child’s first and last name as it appears in official school records. You can check your official records through Aeries Parent Portal.
Ø Your child’s active health insurance coverage information, including the name of the provider and the policy ID.if you do not have medical insurance coverage for your student, you must purchase Student Insurance. See District website http://www.cv.k12.ca.us/parents/student-insurance for an application and instructions.
Registration Process: Be sure to carefully read the instructions on each screen and provide all required information. If you are unable to finish in a single session, the information you have already submitted will be saved and you can log back in at a later time to finish.
Important: The school will not receive your submission until you complete the entire process, ending with your final electronic signature on the last available screen. Be sure to check your email for a confirmation message after you have finished. Please be aware that submission of your child’s athletic packet does not grant instant clearance.
Support
For further information, please contact Athletic Director Craig Nieves at cnieves@cv.k12.ca.us if you need specific information about your child’s registration.
For general assistance, please email our support team at support@sportsnetinc.com. Our first available representative will get back to you shortly.
THE ONLY WAY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRYOUT PROCESS IS TO HAVE A CLEARED ATHLETIC PACKET COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE THE FIRST TRYOUT DATE.
Student-Athlete Rules and Guidelines for Athletics.
As an athlete I am expected to abide by the following guidelines:
1. To apply myself to my studies and maintain to the best of my ability satisfactory grades minimum GPA of
2.0 with no more than 1 F, as per District policy and to be enrolled in a minimum of five classes (20 semester
units).
SACMAL League Rules
Academic/Scholastic eligibility is a 2.0 grade point average, and no more than one “F” grade. A student shall not participate in any athletic event if he/she has not met the above requirement. The student who does not meet this requirement is scholastically ineligible. Eligibility is determined from grade after each official grading period (Quarter, Semester) and not weekly progress reports, or progress reports . For playing contests, one grading period does not end until the next one begins.
ALL TRYOUTS START DATES AND DEADLINES will be announced in the Daily Bulletin.
**ATHLETIC REGISTRATION IS OPEN **
SEASON 1:
Boys Basketball:
Must bring appropriate basketball gear and water bottles.
You must attend all tryout dates in order to make the team!
2025 Tryouts
Tuesday 8/19 3:30-5:00
Wednesday 8/20 2:30-4:00
Thursday 8/21 3:30-5:00
Friday 8/22 3:30-5:00 (If needed)
Cross Country:
Please wear appropriate running attire and bring a water bottle. Practice days Monday, Wednesday and Thursday's weekly.
Practices start August 18th
Monday and Thursdays 3:30-5:00
Wednesday 2:30-4:00
Girls Softball:
**Please bring appropriate softball gear and water bottles**
You must attend all tryout dates in order to make the team!
Tryout Dates:
Monday 8/25: 3:30-5:00
Tuesday 8/26: 3:30-5:00
Wednesday 8/27: 2:30-4:00
Girls Soccer:
Canyon Soccer Tryouts Information Sheet
2025-2026 School Year
Team training will begin on the next school day after tryouts have been completed
Appropriate athletic attire, cleated shoes, shin guards, water and/or snack. If it is raining, bring an
additional pair of flat-soled athletic shoes (for the gym or blacktop)
Student-athletes must bring water, bronchodilator (for asthma, etc.), contact lenses or sports
goggles, and any other items appropriate for them personally to engage in athletic activity
Forming the Team:
One team is formed of 17-19 student-athletes representing all three grades
Tryouts begin:
Wednesday 8/13: 2:30-4:30
Thursday 8/14: 3:30-5:30
Friday 8/15: 3:30-5:30
You must attend all tryout dates to have an opportunity to make the team.
**Please wear appropriate athletic attire and bring water bottles to every tryout.**
Cheer Tryouts 2025-2026
TRYOUT DATES
8/11 — Cheer Tryout Clinic Day One
8/12 — Cheer Tryout Clinic Day Two
8/13 — Cheer Tryout Clinic Day Three
8/14 — Cheer Tryouts
8/15 — Team Meeting and Uniform Fittings
The times are TBD.
**Please bring appropriate workout gear and a water bottle**
You must attend all tryout dates in order to make the team! "
Season 2:
Tryouts begin in October
Boys Volleyball:
When: WEEK 1: (10/15 - 10/17)
Wednesday 10/15 - (2:30 Start) if your last name begins with A through L
Thursday 10/16- if your last name begins with M through Z
FRIDAY 10/17 (1st cuts) - if your Student ID# is posted outside the gym at the end of the day, please attend the Day 2 Tryouts Friday.
SATURDAY (Final cuts) - players will be contacted via email to let you know if you DID or DID NOT make the team this year. If you made the team, please report to the gym for uniforms and practice on MONDAY.
