Fall Athletics & Club Sports: School Year 2026-27
Summary: Fall Athletic Information. Final Forms Registration Due by August 17, 2026.
Fall Athletics & Club Sports
The Ballard football team begins spring practice Monday, June 1. You must have your Final Forms completed before practicing. Gear handouts will take place this Tuesday, May 26 and Thursday, May 28. Contact Coach Ian Essig for more details.
Registration: School Year 2026-27 Open: For Fall Sports as well as any Athletic Season for the 2026-27 School Year.
- Fall Sports Start Aug. 24, 2026: Football (Starts Aug. 19), XC (Girls, Boys), Golf (Girls, Boys), Girls Soccer, Girls Slowpitch Softball, Girls Swim & Dive & Volleyball
- Fall Club Sports: Club Sports: Boys Lacrosse, and Girls Lacrosse and Gx Ultimate Frisbee (signups are on club team websites)
Registration Details
- Fall Athletics Registration Due Aug. 17, 2026: Registration Details, Pay ASB Fees in August TBD: 2026-27 fees must be paid on the Source/SchoolPay when the 26-27 school year fees are posted.
- Questions? Main Office: Athletics at 206-252-1000.
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Quick Links
BHS Football
Football Schedule
- September 5 vs Lincoln at 12 p.m. at NWAC
- September 11 vs O’Dea at 7 p.m. at West Seattle
- September 18 vs Chief Sealth at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- September 25 vs Bishop Blanchet at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- October 1 vs Rainer Beach at 7 p.m. SEAC
- October 8 vs Eastside Catholic at 7 p.m. at Eastside Catholic
- October 16 vs West Seattle at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- October 23 vs Seattle Prep at 7 p.m. at West Seattle
- October 31 vs Roosevelt at 12 p.m. at NWAC
Coach: Ian Essig; ilessig@seattleschools.org
Volleyball
Head Coach: Zach Wurtz; zawurtz@seattleschools.org
Slowpitch Softball
Boys and Girls Golf
Boys and Girls Cross Country (No cut)
Girls Soccer
Questions? Feel free to reach out directly to Taryn Brandel via email at tebrandel@seattleschools.org.
Girls Swim and Dive
Contact ballardgirlsswimming@gmail.com with questions.
Club Information
Ballard Ultimate Frisbee (No cut)
Started at BHS in 1977, BUF welcomes players at all skill levels.
Girls Lacrosse Fall Ball
Questions can be sent to amanda.mcgarty@gmail.com. Please follow @ballardgirlslacrosse!
Ballard Boys Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse Fall Ball Registration: Register Online. Questions? Email coach Ray Pryphun; raypryphun@gmail.com
Ballard Strength and Conditioning
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As of May 28, 2026
