Fall Athletics & Club Sports: Final Forms & ASB Fees Due August 17 & Tryouts Info
Summary: Fall Athletic Information. Final Forms Registration Due by August 17, 2026.
Fall Athletics & Club Sports
Registration: School Year 2026-27 Open: For Fall Sports as well as any Athletic Season for the 2026-27 School Year. Questions: Laurie Wetzel; Assistant/Athletic Secretary; lawetzel@seattleschools.org
Registration Details
- Fall Athletics Registration Due Aug. 17, 2026: Final Forms Registration Details AND
- Pay ASB Fees: The 2026-27 ASB Fees must be paid on the Source/SchoolPay.
- Questions? Main Office: Athletics at 206-252-1000.
- 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: Ballard BX Ultimate Frisbee BUF (signups are on club team websites)
Summer Strength & Conditioning Hours
- Until August 28, 2026: See below for Summer Hours.
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BHS Football
- Saturday, August 29 from 10 – 11 a.m., football has an inter-squad, “red and black scrimmage” and there is a showcase to families and the community.
- From 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. there will be a Fall Sports BBQ with Football, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball families in the Commons. Families bring meals potluck style. We will have a presentation and highlight each other’s programs and coaching staffs.
- Later that afternoon Stoup Brewery is going to host our programs outside seating for a happy hour with a portion of the proceeds going to our programs.
Football Schedule
- September 3 vs Lincoln at 7 p.m. the NWAC (Ingraham)
- September 11 vs O’Dea at 7 p.m. at West Seattle
- September 18 vs Chief Sealth at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- Homecoming | September 25 vs Bishop Blanchet at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- October 1 vs Rainer Beach at 7 p.m. SEAC
- October 9 vs Eastside Catholic at 7 p.m. at Eastside Catholic
- October 16 vs West Seattle at 7 p.m. at NWAC
- October 22 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
Northwest Complex (NWAC) 1819 N 135th Street Seattle 98133
Southeast Complex (SEAC) 8815 Seward Park Avenue S Seattle 98118
View address and information for all SPS Field Locations.
Volleyball Tryouts
- August 29: After the Football Scrimmage (10 – 11 a.m.) there will be a Fall Sports BBQ with Football, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball families in the Commons from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Families bring meals potluck style. We will have a presentation and highlight each other’s programs and coaching staffs.
- Later that afternoon Stoup Brewery is going to host our programs outside seating for a happy hour with a portion of the proceeds going to our programs.
- Mandatory Volleyball Meeting: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Mandatory Volleyball Tryouts: August 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
- Two sessions per day from 9 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m
Players are required to bring athletic shoes that can be used indoors or outdoors to every day of tryouts.
The 2026 Volleyball Tryouts begin on August 24 at 9 a.m., with two sessions per day from 9 a.m. – noon and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. It is mandatory to attend all tryout & preseason sessions to be considered for the team.
Additionally, this year we have added a required meeting on Sunday, August 23 (the evening before tryouts begin) from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Ballard. The meeting is required for all players and highly encouraged for at least one parent or family member per player. A Zoom option for parents/families will be available, however in-person attendance is still required for any player trying out. All tryout dates and times are posted in TeamSnap, so please make sure you are signed up there and check regularly for updates.
There will be no cuts on the first day of tryouts unless there are any attitude or effort issues. By the end of the afternoon session on Tuesday (8/25), everyone trying out will be informed whether they have made the Ballard Volleyball team for 2025. **Depending on turnout, some initial cuts may be made after the Tuesday morning session. By the conclusion of the afternoon session on Wednesday (8/26), all players should be sorted into squads for the season.
Head Coach:
Zach Wurtz; zawurtz@seattleschools.org
Slowpitch Softball
Boys Golf and Girls Golf Tryouts
Tryouts for Golf will be August 24 – 27, 2026
- Monday, August 24: From 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. at Interbay (this time will be divided into two slots based on last name a week ahead of time to address not overcrowding the facilities)
- Tuesday, August 25: From 9:00 – finish (estimated 10:15 a.m.) at Interbay for Boys in the running for Varsity.
- Wednesday, August 26: From 9:00 – finish (estimated 10:15 a.m.) at Interbay for Girls in the running for Varsity.
**Wednesday (8/26) morning & Thursday (8/27) afternoon (specific tee times to be shared the week of) at Interbay Girls and Boys in the running for Varsity slots will have tee times.
Tryouts will be held at Interbay golf course. All communications regarding tryouts will be shared via FinalForms. Register for the 2026 Fall Golf season on FinalForms today to stay informed of updates!
Head Coach: Katie Walser; kbwalser@seattleschools.org
Boys and Girls Cross Country (No cut)
Girls Soccer
- August 29: After the Football Scrimmage (10 – 11 a.m.) there will be a Fall Sports BBQ with Football, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball families in the Commons from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Families bring meals potluck style. We will have a presentation and highlight each other’s programs and coaching staffs.
- Later that afternoon Stoup Brewery is going to host our programs outside seating for a happy hour with a portion of the proceeds going to our programs.
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
Summer Strength Hours June 22 – August 28
Sessions are welcome to all! The schedule is a way to help coaches and students coordinate. Movements will be similar across sessions.
All students will need to sign up through Final Forms in order to participate. This can be done through your sport. If you don’t play a sport please coordinate with Coach Matthiesen. If you have any questions about what session is the best for you, Final Form questions or any other questions contact: Coach Matthiesen; cjmatthiesen@seattleschools.org
- Monday:
- Cheer at 8 a.m.
- Basketball Lacrosse at 9 a.m.
- Football at 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday:
- Girls Field Sports at 8 a.m.
- Softball/Volleyball and Girls Basketball at 9 a.m.
- Football at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday:
- Cheer at 8 a.m.
- Boys Basketball/ Lacrosse, Gymnastics at 9 a.m.
- Football at 2 p.m.
- Thursday:
- Girls Field Sports at 8 a.m.
- Softball/Volleyball, Girls Basketball at 9 a.m.
- Football at 2 p.m.
- Friday:
- Gymnastics at 9:00 a.m.
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