Ballard High School

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Winter Athletics Events & Club Sports

Summary : Winter Athletics & Club Sport Information.

Winter Athletics & Club Sports

  • Due Now: Winter Athletics Registration Due | Gymnastics Begins
  • Pay ASB Fees Due: 2025-26 fees must be paid on the Source/SchoolPay. Questions? Bethany Nielcen; BHS Athletic Secretary Main Office at 206-252-1000.
    • Winter Sports Begin (Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Wrestling, Boys Swim and Dive, Mixed Season BUF)

Winter Athletics Metro Links


ABC Newsletter Calendar Events

Note! Highlights from ABC (not a complete list) Please refer to all schedules on the Ballard HS on Metro League. 

  • Now-Jan. 31Running of the Beavers  register today!
  • Now – Feb. 20: Beaver Gear Duffle Bag Sale
  • Feb. 9: Athletic Booster Club Meeting via Zoom 5:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 9: Girls Basketball hosts Ingraham (most likely opponent based on current standings) 7 p.m. (loser out, winner plays Feb 11 at West Seattle)
    • With a win Monday against Ingraham, the Girls will play Wed. vs most likely Seattle Academy, 5:30 p.m. at West Seattle. Girls Bracket Details.
  • Feb. 9: Boys Basketball visits Seattle Academy 7 p.m. (loser out of Metro Playoffs, winner faces Franklin on Feb 11)
    • With a win Monday, the Boys will play Wed. against Blanchet or Garfield (most likely), 5:30 p.m. at Franklin. Boys Bracket Details.
  • Feb. 9: ABC Board Meeting, Online via Zoom, 6:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 23: Spring Athletics Registration Due
  • March 9Athletic Booster Club Meeting in the Ballard HS Staff Lounge 6:30 p.m.
  • March 10: Spring Sports Night for Spring Athletics parents/guardians BHS Gym 6:30 p.m.
    • In the BHS Gym. Spring Sports parents and guardians are invited to meet team coaches, Athletic Trainer Loka Murphy, Strength & Conditioning Coach Colin Matthiesen, and hear important updates from Athletic Director Eric Ensign. You’ll also get a chance to learn about our work with the Athletic Booster Club and perhaps win a prize in our drawing. Beaver Gear sale too!
  • March 21: BHS Foundation Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Run & Walk at Golden Gardens 9:30 a.m.

New Bleachers! For Fans at the BHS Field

Thanks to the Ballard High School Foundation, with support from the Athletic Booster Club and in cooperation with school administration, for advocating for bleachers at Ballard HS Field, allowing for more viewing and cheering opportunities for Beaver fans. Seattle Public Schools installers recently completed the project. Great teamwork!

Follow Ballard Athletics Instagram!
Follow Ballard Athletics Instagram!

Check out all the Ballard HS Athletic Instagram for events & updates. Come cheer on the teams!

Ballard Athletics Instagram

Quick Resource Links


Dance Team

Dance Team

The Dance Team will be on the road to Districts (held March 7 at Mt. Si High School. The dancers started the season strong, already earning qualifying scores for their Pom and Lyrical routines. Upcoming events also include the Tahoma High School Competition on Sat, Feb. 14, and the Puyallup High School Competition on Sat, Feb. 28.

Their goal is to compete again at the WIAA State Dance & Drill Championships, held March 27-28 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Team calendar. Senior photo by Lisa Vanderford-Anderson. Team picture c/o and follow the team @ballardhsdanceteam


Club Information

Girls Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse Logo

Registration is OPEN for Ballard Girls Lacrosse – register today! We are gearing up for another great season at the Dam! It’s a no-cut program with both Varsity and JV, welcoming athletes of all experience levels. The spring season runs from February to mid-May, with tryouts starting Feb. 23 and games kicking off March 8, 2026. Scholarships are available. And great news Coach Rachel Moody is back! For more details, visit the team’s website and follow us on Instagram: @ballardgirlslacrosse


Registration is open for Boys Lacrosse!

Boys Lacrosse team on the field.

Registration is now open for Ballard Boys Lacrosse! Register today! Lacrosse is a competitive, fun, no-cut spring sport with both a varsity and JV team, coached for the 4th year by Ray Pryphun. 

The season runs March through mid May. Full and partial scholarships are available. Questions? Email coach Ray Pryphun at ray.pryphun@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @ballardlacrosse.


Coed Ultimate Frisbee (No cut) 

Varsity Schedule. To learn more about the upcoming Spring Girls Gx season, check out Ballard High School Ultimate Frisbee website. Follow the team @bufballard


Unified Basketball

Unified Basketball Teams in the BHS Gym.

On December 16, Ballard Unified hosted Lincoln’s Unified squad at the annual Jam the Dam basketball game, a spirited evening celebrating inclusion, teamwork, and school pride.

Upcoming schedule:

  • TBD

Ballard Strength and Conditioning 

Ballard Strength

Follow the Strength and Conditioning Instagram. Ballard High School’s Strength and Conditioning Program. Giving students tools to stay strong & healthy long after high school.

Ballard Strength Instagram

As of Feb. 9, 2026

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Spring Athletics Tryout & Club Sports Information

Spring Athletics Registration Due Feb. 23, 2026. March 10: Spring Athletics Parent/Guardian Meeting at BHS 6:30 p.m.