Fall Athletics & Tryout Information

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 Club Sports: Boys Ultimate (signups are on club team websites)

Register online via FinalForms for ALL seasons. 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.

Quick Links

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Ballard Strength and Conditioning 

Training will begin Monday, June 23 and end Thursday, 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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Fall Athletics

Girls Soccer

Summer Training

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.

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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!

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Winter: Gymnastics at BHS – 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.

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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.

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Ballard Boys Lacrosse Fall Season

Watch for updates as they become available.

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ABC Summer Kick Off Newsletters

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As of July 1, 2025