(Recommended for all Wake County Middle Schools)
Basketball and Football.........................................................................................$4.00
*All Other Sports .. .. $4.00
*Pre-kindergarten children are free to all events. These costs are recommended for all Wake County Middle Schools.
• Attend a pre-season informational meeting with the coach. The coaches will describe their expectations of team members.
• Verify that you meet the WCPSS eligibility standards.
• Turn in a completed WCPSS Middle School Athletic Participation Form (Form #2300) to the Athletic Director/coach. Make sure you keep a copy of the physical form. Please, turn it in BEFORE try outs begin! Keep a copy of your physical for further use.
• Allow the AD to check your eligibility, and ensure that you are eligible.
• Meet with the coach at the specified time on the first day of try outs.
General:
All contests begin at 3:45 p.m. except softball - begins at 4:00 p.m.
Pre-game (5 th Quarter) is played before the game.
WCPSS does not allow the use of any tobacco products on any campus.
Sports Offered:
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| Football | Boys' Basketball | Boys' Track |
| Cheerleading | Girls' Basketball | Girls' Track |
| Girls' Soccer | Cheerleading | Girls' Softball |
| Girls' Volleyball | Boys' Soccer |
Eligibility
A student athlete must meet the following criteria prior to participate in any athletic activity:
• Must meet all eligibility requirements prior to the first try out/practice date.
• Must have a completed & signed Middle School Athletic Participation Form prior to the first try out/practice date.
• Must not try-out/participate if s/he becomes 15 on or before Oct. 16, 2007.
• Must receive a medical examination once every 365 days by a licensed medical physician, physician's assistant, or family practitioner in USA .
• Must meet promotion requirements to be eligible for the Fall semester.
• Must earn passing grades (D or better) during each semester to be eligible for participating during the succeeding semester. Passing grades must be attained in Language Arts, Mathematics, either Social Studies or Science, and at least 50% of all remaining courses.
• Total absences cannot excess 14 the previous semester.
• Must purchase regular school accident insurance or provide proof of insurance coverage by filling out the insurance information waiver on the Middle School Athletic Participation Form.
• Must not participate (practice or play) if ineligible.
• Must not participate (practice or play) in any athletic event if suspended or is actively serving in the in-school suspension program that day.
• Must be present in school by 10:30 a.m. in order to participate in practice or game unless tracked out.
Conferences:
| Northern | Central | Southern |
| Durant Road | Carnage | Apex |
| East Millbrook | Carroll | Davis drive |
| East Wake | Daniels | Dillard Drive |
| Leesville Road | East Garner | East Cary |
| Wakefield | Ligon | Fuquay - Varina |
| Wake Forest-Rolesville | Martin | Lufkin Road |
| West Millbrook | North Garner | West Cary |
| Heritage | West Lake | |
| Zebulon | Holly Ridge | |
| Salem |
DRMS Athletic Office (919) 518-0026
Coaches:
Athletic Director and Athletic Trainer Larry Gross
DIRECTIONS TO OTHER NORTHERN CONFERENCE SCHOOLS FROM DRMS:
East Millbrook
919-850-8755
Mascot:Cougars
Colors:Navy Blue & White
Right on Durant Rd.Turn right at stoplight on Capital Blvd. heading South.Left at Spring Forest .School is ¾ mile on left.
East Wake
2700 Old Milburnie Rd.,Raleigh
919-266-8500
Mascot:Warriors
Colors: Dark Blue/White
3400 Rogers Rd., Wake Forest
919-562-6204
Mascot: Patriots
Colors: Navy/White/Maroon
North on
8405 Leesville Rd., Raleigh
919-870-4141
Mascot:Lion
Colors:Blue, Green & White
Wakefield
2300 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh
919-562-3500
Mascot:Wolves
Colors:Royal Blue & Silver
Left onto Durant Rd. Right on Falls of Neuse Rd. Right at Wakefield High School at Wakefield Pines Dr. School is just past high school on right.(Immediately after the middle school is the elementary school).
1800 S.Main St., Wake Forest
919-554-8440
Mascot:Cougars
Colors:Red, White & Blue
West Millbrook
8115 Strickland Rd., Raleigh
919-870-4050
Mascot:Wildcats
Colors:Navy Blue & White
Zebulon
Zebulon
919-404-3630
Mascot:Cougars
Colors:Royal Blue & Yellow
Right on Durant Rd. Go across Capital Blvd. to Perry Creek Rd., left on 401.Right on Mitchell Mill Rd.Go approx. 5 miles, turn right at Fix-It-Shop Rd.Go to stop sign & turn right.Bear left at fork (approx. ½ mile from Fix-It-Shop Rd.).Go approx. 6 to 7 miles & turn right on Hwy. 96.This will take you into Zebulon.Go over 64 By Pass, go 2 blocks, turn left on Judd St.School is across Shepard School Road.
10401 Durant Road, Raleigh
Mascot:Dolphins
Office:919-870-4098
Athletic Director - Larry Gross - 518-0026
DRMS
Conference Championships
Football: 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
Girls' Volleyball: 1996, 1999, 2000,2002
Boys' Basketball: 2000, 2005
Cheerleading: Wake County Middle School & Grand Champions 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
National Champions 2004, 2005, 2008
Boys' Soccer: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Girls' Softball: 1998, 2000
Girls' Track: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Boys' Track: 2000, 2006, 2008
Northern Conference Sportsmanship Award Winner: Fall 98, '01 Spring '99, '02, '03, 06 Winter 03
Sportsmanship is defined as the quality of responsible behavior characterized by a spirit of generosity and genuine concern for opponents, officials and teammates. Athletes, students, and parents should:
• Realize you represent the school as does a member of the team; therefore, you have an obligation to be a true sportsman, encourage through this behavior the practice of good sportsmanship by others.
