Athletics

Welcome to Cascade Athletics!

wrestling registration open nov. 5th - Jan. 18th

Wrestling - boys and girls of all grades may participate
Middle School Wrestling Pre-Season Primer - join us for wrestling at Summit High School on Mondays and Thursdays in November and December from 5:15 -6:15 pm. For more information and the release form to participate CLICK HERE.

GIRLS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL DEC. 21ST

Registration is through Bend Park & Recreation District
Season is 1/15 - 3/4/19

Students will find a connection to athletic activities in which they can participate and find enjoyment during their middle school years. We encourage parents to actively support their children in both their academic and athletic pursuits.

Requirements to Participate

The following three requirements must be completed before your athlete will be eligible to participate in practices and events for the 2018-19 school year.

Register online at FamilyID - please complete this step FIRST so your athlete is on the roster. FamilyID is a secure, user-friendly online registration platform that allows parents to enter information once for multiple family members and athletic teams.
Pay $40.00 Pay-to-Play Fee - online at https://touchbase.bend.k12.or.us/
- Scholarship forms are available in the main office
- Refunds may be requested from the athletic secretary within the first two weeks of practice if the athlete drops the sport. After the first two weeks refunds will only be issued in the event of illness or injury. No refund is available if an athlete becomes ineligible due to grades or behavior.
Current Sports Physical - download English form / download Spanish form

6th and 7th graders - sports physical must be dated 5/1/18 or later
8th graders - sports physical must be dated 5/1/17 or later

Register | Click Here for FamilyID

Payment | Click Here for Touchbase

Physicals | See Below

Physicals are required for all athletes. Please download and print the required OSAA Sports Physical Form below and take it to your child's sports physical appointment. Turn the form in to the school Main Office once both Parts 1 & 2 have been completed. Forms - English / Spanish

6th and 7th graders - sports physical must be dated May 1, 2018 or later
8th graders - sports physical must be dated May 1, 2018 or later

Sports physicals are required for all 6th grade students competing in athletics. Students who continue to participate in extracurricular sports after 6th grade must complete a physical exam in grades 7, 9, and 11 or if this is their first time participating with a Bend-La Pine Schools team. All physicals must be completed prior to the sports season, but not before May 1st of the summer before the current academic year.

NEED A PHYSICAL? Click here for more information.

Parent Volunteers

If you would like to help as a volunteer with our athletic programs, please email the coach of the sport you're interested in volunteering for to verify you have met the eligibility requirements.

Practice and Scheduling Info

Wrestling -
- First Practice - Monday, January 7th
- Practices - M/T/Th/F - 2:50-4:30 (no practice on Weds)
- Parent Meeting - TBA
- Schedule - Click Here

STUDENTS MUST ATTEND SCHOOL ALL DAY ON GAME DAY IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.

Busing to games is provided to and from the games OUTSIDE of Bend during the school week. Busing is also provided to games in Bend during the school week, but parents are responsible for their child's transportation home after the game.

Winter Sports	Coach	Phone, Email, Schedule
Wrestling	Head Coach: Steve Collins Asst. Coach: Mark Quon	Email, Schedule

Spring Sports	Coach	Phone, Email, Schedule
Track	Head Coach: JC Lizza - Boys Head Coach: Kari Strang - Girls Asst. Coach: TBD	Email Email Email

Fall Sports	Coach	Phone, Email, Schedule
Cross Country (6th, 7th & 8th)	Head Coach: Melissa Morris Asst. Coach: Leah Boon	Website, Email, Schedule Email, Schedule
Football — 7th Grade	Head Coach: Adam Bledsoe	Email, Schedule
Football — 8th Grade	Head Coach: Steve Collins	Email, Schedule
Volleyball — 7th Grade	Head Coach: Adie Hernandez	Email, Schedule
Volleyball — 8th Grade	Head Coach: Michelle Thomas Asst. Coach: Heather Robey	Email, Schedule Email, Schedule

Other Sports

Other sports not available as a school sport at Cascade Middle School (such as 6th grade football, 6th grade volleyball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, baseball and tennis are offered through Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) or other club organizations.

Middle School Athletic Philosophy

We believe that athletic participation provides a unique opportunity to fulfill man of the personal, social and physical needs common to middle school youth. Participation in appropriate competitive athletics increases an individuals’ sense of personal worth, self-discipline, respect and fair play, which can carry over into daily problem solving through life.

Coaches, teachers and parents have a shared responsibility to help guide, nurture and support youth in developing the confidence, skills and attitudes that will enable hem to make good choices on and off the playing fields.

Through dedication, effort and practice, our youth will develop athletic skills determination and attitudes that will contribute to personal success as well as team goals. Our goal is to develop lifelong learners who enjoy and participate in a variety of healthful activities.

Central Oregon Middle School Athletic Policies

Bend-La Pine Schools' middle schools compete with other middle schools in the Central Oregon areas. All Central Oregon middle schools use the guidelines outlined by the C.O. Middle School Standard Operating Procedures for Athletics. These procedures are available in the counseling office.

Code of Conduct

Any student who participates in school-sponsored athletics or activities must agree to abide by the School District Board Policies, Administrative Rules, Code of Conduct, building rules, and team participation/training contracts. All students who participate in athletics and extracurricular activities are expected to be positive role models for other students and members of the community. Students should demonstrate good conduct at school and in the community at all times.

Bend-La Pine Schools requires you to be in class for the ENTIRE day of an athletic event (excluding an absence due to a doctor or dentist appointment) or you will not be allowed to participate. Athletes are also expected to be in school on time at 7:45am the day following an athletic event.
Violations of school rules and or behavior issues may result in the temporary or permanent suspension from the athletic team.

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