GCMS Middle School SOFTBALL TRYOUTS
When: July 27th, 28th, & 29th @ 8am-10am
Where: GCMS High School Softball field
***Attention all parents-This is a closed tryout***
What to BRING to tryouts:
• Glove and bat
• Water bottle
What to WEAR to tryouts:
• P.E. shirt or a shirt with your last name on the back
• Softball pants
• Cleats
What to CONSIDER BEFORE tryouts:
• What’s my commitment level? – Can I commit to softball every day until mid-September?
• Am I willing to work hard and put forth my best effort every day?
• Am I a team player? – will I play wherever my team needs me?
What to EXPECT AT tryouts:
• Heat (hydrate before, during, and after tryouts)
• Running/conditioning
• Being evaluated at all times on softball fundamentals, hustle, effort, and attitude/coachability
• The first set of cuts will be made on Tuesday after tryouts and the last set of cuts will be made on Wednesday after tryouts.
What to EXPECT AFTER tryouts:
• Practice Thursday evening July 30 (5-7pm)
• Parent meeting Thursday, July 30 – after practice
• Practice or game every day (except Sunday and labor day) until mid-September – vacations will impact playing time
• A very short and compact season
• High standards set by the coaches
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**Coaches will not be collecting physicals, insurance waivers and participation permission forms prior to tryouts or at tryouts. When a student has a desire to try out for a sport, she should report to the main office to receive clearance, which indicates all forms have been properly submitted to the main office.
Source: Middle School Archives