Fall Sports Tryout Information
Hi Wakefield Warriors and Family!
Registration for student athletes begins July 1, 2026.
Tryouts will be the week of August 3rd for all sports other than Golf (July 27th). Â
RegistrationÂ
If you plan on participating in sports, you will need to complete your registration online before coming out for Fall Sports. https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/wakefield-high-schoolÂ
You must complete the following 3 things and be cleared BEFORE try-outs/off-season green days:
- Â Register and complete an online account. If you are a returning athlete – you must create a new arbiter account and also register again each year using the same credentials.
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletic-registration-2026-2027-14
All Students who did not participate in Wakefield athletics last year need to be added to the system before you can register. PLEASE Email: rebecca.kigin@apsva.us to add your child to the database. Provide Student ID, full first and last name(s) and grade level for school year 2026-2027..Â
- Upload your doctor stamped, signed and dated physical to the account.      
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RuSs631yiqZ5nllCgvvo2Cj84JTRPpJx/view
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION/PARENTAL CONSENT/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM
A complete signed form is required to be submitted to the school prior to any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice, as a member of any school athletic, cheer or marching band teams, as well as some school-based athletic clubs.
The form from the doctor must indicate the student was found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which the previous year’s Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Evaluation Form report was signed. The report must be completely filled in and properly signed by an approved medical practitioner, attesting that the athlete has been examined and found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which report was signed. Parents must consent to athletic participation.Â
- Enter your medical insurance information into your account. If you do not already have insurance, APS provides the following information for assistance.
CHUBB 2026-2027 Student Accident Insurance Brochures
CHUBB 2026-2027 Student Accident Insurance Brochures Espanol
Student Accident Insurance Information Letter – SY2026-2027
VHSL requires that all athletes must have health insurance. For those students not already covered, APS recommends student accident insurance which is available for purchase. Information on this insurance can be found at above links.
Coaches ContactÂ
Cheerleading – tamara.willis@apsva.usÂ
Color Guard – shannon.lewandowski@apsva.usÂ
Cross Country – andrew.carnahan@apsva.usÂ
Field Hockey – alyssa.tullar@apsva.usÂ
Football – brian.slay@apsva.us
Golf – David.knorr@apsva.usÂ
Marching Band – henry.jessup@apsva.usÂ
Boys Ultimate Frisbee – marcia.richardson@apsva.usÂ
Girls Ultimate Frisbee – john.castaneda@apsva.usÂ
Volleyball, Girls– Sol Ross sol.ross@apsva.us
Volleyball, Boys – TBD
FLAG Football – Justin Phillips justin.phillips@apsva.us
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Golf:Â
Contact: Head Coach: David Knorr david.knorr@apsva.usÂ
Date: July 27, 2026Â through August 3, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location :Â East Potomac Park GCÂ
Meet on Putting Green next to parking lot
Athletes must be registered and cleared before they can participate. REGISTRATION IS ELECTRONIC and ALL PHYSICALS must be on new VHSL form. NO EXCEPTIONS!Â
Tryouts:
Golfers should have experience and their own clubs. Assistant golf coach info:Â nick.chauvenet@apsva.us
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Cross CountryÂ
Contact: Head Coach: Andrew Carnahan andrew.carnahan@apsva.usÂ
Date: Â August 4, 6, 11, 13thÂ
Time: 6:15pm
Location: Track Stadium near Concession stand
***REQUIREMENTS: Proper running shoes, at least 16oz water each practice, watch if you have.
Practice:
Cross Country is a NO CUT sport. Those who want to be part of the program must attend all practices and follow team rules throughout the season to stay active on the roster. Anyone can join, practice, and race in the weekday meets.  The top runners run at the invitationals and District championships.
All students need good running shoes, a water bottle, and appropriate clothes for running. Be on time. We do not wait for people as we will be running together as a group. If you show up late you may miss the first practice.Â
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CheerÂ
Contact: Head Coach – Tamar Willis tamara.willis@apsva.us
Date: August 3, 2026 – August 5, 2026
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Wakefield Small Gym
Tryouts:Â
Open to High School Students only, 9th Grade thru 12th grade
3 days – Athletes must tryout for at least 3 days to be considered for the team. Â
Every player MUST wear the following EVERYDAY
T-shirt , shorts and sneakers, athletic attire- “NO JEWELRY” & Please No Long Nails
Suggested Color Scheme:
Freshman:Â Â Black Bottoms – White Top & Bow
Sophomore: Black Bottoms – Gray Top & Bow
Junior:Â Â Â Â Â Black Bottoms – Green Top & Bow
Senior:Â Â Â Â Â Black Bottoms – Black Top &Â Bow
Assistant Coaching Staff: delicia.moton@apsva.us , Â brooke.giles@apsva.usÂ
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Volleyball, GirlsÂ
Contact: Head Coach – Sol Ross  sol.ross@apsva.usÂ
Date: Â August 3, 2026 – August 5, 2026Â
Time:Â Fresh 8th & 9th Grade 2:00pm – 4:00pm Check in starts at 1pm
JV 9th & 10th 4-6pm Check in 3pm
Varsity 11th & 12 Grade 6-8pm w/ check in 5:00pm
Location: Wakefield Main Gymnasium
Tryouts:  Bring water bottles, kneepads, volleyball/court shoes. Â
Open to All 8th – 12th graders who have completed the registration process for Wakefield Athletics
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FootballÂ
Contact: Head Coach – Brian Slay brian.slay@apsva.usÂ
Date: Â August 3, 2026
Time: Starting August 3rd (Varsity & JV ) 6am – 1pm
Starting August 3rd (8th Graders & Freshman) 6am-1pm
Location: Wakefield Stadium
Tryouts: Â Registration/ Equipment Pick up – Thursday July 30, 2026 4-6pm
Players will need equipment which will be handed out during registrationÂ
-Players will need to complete online registration and paperwork prior to pickup
-Pick up equipment (helmet, shoulder pads etc..)
-Receive Lockers and Locker room assignment
TEAM TRYOUT/PRACTICE INFORMATION
-There are no tryouts for football All PLAYERS are welcome on the team.
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Field HockeyÂ
Contact: Head Coach – Alyssa Tullar alyssa.tullar@apsva.usÂ
Date: August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: Wakefield Stadium
Tryouts: First day of practice for all players (8th grade -12th grade)Â August 3rdÂ
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FLAG Football, Girls
Contact: Head Coach – Justin Phillips justin.phillips@apsva.us
Date: Â August 3, 2026 – August 11, 2026Â
Time:Â 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Upper field or Baseball/Softball Field
Tryouts: Â Bring water bottles, tennis shoes/cleatsÂ
Open to All 9th – 12th graders who have completed the registration process for Wakefield Athletics
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Marching BandÂ
Contact: Head Coach – Henry Jessup henry.jessup@apsva.usÂ
Date: August 3, 2026 – August 7thÂ
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location:Â Stadium FieldÂ
Tryouts:Â Please bring a water bottle and dress in proper attire for outdoor weather.
Please consider joining the Warriors Athletic Boosters. Â
Membership information can be found at:Â https://wakefield-high-school-boosters.square.site
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Volleyball, Boys
Contact: Head Coach – TBDÂ
Date: Â August 10, 2026 – August 14, 2026Â
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Wakefield Main Gymnasium
Tryouts:  Bring water bottles, kneepads, volleyball/court shoes. Â
Open to All 9th – 12th graders who have completed the registration process for Wakefield Athleti9