Albany Middle School

In order to be eligible for sports and/or extra and co-curricular activities, a student must achieve the following:

• All student athletes must achieve at least a 2.0 GPA with no F's in the previous grading period. (If the last grading period ended at the 1st quarter, then the 1st quarter grade will count toward eligibility).  If a student's GPA is below a 2.0 and they have no F's then the student athlete may be placed on academic probation.
• Student athletes are required to attend at least 4 classes of their school day in order to be eligible to practice or play in a scheduled match, game, or contest.  Athletes who cut a class or have an unauthorized absence may not practice or compete.

Students who fail to meet the minimum grade requirements will be placed on academic probation and will be expected to turn in a completed weekly progress report to the Main Office every Friday by 3:15pm in order to continue athletic participation.   

Their eligibility to participate in athletics will depend on their performance in all classes for the entire week.  If a student fails to submit a progress report on Friday or if their progress report is not satisfactory, then they will have to sit out of practices and games the following week. The student will then submit a progress report the following week in order to regain eligibility.  

In order to get cleared for athletic participation, students must complete their ONLINE Athletic Clearance through FamilyID by the scheduled deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ATHLETIC REGISTRATION WINDOWS:

Volleyball, Football & Cross Country: Monday, Aug. 21st at 8:00am - Friday, Sept. 1st at 3:00pm
Girls Basketball & Co-Ed Soccer: Monday, Sept. 25th at 8:00am - Thursday, Oct. 26th at 3:00pm
Boys Basketball: Monday, Nov. 6th at 8:00am - Thursday, Dec. 7th at 3:00pm
Boys/Girls Wrestling: Monday, Jan. 8th at 8:00am - Thursday, Feb. 8th at 3:00pm
Boys/Girls Track & Field: Monday, Feb. 26th at 8:00am - Thursday, March 29th at 3:00pm
Boys/Girls Ultimate Frisbee: Monday, Feb. 26th at 8:00am - Thursday, March 29th at 3:00pm

We have a large number of students who tryout for our athletic teams, so unfortunately not everyone can be selected to make the team. Cross Country & Track & Field rosters are limited to 100 participants.

Yes. Your ONLINE Athletic Registration must be updated by the deadline for each season of sport in which you are participating.
 

If your ONLINE Athletic Registration is not completed by the deadline, then the student will not be allowed to participate on an AMS athletic team for that season.

Most teams practice and/or play 4-5 days a week, including Saturdays. Practices take place between 3:00-6:30pm. (Saturday practices are optional)

Most practices last between 1.5 – 2 hours. Saturday practices may last up to 2.5 hours.
 

Yes. Absences may impact student-athlete’s playing time. Student-athletes are expected to contact their coach directly if they will miss any practices/games. Excessive absences may cause the student-athlete to be removed from the team.

No. Playing time is never guaranteed, but AMS coaches do their best to play as many team members as possible.
 

Yes. Student-athletes are dismissed 15-30 minutes early from school in order to travel to some away games. You will be expected to make up any work you missed.

Yes. Albany Athletics Boosters is an organization that helps to raise $180,000 a year to keep the AHS & AMS Athletics Program running. Volunteers for the Booster Club are always needed. For more information please visit the AMS website at ams.ausdk12.org.

Everyone who plays on a team is asked to make a voluntary $140 per player/per sport donation to Albany Athletics Boosters. This donation helps to cover the cost of uniforms, equipment, transportation, coach stipends, etc. No student will be denied participation on a team due to lack of funds.

Yes. Parents of student-athletes are expected to attend & volunteer at home games and to participate in team fundraising efforts throughout the season & school year. The Athletic Department relies heavily on parent donations and fundraising to keep our program running.

Parents & students can find all necessary information about the AMS Athletic Department on the AMS website.