Athletics

  • School Athletic Philosophy Statement

    The athletic program at Hampshire Middle School mirrors the school’s mission to prepare students through the education of the mind and body. Our diverse athletic programs provide for the development of life and leadership skills. Physical and mental challenges in a team dynamic create resiliency, responsibility, and a commitment to others. All athletics abide by the concept that the word "student" comes before "athlete." The pursuit of academic excellence along with athletic performance is our goal.

    Activities Coordinator

    Christopher Mastalerz – christopher.mastaler@d300.org

    Activities Secretary

    Laura Ramke – laura.ramcke@d300.org

     

    Prior to tryouts, athletes must complete an "IHSA PreParticipation Physical Evaluation." This process includes submitting a related form that must be signed by a doctor or medical group. In addition, athletes must complete the school's digital "Athletic Registration" form. Please complete both forms, which are linked below, and be sure to submit a copy of the IHSA form to the main office.

    IHSA PreParticipation Physical Evaluation Form

    To access the "IHSA PreParticipation Physical Evaluation" form, please click here.

    You will need to make an appointment with a doctor to complete this form. Forms are good for 13 months. Sixth graders will NOT need to get a sports physical because the physical they receive prior to coming into HMS will be accepted for participation in sports. Local doctors' offices may also have these forms available.

    Athletic Registration Form

    To access the HMS "Athletic Registration" form, please click here.

    Athletic Code of Conduct

    To access the District 300 athletic code of conduct, please click here.

    Anti-Bullying and Hazing Policy

    To access the District 300 anti-bullying and hazing policy, click here.

     

     

    Fall Sports

    Cross Country

    Coach: Rick Pennington – Richard.Pennington@d300.org  

    Coach: Cassidy Wingerd – Cassidy.Wingerd@d300.org

    Cross country is open to any student in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. The season begins on August 13 and goes through October 2. There are no tryouts. Everyone who decides to join can participate! There are 10 meets throughout the season. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

    To view the cross country game schedule, please click here.

      

    Girls Volleyball

    Seventh grade coach: Kaitlyn Schuetz – Kaitlyn.Schuetz@d300.org

    Eighth grade coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org

    2025 Volleyball tryouts will be held August 13th and 14th which are the second and third day of school. 8th grade tryouts will be in the morning starting at 6:45 a.m (doors open at 6:35 am) both days. 7th grade tryouts will be held after school starting and will end at 5:30 pm. All forms are on the HMS Athletics page. In order to try out you will need to have a valid physical and all paperwork received by the first day of school. Coaches will have their first practices on Friday the 15th. Please take care of any needed physicals during the summer to avoid any issues with the tryout process.

     

    Winter Sports

    Boys Basketball

    Seventh grade coach: Matthew Fryer – Matthew.Fryer@d300.org

    Eighth grade coach: Tony Campbell – Anthony.Campbell@d300.org

    The boys basketball season begins in early October and is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy to try out for the team. Generally, between 15 to 18 boys are selected for each grade level to participate. There are "A" and "B" games for each grade level. The season concludes with a district tournament in December. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

    To view the boys basketball game schedule, please click here.

     

    Cheerleading

    Coach: Crystal Moreno – Crystal.Moreno@d300.org

    Attention all 7th & 8th grade cheerleaders. Cheer team tryouts will be held on October 9th and 10th. Participation will take place during HMS boys basketball home games. 

     

    Girls Basketball

    Seventh grade coach: Tony Campbell – Anthony.Campbell@d300.org

    Eighth grade coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org

    Tryouts for girls basketball are open to any seventh or eighth grade girl. They are held in December before Winter Break. The season resumes the first week of January and ends in March. There is an "A "and "B" game at each grade level. Approximately 15 to 18 girls are selected for each grade-level team. Please contact our coaches with any questions.

    To view the girls basketball game schedule, please click here.

     

    Wrestling

    Coaches:

    Daniel Hart – Daniel.Hart@d300.org

    Rick Pennington – Richard.Pennington@d300.org

    Michael Youkhana – Michael.Youkhana@d300.org

    Wrestling is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. The season begins in January and runs through the end of February. During the season, we focus on learning wrestling techniques and improving overall physical fitness. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

    To view the wrestling game schedule, please click here.

     

    Spring Sports

    Track and Field

    Boys seventh grade coach: Chris Mastalerz – Christopher.Mastalerz@d300.org

    Boys eighth grade coach: Steve Bruhn – Steven.Bruhn@d300.org

    Girls coach: Brent Goedeke – Brent.Goedeke@d300.org

    Girls assistant coach: Alan Thompson – Alan.Thompson@d300.org

    Track and field is open to any seventh or eighth grade student who wants to participate. There are no tryouts and no team size limit. The track season begins in April and ends with the district track meet in mid-May. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

    To view the track game schedule, please click here.