• Recognize that good sportsmanship is more important than victory by approving and applauding good team play, individual skill, and outstanding examples of sportsmanship and fair play exhibited by either team.
• Remember that the purpose of interscholastic athletics is to promote physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the players through the medium of contest.
• Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat, respect the judgment and integrity of game officials.
Contest Specifics
Football: Pre-Game (5 th Quarter) is 8 minutes (4 on Offense, 4 on Defense), 8 Minute Quarters. Overtime (OT) Each team has one offensive series from the 10 yard-line.
Volleyball: Best 3 out of 5 games wins, games are played to 25 points using rally scoring. A ball hitting the line is IN. 5 th game is to 15 win by 2.
Soccer: Pre-Game (5 th Quarter) is 5 minutes running time, two 30 minute halves are played. If tied, a 10 minute overtime period is played in two halves of 5 minutes each.
Basketball: Pre-Game (5 th Quarter) is 6 minutes long, running time. Quarters are 6 minutes long. Order of events: Girls' 5 th Quarter, Girls' Game, Boys' 5 th Quarter, Boys' Game (Unless a school specifies a change prior to the date that the game is to be played).
Softball: Fast pitch. Home plate to pitcher's rubber = 40'. Bases are 60' apart. Sliding, stealing, and bunting are legal. No DH. Games conclude after 1 hour and 15 minutes. All contests now double headers.
Track: Dual Meet Scoring: 5-3-1, (relay 5-0), 1 false start per event. Each athlete can compete in a maximum of 3 events.
Events# of Entrant Dolphins
1 Mile Run Open
100 Meter Dash 6
60 Meter Dash (7 th Grade) 6
400 Meter Dash 6
200 Meter Dash 6
800 Meter Run Open
440 Relay (Girls) 1 Team
880 Relay (Boys) 1 Team
Long Jump (3 attempts) 4
High Jump (3 attempts) 4
Shot (3 attempts) 6
Fall Try Out Date: August 25, 2008
Football: 3:45
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Sept. 17 |
Wake Forest |
Away |
Sept. 24 |
Zebulon |
HOME
|
Oct. 1 |
East Millbrook |
HOME |
Oct. 8 |
Leesville |
Away |
Oct. 15 |
West Millbrook |
HOME |
Oct. 22 |
Heritage |
Away |
Oct. 29 @ 6:30 |
Wakefield |
Away |
Nov. 12 |
TBA |
HOME |
Girls' Soccer: 3:45
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Sept. 18 |
Wake Forest |
HOME |
Sept. 23 |
Zebulon |
Away
|
Oct. 2 |
East Millbrook |
Away |
Oct. 9 |
Leesville |
HOME |
Oct. 14 |
West Millbrook |
Away |
Oct. 23 |
Heritage |
HOME |
Oct. 30 |
Wakefield |
HOME |
Nov. 13 |
TBA |
Away |
Girls' Volleyball: 3:45
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Sept. 18 |
Wake Forest |
HOME |
Sept. 23 |
Zebulon |
Away |
Oct. 2 |
East Millbrook |
Away |
Oct. 9 |
Leesville |
HOME |
Oct. 14 |
West Millbrook |
Away |
Oct. 23 |
Heritage |
HOME |
Oct. 30 |
Wakefield |
Home |
Nov. 10 |
TBA |
Away |
Winter Tryout Date: Nov. 17, 2008
Boys' and Girls' Basketball: 3:45
Dec.8 Wake Forest Away
Dec.11 Zebulon Home
Dec.15 East Millbrook Away
Dec.18 Leesville Away
Jan.8 West Millbrook Home
Jan.12 Heritage Away
Jan.15 Wakefield Away
Jan.21 Wake Forest Home
Jan.22 Zebulon Away
Jan.29 East Millbrook Home
Feb.2 Leesville Home
Feb.5 West Millbrook Away
Feb.9 Heritage Home
Feb.11 Wakefield Home
Feb.19 TBA Home
Spring Try Out Date: Feb. 23, 2009
Boys' Soccer: 3:45
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Mar. 18 |
Wake Forest |
Away |
Mar. 25 |
Zebulon |
HOME |
Mar. 30 |
East Millbrook |
HOME |
Apr. 1 |
Leesville |
Away |
Apr. 15 |
West Millbrook |
HOME |
Apr. 22 |
Heritage |
Away |
Apr. 29 |
Wakefield |
Away |
May 6 |
TBA |
HOME |
Girls' Softball: 3:45
Date |
Opponent |
Site |
Mar. 19 |
Wake Forest |
HOME |
Mar. 26 |
Zebulon | Away |
Mar. 30 |
East Millbrook |
Away |
Apr. 2 |
Leesville |
HOME |
Apr. 15 |
West Millbrook |
Away |
Apr. 23 |
Heritage |
HOME |
Apr. 30 |
Wakefield |
HOME |
| May 7 | TBA | Away |
Boys' and Girls' Track : 3:45