Westfield Community School
Middle School Athletics
School Athletic Philosophy Statement
The athletic program at Westfield Community School mirrors the school’s mission to prepare students through the education of the mind and body. Our diverse athletic programs provide for the development of life and leadership skills. Physical and mental challenges in a team dynamic create resiliency, responsibility, and a commitment to others. All athletics abide by the concept that the word "student" comes before "athlete." The pursuit of academic excellence along with athletic performance is our goal.
Jason Russell, Activities Coordinator | Jason.Russell@d300.org
Dawn Hichew, Activities Secretary | Dawn.Hichew@d300.org
Prior to tryouts, athletes must complete an "IHSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation." This process includes submitting a related form that must be signed by a doctor or medical group. In addition, athletes must complete the school's digital "Athletic Registration" form. Please complete both forms and be sure to submit a copy of the IHSA form to the main office.
Forms
IHSA PreParticipation Physical Evaluation form (PDF)
You will need to make an appointment with a doctor to complete the HSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form. Forms are good for 13 months. Sixth graders will NOT need to get a sports physical because the physical they receive prior to coming into WCS will be accepted for participation in sports. Local doctors' offices may also have these forms available.
Anti-Bullying and Hazing Policy (PDF)
Fall Sports
Cross Country
Coach: Jeremy Heroldt – Jeremy.Heroldt@d300.org
Coach: Stephen Reczek – Stephen.Reczek@d300.org
Cross country is open to boys and girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. The season begins at the start of the school year and goes through mid-October. There are no tryouts. Everyone who decides to join can participate! There are 10 meets throughout the season. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Girls Volleyball
Seventh Grade Coach: Courtney Latowicz – Courtney.Latowicz@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Kyla Brenneman – Kyla.Brenneman@d300.org
Girls volleyball is open to any seventh or eighth grade girl to tryout. The season runs from the beginning of the year to mid-October. Approximately 15 girls are selected for each grade-level team. Each grade-level team will play an "A" and a "B" game during the course of the season. There is also a district tournament to end the season. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Matthew Skidmore – Matthew.Skidmore@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Daniel Martens – Daniel.Martens@d300.org
The boys basketball season begins in early October and is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy to try out for the team. Generally, between 15 to 18 boys are selected for each grade level to participate. There are "A" and "B" games for each grade level. The season concludes with a district tournament in December. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Cheerleading
Coach: Michele Sanabria – Michele.Sanabria@d300.org
Cheerleaders at WCS perform at home boys basketball games from October to December. After several days of clinics in October, both a seventh and eighth grade squad are chosen. Please contact our coach with any questions.
Dance/Poms
Coach: TBD
Pom-poms at WCS perform at home boys basketball games from October to December. After several days of clinics in October, both a seventh and eighth grade squad are chosen. Please contact our coach with any questions.
Girls Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Traci Kopetsky – Traci.Kopetsky@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Daniel Martens – Daniel.Martens@d300.org
Tryouts for girls basketball are open to any seventh or eighth grade girl. They are held in December before Winter Break. The season resumes the first week of January and ends in March. There is an "A" and "B" game at each grade level. Approximately 15 to 18 girls are selected for each grade level to participate on the team. Please contact our coaches with any questions.
Wrestling
Coach: Tor Evans – Tor.Evans@d300.org
Wrestling is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys and girls. The season begins in January and runs through the end of February. During the season, we focus on learning wrestling techniques and improving overall physical fitness. Please contact our head coach with any questions.
Spring Sports
Track and Field
Boys Seventh Grade Coach: Daniel Wagner – Daniel.Wagner@d300.org
Boys Eighth Grade Coach: Ellen Carlson – Ellen.Carlson@d300.org
Girls Seventh Grade Coach: Brad Birkhead – Bradford.Birkhead@d300.org
Girls Eighth Grade Coach: TBD
Boys track and field is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy who wants to participate. There are no tryouts and no team size limit. The track season begins in April and ends with the district track meet in mid-May. Please contact our coaches with any questions.