DGS Mustangs Fall Sports 2016 Start Dates, Times, Locations

Submitted by Randall Konstans, director of athletics, Downers Grove South.

All athletes must have a physical on file in the DGS Athletic Office. Additionally, every athlete must be registered on line before they can try out or practice. Click here to log into your account or create one to begin the registration process.

Athletic fee payments will no longer be accepted via the 8:18 website. On August 29, you will receive an email directing you to a District 99 webpage where you will make your online payment. The payment is due by September 19.

Boys Cross Country: Practice begins 8/10/16 at 7:15 am. Meet in the stadium near the concession stand dressed to run. Contact Coach Caldwell with questions.

Girls Cross Country: Practice begins 8/10/16 at 7:00 am for all levels. Meet at door #6 and wear running gear. Bring a combination padlock. There will be an overnight team trip to Rock Cut State Park from 8/11/16 to 8/13/16. Information packets about the trip have been distributed during the summer running camp. If you did not attend camp, but intend to participate in girls cross country season, please email Coach Plunkett as soon as possible for the camping trip details.

Football: All levels will begin on August 8. Varsity should meet at 7:00 am and sophomores at 7:30 am in theweight room downstairs below the main gym. Freshman will meet on the practice field west of the tennis courts at 8:00 am and practice until 12 pm.Contact Coach Molinari with questions.

Boys Golf: Start date for both levels is August 10th with tryouts at Village Greens at 6:00 am. Each golfer will pay his own green fees during tryouts (generally around $20 for 18 holes).
All freshmen and sophomores trying out for golf must attend an organizational meeting on August 9th at 8:00 AM in the cafetorium at DGS to explain expectations and answer any questions. Parents are welcome to attend this meeting. This meeting will last about 45 minutes.
All golfers need to come on August 10th with their own golf clubs (14 club limit), golf bag, golf balls, tees, ball
marker and ball mark repair tool. Other equipment such as golf shoes, cap, umbrella and golf gloves are
encouraged. Golfers must check the weather forecast each day. Information will be posted as soon as
possible on the DGS Boys Golf twitter account (@DGSBoysGolf) and in the DGS Athletic Office. ContactCoach Tiesman with questions.

Girls Golf: Start date for both levels is August 10th with tryouts at Downers Grove Park District. Tee times will not be announced until July 11th. Check the DGS Athletic Homepage for Tee times. Each golfer will pay her own green fees during tryouts (generally around $18.00) All golfers need to come on August 10th with their own golf clubs (14 club limit), golf bag, golf balls, tees, ball marker and ball mark repair tool. Other equipment such as golf shoes, cap, umbrella and golf glove are encouraged. Golfers must check the weather forecast each day. On Friday, Aug. 12, our first practice at the Downers Grove Park District Golf Course will begin at 4:30 pm followed by a mandatory parent meeting at 6 pm. Contact Coach Bryant with questions.

Boys Soccer: Tryouts begin August 10th for all levels. All levels meet in the stadium—east stands at 8:00 am. Wear soccer gear including shin guards. Also, bring running shoes and a water bottle. Contact Coach Stapleton with questions.

Girls Swim and Dive: Practice begins August 15th for all levels at 7:00 am in the DGS pool. ALL SWIMMERS grades 10, 11, 12 must meet the following minimum requirements to make the team. Be able to swim 100 Free under a 1:10.00, complete 15 x 100 on the 1:35. ALL DIVERS grades 10, 11, 12 must have a full list of dives. Good Luck! Contact Coach Krick with questions.

Girls Tennis: Tryouts begin August 15th at 8:00 am at the tennis courts at DGS for all levels. Dress to play tennis and bring a water bottle. Contact Coach Freischlag with questions.

Girls Volleyball: Tryouts begin August 10th. 9/10 graders report to the field house at 8:00 am and 11/12 graders report to the main gym at 9:00 am. Wear work out gear and don’t forget knee pads and a water bottle. Contact Coach Kurth with questions.