High Desert Middle School
Welcome to High Desert Athletics!
Middle School Athletic Philosophy
We believe that athletic participation provides a unique opportunity to fulfill many 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 them 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.
RegistrationThe following steps must be completed before your athlete will be eligible to participate in practices and events for the 2022-23 school year.
1. Register online through 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. Please be aware that you cannot sign up through your phone or tablet, you must be on a desktop or laptop to register through FamilyID.
2. Make sure the main office has a current sports physical on file.
ALL ATHLETES NEED A CURRENT SPORTS PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE.
- OSAA Sports Physical Form - English / Spanish (Part 1 is to be completed by the guardian and Part 2 is to be completed by a Medical Provider)
- 6th graders - sports physical must be dated May 1, 2022 or later
- 7th graders- sports physical must be dated May 1, 2022 or later
- 8th graders - sports physical must be dated May 1, 2020 or later
Sports physicals are required for all 6th grade students competing in Bend-La Pine Schools athletics. Please note that Bend Park & Recreation District (BPRD) may have different requirements. 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 first day of practice, but not before May 1st of the summer prior to the start of the current academic year.
- Need a Physical? Click here for medical providers in the community.
3. Pay to Pay-To-Play Fee. The Pay-To-Play for the 2022-2023 school year is $40.00. Please pay through the TouchBase program link located on the FamilyID registration page.
4. Parent & Student Signed Waiver of Liability/ Participation Agreement -
Contact the coach directly if you have specific questions related to your athlete and the sport. Contact info is provided in the table below.
Coach Communication and Sportsmanship
Important Information for 2022-23 Sports
FALL HDMS SPORTS:
FOOTBALL: 7th and 8th Grade
VOLLEYBALL: 7th and 8th Grade
CROSS COUNTRY: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
TO PARTICIPATE, ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
- Register through FamilyID
- Have a valid physical on file at the school
- Pay to play is $40
HDMS Parent Guide - Coach Communication and Sportsmanship
Paying for Sports
Payments may be cash, check or charge in the Main Office of HDMS or online through Touchbase using your student's ID number. Scholarship forms are available in the Main Office.
Incoming 6th Grade High Desert Student-Athletes
High Desert Athletics provides Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track and Field for all sixth grade students. Football and Girls Volleyball are only offered to 7th and 8th grade students in the Bend-La Pine School District.
Football, Girls Volleyball, Basketball, and all other sports are all offered through the Bend Parks & Recreation District or the various club programs in the Central Oregon Area.
If you have any further questions regarding athletics at High Desert Middle School please email [email protected]
COACHES & SCHEDULES
COACHES & SCHEDULES
Other Sports
BASKETBALL
All grades wanting to play basketball can also sign up through Bend Parks & Recreation District.
Wrestling
More Information to come.
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.