East Garner FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to play sports at East Garner? – Be Academically Eligible.  Register on DragonFly and be approved by the Athletic Director

Do I need to upload new paperwork for each season? – As long as the physical is within 395 days of when it was obtained

Do I have to create a new DragonFly account for each season? – No, this is done once a school year.  You will need to register for your child as a 7th Grader, and 8th Grader.

When Should I sign up? – As early as possible

What if I sign up only for a fall sport, and my child decides they want to tryout for a winter or spring sport?  You can add sports that your child wants to try out for as long as it is done before the deadline of that season

If My child plans on trying out for a sport in each season can I check all of those sports while I am registering? – Yes

How is Eligibility Determined? – Eligibility is based on the previous semester.  Students must meet academic and attendance standards (see below). Fall Sports – 2nd Semester of previous school year.  Winter Sports – Being with 2nd semester of previous year.  The semester changes over in January, so eligibility for basketball and cheer will be reevaluated during that time.  Spring Sports – Based on First Semester of current School year

How many absences can you have and still be eligible? – 14 absences are the maximum in the previous semester.  IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THEY ARE EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED.

What grades are required to be eligible? – You must pass 3 out 4 Core Classes in the previous semester. 

Should I keep a digital copy of my physical?  Yes.  Before turning in paperwork, you should scan it into a pdf.  There are lots of scan apps out there.  This will help as kids transition to high school and need physicals for summer workouts.

Do you have to pay to get into games?  Yes, the standard cost of admission to Wake County Middle School Athletic Events is $6.00

Can you purchase tickets online in advance? Yes. Tickets can be purchased using the GoFan website. Click on the link provided https://gofan.co/app/school/NC67704

Are there separate DragonFly deadlines for Winter and Spring Sports?  Yes 

What Sports are offered in the Fall? – Football, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Volleyball, and Cheer

What Sports are offered in the Winter?  Boys Basketball, Girls’ Basketball and Cheer

What Sports are offered in the Spring?  Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Track and Boys Track