Athletic Participation Information
The information below is important for our parents and athletes to utilize for successful participation in athletics at Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center.
2023 Fall Sports Starting Dates
Football
Football Equipment passed out ONLY on July 27 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
First Practice for 7th & 8th grade is July 28 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Final day to join Football is August 4
Cross Country Boys & Girls
First practice for boys and girls in grades 5-8 is August 2 from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Final day to join Cross Country is August 4
Soccer Boys & Girls
Tryouts for boys and girls is July 31 and August 1 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Girls Volleyball
Tryouts for girls 7th & 8th grade is July 31 and August 1 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Boys Tennis
First practice for boys tennis grades 5-8 is August 2 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Final day to join boys tennis is August 4
Girls Golf
Golf meeting is TBD at Chapel Hill
Fall Cheerleading (Football)
Clinic Dates are May 15 & 16 from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
All students interested in trying out should attend clinic dates
Tryouts are May 18 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
2023-24 Winter Sports Starting Dates
Boys Basketball
Tryouts for 7th & 8th grade are October 2 and 3 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Tryouts for 7th & 8th grade are November 30 and December 1 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Wrestling
Practice for grades 5-8 begins November 27 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Final day to join wrestling is December 8
Swimming & Diving Boys and Girls
Practice for grades 5-8 begins December 18 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Ben Davis High School
Final day to join swimming & diving is December 22
Winter Cheerleading (Basketball)
Call out meeting July 31 and August 1 at 6:00 p.m.
2024 Spring Sports Starting Dates
Track & Field Boys & Girls
Practice for boys and girls grades 5-8 March 4 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Final day to join track & field is March 10
Softball
Tryouts for 7th & 8th grade combined are March 4 and 5 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Baseball
Tryouts for 7th & 8th grade combined are March 4 and 5 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Girls Tennis
Practice for girls tennis grades 5-8 March 6 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Boys Golf
Golf meeting is TBD at Chapel Hill
Financial Obligations
All students are to provide practice gear appropriate for their sport. Shorts/pants, t-shirt, shoes/cleats, knee pads, shin guards and other items are the responsibility of the student athlete.
Football
7th Graders or First Time Players – Total Cost $100
Returning 8th Grader: No Equipment $100
Returning 8th Grader: Has Practice Jersey $80
Returning 8th Grader: Has Practice Pants $80
Returning 8th Grader: Has Practice Jersey and Pants $60
This fee includes the transportation, practice shirt, reconditioning of equipment, and mouthpiece.
*School provides shoulder pads, helmet and game uniform.
Cheerleading
Girls purchase most items: Warm-up and accessories
School provides: Game uniform
Cost: Info at parent meeting
Tennis
School provides: tennis balls and match uniform t-shirt (student get to keep)
Total cost: $25 (Transportation) + $20 + $30 = $80
Girls Volleyball
School provides: game uniform (jersey)
Total cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for game spandex, socks & team t-shirt
Golf
School provides: match polo, t-shirt, and a sleeve of golf balls
Total cost: $25 (Transportation) + $30 =$55*
Cross Country
School provides: meet uniform (jersey/shorts)
Total cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for team t-shirt
Girls Basketball
School provides: game uniform
Total cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for shooting shirt
Boys Basketball
School provides: game uniform
Total cost: $25 (Transportation) + $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for shooting shirt
Wrestling
School provides: match uniform (singlet) & headgear
Total cost: $25 (Transportation) + $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for team sweats
Swimming & Diving
Student provides practice swim suit, googles & swim cap
Total Cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20= $45*
*other fees will be added for team t-shirt
Track & Field
School provides: uniform (jersey/shorts)
Total cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for team sweats
Softball
School provides: uniform (jersey top)
Total cost: $25 (Transportation) + $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for uniform pants/belt & socks
Baseball
School provides: uniform (jersey top), team hat, belt, and hoodie
Total cost: $25 (Transportation)+ $20 =$45*
*other fees will be added for uniform pants/belt, socks & hat
NOTE: *Sport fees may be subject to a small change.
All sports fees go directly to the students & sports only. Gate money is collected to help with costs of officials & event staff.
ONLINE SPORTS FEES PAYMENT
Online Payment for Sports Fees