Athletic Department Preparticipation Information:
2026-2027 Winter Season at Sidney High School/Middle School

To tryout or participate, you MUST
1.) Register ONLINE through Power School
2) Complete your Sports Physical (OHSAA Pre-Participation Form)
You can now download and complete form online at sidneyjackets.org . A doctor or physician must sign off on before the Sports Physical Form is valid.
3) Pay $50 “Mandatory Parent Fee” Online on Power School OR cash/check to the Athletic Office (checks made out to Sidney City Schools)
MONEY DUE BY FIRST REGULAR SEASON GAME/CONTEST
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High School Boys Basketball
1.) Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning and open gyms currently underway.
3.) Tryout details: Friday, November 6th at 2:45pm.
4.) Coaching contact: John Willoughby by email - john.willoughby@sidneycityschools.org phone - 937.497. 2238 ext 1179


Middle School Boys Basketball
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 2th.
2.) Tryout details: Saturday, November 7th
3.) Coaching contact: Gavin Cathcart by email- cathcartgavin@yahoo.com or 937-407-2616.
Sidney Johnson by email- vettjr@gmail.com or 937-507-5038



High School Girls Basketball
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th
2.) Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning starts October 4th.
3.) Try out details: Friday, October 30th at 10-12pm.
4.) Coaching contact: Jamal Foster via email Jamal.Foster@sidneycityschools.org or 937-304-3988.

Middle School Girls Basketball
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th
2.) Pre-tryout items: Preseason conditioning and open gyms currently underway.
3.) Tryout details: Monday, November 2nd at 3:30-5:30pm
4.) Coaching contact: Amanda Gross via email-amandafrancisgross@gmail.com or 937-622-9518.



High School Swimming
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th.
2.) Practice details: Friday, October 23rd at Shelby County YMCA
3.) Coaching contact: Allison Detty via email- allidetty@gmail.com or 937-658-3016.



High School Bowling
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Open Bowl at Bel-Mar Lanes
3.) Tryout details: Friday, October 30th 3:30-4:30pm at Bel-Mar Lanes and Nov. 2nd at 3:00-4:30pm at Bel- mar Lanes.
4.) Coaching contact: Cory Cotterman via email at Cory.Cotterman@sidneycityschools.org or 937-726-4076



High School Wrestling
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Open Mats Starting Soon
3.) Practice details: Starts November 13th.
4.) Coaching contact: Nathan McClain via email- nathan.mcclain@sidneycityschools.org or 937-726-5254.

Middle School Wrestling
1.) Administrative items: Administrative items: All preparticipation paperwork is due online via Power School by Wednesday, October 28th.
2.) Pre-tryout items: Open Mats Starting Soon
3.) Practice details: Starts November 13th
4.) Coaching contact: Drew Cable via email- andjcable@protonmail.com




Middle School and High School Cheer
1.) Tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year were held in spring of 2026 and squads are set.

2.) Students who are new to the district and interested in cheer should contact Coach Ashley Swiger -ashley.swiger@sidneycityschools.org