Where: Canyon Gym (dress appropriately)
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, the “Day 1” Tryouts will take place over two (2) days. Please come prepared to work hard and do your very best. You will need to bring:
Comfortable attire to play in
Athletic Shoes (no Crocs, sorry)
Shorts
Knee pads
Water
A positive attitude and
Your best effort
Girls Flag Football
Tryouts will be:
Wednesday 22nd 2:30-4:30
Thursday 23rd 3:30-5:30
Friday 24th 3:30-5:30
2025 Canyon Girls Flag Football
Tuesday 10/28 Bye
Thursday 10/30 @ Newark
Tuesday 11/4 Vs Chavez
Thursday 11/6 Canyon @ Bancroft
Wednesday 11/12 @ IVC
Thursday 11/13 vs Muir
Tuesday 11/18 @ Manor
Thursday 11/20 @ KIPP
Tuesday 12/2 vs Edendale
Thursday 12/4 @ Bohannon
Tuesday 12/9 vs Creekside
Season 3:
Tryouts in January 2025
**All CLEARANCE FORMS MUST BE TURNED BY JANUARY 6TH**
Wrestling:
Canyon wrestling will start January in the mat room
Practices will be Monday-Friday 5-7pm daily
**Please wear appropriate athletic attire and bring water bottles to every practice.**
GirlsVolleyball:
2026 Volleyball Tryouts:
WEEK 1: (01/06 - 01/9)
TUESDAY - if your last name begins with A through L
WEDNESDAY (2:30 start)- if your last name begins with M through Z
THURSDAY & FRIDAY (1st cuts) - if your Student ID# is posted outside the gym at the end of the day, please attend your Day 2 Tryouts.
SATURDAY (Final cuts) - players will be contacted via email to let you know if you DID or DID NOT make the team this year. If you made the team, please report to the gym for uniforms and practice on MONDAY.
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, the “Day 1” Tryouts will take place over two (2) days. Please come prepared to work hard and do your very best. You will need to bring:
Comfortable attire to play in
Athletic Shoes (no Crocs, seriously)
Shorts
Knee pads
Water
A positive attitude and
Your best effort
TRYOUTS WILL RUN FROM 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM (WEDNESDAY FROM 2:30 PM TO 4:00 PM)
**Please wear appropriate athletic gear and bring water bottle to every practice.**
Boys Soccer:
Canyon Soccer Tryouts Information Sheet
2024-25 School Year
Boys Soccer Tryout Dates:
Team training will begin on the next school day after tryouts have been completed
Student-Athletes require the following to participate in Tryouts
Student-Athlete Packet: If you have not done this for your student-athlete please go to the
Canyon Athletics website.
Canyon Athletics website: https://sites.google.com/a/cv.k12.ca.us/canyonathletics
Academic Standing: minimum 2.00 GPA and no more than one “F” grade
Appropriate athletic attire, cleated shoes, shin guards, water and/or snack. If it is raining, bring an
additional pair of flat-soled athletic shoes (for the gym or blacktop)
Student-athletes must bring water, bronchodilator (for asthma, etc.), contact lenses or sports
goggles, and any other items appropriate for them personally to engage in athletic activity
Forming the Team
One team is formed of 17-19 student-athletes representing all three grades
Coach Mark Yin
Canyon Soccer
markpyin@gmail.com
Season 4:
Tryouts in March 2025
Season 4:
Girls Basketball:
Tryouts in March 2025
You will need to bring:
Comfortable attire to play in
Athletic Shoes (no Crocs, sorry)
Shorts
Knee pads
Water
A positive attitude and
Your best effort
Flag Football:
When:
Tryouts will take place over several days. Please come prepared to work hard and do your very best. You will need to bring:
Comfortable attire to play in
Athletic Shoes
Shorts
Water
A positive attitude and
Your best effort
TRYOUTS WILL RUN FROM 3:30 PM TO 5:00 PM
Track and Field:
Practices:
Practices will take place after school MOST Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. You must attend the practices if you expect to compete in the meets. If you have to miss practice, it is YOUR responsibility to let me know as soon as possible. Failure to do so will have consequences.
Once the season begins, meets will be on Wednesdays.
WEEK 1:
Practice (1st Practice) - 3:30-5pm
WEEK 2:
Practice - 3:30-5pm
WEEK 3:
Practice
WEEK 4:
Practice
WEEK 5:
Practice
WEEK 6: 5
2025 Track Schedule
**All meets start 3:45**
Head Coach - Steve Chapman: schapman@cv.k12.ca.us
Golf:
Tryout dates:
Head Coach Mat Christiansen
mchristiansen@cv.k12.ca.us