GHS Winter Athletics!

Winter Athletics Final Forms Registration due first week of November, 2024. Must be registered on Final Forms in order to Tryout.

Winter Athletics! Tryouts! Practices!

Boys Basketball

• Tryout Dates: November 18, 19 and 20
  • What to expect during tryouts: Tryouts will be an evaluation period for the coaching staff. Each student athlete will be evaluated on skill level, basketball IQ, teamwork, and the overall potential fit with one of the three teams (JVC, JV, Varsity)
  • Tryout Times: 4 p.m., 2:45 p.m.
  • Meeting location: Main Gym Lobby
  • Attire:  Basketball shorts, Basketball shoes, T-Shirt, and Water Bottle
• Team Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 26 from 7 – 8 p.m. Check email with details via Final Forms.
• Practice Days & Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 4 p.m. Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. Saturday practice times are TBD.
• Weight Room Days & Times: Wednesdays 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. | Saturdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball

• Tryout Dates: November 18-20
  • What to expect during tryouts: Tryouts will be an evaluation period for the coaching staff.  Each student athlete will be evaluated on skill level, basketball IQ, teamwork, and the overall potential fit with of 3 possible teams (JVC, JV, or Varsity)
  • Tryout Times: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
  • Meeting location: Main Gym Lobby dressed and ready by 5:45 p.m.
  • Attire: Basketball shoes, Shorts, T-Shirt, and Water Bottle
• Team Meeting Date: November 25, 2024. An email and a Zoom link will be sent to Final Forms after teams have been drafted with the meeting time.
• Practice Days & Times: M, T, TH, F 6 – 8 p.m. and W 5 – 7 p.m.
• Team Contact: Roy Smiley; coach.rsmiley@gmail.com or Kwajalein Clack; kmgriffin@seattleschools.org

Wrestling

• 1st Practice Details (what to expect): November 18.
  • Team intros and expectations. Light practice of wrestling foundations.
  • Meeting location: Garfield Aux Gym
  • Attire: Long sleeve shirt and pants (no short sleeve shirts or shorts). Water bottle, wrestling shoes. We will try to provide donated shoes for first year wrestlers but ask that returning wrestlers purchase their own shoes.
• Team Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 26 (details to follow)
• Practice Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 4 – 7 p.m.
• Weight Room Days & Times: n/a
• Team Contact: Brad Church; bpchurch@seattleschools.org

Winter Swim/Dive

• 1st Practice Details (what to expect): Our first practice will cover the basics of swim practice, lane etiquette, and offer a swim test for new swimmers to ensure safety. From there, we will conduct a basic skills practice to help build a good foundation for everyone. This will continue through the first week. All of this information is covered in our syllabus which is sent to athletes before the start of season. 
  • Meeting location: Medgar Evers Pool
  • Attire: Swim suit, water bottle, goggles, swim cap, towel, change of clothes. 
• Team Meeting Date: Families will be informed in advance of the meeting by email.
• Practice Days & Times: Monday-Friday, 6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
• Weight Room Days & Times: Tuesdays, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
• Team Contact: ghsbulldogsswim@gmail.com

Flag Football

• Tryouts: Rain or Shine – Thursday and Friday, November 14 & 15
  • Meeting location: GHS Turf Field
  • Attire: Comfortable gym clothes (layers), Training shoes (turf cleats preferred), water bottle
• Team Meeting Date: Monday, November 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | GHS Commons (In-Person)
• Practice Days & Times: Tue | Thurs | Fri 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Team Contact: Coach Scoob; mitorrance@seattleschools.org | Ayanna Ford; ayford@seattleschools.org

Lacrosse  

• 1st Practice Details (what to expect): Thursday, 5:30 p.m. | Garfield Football Field 
  • Meeting location: Room 341 
  • Attire: Lacrosse Gear and Sticks (if you have it). Cleats | Shorts | Water bottle | Workout clothes  
• Team Meeting Date: In-Person | Wednesday November 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Room 341  
• Practice Days & Times: Tuesdays |Thursdays, 5:30-7 | Last day Nov. 26
• Team Contact: Isaac Miller; ismiller@seattleschools.org

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Winter Season at GHS!

Bulldogs, I know this will be a tremendous school year full of exciting new beginnings. My name is Tiffany Lynn Bigham, (Ms. Tiffany, she/her/hers), Garfield’s Athletic Director and Activities Coordinator. Throughout the season you will receive communication via Final Forms for all things Garfield Athletics. I look forward to connecting with you all, and excited to announce our new coaching staff. As we know, athletics can play a vital role in creating positive experiences for young people, and our top-tier coaching staff helps continue the rich legacy of the Garfield Bulldogs.

Reflecting on the events of last school year, my first as AD, I want to take a moment to thank this community. The heart and dedication of our coaches and families are truly unmatched. I’m so glad to be a Bulldog and I want to warmly welcome our teams (back) to the doghouse! Without your collective effort, we would not have the successful programs we enjoy today.

Tiffany Lynn Bigham, M.N.P.L (she/her/hers)
Activities | Athletic Director
tlbigham@seattleschools.org