Athletic Director's Message

First Day of 2018 Fall Practice/Tryouts

Below is a link of fall sports dates and times of the first day of practice/tryouts along with coaches contact information. If you have any questions about the sport or schedule, please communicate directly with our coaches.
 

2018 Fall Tryout/Practice Schedule
 

Pioneer Gold Card

The East Grand Rapids Athletic Department instituted a "Gold Card" system last year to ensure that all athletes have the required information turned in to the Athletic Office before they can practice/tryout or participate in any competition.

Our coaches are instructed to only allow athletes who have completed this process to be able to participate. Athletes must turn in their "Gold Card" the first day of practice.

Athletes must have the following on file to receive a Gold Card:

• Physical on file (dated April 15, 2018 or later)

• Concussion Awareness form on file

• Eligible to play (grades)

• Participation fee paid (club sport fee will be paid to the club)

• Current ImPact Test completed (test expires every two years)

Participation Fee

A fee of $250.00 per sport, per season is required for participation. These funds are necessary to operate the high school interscholastic athletic program. The interscholastic athletic program in the EGR Public Schools is an entirely voluntary program based on activities outside a student's regular academic school day. Credit is not granted for such activities; participation is not part of any academic course and is not required for progression from grade to grade. The athletic department programs are part of the schools' co-curricular activities and afford students the privilege of participation in competitive sports. Sport participation fees paid to EGR Athletics are as follows; Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Track. Club Sports are paid directly to the Club treasurer. Club sports are as follows; Crew, Lacrosse, Softball and Water Polo. Checks payable to EGR Athletics can either be mailed or dropped off at the Athletic Office - 2211 Lake Drive SE.

New this season, Participation Fees can now also be paid with a credit card. Please see below for additional information. 


NEW!  Paying Participation Fee with a Credit Card

East Grand Rapids Public Schools is implementing the SchoolPay credit card processing system for school-related activities and fundraisers. In the coming weeks and months, you will begin to see the option to pay for many school and PTO/Boosters-related items with SchoolPay. This system is intended to provide a convenient, safe and secure option of paying by credit card in exchange for a small processing fee. SchoolPay charges parents 3% of the total cost of items purchased plus 30 cents per item. Paying by check will also continue to be an option. Read More...


Athletic Department Website

We are in the process of updating the High School Athletic Department's website. Further details to follow.


Physicals

All athletes must have completed and have on file in the Athletic Office a sport physical that is dated no earlier than April 15, 2018 for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. Per MHSAA, sport physicals dated prior to April 15th will not be accepted. Forms are available in the Athletic Office or on our website by clicking here.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in athletics at East Grand Rapids High School a student must pass four (4) classes in their previous semester. Any student who is participating and has less than a 2.0 grade point will be required to attend at least one hour a week of tutorial sessions during the season they participate. Please contact the Athletic Office if you have any questions at (616) 235-7593.


Concussions

A state law in Michigan requires parents and students to be provided educational materials regarding concussions and the risk of students participating in athletics. A signed acknowledgement will be required to be on file in our offices. This information will be provided in the online student handbook and also available on our website under "Forms". Students and parents will have completed this during online registration. If your son and/or daughter attended East Grand Rapids last year, your information is on file with us. If you are new to the school district, this form will be in the HS enrollment packet.


ImPact Baseline Testing
 
All students must have an ImPact Concession Baseline Test on file in order to get their Gold Card. If a student has a concussion during their sporting season, the ImPact Test is used as a baseline by our Athletic Trainer.

*All incoming 9th and 11th graders and anyone that has not previously been tested, must take the ImPact Test.

*10th & 12th graders do NOT need to take the test IF they had tested the previous year.

*The ImPact Test expires every two years.

This test will take approximately 30-40 minutes and will be held in the Computer Lab, 2nd floor, Room 231 on the following dates (no appointment is needed): 

• Monday, August 6th at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 7th at 9:00 am or 2:00 pm
• Monday, August 13th at 9:00 am or 2:30 pm

The above times will be the ONLY additional times offered prior to fall sports, please plan accordingly. 


Athletic Team Boosters

The Athletic Team Boosters have provided over $2 million in supplies, uniforms and equipment to all of our athletic teams over the past 20+ years. I would encourage you to join the Team Boosters and support this organization any way you can. The athletes that wear our block "E" on their uniforms are very fortunate to be supported by the Team Boosters. Your support is appreciated (see attached form) or click here for more information:  www.eastgrsports.com.


Barwis Methods Strength Training

In December of 2012, East Grand Rapids Schools became partners with Mike Barwis to provide strength training and conditioning to our students. Over the past six years, our students have received instructions in a research based strength training model that is the finest available. The fitness room is open approximately 27 hours a week and all of our teams are taking advantage of a training model that is appropriate for high school aged men and women.

I have been extremely impressed by the staff of Barwis and the commitment our student athletes are making to their training. I have received a number of compliments from kids and parents about how fortunate we are to provide this program.