West Ottawa Middle School Athletics
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Q: How do I turn in my middle school athletic physical during the summer months?
A: You can scan it to linartj@westottawa.net. OR you can drop it off to the HS athletic office during summer business hours on Mondays. Call 786-1118 for dates/times the HS athletic office is open. It is recommended you call the high school athletic office to confirm it will be open. Always make a copy for your personal records.
Q: Is the MS athletic office open during the summer?
A: No, the MS office is not open. However, the HS athletic office located at the North HS is open for limited days/times during the summer. Call 616-786-1118 for more information.
Q: When is the MS Athletic Office open in August? Office is located at Harbor Lights Middle School – Main Entrance
Week of August 6 – Limited Hours
Wednesday, August 8th, 9:00- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 9th, 9:00- 6:00 p.m.
Week of August 15
Monday- Thursday 10:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Have a great summer! Go WO!
Q: What is a Panther Card? Do I need one to participate?
A: A Panther Card is a document provided by the Middle Athletic Office. The card indicates that an athlete has an athletic physical on file, paid insurance, & has completed an eligibility check. You will need a panther card each season. Cards are issued approximately one week prior to the start date of the season. You will not be allowed to tryout/participate until you have a Panther Card. Insurance can be paid to the Middle School Athletic office during school hours & posted evening hours.
Q: When will Panther Cards be issued for Fall 2018?
A: Beginning Wednesday, August 8, & Thursday, August, 9, Panther Cards will be issued from 3- 6 p.m. at the Middle School Athletic Office located at Harbor Lights, Main Entrance. Week of August 13, cards will be issued Monday- Friday 3-6 p.m. at the Middle School Athletic Office located at Harbor Lights, Main Entrance
Click here for 2018-2019 Physical Form
For the 2018-2019 school year, athletic insurance will be (TBD) checks payable to WOPS.
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Teams & Start Dates for 2018-2019
Fall Teams
- Football-August 15
- Boys & Girls Cross Country*– August 20*
- Volleyball- August 20
- Girls Tennis- August 20
- Boys Soccer- August 20
1st Winter Teams
- Competitive Cheer- October 22
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Girls Swim/Dive- October 15
- Boys Basketball- October 15
2nd Winter Teams- January 14
- 6th- 8th Grade Wrestling*
- 7th & 8th Grade Boys Swim/Dive
- 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Spring Teams- March 18
- Boys Tennis
- B&G Track*
- Girls Soccer
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6th graders can participate in XC, Wrestling, & Track*Start dates are tentative.
Home Competition Locations
WO Black A Volleyball: Macatawa Bay
WO White B Volleyball: Harbor Lights
Soccer: Macatawa Bay
WO Black Basketball: Macatawa Bay
WO White Basketball: Harbor Lights
Swim & Dive: South HS Pool
Wrestling: Macatawa Bay
Tennis: MS Tennis Courts
Track & Field: WO Panther Stadium
Cross Country: MS Campus
Football: WO Panther Stadium
In-Season Practice Locations
Soccer: MS Soccer Fields
Football: MS Football Fields
Cross Country: Harbor Lights
Tennis: MS Tennis Courts
WO White A 7th & 8th Volleyball: Harbor Lights
WO Black B 7th & 8th Volleyball: Macatawa Bay
WO Black B 7th & 8th Basketball: Macatawa Bay
WO White A 7th & 8th Basketball: Harbor Lights
8th Grade Comp. Cheer: Harbor Lights- Balcony
7th Comp. Cheer: Harbor Lights- Cafeteria
Wrestling: Macatawa Bay – Wrestling Room
Swim & Dive: Swim- Harbor Lights Dive- South HS
Track & Field: WO Panther Stadium
Boys and Girls Middle School Records
Swimming and Diving
Middle School Athletic Handbook