The winter sports season is rapidly approaching as tryouts begin Monday, November 10 (2008-09 Tryout Schedule). Our basketball staff is eager to start the season as we expect an exciting, fun and successful season.

Before a student can tryout for the basketball team the following items must be accomplished:

1- Physical Form
 A change in policy has occurred within the Beaverton School District #48. In the past, athletes only had to have a physical once in high school. Now a physical is only good for two years. This means all freshman and juniors must successfully complete a physical, having their doctor utilize the enclosed form (OSAA School Sports Pre-Participation Examination). We recommend you do this ASAP as scheduling can become difficult. Again, please have your doctor use the enclosed form! Sophomores and seniors who HAVE NOT had a physical last year must also get one.

2- Parent Permission
 All boys trying out for basketball must have their families fill-out the enclosed Parent Permission Form.

3- Hand-in Forms
Take each of the completed enclosed forms to Mrs. Cook in the athletic office. She will give you a gold receipt that must be given to Coach Bendt or Coach Wambold prior to tryouts. Mrs. Cook is located in the Athletic Office and will begin accepting forms on Monday, November 3rd. No one will be allowed to try out with out their paper work being turned in!

4- Grade Form Turned in
Each boy interested in trying out must turn in a grade check form into Coach Bendt, Coach Wambold, or Coach Holderman before they can try out.

5- Participation Fee
As with all sports, it costs $125 to play basketball. However, this fee is not due until after cuts and teams have been decided. There is payment and scholarship opportunities for those who qualify.

Finally, make sure to continue your commitment to improve your athletic ability, basketball skills and, most importantly, strive for excellence in the classroom, hallways, and community. We look forward to seeing you on November 10th.

Sincerely,
Tom Bendt
Head Boys' Basketball Coach