Good afternoon SV Nation,
Wow, what a great first week and half of fall sports. We have had a great turnout of student athletes, with over 325 trying out. As we ease back into sports it is time to look ahead to the next few weeks. Teachers report on Monday and the majority of the practices move to their normal afternoon times. Please make sure to check the schedule below. We also have school starting in 9 days, and we want to make sure student athletes are preparing to come to school on time and work hard in all of their classes.
Please use the information below in order to be up to date with all SVHS Athletic Information.
MCPS Athletics Update:
A few important reminders:
- Face Coverings/Masks- Masks are required at all times indoors, with the lone exception of cheerleading when actively engaged in tumbling/stunting
- Transportation- There are no capacity restrictions, however face coverings must be worn
- Locker rooms- These will be available, but will be assigned by coach and will only be accessible when supervision is available.
- Concession stands- are open and we had a great trial run this weekend during our football scrimmage.
- Ticketing- admission will be charged once again at events.
Fall sports:
We are still looking for potential student athletes in Cheerleading (jv), Girls Soccer and Field hockey. If you are interested, please make sure to register via parentvia asap, the deadline is fast approaching.
Please contact the coaches if you have further questions or concerns.
FALL COACHES
All of our coaches information can be found using this link.
Practice
The practice schedule can be viewed via this link. This can also be found on our website www.svhsathletics.org under the more tab – then files/links as well as the Practice event Calendar information. For the specific golf schedule, please use this link. Also located on our website.
A few notes:
- The practice schedule is subject to change due to weather, game postponement, and a variety of other unforeseen circumstances. Please note that changes will be made and stakeholders will be notified via email and social media.
- **It is expected that student athletes attend all practices and should be fully registered and cleared in time to do so.
IMPORTANT DATES:
PICTURE DAY-FOOTBALL- Saturday, August 28th 10:00 am
PICTURE DAY-ALL OTHER FALL SPORTS- Wednesday, September 1st 3 pm
MEET THE COACHES-MANDATORY-Wednesday, September 1st 6:30 pm- Tentatively scheduled for the auditorium- though this is subject to change and may be held virtually.
STADIUM OPENING- OFFICIAL- Friday, September 3rd 4:30 pm- We will officially open our new stadium and honor Mr. Wayne Whigham and Mr. Al Thomas. More specifics will come out as we get closer to the date, but please plan on arriving early. All of our fall teams will be recognized and we will have a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to the game.
CONCESSION HELP NEEDED:
Our Seneca Valley HS Booster club is looking for volunteers to work our home indoor and outdoor stadium events. It is important that we have parent/guardian volunteers, or we will be unable to open the concession stand. The Booster club is an all -school booster club and funds raised from concession goes directly back to our students.
Also note that funds raised from a specific sport event- do not go directly to that sport. We need parent/guardians to work the concessions when their student athlete is not playing. For example, a soccer parent/guardian working a field hockey game and a Football parent/guardian working a volleyball game.
Please use this link if you are interested in signing up
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4fadaf2ca1fc1-svhs
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
The Seneca Valley Athletic Department is looking for dedicated students to help run the video scoreboard. They would go through a thorough training, but would be given exclusive access to all stadium events. Please contact Mr. Irvin asap, if interested.
NAMING THE STUDENT SECTION:
Are you ready for our first stadium events??
We need your help in picking a Student Section Name!
Please submit your suggestions by Wednesday of this week! We will be having a final vote next week.
Go Screaming Eagles!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7ldMkWzobXNvseIxR1sxhdW4syyErIwSgItsT4Dg7L7miuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PARENT/GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS:
The Seneca Valley Athletic Department is looking for adults who are willing to be trained to run the scoreboard and make basic announcements at home stadium events. A training will be required and there will be specific guidelines that will need to be adhered to. If interested contact Mr. irvin asap.
SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 30TH
A few important reminders:
Student athletes are held to a very high standard and are expected to be the leaders both on the playing surface and off of it, especially while in the classroom.
Are student athletes are required to be in school every day for all seven periods. If they miss a period that isn't previously excused with a doctors note, then they will NOT BE ALLOWED to practice or play that day. They are also expected to be on time.
Student athletes who have excessive tardies will face disciplinary action, including game suspensions.
Three Strike Policy:
Student athletes are given three strikes prior to being removed from the team. The 2nd strike, is a game suspension at minimum, a third strike that student athlete will be removed from the team. All of this information is detailed in our student parent/guardian handbook.
REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULES
The Regular season schedules are out and available on https://www.countysports.zone/
The schedule will be uploaded to our website www.svhsathletics.org within the next few weeks.
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Thank you so much and please feel free to contact the Athletic Office if you have any questions or concerns.
Jesse Irvin
Athletic Director
