WELCOME

Our expectation is that our student-athletes are students first athlete second. Our programs want to model positive behaviors and academic success. We want to build positive character and teach life skills. Eagle Ridge MS is a feeder to both Rio Rancho and Cleveland High School.  In order to be part of our high school programs,  student-athletes must focus on being the best they can be in the classroom and in their athletic programs. Student-athletes must work hard, become a student of the game, build game speed and strength, and doing this consistently so that when they get to the high school level, they have a chance to be part of the high school athletic programs. 

Please encourage your child to listen to morning announcements for information. If you have any questions you may contact me.

Any questions please feel free to contact me.

Mario Romero

Athletic Coordinator

E-Mail:  mario.romero@rrps.net

Office Phone:  505-892-6630  ext. 57941 

New Physical Clearance process for Middle School Athletics

All participants must be cleared to participate in athletics.  Please click HERE to access the requirements page as well as the portal to submit your documents. Be advised that hard copies will no longer be accepted.  You must submit your athletes physical packet via our portal PRIOR to tryouts.  

We cannot guarantee that packets submitted the DAY  OF TRYOUTS will be cleared.  Please plan ahead and get your physical packet submitted WELL IN ADVANCE. 

Questions about this process should be directed to Athletic Coordinator Mario Romero at mario.romero@rrps.net. 

Fall Sports

7th & 8th Grade Volleyball- There will be tryouts with one team of 12 to 15 players on each team. Teams will be selected by our coaches. Players will be evaluated on skill level, fundamentals of the game, understanding of the game, attitude and being coachable.

8th Grade Football-  Football is for 8th- grade only. There are no tryouts and all athletes will be part of the team. ERMS football is a travel team and plays teams like Grants, Bernalillo, Belen and all Rio Rancho Middle Schools. 

6th Grade Metro Volleyball - The link is (www.rioranchometroleague.com). The cost will be $75 to register. Please make sure to register for Eagle Ridge Middle School. There will be a metro team for interested 6th graders. Players will be taught to improve on skill level, fundamentals of the game, understanding of the game, attitude and being coachable.

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country- We will be starting a new cross country program at our school. This is for all grades and students that have a passion for running. Please stay tuned for more information.

Winter Sports

7th and 8th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball- There will be tryouts for all teams with one team being selected. Each team will have a roster of 12 to 15 players. The 7th grade boys will travel with the 8th-grade boys team and the 7th-grade girls will travel with 8th-grade girls team. Teams will be selected by our coaches. Players will be evaluated on skill level, fundamentals of the game, the understanding of the game, and attitude. Tryouts will be in November. Dates and times will be announced at a later date.

6th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball  is run by the Rio Rancho Parks and Rec Department. Please contact them with any questions you may have. Here is the link to register for the city basketball.

 https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/rioranchoparksandrec/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_keyword=basketball&viewMode=list 

6th ,7th and 8th Grade Wrestling- Wrestling is for 6th, 7th and 8th grades, boys and girls. There are no tryouts. All practices will be held at Lincoln Middle School. Must provide own transportation to practice. ERMS and LMS combine to make one team. It is a travel team and competes with local schools. You must have a clearance slip from Mr. Romero. You will not be allowed to practice without taking the clearance slip to your coach at LMS. Listen to announcements for dates and times.

Spring Sports

7th and 8th Grade Track and Field- Tryouts will be on Monday February 10th, and Tuesday February 11th for the girls. Then on Wednesday February 12th, and Thursday February 13th for the boys. Tryouts will be from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Tryouts will take place in the grass field at Eagle Ridge Middle School. Please have physicals uploaded as soon as possible. Track and field is for 7th and 8th-grade boys and girls. Track teams travel to compete with surrounding area schools. Practices are held at ERMS and RRHS and athletes must provide their own transportation to practice at RRHS. Track starts in late February or early March.

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Baseball-  Tryouts will be on Monday February 10th, Tuesday February 11th, and Wednesday February 12th. Tryouts will be from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Tryouts will take place at the Rio Rancho Softball Complex Field 4. Please have physicals uploaded as soon as possible. Baseball is offered to 6th,7th and 8th grade. There will be tryouts for baseball. Team roster is from 18 to 25 players that make up 2 mixed teams. Players will be evaluated on skill level, fundamentals of the game, understanding of the game, attitude and being coachable. 

6th, 7th and 8th Grade Softball-  Tryouts will be on Monday February 10th, Tuesday February 11th, and Wednesday February 12th. Tryouts will be from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Tryouts will take place at the Rio Rancho Softball Complex Field 2. Please have physicals uploaded as soon as possible. Softball is offered to 6th,7th and 8th grade. There will be tryouts. with 18 to 25 players on the team. Players will be evaluated on skill level, fundamentals of the game, understanding of the game, and attitude. 

As each season approaches, I will post information on the ERMS athletic web page. Please encourage your child to listen to announcements for information.

Mario Romero / ERMS Athletic Director mario.romero@rrps.net

Students will NOT be allowed to Tryout or participate if they cannot meet the requirements set forth by the NMAA.