2016-2017 Fall Sports Tryout & Practice Information
For those students wishing to participate in interscholastic athletics at Oxford High School, or Oxford Middle School, the following requirements must be met:
- SPORT PHYSICALS ARE MANDATORY and must be turned in to coach before participation in any practice or tryout. A current physical is one taken on or after April 15, 2016. Physical forms are available ONLINE, outside the high school athletic office, or at the middle school offices.
- Students entering grades 10, 11 and 12 must have passed at least six (6) classes in the previous semester and must have attained at least a 1.8 term GPA.
- Students entering grade 8 must have passed at least five (5) classes in the previous semester.
- Transfer, home school and virtual school students must be cleared to participate by the district athletic director.
Questions? Cole Andrews: District Athletics Director – 248-969-5110, email
Below are a listing of all fall sports and the schedule of tryouts and practices to begin the season.
Please check back often as this schedule may change without notice.
NEW SPORT THIS YEAR:
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
Please contact Athletic Office for details.
OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -
Head Coach: Bud Rowley; Cell 248-505-8333 or Office 248-969-5127,
VARSITY & JV FOOTBALL (Begins Aug. 8) – Wildcats Stadium
Captains Agility - August 1st thru 4th8:30 am – 9:30 am
Mon. Aug.8: Report @ 7:00 am, Practice 7:30 am – 10:00 am AND 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tue. Aug. 9: Report @ 7:00 am, Practice 7:30 am – 10:00 am AND 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Wed. Aug.10:Report @ 7:00 am, Practice 7:30 am – 10:00 am AND 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Thu. Aug. 11: Report @ 7:00 am, Practice 7:30 am – 10:00 am AND 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Fri. Aug. : 12Report @ 7:00 am, Practice 7:30 am – 10:00 am AND 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (full equipment)
Sat. Aug. 13: PRACTICE 8:00 am – Noon
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL (Begins August 10) – Wildcats Stadium
Mon. Aug. 8: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Tue. Aug. 9: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Wed. Aug.10: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Thu. Aug. 11: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am (full equipment)
Fri. Aug. 12: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am (full equipment)
Sat. Aug. 13: Report @ 8:00 am, Practice 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Middle School Football – OMS Stadium
Head Coach: Brian Cisneros –
Equipment needed: Girdle pads, shoes/cleats, sweatshirt, gloves, mouthguard
Summer Football Camp – June 13-14-15 – 9am-11am, @OHS. Cost $25
Captains Agility August 22-23-24-25 – 5-6pm @ OMS.
First Practice: Aug 29 – 3:15-5:15 pm @ OMS
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLSBASKETBALL – OMS Fieldhouse
Varsity Head Coach Rachel Bryer, Cell: (810) 434-4638, email:
Tuesday Sep. 6thTryouts/Practice 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday Sep. 7thTryouts/Practice 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday Sep. 8thTryouts/Practice 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach: Norman Petersimes, email:
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS & GIRLS
Practices begin Wed. Aug 10th – daily @ 8 am. Meet at practice fields behind school.
Beginning Aug. 29th practices will be @ 3:20 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS & GIRLS
Head Coach: Amanda Kramer, email:
Sign up for notifications:remind.com/join/omsxc2016
Tuesday: September 6th Parent Meeting (6,7, and 8th grade parents). Please bring registration form and your child's physical. Registration can be printed at
First week's schedule:
Wed. Sept. 7: Report @ 2:45 pm OMS Field House entrance; practice 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Thurs.. Sept. 8 : Practice 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Fri.Sept. 9: Practice2:45 pm– 4:30 pm
Equipment: wear moisture wicking clothing, watch, running shoes, and bring a large, full water
GIRLS JV & VARSITY GOLF Metamora Country Club
Head Coach: Gretchen Gabler 248-935-5350
Wed. Aug. 10: Tryouts/Practice 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Thur. Aug.11: Tryouts/Practice 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Fri. Aug. 12: Tryouts/Practice 7:00 am – 10:00 am
First day of school & after practice @ 3:00 pm every week day – bring golf clubs
SIDELINE CHEERLEADING
Head Coach: Erynn Pauli () c)810.656.9082
HIGH SCHOOL CHEER:
Pre tryout Parent/Athlete Info Meeting - Tue, June 7th @ 7pm – OHS Commons
TRYOUT CLINIC - Tuesday, June 14th4-7pm- High School Commons
TRYOUTS: - Team Placements given over phone by Friday evening
- Wednesday, June 15th (10am -1pm) Tryouts for students with last name A - L
- Thursday, June 16th (10am -1pm) Tryouts for students with last name M - Z
MANDATORY Post tryout Parent/Athlete Meeting - Tuesday, June 21st @ 7pm in the Commons
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER:
Pre tryout Parent/Athlete Info Meeting - Tue, July 19th @ 7pm – OHS Media Center
TRYOUT CLINIC - Tuesday, July 6th from 3:45-6:30pm – High School Commons
TRYOUTS: - Wednesday, July 27th (4:-7:30pm) – High School Commons
MANDATORY Post tryout Parent/Athlete Meeting - Tuesday, Aug 2nd @ 7pm – OHS Media Center
BOYS SOCCER-Tryouts Mandatory for Varsity, JV “A” and “B”
Head Coach; John Thaler - email or
Wed. Aug. 10:Tryouts 8:30 am – 10 am at OES and 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at OHS(two-a-days)
Thu. Aug. 11: Tryouts 8:30 am – 10 am at OES and 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at OHS (two-a-days)
Fri. Aug. 12: Tryouts 8:30 am – 10 am atPolly Ann Trailhead - Seymour Lake Rd (run 2 mile & 40 yd sprint) and 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at OHS (two-a-days)
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE ( Practice Begins Aug. 10) OHS Natatorium
Head Coach Jacquelyn Rank, Cell: 248-821-4712; email:
Dive Coach: John Pearson, Cell: 586-337-7520; email:
Report to the pool deck at 8:45 am for conditioning
Mon. Aug. 8: Conditioning 9:00 am – 10:30 am (bring physical, water bottle, wear tennis shoes, shorts, t-shirt)
Tue. Aug. 9: Conditioning 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Wed. Aug. 10: Report @ 8:45 am, Swim Practice 9:00 am-11:30 am
(Swimmers: wear one–piece swim suit, a cap & goggles) Optional: Kick board, pull buoy, fins, & paddles (Divers: one-piece suit only) Everyone: bring a water bottle and a snack for after practice.
Thu. Aug. 11: Report at 8:45 am, Practice 9:00 am -11:30 am
Fri. Aug. 12: Report at 8:45 am, Practice 9:00 am -11:30 am
Note: The diving practice schedule may be slightly different due to Coach Pearson’s schedule. We will determine a schedule as soon as possible. If you are interested in diving, please direct any questions towards Coach Pearson.
VOLLEYBALL – Ian Smith Gym
Head Coach: LaToria # (205) 292-9855
Freshman Coach: Trevor
***Must attend all 3 days of try-outs***
Please arrive 15 minutes early to turn in physicals and fill out try-out questionnaire.
VARSITY & JV Try-Outs
Wed. Aug. 10th 5:00pm-7:30pm
Thurs. Aug. 11th 5:00pm-7:30pm
Fri. Aug 12th 5:00pm-7:30pm
FROSH Try-Outs
Wed. Aug. 10th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Thurs. Aug. 11th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Fri. Aug. 12th 3:00pm-5:00pm