Frequently Asked Questions

What is a normal game day like during football season?

Things to remember on game day:

1. There is no morning practice on game day unless the coach notifies the players prior to game day. This is very rare.

2. Parents may bring their child food between 3:35-4:00 on game day. Suggested foods include power or nutrient bars, gatorade/powerade, and/or bottled water. Parents in the past have brought pizza or burgers and fries. This is okay. We suggest that you avoid sodas and soft drinks prior to the game.

3. Game jerseys will be issued before the game and taken up immediately after the game. Players not riding the bus back to Cedar Valley must place their game jersey in the appropriate bag so that it will get washed by the coaches/managers. GAME JERSEYS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN HOME!

4. Remember to sign out if you are NOT riding the bus back to Cedar Valley. The parent or guardian of the child should be theonly person allowed to sign out a player at a game.

5. Finally, if the player or manager rides the bus back to Cedar Valley....PARENTS: PLEASE PICK THEM UP WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THEIR ARRIVAL AT THE SCHOOL. The coaches must return the buses back to the bus barn and need to get home to their families at a reasonable hour, as well. Thanks for your help with this. Remember that academically ineligible or suspended players will not be allowed to ride the bus or stand on the sidelines. The bus is for coaches, players, and managers ONLY.

When does my child need a physical?

Your child will need a physical that clears them to participate for the following reasons:

-He is enrolled in the athletics class of the HIT (off season class during the school day.) Our district has determined that athletics is much more strenuous than PE. Therefore, students must be medically able to participate in athletics. Failure to get a physical will lead to removal from the class.

-He is on a team (football, cross country, basketball, track).

-He is trying out for a team. 7th and 8th grade students must have a physical to try out because tryouts occur before and/or after school.

When are basketball tryouts and how do they work?

Tryouts are held within 2-3 days after the conclusion of football season. Everyone must have a physical to try out for basketball.

Tryouts are held over a 2-3 day period during the athletic period and before/after school. If you are not in the athletic class you will tryout either before or after school, NOT during the period. Players will be evaluated on ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, and hustle. Grades may also play a part in the decision making process. Each grade level will keep between 20-25 players.

Those players will be divided into A and B teams at a later date. Please e-mail Coach Cearley at Jared_Cearley@roundrockisd.org if you have further questions.

Do I try out for track and who coaches cross country? When?

Ms. Barnes is the cross country coach. It is during the fall season. You do not have to be in the athletics class to participate. However,it is only offered in 7th and 8th grade and you must have a physical. More information is under the page list on the left.

As for track, it occurs in the spring, lasts approximately six weeks, and immediately follows basketball season. Yes, you have to qualify or try-out for the team during competition with other athletes. Only the top 3-6 athletes per event and grade level go to the track meets. This number depends on the number of schools involved with the meet. You do not have to be in the athletics class to make the track team. However, you must have a physical and be able to attend all meets and practices to participate.

What if I want to be a manager?

Managers are selected by the coaches of each particular sport. Managers must have various qualities which include, but are not limited to: having good grades, outstanding behavior and attitude, loyalty to the team and coaches, and a willingness to work hard and attend all games and practices. Normally, managers are in 7th or 8th grade. However, we have let qualified 6th graders be managers in the past. You do not have to be in the athletics class to be a manager. Please see the Athletics Policies and Rules document on this website under the MANAGERS section for a more complete list of manager duties and responsibilities.

How often do I need to get a physical?

Student-athletes need to have a valid physical exam on file with the Jaguar coach's office. Physicals are valid 1 year from the examination date. In other words, if you get a physical in March 2017, then you will need a NEW physical on or before March 1, 2018 to remain current.

What do I wear during cold weather in PE or Athletics?

First off, we usually do not go outside in PE if the temperature falls below 40 degrees F. However, Athletics will go outside in almost any dry weather condition regardless of temperature. That said, you may wear sweats and/or a jacket if you feel the temperature is too cold for your liking. There is no color requirement. We suggest black or gray, however. Please do not spend a lot of money on sweats as you will be working out in them and you do not want to risk damaging expensive clothing.

Do we play football games in the rain?

The short answer is YES, unless there is lightning in the area. Rain, sleet, or snow alone will not prevent us from playing games. If there is lightning in the area, a school administrator from the home school and/or the athletic director of RRISD will make the decision to cancel or delay the game. Football practice MAY be cancelled due to wet weather. That decision will be up to the coaches of the team. However, the lightning rule still applies to practice just like it does to games.