Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

ATHLETICS

Commonly asked questions and answers:

What do I need to do to tryout out for a sport?
You must have a completed KISD athletic participation packet on file with the coaches. This includes a physical completed by a doctor, a Consent to Treat form and other UIL forms that must be signed by both Parent and Student. Without all this information on file, you will not be permitted to try out for sport.

Physical Packets
Can be downloaded at:
http://www.katyisd.org/athletics/ParentStudent%20Required%20Forms/Junior%20High%20Required%20Forms.pdf

-Required Forms
-Required Athletic Participation Forms

Do I have to have all of those forms to be in an athletic class period?
Yes, we do more strenuous workouts in the athletic class period and therefore require you to be cleared by a doctor.

When can I get my physical for the 2013-2014 School Year?
All physicals must be dated after May 1st of 2013. This physical will be good for the entire school year. No exceptions can be made.

Do I have to be in athletics to try out for a sports team?
No, as long as you have a physical you can try out for a sport. Depending on the season and your schedule, we will determine if you can be moved into the athletic class period.

What sports does the JH offer?
Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field and Tennis

How many kids make a team?
In Volleyball and Basketball we offer 3 teams with a minimum of 10 players/ team. (36 total)
Football: No cuts are made
Track and Field is a no cut sport, however there is a limited amount of students that will compete each week at a meet.
Tennis: Between 19-25 girls and 19-25 boys will be kept for the tennis team
How is playing time divided?
Playing time in Katy ISD is not EQUAL. Each player must play, but there is not specified amount of time each player must play or that it must be equal to all other players on the court.

Eligibility?
Eligibility: (UIL Section 1478b) According to the UIL, to be eligible to compete in sports:
Athletes must pass all classes with a minimum of a 70. If an athlete fails a class, he/she is ineligible for 3 weeks. The athlete will regain eligibility at the end of the three-week grading period assuming he/she is passing all classes.

For 7th grade athletic competition, athlete has not reached his/her 14th birthday on or before September 1.

For 8th grade athletic competition, athlete has not reached his/her 15th birthday on or before September 1.

What are the expectations of a student athlete’s parent? Please visit http://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/manuals/pdf/parentinformation.pdf

Who are the Campus Coordinators? Who can help me if I have additional questions?

Caitlin Rolens
Campus Athletic Coordinator

Kalief Muhammad
Campus Assistant Athletic Coordinator