Athletics

All middle school students wishing to play a sport for Excel Academy Charter School must provide proof that they have had a health physical in the past calendar year to participate. They must provide proof of a current physical BEFORE they will be allowed to practice or compete. If your child already got a physical to compete for a club team, rec league, or other sports team, they can use that physical for the upcoming school year, no need to get another. If the physical expires before the end of a particular season or the end of the school year, a new physical must be obtained to continue. Physicals are good for a calendar year. Physicals can be performed by a physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, or certified/registered chiropractor. Physicals can be done by a family physician, Walgreens, The Little Clinic, etc., as long as it is done by one of the aforementioned providers. The purpose of mandatory physical is to allow coaches to know of any limitations your child may have, and plan practices accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Middle School Athletics: Grades 6–8

Excel Academy enters its 14th year in the Middle School Athletic Conference, with other surrounding charter and private schools. Other teams in the league include Woodrow Wilson, Lincoln Academy, Evergreen Country Day, & Boulder County Day School. Payment must be made before your student is issued a sports jersey. If a sports jersey is not returned there will be a $75 jersey replacement fee.

Along with registration, you will find our new Athletic Handbook, which must be signed by both the student and a parent/guardian before participation.

BOYS BASKETBALL SIGNUPS ARE OPEN FROM 10/05-10/20, START OF PRACTICE IS TBD

Important Dates & Information:

*For your child to participate in school sports, they must fill out a physical form and read the Athletic handbook linked below.

Physicals, Fees & Athletic Handbook: Must be completed, signed and submitted before your student can participate in practices or games.
Please read the Athletic Handbook before the mandatory meeting. We will have a paper copy available for you to sign.
Click HERE to sign your child up.

Questions? Reach out to our Dean, Mercedes Woodard (mercedes.woodard@excel-academy.org).

Fall Sports: Girls Volleyball & Cross Country
Winter Sports: Boys & Girls Basketball (Girls starting in January)
Boys Basketball Practice: TBD

We look forward to a great season ahead and appreciate your cooperation in making sure all requirements are met on time.

Thank you for your continued support of Excel's athletic program!

Eligibility Information and Team Placement

Accommodations

The district is committed to ensuring that all eligible students, including those with disabilities, have an equal opportunity to participate in non-academic and extracurricular programs and activities.
If your student requires accommodation to participate in the program(s) described in the Bonus Learning catalog, please contact your building 504 Coordinator at 303-467-2295.

Academic Eligibility

A student athlete will be allowed to participate in interscholastic competition if they are passing all classes (60% or higher). Grades are calculated in Campus first thing Monday morning so that notification of eligibility can be made to families and coaches at the end of the school day.
Ineligible students should still participate in practices and attend the events/games to support the team.
A student may request an appeal if they believe an error has been made on Campus. Students should make this request to their teacher electronically or in person before the end of the next school day. The teacher/s will report whether there is a change to the grade to Administration. The Administrative staff has discretionary authority to designate athlete’s ineligible for behavior misconduct, without warning.

Team Placement

Depending upon the number of participants, multiple teams (“A” and “B”) may be formed. Should this be the case, tryouts will be held to determine appropriate placement.
Regardless of the team you are on, all athletes will receive playing time in all games. The A Team is a competitive team and minutes will not always be distributed evenly. The B Team is a developmental team where playing time will be more balanced. All students will be placed on one team and will be committed to that team throughout the duration of the season.
All decisions are at the coaches’ discretion.

Jersey Agreement

Sports

Fall Sports	Winter Sports	Spring Sports
Boys Soccer (6th–8th) Co-ed Cross Country (6th–8th) Girls Volleyball (6th–8th)	Boys Basketball (6th–8th) Girls Basketball (6th–8th)	Girls Soccer (6th–8th) Co-ed Cross Country (6th–8th) Boys Volleyball (6th-8th)

Fall Sports

Winter Sports

Spring Sports

Boys Soccer (6th–8th)

Co-ed Cross Country (6th–8th)

Girls Volleyball (6th–8th)

Boys Basketball (6th–8th)

Girls Basketball (6th–8th)

Girls Soccer (6th–8th)

Co-ed Cross Country (6th–8th)

Boys Volleyball (6th-8th)

Addresses to games

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Excel Schedule Girls Basketball			B Team Game Times	A Team Game Times
Date	Teams	Location	B Team Game Times	A Team Game Times