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Frequently Asked Questions

Westridge Athletics is where girls who compete become women who lead.

Girls learn much more than how to be a fierce competitor through their participation in Westridge Athletics; the high expectations we hold for our athletes are matched by the high level of support we provide them as they develop skills that extend beyond sports. Student athletes at Westridge benefit from the values of courage, resiliency, discipline, generosity, and more.

The Westridge Tigers compete in the prestigious Prep League and are a member of the California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section (CIF-SS). Westridge offers 13 Upper School sports and 10 Middle School sports.

 

Upper School
Summer Athletics

For new Tigers, summer is a great time to meet your future teammates and coaches and lay the foundation for your success in the upcoming year.

Preview Days

Upper School Athletics Preview Days take place in June (see the schedule by sport below) and are mandatory for athletes playing fall sports. These days allow students to meet coaches and teams, learn about team expectations, and begin practicing with their teams. They also provide coaches with the opportunity to evaluate athletes fairly and ensure teams are prepared for the upcoming season. The Preview Days schedule is as follows:

  • Cross Country | June 8-19; 6:30-8:30 am

  • Flag Football | June 8-19; 9-11 am

  • Golf | June 8-19; 3-5 pm

  • Tennis | June 8-19; 8:30-10 am

  • Volleyball | June 19-26; 8:30-11:30 am

If you have questions about schedules, please contact Assistant Director of Athletics Jenna Wong at jwong@westridge.org and the head coach of your sport, who can be found on this list.

Optional Sports Performance Sessions, which are open to athletes from all sports and focus on strength and conditioning training, will occur June 8-July 1 and July 20-August 25. More details to come.

For athletes looking ahead to winter and spring sports, those Preview Days will be held during the school year.

Fall Season Dates

Fall sports will begin their official season on the following dates:

  • July 20 | Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball

  • August 3 | Golf, Tennis

Lower & Middle School
Summer Athletics

Tryouts and practices for Middle School sports begin after the start of the school year and no summer activities are required.

We proud to offer a variety of sports camps on our campus through the summer for incoming 4th-8th graders (students from other schools are also invited to attend, so feel free to invite a sibling or a friend!), led by Westridge coaches and varsity athletes.

  • Summer Soccer Camp | June 15-19; 9 am-12 pm

  • Summer Basketball Camp | June 15-19; 1-4 pm

  • Summer Flag Football Camp | June 22-26; 9 am-12 pm

  • Summer Volleyball Camp | June 22-26; 1-4 pm

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • For Upper School sports:
    All athletic programs follow the same team placement standards. Athletes are placed on Frosh, JV, or Varsity teams based on skill level, experience, competitive readiness, and the needs of the program.  Placement decisions are made by the head coach and coaching staff during preview days and summer practices. For fall sports, attendance at summer practices is strongly encouraged. Summer sessions allow coaches to evaluate athletes fairly and prepare teams appropriately. Consistent attendance reflects commitment to the program and supports readiness for the season. Due to the level of Upper School athletics commitments, athletes may select a maximum of one sport per season. We encourage dual sport and triple sport participation from athletes, but those sports must be in different seasons.  

    For Middle School sports:
    Middle School team placement takes place on the first two days of the season. Athletes are placed on either A or B team, depending on skill level and grade.

  • For Upper School athletes playing fall sports, attendance to Summer Preview Days is mandatory. These summer practices are an important way for players to bond and coaches to determine appropriate team placement. Please refer to the information above.

    For Middle School sports, all practices begin after the school year begins.

  • During the summer, Westridge does not provide transportation. Athletes are responsible for arranging their own transportation to any practices occurring before the first day of school.

    During the school year, Westridge provides transportation to and from all off-site practices and competitions. Athletes are required to ride the team bus to off-site practices and competitions on school days. For weekend tournaments, transportation may be provided as needed.  

    Parents/guardians may pick up their athlete from off-site locations at the conclusion of practice or competition. Athletes may not remain unsupervised at any location. 

    • Signed Athletics Contract(due August 1)

    • Completed Student Health Evaluation Form(due August 1)

    • ImPACT Testing (must be completed digitally after coordinating with the Westridge Athletic Trainer—more instructions will be shared this spring/summer)

    For questions and to submit completed forms, please contact Athletic Trainer Michael Avelar at mavelar@westridge.org.

  • Director of Athletics Alice Lee
    alee@westridge.org
    Questions about: athletics culture, handbook and policies, eligibility and CIF, and parent concerns

    Assistant Director of Athletics Jenna Wong
    jwong@westridge.org
    Questions about: daily operations, scheduling, logistics

    Athletic Trainer Michael Avelar, ATC, CES
    mavelar@westridge.org
    Questions about: ImPACT baseline testing, athletics contract, student health forms 

    Head Coach
    Contact the Head Coach of your sport directly for sport-specific matters, including practice conflicts, team expectations and placement, program questions, and skill development. Please also contact them for sport-specific practices and schedules. View a list of coaches here.