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Cross Country
The CMS cross country team consists of sixth through eighth grade boys and girls. Cross country is a no-cut sport. In order to participate, students must submit the appropriate documents to rankone.com prior to participation.
Participation Requirements:
- All student-athletes must have a GCPS Physical Form (click link) completed by a licensed physician; all sections of the form must be completed. The physical must be current and remain current for the duration of the season.
- All students must complete a RankOne profile and upload their active sports physical and insurance. Here are directions to create a RankOne account.
Cross Country Season:
- August - September
Practice Schedule:
- 7:30-8:45am
Meet Schedule:
- Saturday mornings 8:00am-2:00pm
Participation Criteria:
If a student is removed from the team for any reason, refunds will not be granted.
Coach Allen Jordan and Assistant Rosie Mason
Cost: $125
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Soccer
The CMS soccer teams consist of 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Tryouts begin in the spring. In order to try out, each student must submit the following documents to rankone.com prior to participation.
Tryout Dates:
- To be determined
Tryout Requirements:
- All student-athletes must have a GCPS Physical Form (click link) completed by a licensed physician; all sections of the form must be completed. The physical must be current and remain current for the duration of the season.
- All students must complete a RankOne profile and upload their active sports physical and insurance. Here are directions to create a RankOne account.
Soccer Season:
- February - April
Practice Schedule:
- 7:30-8:45 a.m. and/or 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri
Game Schedule:
- To be determined
Participation Criteria:
If a student is removed from the team for any reason, refunds will not be granted.
Girls:
Boys: Coach Shawn Davies and Assistant Coach Wendy Keller
Cost: $400
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Basketball
The CMS Basketball teams consist of 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Tryouts begin in October. In order to try out, each student must submit the following documents to rankone.com prior to participation.
Tryout Dates:
- October 15-18, 2024
Tryout Requirements:
- All student-athletes must have a GCPS Physical Form (click link) completed by a licensed physician; all sections of the form must be completed. The physical must be current and remain current for the duration of the season.
- All students must complete a RankOne profile and upload their active sports physical and insurance. Here are directions to create a RankOne account.
Basketball Season:
- October - March
Practice Schedule:
- 7:30-8:45 a.m. and/or 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon-Fri
Games Schedule:
- Thursdays (girls at 6pm and boys at 7pm) and Saturdays (girls at 9am and boys at 10am)
Participation Criteria:
If a student is removed from the team for any reason, refunds will not be granted.
Girls: Coach Jordan Baldwin and Assistant Coach Kristin Root
Boys: Coach Antwan Johnson and Assistant Coach Mary Alvis-Johnson
Cost: $400
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Cheerleading
The CMS cheer team consists of sixth through eighth grade students. Tryouts are held each spring. In order to try out, each student must submit the following documents to the Head Coach 2 or more days BEFORE the workouts and/or tryouts begin.
Tryout Requirements:
- All student-athletes must have a GCPS Physical Form completed by a licensed physician; all sections of the form must be completed. The physical must be current and remain current for the duration of the season.
- All student-athletes must have a grade and behavior form completed by all of the student’s teachers. The student must be passing all classes in order to participate in tryouts.
Cheer Season:
- August-March.
Practice Schedule:
- 7:30-8:45 a.m,
Game Schedule:
- Monday-Thursday and/or Saturday a.m.
Participation Criteria:
- Academically, student-athletes must maintain passing grades in 5 out of 6 classes (or 6 out of 7 if you are taking a Carnegie Ram-Time class) to participate in practice, games, or other activities associated with the team.
- Behaviorally, student-athletes must maintain positive behavior in the classroom, at all school functions and sporting events, and in the community. Student-athletes are expected to adhere to all school and district policies.
- Upon receiving the 4th Step or 1 referral that results in OSS, the student will be removed from the team. 2 or more referrals that result in any consequence will result in the student-athlete being removed from the team.
- Students must attend at least ½ day of school in order to participate in any school related activity, which includes practice, games, etc.
- All absences must be excused.
If a student is removed from the team for any reason, refunds will not be granted.
Coach: Kayla Brown
Cost: $600.00
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Volleyball
The Couch Middle School Volleyball Team will consist of sixth through eighth grade girls.
An active sports physical and current insurance documents must be uploaded to rankone.com prior to participation.
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- GCPS Physical Form completed by a licensed physician
- The next tryouts (for fall 2025) will be held in May of 2025.
- Practices are 4:30-6:30pm Mon-Fri
- Games are Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 and 7pm
Coach: Head Coach Mary Alvis-Johnson and Assistant Coach Antwan Johnson
Cost: $400
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