Athletics

Staff

Jimmy Creighton | Athletics and Activities Director | james_creighton@hcpss.org
Matthew Mitzman | Athletic Trainer | matthew.mitzman@athletico.com
Brian Van Deusen | Booster Camp Director & Head Football Coach | Brian_Vandeusen@hcpss.org

Athletics News

Spring Athletic Registration Information: OPENS JANUARY 15
Athletic Registration Information
On Wednesday, February 22, we will hold spring athletics interest meetings during Hawk Time.
Instructions for Sports Registration: DUE BY: February 27
Athletic Registration Information: OPENS OCTOBER 15

Sports Teams

List of Sports Teams

Athletic Rules of Conduct

*All middle school aged (and younger) students must be accompanied by an adult.  

*For stadium events at River Hill: The sidelines and track area behind all teams are for authorized school personnel only (coaches/players/officials/approved media/school staff).  No students, parents or other spectators will be allowed past the yellow barriers at River Hill High School. Media passes for photography, etc, will be issued upon request by head coaches.

*Be a fan, NOT a fanatic. Cheer like crazy but keep it positive and keep the focus on your classmates, not the opposing team. We want the experience of attending any event at River Hill to be a fun and positive one for all students, players, and attendees. Hawks rise together! 
 
THINGS WE ENCOURAGE

Respect the game, respect the officials, respect the players.

Support our school/community and demonstrate positive sportsmanship.

Repeat chants 3 times! Let the team hear you! Be creative and POSITIVE!

Stay on your designated spectator side for all games.

Thank the officials and the hosts at the end of the game.

Plan ahead for a way home immediately after the game. 

THINGS NOT ALLOWED PER RHHS & HCPSS

Bring outside food & drink in the stadium or gym.

Bring noise makers or backpacks or pets. 

Use profanity or throw objects. 

Target/harass teams/individual players/coaches/referees/or opposing fans.

Enter the playing area. (No storming court or field after the end of game.)

Once you leave the premises, you are not permitted to re-enter.

“DO THE RIGHT THING ALL THE TIME”
“CHARACTER IS WHO YOU ARE WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING”
 
Season Start Dates 2023-2024

Spring Sports Tryouts – Starting March 1, 2024 DEADLINE to REGISTER is February 27, 2024 

Season Start Dates 2024-2025

Fall Sports Tryouts – Starting August 14, 2024, DEADLINE to REGISTER is August 12, 2024 

Winter Sports Tryouts – Starting November 15, 2024, DEADLINE to REGISTER is November 13, 2024.

Spring Sports Tryouts – Starting March 1, 2025 DEADLINE to REGISTER is February 27, 2025 

 

*Tryouts typically last 3 days, after those dates the teams will start practicing together, play in scrimmages and then games. If you tryout for a team you are expected to be present at all team activities, please plan around your sport specific schedule. Please e-mail your respective coach directly for details on scheduling.


 

 

HCPSS Athletic Participation Resources

Athletic Participation Form

Student athletic policy agreement form for new student athletes.

Sports Concussion Testing Program and Release of Information

Agreement for families that acknowledge HCPSS may administer pre-concussion baseline testing and post-concussion testing after a sports-related injury.

HCPSS Athletics Concussion Information Sheet

Overview of concussion signs and symptoms that can occur in student athletes.

Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form

Physician forms for future student athletes to fill out prior to sport seasons.

Medication Procedure Information

Protocols for administration of student medication during school hours along with a medication administration history form for physicians.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information

Acknowledgement statement and guidelines for identifying and responding to a cardiac arrest scenario.