Summer Training and Fall Athletics, Registration Due, Tryout Info
Summary : Fall Athletic Information.
Fall Athletics, Summer & Tryout Info
FinalForms Registration & ASB Fees Due
- Registration & ASB Fees Due August 18:
- Fall Sports: Football, XC (Girls, Boys), Golf (Girls, Boys), Girls Soccer, Girls Slowpitch Softball, Girls Swim & Dive & Volleyball
- Sept 2: Fall Parent Meeting at Ballard HS at 6:30 p.m.
- Fall Sports: Football, XC (Girls, Boys), Golf (Girls, Boys), Girls Soccer, Girls Slowpitch Softball, Girls Swim & Dive & Volleyball
- Fall Club Sports: Boys Ultimate (signups are on club team websites)
Register online via FinalForms for ALL seasons.
ASB Fees Due
Note: The ASB Fees will be updated to purchase on the Source/SchoolPay before August 18. Please check back and be sure to pay for the School Year 2025-26.
Pay ASB fee (25-26 fees must be paid before tryouts via the Source/SchoolPay in August. Questions? Bethany Nielcen; BHS Athletic Secretary in the Main Office at 206-252-1000.
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Fall Athletics Tryout Information
Football (No cut)
- Practices start August 20, 2025 at the BHS field. Practices will run from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls Golf
- Golf tryouts will be held August 25-28. On August 25 there will be a meeting at Ballard High School in S115 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Players will then need transportation to Interbay Golf Course for the first day of tryouts on the range/putting green to be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. More information on timing/location for August 26-28 to follow once tee times have been secured.
Boys and Girls Cross Country (No cut)
- Practices start August 25 and will be every weekday starting at 4:00 p.m.
Slow-pitch Softball (No cut)
- Tryouts will be September 3rd-6th at Lower Woodland, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer
- Tryouts will be Monday-Wednesday, August 25-27, from 3-5 p.m. all three days at the BHS field.
Girls Swim and Dive
Parents! Mark your calendar for a Swim Team parents/introductory meeting the first week of August. Contact ballardgirlsswimming@gmail.com to be added to the invitation.
- Practice begins August 25 – 26 starting at 6:45 a.m. – 8: 15 a.m. at the Ballard Pool (1471 NW 67th St.).
- Official tryouts will be held September 3-4 starting at 6:45 a.m. at the Ballard Pool (1471 NW 67th St.).
Summer Training Information
Girls Soccer
Our staff offers optional summer training sessions to all current and incoming Ballard athletes, interested in trying out for the 2025-26 girls soccer season. While participation in summer training is optional, we strongly encourage all student-athletes interested in the program to attend sessions whenever possible. These training sessions will provide your athletes with a great chance to build their strength & fitness as we prepare for tryouts, all while building connections within the Ballard girls soccer community. All sessions will take place at BHS:
- Weight Training: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8-9 a.m. (BHS Weight Room)
- Field Training: Mondays, 8-9:30 a.m. & Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. (BHS Soccer Field)
- Fitness Sessions: Fridays, 8-9 a.m. (BHS Soccer Field)
Fall Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2025-26 girls soccer season will be held on: August 25, 26, 27 from 3-5 p.m. @ the BHS soccer field. We encourage families to plan any vacations prior to the start of tryouts to ensure full participation. As we get closer to tryouts, our staff will host a parent meeting to provide more details surrounding tryouts and what players and their families can expect out of the process.
How to Register
To ensure your student-athlete is ready for participation, please complete the following as soon as possible: Register your student for Girls Soccer for the 2025–26 school year via FinalForms and complete all forms, which include a parent-signed form, a student-signed form, a valid copy of your student-athlete’s physical, and ASB fees (note, the fee payment window is not open yet, so no action needed for summer activities; however, the ASB fee will need to be paid prior to the start of tryouts).
If your student is interested in participating in any Ballard girls soccer-related activities for the 2025–26 season—including summer sessions—they must be fully cleared through FinalForms before participating. Our coaching staff will closely monitor sign-ups and clearance statuses in FinalForms to ensure each student is cleared for participation. If you have any questions about FinalForms, please contact Bethany Nielcen, the BHS Athletic Secretary at blnielcen@seattleschools.org. For any other questions or comments, feel free to reach out directly to Taryn Brandel via email at tebrandel@seattleschools.org.
Ballard HS Cross Country/Track & Field Summer Training
For 8th grade Freshman heading to Ballard High interested in a summer training opportunity with the BHS Cross Country and Track & Field team. This is a great opportunity to learn more about these no cut sports and meet other Incoming 9th graders as well as returning athletes! Registration is required for all Ballard High Sports, information can be found on the Athletics Overview page. Once registered in FinalForms you will be added to the communication email list. Summer practice opportunities begin in early July! All fitness levels welcome!
Gymnastics at BHS (Winter Sport) – A Great Opportunity for Incoming 9th Graders
Ballard High School’s girls’ gymnastics team is a fun, welcoming, and low-pressure environment for athletes of all levels. No experience needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard! It’s also a great fit for current or former club gymnasts looking for a more balanced, team-oriented atmosphere. Whether your daughter is brand new or highly experienced, she’ll have fun, build strength, gain skills, and make lasting friendships. The team is coming off its first-ever state championship and can’t wait for another amazing season ahead! Questions? Reach out to Head Coach Stephanie Gundel at ballardgymnastics@gmail.com.
Club Information
Ballard Ultimate Frisbee
Ballard Ultimate Frisbee: Sign up for this club sport on the team’s website. Also, refer to the Team’s new Player Interest Form. More info: BallardUltimate@gmail.com.
Ballard Boys Lacrosse Fall Season
Watch for updates as they become available.
Ballard Strength and Conditioning
Training will through Aug. 28. Sessions are open to all students. You don’t need to have weight room experience. If your team isn’t listed, pick the sport you feel most comfortable training with or most similar to your sport. Bring a friend, or if a friend is going to a different session, go with them! (Schedule is subject to change based on group size, demand and sporting schedules. Sessions may be added or combined.)
Mondays and Wednesdays:
- 8 a.m. Gymnastics/Cheer
- 9 a.m. Boys Basketball/Boys Lacrosse
- 10 a.m. Open
- 4 p.m. Girls Basketball
- 5 p.m. Football
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
- 8 a.m. Girls/Boys Soccer/Girls Lacrosse
- 9 a.m. Boys/Girls Swim
- 10 a.m. Softball
- 4 p.m. Open
- 5 p.m. Football/Wrestling
According to Coaches Colin Matthiesen and Jared Hubbell, it’s important to be on time and give your body time to warm up properly. The most intense part of the workouts is at the beginning. Trainings start with a warmup (5 minutes), and then typically progress into lifting (30-35 minutes).
The goals are for participants to:
- have fun
- get faster
- get more powerful
- move better
- be more resilient to injury
Suggested attire: comfortable t-shirt, athletic shorts or sweats, athletic shoes (nothing with an open toe or open heel). If you need assistance getting any of these items, please email Coach Matthiesen at cjmatthiesen@seattleschools.org.
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