Winter Sports 2022 Tryout Information
The winter sports seasons are quickly approaching! If your student plans to participate in athletics this winter, below are some important dates that you will want to add to your calendar. The official start date set by FHSAA for winter sports varies for each sport. You can review the dates and times below for the sport(s) your student is interested in participating.
In the winter season, we offer Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Competitive Cheerleading, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Weightlifting, and Boys’ Wrestling. We will be having our mandatory parent meeting for all teams and levels on Monday, November 7th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Please remember that in order to try out for an athletic team or do any sport training activities, students must be registered on FamilyID and have a current physical on file.
FamilyID Link
Physical Link
More information can also be found on TFA’s website on the Athletics Upper and Athletics Middle School pages. If you have questions about FamilyID, please contact Head Athletic Trainer, Jessica Kenning at jessicakenning@thefirstacademy.org.
We will also be having our Varsity Sports Winter Media day on Saturday, November 5th from 12:00-3:00 pm. We will be communicating with each individual team at their respective time.
Girls Basketball: Middle School and Varsity
Location: Cramer Family Field House
Dates: Middle School- Tuesday, October 18 & Wednesday, October 19. Varsity- Monday, October 24 & Tuesday, October 25
Time: Middle School- 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Varsity 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Teams Set: Middle School- Thursday, October 20
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Hall at KevinHall@thefirstacademy.org
Boys Basketball: Middle School, JV, and Varsity
Location: Cramer Family Field House
Dates: Monday, October 31 & Tuesday, November 1
Time: Middle School- 3:00 – 4:00 pm (8th Graders – Monday only). JV & Varsity- 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Teams Set: November 1
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Mayberry at ChrisMayberry@thefirstacademy.org
Girls Soccer: Middle School and Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex
Dates: Tuesday, October 18 & Thursday, October 20
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Teams Set: Thursday, October 20
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Hansen at MarkHansen@thefirstacademy.org
Boys Soccer: Middle School, JV, and Varsity
Location: Payne Stewart Athletic Complex
Dates: Monday, October 17 & Tuesday, October 18
Time: Monday- 4:00 – 6:00 pm & Tuesday- 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Andone at JoshuaAndone@thefirstacademy.org
Girls Weightlifting: Varsity (no tryout)
Location: Cramer Family Field House
Dates: October 11- Practice begins
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Grades: 7th – 12th
Questions: Coach Tyler at TreyTyler@thefirstacademy.org
Boys Wrestling: Varsity (no tryout)
Location: Natalie Thomas Gym
Dates: November 7- Practice begins
Time: 3:15 – 5:00 pm
Grades: 6th – 12th
Questions: Coach Weeldryer at MichaelWeeldreyer@thefirstacademy.org