Bulldog fall sports practice begins

Whitefish High School fall sports and activities begin this month. Here’s a rundown of startup dates and coach contact information.

• Football players should pick up paperwork, equipment and check out lockers on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the locker room. Freshman will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 4:30 p.m. The first practice is Friday, Aug. 12 at 7:15 a.m. Contact head coach Chad Ross at [email protected].

• Cheerleading’s first practice is Friday, Aug. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the high school cardio room. Athletes need to have all paperwork turned in to be able to participate. Bring a water bottle. Contact coach Carrey Hirt at [email protected].

• Volleyball players in grades 9-12 interested in trying out should attend a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Whitefish High School locker rooms. All paperwork will be handed out at this time. The first practice will be on Friday, Aug. 12 at 7 a.m. in the Whitefish High School gym. Contact coach Jackie Fuller at [email protected].

• Cross-country practice begins Friday, Aug. 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the high school track. Students must have a completed physical and all necessary parental consent and medical forms on file with WHS to practice. Athletes should bring running shoes, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to practice. Those interested in joining the team are welcome and should complete the physical/paperwork requirements as soon as possible to be eligible to practice. Questions about requirements and practice schedule can be directed to head coach Richard Menicke, 871-3375 or email [email protected].

• Golf will hold a parent meeting on Monday, Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m., at Whitefish Lake Golf Course. The first practice is Thursday, Aug. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Whitefish Lake Golf Course. All paperwork must be submitted prior to practice. Contact head coach Bill Kahle at [email protected].

• Boys soccer has its first practice on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. at Smith Fields. Athletes must have all paperwork completed prior to practice. Bring soccer gear and a water bottle. Contact head coach John Lacey at [email protected].

• Girls soccer has its first practice on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. at Smith Fields. Athletes must have all paperwork prior to practice. Bring soccer gear and a water bottle.Contact coach Roland Benedict at [email protected].

• All Whitefish sports participants must have the following on file prior to practice: physical, activities consent and release form, drug testing opt-in/out form, concussion form, and an impact test with Athletic Trainer Amanda Estepp. Paperwork can be picked up from each individual program coach or at the Whitefish School District Office.