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LATE FALL ATHLETICS 2026–27

Boys Basketball & Cheer | October 5–November 19

Hello Families,

It is hard to believe we are already getting ready for our next season of middle school athletics! Late Fall Athletics begin Monday, October 5, and run through Thursday, November 19. This season includes Boys Basketball and Cheer. Here is a copy of our athletics schedule for the year.

One of the best parts of middle school athletics is that kids are developing much more than sport-specific skills. The habits that make someone a great teammate and athlete are many of the same habits that help students be successful in the classroom.

We want our student-athletes learning to:

• Take risks and make mistakes. Great athletes do not stop trying because a play did not work. They learn, adjust, and try again. That same willingness to take a risk is essential to learning in the classroom.
• Be coachable. Listen actively, accept feedback, ask questions, and make adjustments without becoming defensive.
• Show resilience and grit. Shake off a difficult play, practice, assignment, or day and be ready for the next opportunity.
• Manage emotions. Compete hard while learning to handle frustration, disappointment, excitement, and pressure appropriately.
• Be a great teammate. Celebrate others' successes, encourage teammates after mistakes, and leave the eye rolls, sighs, blaming, and criticism behind.
• Be accountable. Arrive prepared, manage time, take care of equipment, keep up with schoolwork, and follow through on commitments.
• Have fun. Middle school sports should still be something kids are excited to participate in. We want them working hard, growing, competing, and enjoying being part of a team.

Those lessons matter well beyond the gym.

BOYS BASKETBALL Boys Basketball Sign-Up

• Season: Monday, October 5–Thursday, November 19
• Middle school boys in grades 6–8 may participate.
• Practice M - F 3:30 - 5:30

CHEER Cheerleading Interest Form

• Season: Monday, October 5–Thursday, November 19
• Middle school students in grades 6–8 may participate.
• Practice Tuesday and Wednesday 3:30 - 5 (@ SSMS)

During this season, our cheerleaders will support both of our middle school basketball programs -  Sleeping Giant School and Steamboat Springs Middle School.

CHEER END-OF-SEASON CELEBRATION

The Cheer End-of-Season Pizza Party and Awards will be held Thursday, November 19 at SGS following the basketball game, approximately 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Cheerleaders should also turn in their uniforms that evening.

BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE

Please don't wait until October 5 to complete the required paperwork.

All athletes must:

• Complete the Google registration form specific to their sport before participating.
• Have a current sports physical on file. Physicals are valid for one year from the exam date.
• Students participating in Football, Cheer, Basketball, or Wrestling must also provide proof of a current ImPACT test on or before the first day of practice. ImPACT tests are valid for two years from the test date.  If you need an impact test, you can reach out to Pediatrics of Steamboat for testing options or you can take the impact test at home. Link to test at home here: Checkout - ImPACT Baseline Test (baselinetesting.com) Test at home cost $20. 
• Review the Athletics Code of Conduct. with their family.

ATHLETIC FEES

Once registration is completed, the athletic participation fee will be added to the student's School Cash account. Families who qualify for Free and Reduced Services may qualify for reduced athletic fees.

For cheer, the registration options are:

• Cheer Season #2 only: $105
• Cheer Seasons #1 and #2: $105

SGS ATHLETICS INFORMATION & TEAM STORE

Most of the information families need throughout the season — including schedules, forms, athletics information, and updates — can be found on the SGS website under the Athletics page. Linked here.

Families who would like Sleeping Giant gear can also visit the SGS Sideline Store for school apparel and spirit wear.

Free and Reduced Services

Families who qualify may also receive additional benefits such as discounted school fees, assistance with class materials, reduced-cost utilities, and bus passes.

You can apply by:

• Visiting the Nutrition Services  on the district website
• Contacting Nutrition Services directly at 970-846-4936
• Submitting the form online through LINQ Connect.

A few quick notes:

• Only one application per household is needed
• All information is confidential and protected by law
• Immigration or citizenship status is not required to complete the application

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please don't hesitate to contact our office.

We are excited to keep building on the energy, confidence, resilience, and teamwork we see in our middle school athletes. Whether they are competing on the court or supporting their teams from the sideline, we want our students learning how to work hard, respond to feedback, support one another, recover from mistakes, and enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.

We look forward to another great season!

Go Bears!

Karen Draper
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director