Important Athletic Information 2026-2027

LADY PANTHER ATHLETICS

Lady Panthers & Parents,

Important information -  Pike Lady Panther Athletics for the upcoming school year, 2026-2027.  Below are some dates, details, and expectations regarding our Pike Athletic Program.

REQUIRED FORMS: (Athletes MUST have completed ALL forms by August 12^th to remain in Athletics)

* Completed Physical…performed by a physician / Medical History Form

* All Physicals must be dated AFTER APRIL 1^st

* Online UIL Forms…Instructions Attached

* Link  https://northwestsports.rankone.com/Website/Main

    - Then click “PHYSICAL INFORMATION”

 * Once completed, Physical and Medical History forms can be uploaded into Rank One

* Northwest High School is hosting a night to complete Physicals…please see attached flyer.

REQUIRED ATHLETIC APPAREL:

* Pike T-shirt & Pike Shorts…athletes may wear Pike apparel from previous years.

            - Online purchase through Game One…TBA

            - Apparel Online Orders are shipped directly to your address.

            - Apparel ordered online through Game One will not be exchanged for a different size…please make sure you

               order the correct sizes. Youth sizes usually run small.

            - Pike T-Shirt and Pike Shorts may be purchased directly from Girls’ Athletic Department Office on the first week

               of school…while supplies last.  We do not stock below a size Youth Large in shirt and shorts.

            - Girls’ Athletics also stocks the Pike T-shirt and Pike shorts for sell…these may be purchased directly from us

               the first week of school.  We accept cash or a check made out to Pike Middle School w/ driver’s license

               provided.

- Athletes are required to dress out every day

OPTIONAL ATHLETIC APPAREL:

* Pike Sweat Top & Pike Sweat Bottom

            - We STRONLY ENCOURAGE the purchase of Pike sweats.  We do not stock or sell the sweats at Pike.

            - All athletes will be required to wear Pike sweats once the weather permits and our stock to issue athletes

               is used from previous years.

SPORTS / SEASONS: 

- Athletic Administration will release schedules prior to the start of each season.

            - Listed in order of season…. 7^th Grade ATHLETICS is 8^th Period / 8^th Grade ATHLETICS is 1^st Period

            - All Schedules will be posted on Rank One and Pike Athletic Website

* If an athlete does not try out for the sport in season or does not make a team, they will be in our Off-Season Program during the Athletic Period.  During this time, athletes will focus on strength and conditioning. 

* We strongly encourage 7^th and 8^th grade athletes to try out for multiple sports.

VOLLEYBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION:

TRYOUTS…August 12^th-14^th

7^th Grade Tryout Days/Times: (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

   8^th Period Athletics – 5:30 PM (Please pick up promptly @ 5:30 PM) - Pick up @ Athletic Entrance

8^th Grade Tryout Days/Times (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

    7:30 AM (Doors Open @ 7:00 AM) through 1^st Period Athletic Class

*All 3 Days of Tryouts Required

* Tryout Format used by all NISD Middle Schools

*Cuts will be made after the third day of tryouts / Specific A, B, C Teams will be decided prior to the 1^st Game

• Athletes that do not make the volleyball teams will remain in Athletic Period in “Off-Season.”

• Please wear Pike PE/Athletic clothes or school appropriate t-shirt/shorts until you purchase or receive your order.
• Knee pads are recommended…not required during tryouts.
• Athletic shoes…specific volleyball shoes are not required.
• ALL water bottles must have a lid and close completely…no bottles with detachable straws.

VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE:

            - 7^th Grade Volleyball Practice is 8^th Period to 5:30 PM every day except game day

            - 8^th Grade Volleyball Practice is 7:30 AM every day except game day

CROSS COUNTRY (No Cut Sport…If you complete the workout, you are able to participate in the meets)

            - Practice will begin on Monday, August 24th...please email Coach Briggs if you are interested in running - [email protected]

            - 7^th & 8^th Grade Cross Country Practice begins at 7:30 AM (Doors Open @ 7:00 AM)

            - Athletes can participate in both Volleyball and Cross Country.

BASKETBALL (Tryouts immediately after Volleyball season)

            - 7^th Grade Basketball Practice is 8^th Period to 5:30 PM every day except game day.

            - 8^th Grade Basketball Practice is 7:30 AM every day except game day.

TRACK (Tryouts immediately after Basketball season)

            - 7^th & 8^th Grade Track Practice begins at 7:30 AM except meet day.

SOCCER (Tryouts immediately after Track season)

            - 7^th & 8^th Grade Soccer Practice TBA

WRESTLING (No Cut Sport / After Track season)

            - 7^th & 8^th Grade Wrestling Practice after school until 5:30 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

Shanna Briggs

Gene Pike Middle School

Girls’Athletic Coordinator

817-698-1412

[email protected]