Athletics

  • School Athletic Philosophy Statement

    The athletic program at Westfield Community 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

    Jason Russell – jason.russell@d300.org

    Activities Secretary

    Dawn Hichew – dawn.hichew@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 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 WCS will be accepted for participation in sports. Local doctors' offices may also have these forms available.

    Athletic Registration Form

    To access the WCS 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

    Coaches:

    Jeremy Heroldt – jeremy.heroldt@d300.org

    Stephen Reczek – stephen.reczek@d300.org

    Cross country is open to boys and girls in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. The season begins at the start of the school year and goes through mid-October. 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. 

     

    Girls Volleyball

    Seventh Grade Coach: Courtney Latowicz – courtney.latowicz@d300.org

    Eighth Grade Coach: Kyla Brenneman – kyla.brenneman@d300.org

    Girls volleyball is open to any seventh or eighth grade girl to tryout. The season runs from the beginning of the year to mid-October. Approximately 15 girls are selected for each grade-level team. Each grade-level team will play an "A" and a "B" game during the course of the season. There is also a district tournament to end the season. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

     

    Winter Sports

    Boys Basketball

    Seventh Grade Coach: Matthew Skidmore – matthew.skidmore@d300.org

    Eighth Grade Coach: Daniel Martens – daniel.martens@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.  

     

    Cheerleading

    Coach: Michele Sanabria – michele.sanabria@d300.org

    Cheerleaders at WCS perform at home boys basketball games from October to December. After several days of clinics in October, both a seventh and eighth grade squad are chosen. Please contact our coach with any questions.  

     

    Dance/Poms

    Coach: TBD

    Pom-poms at WCS perform at home boys basketball games from October to December. After several days of clinics in October, both a seventh and eighth grade squad are chosen. Please contact our coach with any questions. 

     

    Girls Basketball

    Seventh Grade Coach: Traci Kopetsky – traci.kopetsky@d300.org

    Eighth Grade Coach: Daniel Martens – daniel.martens@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 to participate on the team. Please contact our coaches with any questions. 

     

    Wrestling

    Coach: Tor Evans – tor.evans@d300.org

    Wrestling is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade boys and girls. 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 head coach with any questions.  

     

    Spring Sports

    Track and Field

    Boys Seventh Grade Coach: Daniel Wagner – daniel.wagner@d300.org

    Boys Eighth Grade Coach: Ellen Carlson – ellen.carlson@d300.org

    Girls Seventh Grade Coach: Brad Birkhead – bradford.birkhead@d300.org

    Girls Eighth Grade Coach: TBD

    Boys track and field is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy 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.