PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
Middle School
After-School Sports
Play. Learn. Grow. Together.
2026–27 • Utt Middle School • 9/11/26
Principal: Dr. Hartloff
Site Athletic Lead: Ms. Jimenez
Grades 6–8
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
The goal is connection, growth, and healthy participation
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This is an inclusive, developmental program for students in grades 6–8. Prior athletic experience is not required.
1
BUILD SKILLS
Improve fitness, learn the game, and have fun.
2
BUILD CHARACTER
Practice teamwork, respect, discipline, and leadership.
3
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Try something new and celebrate progress.
4
BELONG
Make friends and strengthen connection to school.
Program goal: More students connected to school through positive, accessible athletic experiences.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Students can join one or more six-week seasons
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SPORT
SEASON
PRACTICE
SCRIMMAGES
CULMINATING EVENT
DONATION
CROSS COUNTRY
Sep. 21–Nov. 1
~3 hrs/week
2 meets
Dino Dash • Nov. 1
$50
VOLLEYBALL
Jan. 19–Feb. 24
~3 hrs/week
2 scrimmages
Feb 24*
$40
BASKETBALL
Mar. 29–May 5
~3 hrs/week
2 scrimmages
May 5*
$40
*Festival Day is a districtwide celebration that showcases student-athletes; exact dates will be shared by the school.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Every season follows the same simple rhythm
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1
PRACTICE
About three hours each week
[Determined by head coach and communicated to families]
2
SCRIMMAGES
Thurs, Oct. 8 , 3:40 -5:10 pm
Hewes ,Legacy, CT , and Utt @ Legacy
Scrimmage #2
Tuesday, Oct 20, 3:40 -5:10 pm
Hewes, CT, Utt, and Sycamore @ Sycamore
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CELEBRATE
Festival Day or Dino Dash
Sunday, November 1st
Families will receive the final site schedule through PARENTSQUARE.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Academics, behavior, and completed forms come first
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A STUDENT MAY PARTICIPATE WHEN…
• Enrolled in grades 6–8
• All required paperwork is complete
• Minimum 2.0 GPA on the latest official grade or progress report
• In good behavioral standing
ELIGIBILITY IS ONGOING
Eligibility is checked before participation and at school grading checkpoints. Participation may be limited or suspended if academic, attendance, behavior, or safety expectations are not met.
Site Athletic Lead monitors eligibility.
Principal or designee makes final decisions when needed.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Participation is broad, but safe staffing sets capacity
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Regular-season participation does not use tryouts or cuts when sufficient coaching capacity is available.
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HEAD COACH
supports up to 60 participants
61+
ADD AN ASSISTANT
then add another assistant for each 35 additional participants
If interest exceeds available coaching capacity, the school will use the district-approved selection rubric fairly and consistently.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
Register each student and sport through MySchoolBucks
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1
Open MySchoolBucks and select School Store / Forms.
2
Choose the middle school sports registration form.
3
Complete one form for each child and each activity.
4
Enter student, family, emergency, and health information.
5
Submit the form and save the confirmation.
Registration link / QR code: Click HERE
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All forms must be complete before participation and travel
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✓
REGISTRATION + EMERGENCY FORM
Complete in MySchoolBucks for each child and each sport. For Cross Country, complete the TPSF Dino Dash registration form, too.
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FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP
Sign and return before off-campus scrimmages, Festival Day, or Dino Dash travel.
✓
MEDICAL / CONTACT UPDATES
Give the school current emergency contacts, health needs, and medication information.
2026–27 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS
The suggested donation supports coaching and transportation
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CROSS COUNTRY
$50
Includes Dino Dash registration
BASKETBALL
$40
Six-week season
VOLLEYBALL
$40
Six-week season
PAY THROUGH MYSCHOOLBUCKS
Donations are voluntary. No eligible student will be denied participation because a family is unable to donate.
TPSF supports Festival Day expenses. Cash may be accepted only by the school administrator.
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Your school team coordinates the student experience
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HEAD COACH
TBD
Leads practices, decisions, supervision, schedules, and family communication.
ASSISTANT COACH
TBD if needed
Supports instruction, organization, supervision, scrimmages, and events.
SITE ATHLETIC LEAD
Ms. Jimenez
Coordinates registration, eligibility, facilities, transportation, and logistics.
ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Hartloff
Provides final site oversight and resolves eligibility or conduct concerns.
Coach contact: TBD • Questions about eligibility: Ms. Jimenez; adjiminez@mytusd.org
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Student-athletes represent their school every day
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01
ACADEMICS FIRST
Maintain eligibility and communicate early when support is needed.
02
BE PRESENT
Attend practices and contests; notify the coach about conflicts.
03
PLAY SAFELY
Follow directions, use equipment correctly, and report injuries.
04
SHOW SPORTSMANSHIP
Respect teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and facilities.
05
BUILD THE TEAM
Bring effort, a positive attitude, and school pride.
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Families help create a positive, organized season
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PARTICIPATE
SUPPORT
✓ Complete registration and permission forms on time
✓ Review schedules and ParentSquare updates
✓ Arrange prompt pickup after practices and events
✓ Tell the coach about absences, injuries, or important needs
✓ Encourage effort, teamwork, and resilience
✓ Let coaches coach and officials officiate
✓ Cheer for students without criticizing others
✓ Volunteer only through the school’s approved process
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Our spectator expectations align with CIF sportsmanship guidance
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DO
• Cheer positively for your team
• Respect players, coaches, officials, and other spectators
• Remain in designated spectator areas
• Follow directions from school staff and host-site personnel
DO NOT
• Boo, name-call, use obscene gestures, or make discriminatory comments
• Confront an official, coach, or player before, during, or after an event
• Enter the playing area or disrupt the contest
• Use prohibited noisemakers or ignore venue rules
Unsafe or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in removal from the event and additional school action.
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The season ends with a celebration of participation and school pride
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CROSS COUNTRY
DINO DASH
November 1
Registration included in the $50 suggested donation
[DETAILS WILL COME FROM COACH]
BASKETBALL + VOLLEYBALL
FESTIVAL DAY
A districtwide celebration, not a championship
One school team in each grade/gender division
Selection by the Head Coach, Site Athletic Lead, and Administrator
[DETAILS WILL COME FROM COACH]
Festival teams are selected separately from regular-season participation.
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Complete these steps before the first practice
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1
REGISTER
MySchoolBucks form due 9/17/26
2
RETURN FORMS
Field trip permission slip due 9/17/26
3
SAVE THE SCHEDULE
Practice, scrimmage, and event dates
4
CONNECT
Coach information TBD
Questions? MS. JIMENEZ • [ADJIMENEZ@MYTUSD.ORG / 714-730-7573] • [REGISTRATION QR CODE]