Athletics
We are excited to offer a wide variety of athletic experiences for our students. The beginning of each year affords us the opportunity to reflect on past achievements with pride and look ahead to accomplishments in the classroom and on the athletic field during the upcoming year. We recognize and appreciate our parents for their many contributions and the exemplary modeling they provide our students. Thank you for your continued support!
Walnut Creek MS Athletic Philosophy
Learning outcomes for our athletes who earn the opportunity to represent our school.
Enhancement of the following qualities:
- Sportsmanship and teamwork
- Positive leadership and communication skills
- Self-discipline, conditioning, and game concepts
- Goal setting and academic performance
- Confidence, poise, and meaningful relationships
Resources
- Away Game Locations Map
- LVC Middle School Athletic Calendar
- MHSAA Concussion Protocol
- MHSAA Physical Form
- MHSAA Return to Activity & Post-Concussion Consent Form
- WLCSD Athletic Handbook
For general question about Walnut Creek athletics, please contact assistant principal Kyle Pipkin.
Please contact coaches for sport specific questions. You can find their contacts on our Coaches Information page.
Eligibility
- Academics - Student-Athletes must have a 2.0 grade point average with no more than two failing grades (E).
- Citizenship - Student-Athletes must have a minimum of a 2.5 average in Citizenship and be in good standing with building administration.
Pay to Participate
All students must pay $120 per sport ($240 maximum per family) if they make the team. Parents must also complete a Pay to Participate Contract. Payments cannot be made to coaches, and we encourage paying online or to the administration office. Financial assistance is available. Please visit our Pay to Participate page for more information.
Sports Physicals
All student-athletes must have an up-to-date physical on file in the main office to try-out and practice with any of our sports teams. Students are not permitted to begin practices and/or try-outs until their current physical has been turned in. A physical dated on or after April 15, 2024 is acceptable for this school year.
Walnut Creek Athletic Offerings
Fall | Winter I | Winter II | Spring |
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Cross Country | Boys' Basketball | Girls' Basketball | Track and Field |
Girls' Volleyball | Swimming and Diving | Wrestling | |
Competitive Dance |
Fall 2024 Athletics Information
Transportation
Athletes will only be transported to their competition with no return transportation. This is for all games both in-district and out-of-district. Athletes will need to arrange their own transportation home after a sporting event. The coach will need a note indicating who the athlete will be riding home with, if it is not their parent or guardian.
All student-athletes must be picked up within 15 minutes from the time practice/game ended. Exceptions will not be made. Having a ride daily is a prerequisite for participating in athletics.
Additional Information
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All athletes must have a combination lock to secure their belongings in the locker room. Ensuring one's belongings is a personal responsibility, not the schools. We provide a locker to utilize for each athlete.
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Daily Behavior Expectation - We value academics and athletics, but we always put academics first. Any student-athlete, having a disciplinary violation in school will not be permitted to attend athletics that day. This includes practices and competitions.
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The use of any illegal substance as stated by the district code of conduct, will not be tolerated. Violation will result in removal from the team.
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In the classroom, on the field of play and in the community, Walnut Creek Hawks will always demonstrate good sportsman ship and Hawk Pride.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE - RESPECT - INTEGRITY - DETERMINATION - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE