DMS Athletic Offerings by Season
Fall: Cross County, Badminton, Allied Soccer
Winter: Boys and Girls Basketball, Sideline Cheer, Allied Bocce
Spring: Track & Field, Tennis, Allied Softball
PHILOSOPHY of MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
To provide an enjoyable educational experience for young adolescents based on their developmental characteristics and needs. The development of self-esteem, citizenship, responsibility and skills in cooperative and leadership behaviors are positive outcomes of appropriate middle-level athletic programs.
Mr. Bandurchin is our Athletic Advisor. Any questions in reference to DMS Athletics, please contact the sponsor or him for more information.
Eligibility:
Prior to being allowed to participate in any Interscholastic Athletic tryouts, students must meet and complete the following 3 items:
1. Academic Eligibility:
Students must have at least a 2.0 grade point average with no more than one failing, incomplete, or medical grade in the marking period prior to the start of the season of participation. This provision does not apply to incoming 6th grade students for fall eligibility.
First, Second, Third, and Fourth marking period will be used for determining scholastic eligibility for Winter, Spring, and Fall.
2. Pre-Participation Physical:
Must be completed by Physician prior to any athletic participation. Physicals are good for 14 months
Physical Form (English)
Physical Form (Spanish)
3. Parent Consent/Awareness Trainings:
Parents and Students must complete the online paperwork and provide proof of insurance prior to being able to try out for any team. This must be completed each season.
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FALL SPORTS
Badminton
• Each program will operate for six weeks from mid-September until late October and serve 6th - 8th grade students.
• Practice will be held for at least 90 minutes four days per week after school but cannot exceed two hours per day.
• Teams may not practice on days when school is dismissed early because of inclement weather (snow, ice, flooding, etc.).
PRACTICES
TBA
Coach:
TBA
Cross Country
Cross Country is an after school running group that meets from September- early November. Any student can join the cross-country club. Competitions are also held at various middle schools around the county. The runs vary in distance but are typically 2-3 miles in length.
Coach:
Ms. Oliver
Allied Soccer
Modeled after the Special Olympics’ "Unified Sports" program, Allied Sports is a totally inclusive program that affords students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports alongside their non-disabled peers.
Coach:
Ms. Liddy
WINTER SPORTS
Basketball
1. Purpose of BCPS Middle School Basketball Teams
• To help students understand what is required of a student/athlete when they get to high school. Academics, behavior in school and on the court, sportsmanship and physical discipline are all qualities this program is working to instill in the middle school student/athlete. There is no cost for this program. This is not a recreation program.
• Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boys/girls who are interested and meet the qualifications below can try-out.
2. Qualifications
All student/athletes must have (requirements by Baltimore County Athletics):
• Completed Athletic Permit Form
• Completed Baltimore County Medical Form (Good for 1 year)
• Concussion Awareness Form
• Proof of health insurance
• Cannot have more than 1 failing grade and 2.0 GPA.
• Students who are 15 years old or older as of August 31 are ineligible to participate in the middle school interscholastic athletic program
All student/athletes must be able to: (CMS requirements)
• To be available to make all practices
• To maintain acceptable academic and behavioral standards
• To play as a team player
3. Try-outs
TBA
4. The Season
We play 11-13 games per season against other middle schools in the program. Game times are either 4 pm or 5 pm. The boys and girls teams will alternate game times. All games are played with 6 minute quarters with overtime if needed. The season concludes at the end of January.
Coaches:
Girls – Mr. Koger
Boys – Mr. Pusey
Sideline Cheer
This is a BRAND NEW offering for Dundalk Middle School. Participants will practice 4 times a week and cheer from the stands at ALL home Basketball Contests.
Coach:
Ms. Hoes
Allied Bocce
Modeled after the Special Olympics’ "Unified Sports" program, Allied Sports is a totally inclusive program that affords students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports alongside their non-disabled peers.
Coach:
Ms. Liddy
SPRING SPORTS
Tennis
The program operates for seven weeks in the spring from approximately mid-March to mid-May and is open to 6th-8th grade students. The program includes a mid-season “play day” and will conclude with an exciting culminating doubles tournament event in which players will compete against other Baltimore County schools. Players are encouraged to have their own racket, but DMS will supply all necessary equipment and supplies for the program. Students will learn or improve basic tennis skills and also benefit from the health-and-strength building benefits of interval exercise through tennis.
Practices are typically Tuesdays-Fridays from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Coach:
Ms. Lane
Track and Field
The Dundalk Middle School Track and Field Team accepts all athletes, regardless of ability. During our practices, we will focus on proper warm-ups and cool-downs. Our practices will consist of distance running and sprinting to prepare students for the county track meets. Track and Field is a place where we can have fun while making friends and improving our skills. The spring track season begins in March. There is a mid-season event and a culminating event, both on Saturdays.
Coach:
Ms. Oliver
Allied Softball
Modeled after the Special Olympics' "Unified Sports" program, Allied Softball is a totally inclusive program that affords students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports along-side their non-disabled peers. Students participate during the Spring Season and have practice 2-3x a week for an hour after school. Students participate in a culminating game where Allied Softball teams from different middle schools play against one another to celebrate the end of the season. No softball experience is necessary to join!
Coach:
Ms. Liddy