2026-27 Middle School Winter Sports Offerings

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Dear Middle School Families,

I hope the school year is off to a great start for your family! It is hard to believe it, but the Middle School winter sports season is quickly approaching and will begin on Tuesday, October 27. 

If your Middle School student is interested in playing a winter sport, please review the information below, complete the sign-up form, and ensure all required eligibility documents are submitted by Friday, October 16. Students will not be permitted to try out or participate until all steps are complete.

Winter Offerings

• Cheer: Middle School will cheer for JV basketball games

• Wrestling: Middle School will train and compete alongside the varsity team

• Basketball: 

  • Fifth and Sixth Grade: Multiple teams formed per grade, depending on participation numbers.

  • Seventh and Eighth Grade: One team per grade will be formed after a three-day tryout. Depending on numbers, cuts may be made and rosters created based on effort, ability, and potential.

How to Sign Up

Please take a moment to fill out the form linked below so I can build communication rosters and share team details. Practice and competition schedules for each team will overlap, so we restrict our students to one athletic team per season.

Additionally, please keep in mind that Porter-Gaud teams take priority over outside activities. Missing Porter-Gaud practices and games for outside commitments will be reflected in playing time.

SIGN UP NOW

Eligibility

Below are details to make sure everyone is fully eligible to participate in winter athletics. All required forms must be completed and submitted by Friday, October 16. Your child will NOT be allowed to participate on the first day of practice until these are completed. 

As we shared earlier this summer, we transitioned to Healthy Roster, a new mobile platform for athletic eligibility forms and injury tracking, for the 2026-27 school year.

The following athletic forms will now be accessed, completed, and digitally signed through Healthy Roster: 

• Pre-Participation Physical Form (*This single form must be printed, signed by a physician, and uploaded separately. The process is quick and easy from a mobile device)

• 2026-27 Agreement for Participation (*E-Signature)

• Concussion Awareness Form (*E-Signature)

• Inherent Risk Form (*E-Signature)

• Transportation Waiver (*E-Signature)

Baseline Concussion Testing (SWAY)

All 7th–12th graders must complete an annual baseline concussion test using our new system, SWAY, prior to their first practice. 

Instructions for completing SWAY concussion testing

Athletic Trainers

If you have questions regarding Healthy Roster or need assistance with setup, please contact our Athletic Trainers:

• Jacob Loughman: jloughman@portergaud.edu

• Jordan Rudd: jrudd@portergaud.edu

Go Cyclones!

Al Wilson, Athletic Director