Dundee Middle School
Athletics
School Athletic Philosophy Statement
The athletic program at Dundee 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.
Michael Haase, Activities Coordinator | Michael.Haase@d300.org
Sandy Cardenas, Activities Secretary | Sandy.Cardenas@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 and be sure to submit a copy of the IHSA form to the main office.
Forms
IHSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form (PDF)
You will need to make an appointment with a doctor to complete the HSA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation 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 DMS will be accepted for participation in sports. Local doctors' offices may also have these forms available.
Anti-Bullying and Hazing Policy (PDF)
Fall Athletic Registration form
Spring Athletic Registration form
Winter 1 Athletic Registration formCheer, Dance, and Boys Basketball
Winter 2 Athletic Registration formFor Girls Basketball and Wrestling
Fall Sports
Cross Country
Coach: Anna Benge – Anna.Benge@d300.org
Coach: Jackie Burgess – Jacqueline.Burgess@d300.org
Coach: Michael Haase – Michael.Haase@d300.org
This sport is open to all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls and boys. The season extends from the beginning of the school year through October. The sport is "all play," meaning that everyone who wants to participate will participate. DMS cross country teams have always achieved winning records. Students are encouraged to become part of this winning tradition.
Girls Volleyball
Seventh Grade Coach: Ryan Ehmen – Ryan.Emen@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Lauren Reiff – Lauren.Reiff@d300.org
This sport provides students with an opportunity to learn new skills while improving existing skills. Good sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized. The season commences with tryouts at the beginning of the school year and runs to mid-October. A seventh grade squad of 15 to 18 girls and an eighth grade squad of 15 to 18 girls compete with other schools in the district. Squads also participate in tournament play.
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Gaspar Ponte – Gaspar.Ponte@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Zack Schamrowski – Zackery.Schamrowski@d300.org
Boys basketball begins with tryouts in mid-October and is open to any seventh or eighth grade boy. Fifteen to 18 boys will be selected for each grade-level squad. This interscholastic sport concludes its season in December.
DMS boys basketball at the eighth grade level is responsible for the training and growth of young men in preparation of high school basketball. In a competitive setting, we work on intermediate basketball skills, mental skills training, and character building through vigorous drill work, pre- and post-competition planning, and handling winning/losing/schoolwork as responsible adolescents. The season begins with tryouts in mid-October and is open to any eighth grade boy. Approximately 15 to 18 boys will be selected to make the team (tryouts usually have about 40 participants). Practices can be before or after school for about two hours, with two or three games each week. Competitions include "A" and "B" games that each last about an hour, where the "A "game is for the higher skilled athletes, and the "B" game is for developing athletes. This interscholastic sport concludes its season with a district tournament in December.
Cheerleading
Coach: Lauren Wagenaar – Lauren.Wagenaar@d300.org
Cheerleaders at DMS help promote interscholastic team sports, school spirit, and good sportsmanship. After a number of clinics held in October, a panel of judges chooses a seventh grade squad and an eighth grade squad. Cheerleaders participate at home boys basketball games and school pep assemblies from mid-October to December. The season culminates with the D300 Cheer Competition at Carpentersville Middle School.
Dance/Poms
Coach: Tiffany Rice – Tiffany.Rce@d300.org
Dance is open to seventh and eighth grade students and runs during the boys basketball season. The dance squad at DMS helps promote interscholastic team sports, school spirit, and good sportsmanship through choreographed dance routines. After an "interest meeting" near the end of September, tryouts are held in October, and a dance squad is chosen. The dance squad practices two to four days per week, and it performs at all home boys basketball games from mid-October to December. The season culminates with the D300 Dance Competition in December (all girls are required to attend the competition).
Girls Basketball
Seventh Grade Coach: Michael Haase – Michael.Haase@d300.org
Eighth Grade Coach: Lauren Reiff – Lauren.Reiff@d300.org
Girls basketball is open to seventh and eighth grade girls. Tryouts are held the last week in December. The season begins the first week of January and ends with the District 300 Tournament. Tryouts are open to any seventh or eighth grade girl at DMS, and approximately 15 girls will be selected for each grade-level squad.
Wrestling
Head Coach: Don Wicker – Donald.Wicker@d300.org
Coach: Tom Sitkie – Thomas.Sitkie@d300.org
Coach: Matt Joslyn – Matthew.Joslyn@d300.org
Wrestling is open to any sixth, seventh, or eighth grader interested in participating and is a great sport for all ages and sizes. The season begins in January and ends in the last week of February. During the season, we focus on learning wrestling techniques and improving overall physical fitness. We will compete against other schools and finish the year with a district tournament.
Spring Sports
Track and Field
Boys Head Coach: Gina Hurley – Gina.Hurley@d300.org
Girls Head Coach: Jackie Burgess – Jacqueline.Burgess@d300.org
Coach: Michael Haase – Michael.Haase@d300.org
Coach: Michael Kasper – Michael.Kasper@d300.org
Coach: Tom Sitkie – Thomas.Sitkie@d300.org
Coach: Don Wicker – Donald.Wicker@d300.org
Track and field is open to any seventh or eighth grade girl or boy at DMS. There are no tryouts for this sport. The track season begins after Spring Break and ends with the District 300 Track Meet in May.