RETURN TO PLAY REQUIREMENTS
Outdoor high-contact sports (orange tier) can be played in the purple or red tier with an adjusted case rate equal to or less than 14 per 100,000 under the following conditions:
1. Weekly COVID-19 testing for football and water polo. CLICK HERE for Uni Testing information.
2. Read Consent Letter. CLICK HERE to read IUSD COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines Letter
3. Upload Informed Consent Form using the correct link below (if using a mobile device, slide right to view all sports):
**All students MUST be cleared by the athletic office in order to tryout. No exceptions. See Clearance section below for instructions.** GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS Interested in Girls Basketball? Fill out this sheet: https://tinyurl.com/2021GirlsBKTInterest TRACK & FIELD TRYOUTS This survey must be completed DAILY BEFORE workouts. The link above takes you to a .pdf file you must download, print, fill out and turn in to your coach. Alternatively, coaches can provide you with a link to your sport's Google Form to complete the survey electronically. Check out the embedded video above to learn more about uploading your required clearance forms and/or open and follow the step-by-step instructions sheets below. ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS for New Athletes [View-only Google Doc] ATHLETIC CLEARANCE INSTRUCTIONS for Returning Athletes [View-only Google Doc] If you are an incoming Freshman for Fall 2021, we can't wait to meet you! Uni will be hosting our Virtual Family Night for current 8th grade families on April 14, 2021. The evening's events will include a chance to learn more about each of our athletic programs and summer camps. Please check back as the date gets closer for details. In the meantime, we encourage you to: An IUSD physical form and record of a sports physical examination dated after May 1st, 2020 must be uploaded to your student's athleticclearance.com account before he/she can be cleared to participate in athletic camp, practices, or contests. Most insurances cover one physical per year; however, multiple locations in the Irvine area provide walk-in sports physicals. This service typically costs between $25-50. Call ahead to schedule an appointment and bring the IUSD physical form for the doctor to complete. Here is a list of nearby locations: Visit and follow Trojan Thursday for weekly updates! As an email subscriber you'll receive an email on (most) Thursdays with the latest athletic announcements, including: Summer Camp Registration Date, Clearance Updates, Tryout Dates; as well as Weekly Schedules & Home Games, Scores & Records, Highlights Submitted by Coaches & Fans, Athletes of the Month & Games of the Week (GOWs), News articles featuring Uni teams and athletes from The OC Register, OC Sports Zone, Uni's Sword & Shield, Playoff News, and more... A student is eligible for a maximum of 20 units (two years) of Physical Education per school level via Private Instruction, on a pass/fail basis, under the following conditions: Physical Education Credit via Private Instruction requires pre-approval by the principal or designee. If approved, the student shall be eligible for one fewer class than is the norm for the grade level.
It is the responsibility of the student to provide appropriate documentation including confirmation of ranking, if applicable, schedule of competitions, and required hours of supervised practice under a qualified instructor. All other requirements of IUSD Board Policy 6157 and Administrative Regulations regarding Credit for Private Instruction shall apply. To review the eligibility guidelines by sport and to access the independent study form, please visit the following IUSD website: https://iusd.org/about/departments/education-services/academics/athleticspe/physical-education (scroll down for the form link at the bottom)upcoming TRYOUTS - UPDATED 2/26/21
Cohort A – Thursday, March 4th, 1:45pm to 3:10pm (8th Period)
Cohort B – Friday, March 5th, 1:45pm to 3:10pm (8th Period)
@ Outdoor Basketball Courts
For more information contact Coach Vargas: FidelVargas@iusd.org
Tuesday, March 16 – Afterschool
Thursday, March 18 – Afterschool
For tryout minimum times, contact Coach Davies: EricDavies@iusd.org
*No other dates or make-up tryouts will take place.COVID-19 Self-Assessment Survey Link
IUSD COVID-19 SELF-ASSESSMENT SURVEY (PDF)
2020-2021 Athletic Clearance
2021-2022 Sports interest
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Trojan Thursday
coach contact information
Sarah Mandujano
Steve Hindman
stevehindman@iusd.org
Beau Budde
beaubudde@iusd.org
Fidel Vargas
Eric Davies
Ericdavies@iusd.org
Chris Hernandez
chrishernandez@iusd.org
Gretchen Bock
gretchenbock@iusd.org
colefipps@iusd.org
Halli Bacon
hallibacon@iusd.org
Johnkessler@iusd.org
Eric Davies
Boys Volleyball
Chris Carter
ChristopherCarter@iusd.org
Mike Sofley
MichaelSofley@iusd.org
johnfarah@iusd.org
Nick Matzek
NickMatzek@iusd.org
PE FOR Private Instruction
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is to enrich the mental, physical and emotional well being of all students by providing competitive opportunities in which lifelong values of sportsmanship, individual effort, teamwork, integrity and commitment are emphasized.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN ATHLETICS:
IUSD does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any athletics program available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, team roster space, aptitude and meeting academic and behavioral eligibility requirements. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District's activities and programs.
IUSD's facilities and equipment provided for students are comparable and equitable to both sexes without disparity or imbalance, consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil's record. For additional information see www.iusd.org (Board Policy 5145.5)
POSITIVE SPORTS PARENTING
Participation in the athletic program is available to all qualified persons without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 5.3, section 4900 et seq.
A parent's "coaching job" is the toughest one of all and takes a lot of effort. Sometimes in your desire to help your child, best intentions can end up being counterproductive. Applying the rules for parents will go a long way towards fostering an environment your child can use to enjoy and excel in their sport.
UNI FIGHT SONG
Mighty Trojans
Mighty Trojans
Fight on U.H.S.
Trojan Strength and UNI Pride
Will conquer all the rest.
Mighty Trojans
Mighty Trojans
Our Spirit will Shine Through,
Fight UNI, Fight forever,
Trojans hail to you.
UHS & IUSD POLICY ON FINANCIAL REQUESTS FOR ATHLETICS
California's Constitution affirms that students and parents cannot be required to pay money to gain access to educational activities, including extracurricular and co-curricular offerings such as athletics, nor can they be charged for materials and supplies necessary to participate in educational activities. “Educational activities” has been clearly defined to include extracurricular offerings such as music, sports and some clubs. Moreover, the rules described above are believed to apply to all affiliated groups supporting district and school programs, including PTAs, boosters and foundations. This principal was legislated and codified in 2012. The district has since worked to clarify that parent donations for most educational activities are voluntary, and that students will not be denied participation if their families choose, for any reason, not to contribute.
