Athletic Director- Mr. Tom Swift  

Overview:

In preparation for the next season, there are several things to keep in mind. All students must have a valid PIAA physical uploaded into Family ID.  No student may try-out or participate in sports without a valid physical form signed by a physician. Physicals must be completed after May 1 and before the start of the sports season and should be turned into the head coach.  

If you have a question or concern with your child's team, please direct your inquiries to his or her coach. If you fail to get a resolution, please contact Mr. Thomas Swift at tswift@wcasd.net

 Any changes to daily sports schedules will be sent out via Remind: www.remind.com/join/fugettsp 

Ineligibility     

Students suspended may not participate in the Fugett Athletics program. Students academically ineligible may not participate, but may try-out for a sport.     

7th and 8th Grade Athletics (Interscholastic)
The program provides for a 7^th and 8^th grade team for each sport.  Sports offered: Cross-Country, Girls & Boys Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Girls & Boys Basketball, Wrestling, Girls & Boys Lacrosse, Baseball, Track, Softball. 

6th Grade Athletics (Intramural)

The 6th grade sports program, composed of only 6th grade students, will be held after school.  This program will focus on basic skills and provide competition within school. The sports offerings in this program are as follows: Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball and Track. 

All 6th grade participants must have a physical examination PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION. The original physical may be performed concurrently with the 6th grade entrance physical. The required form was included with the 5th grade final report card.
 
NOTE: The West Chester Area School District's insurance policy does not cover accidents or injuries in the 6th grade sports program. If any injury occurs, the medical bills would need to be covered by your personal insurance.

Athletic Department Philosophy
The Fugett Middle School Athletic Program is comprised of a 7th grade and an 8th grade program.  

The eighth grade program is a program designed for just eighth graders. In rare exceptions (ie. safety reasons or due to a low number of participants), seventh graders be permitted to play on the same team with 8th graders. This is only with the permission of the Athletic Director. If this were to occur, the opposing coach would be notified.

Because, in many cases, the 7th grade program is an "exposure" program, winning should not be paramount. Instead, within each coach's discretion, all players should have an opportunity to participate.  

Each coach and student athlete will consistently demonstrate positive character and good sportsmanship.  

In accordance with the PIAA rules, student athletes must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate.

Taunting the opposing player/team, running up the score, booing or hissing while a player is attempting a shot, or intentionally showing up the other coach or team is forbidden.