Registration
If you plan on participating in sports, you will need to complete your registration online before coming out for Winter Sports. https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/wakefield-high-school
To get the best real time information utilize the Wakefield HS Website. https://www.wakefieldathletics.org/
You must complete the following 3 things and be cleared BEFORE try-outs/off-season green days:
1. 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-2025-26-4
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 2025-2026..
2. Upload your doctor stamped, signed and dated physical to the account. (Physical dated after May 1, 2025)      
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RuSs631yiqZ5nllCgvvo2Cj84JTRPpJx/view
3. Enter your medical insurance information into your account. If you do not already have insurance, APS recommends the following for purchase (available July 1st):
https://www.k12studentinsurance.com
VHSL requires that all athletes must have health insurance. For those students not already covered, APS recommended student accident insurance is available for purchase. Information on this insurance can be found at https://www.hsri.com/K12_Enrollment/Main/browse.asp (available after July 1st)
Coaches Contact
Cheerleading – tamara.willis@apsva.us
Winter Guard – alyssa.kozma@apsva.us
Gymnastics – marissa.gradei@apsva.us
Basketball, Boys – tony.bentley@apsva.us
Basketball, Girls – marcus.mckinney@apsva.us
Swim & Dive – jacob.mcgrail@apsva.us
Indoor Track & Field – jordan.wright@apsva.us
Wrestling – john.leinberger@apsva.us
Rifle – sherry.kohan@apsva.us
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Basketball, Boys:
Contact: Head Coach: Bentley, Tony <tony.bentley@apsva.us>
Date: November 10, 2025 — November 12, 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location : Main Gymnasium
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Basketball, Girls:
Contact: Head Coach: McKinney, Marcus <marcus.mckinney@apsva.us>
Date: November 10, 2025 — November 12, 2025
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location : Main Gymnasium
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Indoor Track & Field
Contact: Head Coach: Wright, Jordan <jordan.wright@apsva.us>
Date: November 10, 2025 — November 12, 2025
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Location:
Track Stadium near Concession stand
***REQUIREMENTS: Proper running shoes, at least 16oz water each practice, watch if you have.
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Winter Cheer
Contact: Head Coach – Tamar Willis tamara.willis@apsva.us
Date: November 12, 2025 thru November 14, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Location: Wakefield Town Hall
Tryouts:
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.
Every player MUST wear the following EVERYDAY
T-shirt , shorts and sneakers, athletic attire- “NO JEWELRY”
Suggested Color Scheme:
Freshman: Black Bottoms – White Top – Green, White or Black Bow
Sophomore: Black Bottoms – Gray Top – Green, White or Black Bow
Junior: Black Bottoms – Green Top – Green, White or Black Bow
Senior: Black Bottoms – Black Top – Green, White or Black Bow
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Gymnastics
Contact: Head Coach – Gradei, Marissa <marissa.gradei@apsva.us>
Date: Monday November 10th, Wednesday November 10th, Thursday November 13th
Time: 3:30pm-5:00PM
Location: Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center
Tryouts: Bring waterbottles
Open to All 9th – 12th graders who have completed the registration process for Wakefield Athletics
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Swim & Dive
Contact: Head Coach – McGrail, Jacob <jacob.mcgrail@apsva.us>
Date: November 10 – November 17, 2025
Time: 3:15pm – 4:45pm
Location: Wakefield Aquatics Center
Tryouts:
-Be prepared in swimming attire & bring towel and water
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Winter Guard
Contact: Head Coach – Alyssa Kozma alyssa.kozma@apsva.us
Date: November 10th, November 13th, and November 14th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Aux Gym
Tryouts: Please bring a water bottle and dress in proper attire for outdoor weather.
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Wrestling (Boys and Girls)
Contact: Head Coach – John Leinberger (john.leinberger@apsva.us)
Date: 11/12/25
Time: 3:30pm
Location: Wrestling Room
Tryouts: Athletic clothes, x2 T-Shirts per Practice, Wrestling Shoes (if you have them), and a water bottle. Wrestling 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.
Please consider joining the Warriors Athletic Boosters. Membership information can be found at: https://wakefield-high-school-boosters.square.site
