Kentwood Athletics: Home of the Conquerors

2016-2017

Benefits of Participation

We believe being participants in athletics helps our students become more well-rounded, competitive and confident as people and athletes. This philosophy encourages our students to be exposed to more experiences and to deal with situations where they can grow and become resilient and successful young men and women. We want their stay at Kentwood to prepare them for life beyond high school. Research shows that students who are involved in extra curricular activities do better academically and experiences contribute to the forming of well rounded citizens.

KentwoodHigh School History

Kentwood has deep, rich traditions with our athletic teams. In our athletic programs, we have earned 129 League Championships, 34 team State Championships in Wrestling, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Gymnastics, Football, Boys and Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Girls Track, Boys Tennis and Cheer, as well as 46 individual State Championships in Swimming, Golf, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Track and Tennis. This tradition is supported by our great community of fans in the Kentwood service area.

Player Eligibility

Student/athletes need to complete the following prior to turning out for athletics at KentwoodHigh School:

  1. Online Athletic Registration Form
  2. Purchase an ASB Card ($30.00)
  3. Pay/clear all fines

A new physical must be completed prior to trying out for high school sports. This needs to be dated AFTER June 1, 2015.

Fall athletes will pay for ASB/fines and register online in August. More information will be available in the August newsletter.

Kentwood offers the following programs during the season indicated. First day of tryouts are listed, as are registration dates for that particularseason and the head coach.

Fall Season: August 22

Football August 17

Registration: August 17-18

Cross Country (B/G)Ken Paul

CheerKim Kawachi

DanceJulie Holmberg

Football (V/JV/9)Mike Bush

Boys Golf (V/JV)Mike Landry

Girls Golf (V/JV)Cheryl Havener

Girls Soccer (V/JV/9)Aaron Radford

Girls Swimming (V/JV)Sharon Wright

Boys Tennis (V/JV)Ingrid Bakke

Volleyball (V/JV/9)Bil Caillier

Winter Season: November 14

Registration: due by November 10

Gymnastics due by November 4

B. Basketball (V/JV/9)Blake Solomon

G. Basketball (V/JV/9)Lisa Ashley

Gymnastics (V/JV)Ann Diaz

Boys Swimming (V/JV)Justin Moser

Wrestling (V/JV/9)Kendall Anderson

Spring Season: February 27

Registration: due by February 17

Baseball (V/JV/C)Mark Zender

Fastpitch (V/JV/C)TBD

Boys Soccer (V/JV/C)Aaron Radford

Girls Tennis (V/JV)Ingrid Bakke

Boys & Girls Track (V/JV)Rob Thomas

Boys & Girls Judo (V/JV)Leslie Mizuki

Attendance

Kentwood athletes are expected to be in class and on time everyday. In order to attend practice or compete, the student/athlete must be in class at least

four periods per day. Special circum-stances will be handled on an individual basis by the AD and principal.

Athletes are expected to practice and compete over school breaks that may be a part of their season.

Grade Requirements

WIAA has set a minimum of passing 5 out of 6 classes for participation in Athletics. KentSchool District has adopted a minimum of 2.0 GPA, in the previous semester, as well. If the previous semester is below a 2.0, the cumulative GPA will be used. If the athlete still does not have the required 2.0 GPA they must:

  • Carry weekly grade checks and maintain at 2.0 or better in season.
  • Failure to do the above will result in the athlete being ineligible the following week.

For student/athlete who does not pass at least five classes the previous semester, the probation period is five weeks. During this time they may turn out, but cannot compete. This student would be required to carry a weekly grade check the entire season as well.

Mission Statement

Kentwood offers programs that foster achievement, respect, equity, enthusiasm and excellence in a safe/organized environment.

Goals

1.Develop physical excellence and understanding of the value of competition in our society.

2.To promote the development of good citizenship.

3.To support and contribute to the goals of the total education program.

4.To promote community interest and involvement in school athletics.

Expectations

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We believe that we must all work together to support the efforts of the players to increase the enjoyment of athletics. We must support the efforts of the community, the school, and the program to everyone’s benefit.

Sportsmanship

The faculty, administration, coaches, parents, fans, and athletes are proud to be Kentwood Conquerors. We all work to make good choices in our lives and we prepare for competition to the best of our abilities. We respect ourselves, our opponents, and the decisions of the officials. We wish good luck to our opponents and we shake their hands modestly in victory and graciously in defeat. We walk away from the athletic arena with our heads high for having played within the rules and having done our very best.

Summer/Fall Coaches Email Address:

Cross Country:

Cheer:

Dance:

Football:

Boys Golf:

Girls Golf:

Girls Soccer:

Girls Swim/Dive:

Boys Tennis:

Volleyball:

Girls Basketball:

Boys Basketball:

Kentwood High School

25800 164th Ave SE

Covington, WA98042

Main Office: 253-373-7680

Athletic Office: 253-373-7716

Athletic Fax: 253-373-7717

Principal: John Kniseley

Athletic Director: JoAnne Daughtry