Tryout Information
Winter tryouts registration closes November 8, 2024
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.
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.
STEPÂ 1- Register for Tryouts on Google Form
The earlier the better! This form forms a list of athletes that athletic directors use to review Dragonfly and eligibility.Â
- FALL Tryouts Registration Form (click) Â Â — The first tryout day is September 3, 2024Â
- 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)
STEP 2- Complete Dragonfly Profile
Create a Dragonfly Account or update existing Dragonfly account. Schedule a sports physical, if a new one is needed- physicals are valid for 395 days.Â
PARENTS: If you’ve been contacted regarding an incomplete profile, please email email eprijatel@wcpss.net (fall, winter) or cnavin@wcpss.net (spring) directly when documents are pending review- your email let’s us approve documents quickly for you!Â
- Use your child’s middle school graduation year.Â
- Prefer to print forms? Click here to print participation packetÂ
- All eligibility & tryout communication to will be sent to student WCPSS emailÂ
- Parent communication via Dragonfly if there are issues or missing documents
Click here for Dragonfly instructions.and video tutorialsÂ
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 (see below)
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
- Fall Tryouts, Sept 3-6, 2024, 3:30-5pm **this is subject to change based on number of ath, weather, etc. Â
****cheer goes until 5:15pm (5:30pm winter season)  **** baseball goes until 5:30pm   - 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
- 5PM PICK-UP TRANSPORTATION IS ON TIME! 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 gym  Fall Sept. 16, 2024 @ 5:15 PMWinter Dec. 2, 2024 @ 5:15 PMSpring 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)
