Welcome to Rogers Middle School Athletics! All the information provided is a rough guideline of what to expect in athletics and each sport for 7th and 8th grade.

All Athletes:

Before any student can participate in athletics, they must complete the following:

Online Rank One Forms (please read through all forms upon signing as the students are parents and are agreeing to the Prosper Athletic Terms.)

Up to date Physical(must be completed on Prosper ISD Form which you may obtain from your campus yearly)

Students must be in the athletic period to participate in any sports. Students must complete at least one sport in order to participate in athletics. Trying out for a sport and getting cut does not count as completing a sport.

Booster Club: Please take a look at our booster club: https://rabc.boosterhub.com/home/514 

**Below you will find information about all the sports we offer at Rogers MS. Each sport is also linked to their specific sport page and rank one schedule. These are updated during their season and Rank One is updated with new information as it is received or updated.

August-November

Volleyball:

Equipment needed: knee pads, water bottle and school colored sports bra (royal or navy blue, black, white, grey), black game day shorts (i.e black spandex or black shorts)

Equipment provided: volleyballs, shorts, workout tops, and uniforms

Recommended equipment: volleyball shoes and black spandex

Timeline and details: Volleyball is our first sport of the year. Tryouts are typically the second week of school. We take 32-36 students among three teams; Blue (A), Black (B), and White (C) teams. Below is a pdf link with information on the volleyball program and what to expect during tryouts.

Tryout Expectations

Practice times: 7th grade will practice in the mornings before school into 1st period.

8th grade practices during 8th period ending after school.

Gameday: Typically Thursday nights with a possibility of 1-2 Saturday commitments (tournament(s) or game):

Rank One Schedule Homepage

Football:

Equipment needed: cleats and compression shorts

Equipment provided: practice gear, practice jerseys, uniform, shoulder pads, helmets, mouth guards

Recommended equipment: school colored long sleeve shirt for cold weather

Timeline and details: Football is our first male sport of the year. Football is NOT a tryout sport and practice typically begins the first week of school. Typically a Blue (A) and Black (B) teams but if numbers allow a White (C) team will be created.

Practice times: 7th grade will practice in the mornings before school into 1st period.

8th grade practices during 8th period ending after school.

Gameday: Typically Monday nights: Rank One Schedule Homepage

Cross Country:

Equipment needed: Proper running shoes, water bottle, and school colored sports bra for female runners(royal or navy blue, black, white or grey)

Equipment provided: Workout shorts, top, and uniform

Recommended equipment: watch to time runs (just needs to tell time)

Timeline and Details: Students are not cut from the Cross Country team. However, they compete for an opportunity to run in each meet (Athletes compete in time trials for races to determine who attends each meet, these occur weekly for athletes to have multiple attempts at competing in a meet). Meet entries range from 10 per gender and grade to unlimited. Students run 2 miles at the meets. Cross Country starts in September.

Practice times: Practices are after school every day except for competition days. Any in-school conflicts can be resolved and playing multiple sports is encouraged.

Meet Days: Typically Mondays: Rank One Schedule Homepage

November-February

Girl's Basketball:

Equipment Needed: Appropriate workout shoes, Water bottle, school colored sports bra (royal or navy blue, black, white, or grey)

Equipment provided: Practice clothes, reversible, and game day uniform

Recommended equipment: Basketball shoes and ankle braces (if needed), spandex for underneath game day shorts

Timeline and details: Tryouts are typically before Thanksgiving break. We take 32-36 students among three teams; Blue (A), Black (B), and White (C). Below is a pdf link with information on the Basketball program and what to expect during tryouts.

Tryout Expectations

Practice times:

7th grade will practice in the mornings before school into 1st period every day apart from game days

8th grade practices during 8th period ending after school every day apart from game days

Gameday: Typically Thursday nights with a possibility of 1-2 Saturday commitments (tournament(s) or game)

Rank One Schedule Homepage

Boy's Basketball:

Equipment Needed: Appropriate workout shoes, Water bottle, compression shorts (for under uniform shorts)

Equipment provided: Practice clothes, reversible, and game day uniform

Recommended equipment: Basketball shoes and ankle braces (if needed), sliders for underneath game day shorts

Timeline and details: Tryouts are typically before Thanksgiving break. We take 32-36 students among three teams; Blue (A), Black (B), and White (C). Below is a pdf link with information on the Basketball program and what to expect during tryouts.

Tryout Expectations

Practice times: 7th grade will practice in the mornings before school into 1st period. 8th grade practices during 8th period ending after school every day apart from game days.

Gameday: Typically Monday nights with a possibility of 1-2 Saturday commitments (tournament(s) or game)

Rank One Schedule Homepage

Wrestling:

Equipment needed: Water bottle, head gear, mouthpiece, athletic shoes (wrestling).

Equipment provided: Practice clothes, sweats, and meet uniforms.

