School’s out but some students are preparing for next school year already – which leads to a reminder from West Seattle High School athletic director Trevor Leopold, who asked us to share it: Summer conditioning is available for all athletes playing next year, including incoming threshold – “report to the WSHS weight room at 9 am tomorrow” (Monday, June 22nd). If you didn’t turn in the packet(s) for the fall-sport player(s) in the family by this past Friday, your next chance starts Wednesday, August 12th, with the deadline Friday, August 14th; Leopold says the school “will NOT be accepting participation fees at this time. However, there will be a possibility of a small equipment fee in the fall.” Sport-specific information ahead:

The first day of football begins on Wednesday, August 19th; all other sports start on Monday, August 24th. Before you can participate in your sport, you need to attend a Parent/ Athlete meeting to get all the information for the season. The following dates will be reserved for each sport:

Monday, August 17th – Football and Girls Swimming
Tuesday, August 18th – Golf
Wednesday, August 19th – Volleyball
Thursday, August 20th – Girls’ Soccer and Cross-Country

All meetings will start promptly at 6 pm. If you have participated in a sport at WSHS in the past, you can leave after your coach has provided you with all the information for the upcoming season. If you are new to WSHS or never played a sport before, you need to stay for a short Code of Conduct meeting with Athletic Director Trevor Leopold. Please make sure if you have not done so, SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR ATHLETIC PHYSICALS NOW with your doctor.

Go, Wildcats!