Tryout Information
SPRING tryouts registration closes February 14, 2025
this is to provide time for staff to review eligibility prior to tryouts.
All 7th and 8th grade students interested in participating in athletics must meet the eligibility requirements and athletic policies in order to tryout. WCPSS does not allow 6th graders to try out, but they may register to be a manager, if applicable; this expectation is determined by each coach.
TEAM MANAGERS at West Millbrook must complete the tryouts registration form below. Some coaches make cuts for managers- make sure to reach out to coach in person or email to learn their process. Managers that make the final team roster must have a complete Dragonfly profile within a week of making the team.
**Winter Cheer Managers must register & have a complete Dragonfly account prior to day 1 of tryouts. There is such a quick turnaround from fall to winter cheer that requires coach to be focused on competition preparation.Â
STEPÂ 1- Register for Tryouts: must be done for every season
By completing the registration form, your name is added to the tryouts roster & triggers our athletic director team to start reviewing Dragonfly accounts and eligibility. Registering as early as possible only helps our athletic department support more athletes trying out and avoiding any issues with eligibility.Â
- FALL Tryouts Registration Form (click) Â Â — The first tryout day is September 3, 2024
- WINTER Tryouts Registration Form (click)Â —Â The first tryout day is November 18, 2024 (registration closes Nov 8)
- SPRING Tryouts Registration Form (click)Â —Â The first tryout day is February 24, 2025 (registration closes Feb 14)
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STEP 2- Complete Dragonfly Profile
Parent/Guardian creates a Dragonfly Account THEN create a profile for their child or updates existing Dragonfly account (click)
Click here for Dragonfly instructions.and video tutorials Complete electronic forms on Dragonfly profile or if you prefer to complete on paper, Click here to print participation packet or see Mrs. Prijatel, Mr. Calhoun, or Mr. Navin for packets in English or Spanish
Upload pictures of sports physical documents or schedule a sports physical if you haven’t done so. Physicals are valid for 395 days
SPORTS PHYSICALS RESOURCES
–OrthoNC offers $10Â w/o appt.
–Wake Health Clinic (pay on a sliding scale)
–CVS on Spring Forest Rd.
–Emerge Ortho ($25 summer)
ATHLETES & PARENTS: If there are incomplete profiles or incorrect information, a message will be sent to guardians via Dragonfly (check your spam folder) and also sent to athlete’s WCPSS emails. Student-athletes should be checking their school Outlook email via Wake ID Portal daily.Â
Please email email eprijatel@wcpss.net (fall, winter) or cnavin@wcpss.net (spring) directly if you upload new documents that are pending review. We do not get notification from Dragonfly and your email let’s us approve documents quickly for you!Â
STEP 3- Eligibility Review & “approved to play” sent to student email
Athletic directors review all Dragonfly documents, student’s grades, and student attendance of the previous semester to ensure all eligibility requirements are met. If you are new to Wake County, this process may take longer as we wait to receive records.Â
If a student is eligible, an “approved to play”email will be sent to student email with tryouts details 
If a student is ineligible; student and guardians will be notified via email.Â
**winter sports: your eligibility will be reviewed in the new year– make sure your fall semester grades and attendance comply with eligibility requirements!Â
**spring sports: Students will not receive an “approved to play” email until the end of Q2– spring sports eligibility is based on this 2024 fall semester attendance and grades.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT TRYOUTS
TRYOUT DATES, TIMES, and DISMISSAL
- Spring Tryouts, February 24-27, 2024, 3:30-5pm **this is subject to change based on number of athletes, weather, etc.Â
- fall cheer goes until 5:15pm
- winter cheer goes until 5:30pm Â
- DISMISSAL- Don’t leave 6th period early; wait for the announcement. DAY 1 of TRYOUTS please go to the Main Gym for attendance with coach before changing in the locker roomÂ
- PICK-UP TRANSPORTATION IS ON TIME! Tell your ride NOT to move the cones in the carpool lane.
- Please make sure you’re not roaming campus or walking on our new lawns, please. Your ride cannot use the bus loop.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Check email daily and listen to announcements daily.
- MANAGERS: Â you should have already contacted your coach directly to introduce yourself, learn the expectations, and if you should attend tryouts/practices. Direct all questions to your coach.
- Bookmark our athletics page: https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/west-millbrook/ **final rosters will be posted under your sport
WHAT TO BRINGÂ
- Filled water bottle
- equipment/locker rooms-Â We offer optional storage for extra bags/equipment: locker rooms will be open 7:50-8:10AM; locked during the school day.
- an athletic change of clothes & footwear- make sure you have layers for outdoor weather(if applicable), Indoor gym shoes (if it’s bad weather and we practice indoors), other approved shoes for outdoor sport participation.
- Nice to Have: chapstick, hat/sunglasses, headband/extra hair ties, deodorant, sunscreen, extra pair of socks if they get wet, menstrual products, extra pair of contact lens
FINAL TEAM ROSTER INFO
- Final cuts will be posted on your sports page on our athletics website (click)
- Regular team practice times: Monday-Thursday until 5pm; coaches may practice on Fridays- this will be communicated by the coach
- Parent Meeting in the main gymÂ
- Fall Sept. 16, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
- Winter Dec. 2, 2024 @ 5:15 PM
- Spring March 2, 2025 @ 5:15 PM
- Game schedule: 2024-25 Full Game Schedule- all seasons
Why is the Tryouts Registration Deadline Critical?
Athletic directors have to review all Dragonfly accounts & the grades/attendance of each athlete’s previous semester- that takes time! Register early to help the process!
SPORTS PHYSICALS RESOURCES
–OrthoNC offers $10Â w/o appt.
–Wake Health Clinic (pay on a sliding scale)
–CVS on Spring Forest Rd.
–Emerge Ortho ($25 summer)
