Coaches urge athletes to compete paperwork

With the start of school fall sports approaching, Wahkiakum Mule and Warrior coaches are urging their athletes to take care of paperwork needed to be eligible to participate.

"There are several paperwork items that you must take care of prior to the start of the first practice," said district Athletic Director Marc Niemeyer.

These include a current physical and insurance coverage; a signed concussion awareness form – one for the parent and one for the athlete; a signed athletic code, and a signed sport specific safety awareness form.

Prior to the first contest the athlete must purchase an associated student body (ASB) card and pay the participation fee, $60 for high school sports and $30 for middle school sports.

"All forms/fees can be picked up/paid at the school office that your student will be attending," Niemeyer said. "Please take care of the paperwork ASAP and give it to your respective coach on the first day of practice."

Start dates for fall sports are:

High School Mule Football – Parent meeting August 16 at 7 p.m, practice to follow at midnight (the Midnight Madness Practice).

High School Mule Volleyball – Monday, August 22 - One practice from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday, August 23 – Friday, August 26 will be daily doubles for volleyball with one practice from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the second practice will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

High School/Middle School Cross Country – Monday, August 22 – 3:00-4:15 p.m.

Middle School Warrior Football – Monday, August 22 – 3:15-5:15 p.m.

Middle School Warrior Volleyball – Wednesday, August 24 – 3 p.m.