CC Fall Sports Try Out / Practice Schedules (Mon. 8/7)

CC Sports Physical Policy

You will only be allowed to tryout/practice if you are cleared by the CC Athletic Office and have a current sports physical on file for the 2023/2024 school year.

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Boys & Girls Cross Country Practice Begins August 7^th

We begin official cross country team practices on Monday, August 7, 2023. All athletes must have a physical on file in the athletic office in order to participate in practice.

Athletes should come dressed and prepared for practice. In addition I would recommend bringing a water bottle and a yoga mat (if you have one) for stretching and doing core work.

Practice for the first week will go as follows:

• Monday 8/7/23 - 7:30-9:00am at John Ball Park (1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504) - Meet in the South end of the main parking lot (close to the Zoo Administration Building)
• Tuesday 8/8/23 7:30-9:00am at Catholic Central High School (319 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503) - Meet courtyard between the gym and main academic building.
• Wednesday 8/9/23 7:30-9:00am at the CAT (2770 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525) - Meet on the outdoor track.
• Thursday 8/10/23 7:30-9:00am at Riverside Park (2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505) - Meet in the parking lot near the intersection of Guild Street and Monroe Avenue.
• Friday 8/11/23 7:30-9:00am at John Ball Park
• Saturday 8/12/23 7:30-9:30am at Coach Fox's House (1150 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504)

Questions to Coach Fox:  boysxcountry@grcatholiccentral.org

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Football Try Outs Begin August 7^th @ the CAT

Varsity

• Monday-Friday (8/7-8/11) – 9:00am-12:00pm and 3:00pm-6:30pm
• Saturday (8/12) - Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

Freshman / JV

• Monday-Friday (8/7-8/11) – 4:00pm-9:00pm
• Saturday (8/12) – 8:00am-10:30am

Questions to Coach Kolster:  toddkolster@grcatholiccentral.org

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Girls Golf-Try Outs Begin August 7 ^th

Tryouts begin on Monday, August 7th at 3:15pm at Quail Ridge Golf Course and every day through Friday, August 11th.

Be prepared to play and/or be on the practice range.

Golf attire only.  No tank tops or short shorts.  Bring water.

Questions to Coach Napieralski:  girlsgolf@grcatholiccentral.org 

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Boys Soccer Try Outs Begin August 7^th @ The CAT

Monday (8/7) – Try Outs from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Players need to bring running shoes and cleats. Shin-guards are mandatory. 

Try outs will consist of a two (2) mile run, agility test and small sided games. It is mandatory for all players. 

Tryouts will be for all levels JV and Varsity.

Questions to Coach Dublis:  boyssoccer@grcatholiccentral.org

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Girls Swim Practices Begin August 7^th

Girls swim practices officially begin on Monday, August 7.

We will be swimming in the mornings from 700am-10:30am. 

• Week of August 7th @ Watermark (M/W/F) and Stonewater (T/TH)
• Week of August 14th @ Watermark all week 

Information regarding the season including expectations and practice schedule will be available on Monday, August 7th. We are currently working on securing practices leading up to the start of school.

Questions to Coach Bouwens:  girlsswim@grcatholiccentral.org

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Girls Diving Tryouts Begin August 7^th

• ^{8/7 (Monday):  5:00-700pm @ the David D. Hunting Downtown YMCA}
• 8/8 (Tuesday):  5:00-700pm @ the David D. Hunting Downtown YMCA
• 8/9 (Wednesday):  3:30-5:30pm @ the David D. Hunting Downtown YMCA
• 8/10 (Thursday):  5:00-7:00pm @ the David D. Hunting Downtown YMCA
• 8/12 (Saturday):  10))am-12:00pm @ the Newton Aerial Academy (6001 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525).

Athletes will need athletic clothes, including sneakers and a water bottle for all workouts.  They will need a one-piece bathing suit with two (2) shoulder straps and a towel for workouts at downtown YMCA.

Questions to Coach Mastellone:  ccdive@grcatholiccentral.org

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Boys Tennis Try Outs Begin August 7^th @ The CAT

August 7th - 11th

8:30am-11:30am @ the CAT Tennis Courts

If it rains Monday (8/7) meet at the CAT Gym doors to pick up your paperwork.  We will decide then whether to wait or dismiss depending on the forecast.

We will do the same Tuesday to collect your paperwork and meet the seniors.

1. Wear shorts with pockets and a hat.
2. Bring a jump rope, 2 qt. jug of water (filled), and a snack.
3. If you are new and without a racquet or need a new racquet, please contact Coach Williams at:  boystennis@grcatholiccentral.org

No cuts will be made, and we need a few more players so pass the word!

Questions to Coach Williams:  boystennis@grcatholiccentral.org

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Volleyball Try Outs Begin August 7^th @ The CAT

August 7th & 8th @ the CAT (Courts 1 & 2)

• Monday, August 7th
  • Session 1:  12:00pm (noon) to 1:15pm - Freshman Only
  • Session 2:  1:30pm to 2:45pm - Returning Players Only
  • Session 3:  3:00pm to 4:30pm - Weight room / conditioning test - All Levels
  • Session 4:  5:00pm to 6:15pm - All Levels
  • Session 5:  6:20pm to 7:00pm - Weight room / conditioning test - Seniors Only

• Tuesday, August 8th
  • 4:30pm to 7:00pm - All levels together

Questions to Coach Libs:  volleyball@grcatholiccentral.org