Q: When do fall Sports begin?

A: Monday, August 21(the week prior to school starting)

Q: What sports are available in the fall?

A: 7th/8th grade girl’s volleyball, 6th/7th grade boys/girls flag football, 8th grade boys tackle football, 6-8th grade Cross Country

Q: Is there a no-cut policy?

A: Correct. We want all students to have the experience of being part of a team, learning a new sport, and instilling character-building attributes that come along with participating in athletics. No athlete will be cut from the athletic program based on skill level.

Q: What time do practices begin?

A: The practice schedule for the week prior to school beginning, and the first week of school can be found at the Jason Lee homepage, under “New Items of Interest,” then click on “Fall Sports Practice Calendar”

http://portalsso.vansd.org/portal/page/portal/Building_Pages/JASON_LEE_MIDDLE_SCHOOL **6th grade flag football will practice the same time as 7th grade.

Q: What fall sport can my 6th grader participate in?

A: Cross Country, Flag Football

Q: What do I need to do to clear my child for sports?

A: All clearance information will be entered online at www.familyid.com. The only paper copy the parent must upload to the Family ID system is a sports physical signed by the doctor. This system should be available for parents by Monday, June 12.

Q: Where can I get the physical form?

A: The physical form can be printed off the district website under “athletics” and “forms” or click here: https://vansd.org/wpdm-package/physical-form-for-student-athletes/?wpdmdl=14519

Q: My child had a physical last year, do they need another physical this year?

A: No, physicals are good for two years. Make sure the office has a copy of last year’s physical.

Q: What if I have difficulty accessing care or do not have health insurance?

The district provides Free Sports Physicals. For more information, click https://vansd.org/athletics-activities/ and scroll down to “Dates to Know” and click on “Free Sports Physical.”

Q: Who can I contact with specific sport-related questions?

Volleyball: Taylor.johnson@vansd.org

Flag Football: mhacault88@gmail.com

Tackle Football: Doug.graham@vansd.org

Cross Country: Tahlia.Silvey@vansd.org

We look forward to seeing a great Panther turn-out for our Fall sports season!

Lisa Reed

Athletic Director, Jason Lee Middle School