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FALL SPORTS NEWS! Dates, Times, and Information for Upcoming Fall Sports Season

Posted Date: 07/14/26 (05:05 PM)
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Fall sports are fast approaching! To be eligible for participation in sports, the following criteria must be met:

Student-Athlete Criteria for Participation

  • A current VHSL physical uploaded to Athletic Portal after May 1st, 2026.
  • Physicals must be uploaded by July 28, 2026.  The Athletic Portal will be closed on this date.
  • Students must pass the equivalent of 5 courses from the spring semester.
  • Students must be enrolled in the equivalent of 5 courses for the fall semester.
  • 8th graders can try out for JV and middle school sports teams.
  • 6th and 7th graders can only participate on middle school sports teams.
Practices for all sports will begin daily following tryouts.  Coaches will share sport specific calendars to communicate schedules.  

Mandatory Meeting Information
  • There is a mandatory athlete and parent meeting in the PGHS Auditorium on Monday, August 10th at 6:00pm for all Varsity and Jr. Varsity fall teams.  Sport specific meetings will immediately follow.
Tryout Dates and Locations
Here are the dates and locations for tryouts for each sport.  (Student-Athletes are expected to attend tryouts in their entirety.  Any exceptions must be approved by the head coach in advance).
  • JV and Varsity Girls Volleyball (8th through 12th graders): Tryouts will occur in the PGHS Gym on August 3rd and 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • JV and Varsity Boys Volleyball (8th through 12th graders): Tryouts will occur in the PGHS Gym on August 3rd and 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Cross Country (8th through 12th graders):  Tryouts will occur at the PGHS Stadium Track on August 3rd and 4th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..
  • JV and Varsity Field Hockey (8th through 12th graders): Tryouts will occur at the PGHS Stadium on 3rd and 4th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Golf (8th through 12th graders): Tryouts will occur on August 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Ft. Lee Cardinal Golf Course (11810 A Ave, Fort Lee, VA 23801).  Additional changes of locations and or times will be communicated.
  • JV and Varsity Sideline Cheer (8th through 12th graders): Sideline Cheer will begin on July 30th  from  p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Varsity Competition Cheer (9th through 12th graders): Tryouts will occur at NB Clements Gym on July 30th and 31st from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • JV and Varsity Football (8th through 12th graders): Football Tryouts will occur on July 30th, July 31st, and August 1st from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the PGHS Stadium.  
  • Girls Middle School Soccer (6th through 8th graders): Tryouts will occur at JEJ Moore on August 24th -26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Please bring water, shin guards, and soccer cleats.
  • Boys Middle School Soccer (6th through 8th graders): Tryouts will occur at JEJ Moore on August 24th -26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please bring water, shin guards, and soccer cleats.
  • Girls Middle School Basketball (6th through 8th graders): Tryouts will occur at J.E.J Moore from August 24th-26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Please bring water, basketball shoes, and basketball attire.