Recommended equipment: Wrestling shoes.

Timeline and details: Wrestling is NOT a tryout sport, athletes are put into weight class and compete against athletes their size. This sport is open to both male and female athletes. Wrestling typically begins @ the beginning of November and concludes in February. There are opportunities to compete @ the state level.

Practice times: Before school @ Rock Hill HS (students are dropped off at Rock Hill for practice and a shuttle brings them to Hays for school)

Meet Days: Dates and Days will vary: Rank One Schedule Homepage

March-May

Track and Field:

Equipment Needed: Water bottle, school colored sports bra (for female athletes), and athletic shoes

Equipment provided: Practice clothes and game day uniform

Recommended equipment: Running shoes, spikes (for sprinters, purchase recommended after knowing that a student is considered a sprinter)

Timeline and details: Students are not cut from the team. However, they compete for the meet they are attending based on how many entries we can take per meet. (Athletes compete in time trials for races and measured jumps and throws to determine who attends each meet, these occur weekly for athletes to have multiple attempts at competing in a meet) Students can compete in 5 events. 3 running and 2 field or 2 running and 3 field. Track will begin after the Basketball season in February and be completed the first or second week of April.

Meet Days: Typically Thursday nights (District meet on Thursday and Friday night): Rank One Schedule Homepage

Tennis:

Equipment Needed: Racket, water bottle, Hays sports bra(for female athletes), no black sole athletic shoes

Equipment provided: Workout clothes, match day uniforms, tennis balls

Recommended Equipment: Tennis court shoes

Timeline and details: Tryouts are typically held in the middle of February. Boys and Girls will try out separately and approximately 12 in each gender between 7th and 8th grade will be kept. There will be opportunities to play singles and doubles.

Practice times: After school daily apart from match days

Match Days: Typically Tuesdays with District typically taking place on Monday and Tuesday at the end of the season in April

Rank One Schedule Homepage

Girls Soccer and Boys Soccer:

Equipment needed: Cleats, shin guards, Rogers colors sports bra (for female athletes), water bottle

Equipment provided: Workout clothes, game day uniforms

Timeline and details: Students must try out to make the team. Tryouts usually take place in early April. We have two teams (A and B) mixed 7th and 8th grade. We keep 32-38 students. Practice will be held daily after school apart from game day.

Game Days: Thursdays: Rank One Schedule Homepage

Common Questions and Answers:

Q: Can a student play more than one sport?

A: Yes! In fact, this is highly encouraged. If there is a conflict between two sports, we work together to create a plan to allow the student to participate in both sports. However, Prosper athletics does not accommodate any outside programs/teams.

Q: Do I have to be in the class period to participate/try out for a sport?

A: Yes, all students MUST be in the class period to participate in a sport. Students must also complete the year in athletics and not switch out after their sport is completed. Students who are not in season will go to our offseason program.

Q: If my child is not participating in the current sport, will they be involved in an off-season training program?

A: Yes, and any athlete involved in the off-season is required to be in at least one sport offered by Rogers Middle School.

Q: What is the procedure for after-practice showering?

A: 8th graders do not shower as they have afternoon practice.7th graders can choose to shower after practice, during the period. Boys are asked to wear swim trunks and shower shoes. They can clip their trunks to the laundry clip along with their other athletic clothes to ensure they are being washed every day. Boys coaches will provide a clean towel every day. Girls will need to provide their own showering towel. Soap/Shampoo will not be provided.

Q: Will my child's athletic laundry be washed daily?

A: Yes, coaches will wash athletic laundry on a daily basis. We do not allow athletes to take their clothes home.

Q: Will my child be assigned a school-issued athletic locker, with a lock?

A: Yes, every athlete will be assigned an athletic locker. We ask that valuables are locked up at all times, as we are not responsible for any missing items.

Q: Will parents have the option of purchasing pre-game meals for in-season sports?

A: Yes, the booster club will offer game day meals for most sports.

Q: What equipment is provided by Rogers Middle School and what equipment is each athlete responsible for providing themselves?

A: We provide everything but shoes, socks, cleats, and undergarments. All other workout attire and game attire are provided.

Q: What sports at Rogers MS are determined by the tryout/cut process?

A: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, and Soccer. Anyone can participate in Football, Wrestling, Track, and Cross Country, although there are limited spots for meets.

Q: How many teams will each team sport participate with?

A: We try to have 3 teams (Green, blue, white) for each sport apart from Soccer. Soccer will only have 2 teams mixed with 7th and 8th graders. This is subject to change if we do not have enough athletes participating in that particular sport.

Q: What determines the team that my child plays on during their sport? Are the team levels final?

A: Athletic skill level, classroom behavior, grades, and work ethic. Athletes will be placed on a team determined by the coaching staff but is always subject to change.

Q: What are the associated fees in attending Rogers MS Athletic events?

Students (K-12)- $2

Adults- $4