Willoughby Middle Athletics

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PARENTS & ATHLETES - PLEASE READ

The below are all required to participate in athletics at Willoughby Middle School (upload information to FinalForms)

• • Sports physicals** (valid for one year from date administered)

  • Emergency medical authorization form 

  • Concussion information sheet 

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Lindsay's Law Parent/Athlete Signature Form

Click here to download:   ***** Sports Physical ***

Sports Physicals are required to participate in any of the following sports: cheer, volleyball, football, cross country (XC), basketball, wrestling, tennis and track on the first official day sports.

 *All athletes must have a current sports physical uploaded to FINAL FORMS (link above) to tryout and practice on day 1.

Pay to participate fees can be paid on Final Forms or cash, check or money order made payable to WMS.  Fees,must be paid in full prior to the first scrimmage/competition for each sport.

Eligibility Information

All athletes must meet eligibility requirements established for WMS. Eligibility requirements include passing at least 4 classes and a minimum of a 2.00 GPA.

At the AD or coaches' discretion, ineligible students may participate on a practice-only basis and participate in a weekly check.  If eligibility status improves to 'eligible' based on weekly check, then the athlete will be permitted to start playing in games as well. 

Please Note: The decision to permit student athletes that are ineligible on a team is solely determined by the AD and Coach.

All athletes must have the following:

• • OHSAA site for required Physical Evaluation Form. (available in Spanish, as well)

    • The Physical Evaluation form includes the Ohio Department of Health Concussion Information Sheet and the Lindsay's Law Signature Form. 

  • Emergency Medical Authorization - Completed on FinalForms

    • A Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Sudden cardiac arrest is fatal if not treated immediately, most often by a defibrillator (Click to Learn More) Completed on FinalForms

Sports Participation Fee 

• • For updated fees Click here 

Willoughby Middle School Sports

(Approximate start dates)

Fall

Football  -  August 1, 2026

Cross Country  -  August 1, 2026

Volleyball  -  August 1, 2026 (mandatory tryouts in August)

Cheerleading  -  August 1, 2026 (mandatory tryouts in May)

Winter

Girls Basketball - October 15, 2026 (mandatory tryouts in October)

Boys Basketball - November 1, 2026 (mandatory tryouts in December)

Wrestling  -  November 1, 2026

Cheerleading  - October 15, 2026 (mandatory tryouts in May)

Spring 

Boys/Girls Tennis -  March 1, 2026

Track & Field  -  March 1, 2026