HHS fall sports practice schedule announced

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Deb Van Kuiken

HOLLY, Michigan – The Holly High School Athletic Office will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, Athletic Director Deb Van Kuiken said.

Van Kuiken said all fall athletes must hand their coach an “eligibility” or “tryout” card on the first day of practice. Students failing to produce the card will not be allowed to participate.

Students are urged to stop by the Athletic Office a week prior to practice in order to be issued a card. Athletes having a completed physical on file and sufficient grades that meet MHSAA and Holly Standards will then be issued the card. The HHS fee is $125, and checks can be made payable to Holly Athletics, Van Kuiken said.

Football practice will begin on Monday, Aug. 8 with practices occurring every weekday. The Freshmen team will practice 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.;   the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams will practice 7 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  All practices take place at the HHS football fields. Athletes must bring a t-shirt, shorts, socks, cleats, gym shoes and a sack lunch.

Soccer practice will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Practices will occur daily Aug. 10-12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Karl Richter Campus. A tournament will be held at Sherman Middle School on Aug. 15-19 from 5 - 8 p.m. Players are asked to wear a t-shirt, shorts, socks, cleats and shin guards, and should bring a water bottle.

Boys and girls cross country running also begins on Wednesday, Aug. 10 with practices occurring daily from 9-11 a.m. at the high schools. Athletes must wear appropriate running attire and bring a water bottle.

Girls golf begins on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Practices will take place from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday where athletes will play 18 holes of golf. The team will also practice on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon. Athletes are asked to meet at Heather Highlands, 11450 E. Holly Rd, and bring a snack, golf shoes and clubs.

Boys tennis begins on Wednesday, Aug. 10 with an optional 6-7 a.m. practice, a mandatory 7-9 a.m. practice, and an optional 9-10 a.m. practice. Athletes are to meet at the HHS tennis courts and to bring a racket and jug of water.

Volleyball begins on Wednesday, Aug. 10 with tryouts occurring Aug. 10-12 from 6-9 p.m. at the high school. Practices will take place weekdays throughout August from 6-9 p.m.   Athletes are asked to wear practice clothes and to bring knee pads.

The girls swim and dive team begins working out on Wednesday, Aug. 10, practicing daily from 6-8 p.m. at the HHS swimming pool.  Swimmers must bring a swim suit, towel, goggles, a shirt, shorts and shoes for dry land training, and a water bottle.

Sideline cheer teams have been selected. If your student is new to the district and wants to participate in sideline cheer, contact coach Sandy Tillier at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Practices will be held Tuesday- Thursday from 9 a.m. – noon at the HHS track.