Students at McCluer North High School enjoy a program of athletics that provides a variety of experiences for the development of sports skills, physical fitness, loyalty, teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for others. The program prepares students for success in their adult lives.
Participating in sports provides students with the opportunity to realize athletic potential, make new friends who share similar interests, and become a part of the heart of McCluer North High School.
The teachers and administrators encourage all students to become actively involved in athletics and student activities. Studies have demonstrated that students who participate in extracurricular activities do better in the classroom, have better school attendance and more self-esteem and self-confidence.
The attitude, conduct and appearance of participants and fans reflects on the entire school community. Each athlete, coach, student and fan is responsible for good sportsmanship while attending any school event whether at home or away.
Athletic programs at McCluer North High School include softball, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, track and golf.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Physical exams are required for all students prior to the
first day of tryouts for any sport. The exam can be taken anytime
after February 1 of the previous school year and will remain
effective the entire following school year.
- All students trying out for sports programs must have insurance
coverage provided by parents or guardians. McCluer North does
not carry regular medical insurance on athletes. McCluer North
does carry catastrophic insurance which goes into effect after
medical experiences have reached $25,000.
- Any sophomore, junior or senior trying out for a fall sport
must have earned at least 2.5 credits during the second semester
of the prior school year. Summer school does not count toward
eligibility, but a correspondence course started and completed
during second semester does count. Any freshman trying out for
a fall sport is eligible if promoted directly from the 8th grade
to the 9th grade.
- All students who have their 19th birthdays prior to July 1 of the current school year are ineligible to compete at the high school level. Freshmen who turn 16 prior to July 1 in the current school year must compete at the sophomore or varsity level.
INVITATION TO FRESHMEN
All students are important and make their own unique contribution to the athletic program and McCluer North High School, but the freshmen athletes make a special contribution. They represent the future of interscholastic sports at McCluer North and we encourage incoming freshmen to get involved. Experience is not necessary, and coaches are well prepared to help each incoming student be successful.
