This past spring the South Haven Athletics Office was contacted by a company out of St. Joe called Friday Football Tailgate about having our homecoming date with Watervliet be one of their featured games for the 2024 season, this opportunity has now come to fruition. The company produces a College Gameday-style pregame show which we believe will bring a lot of positive attention to South Haven High School and be a unique experience for our players, coaches, student body, fans, and our little Rams.
In order to allow our fans to become part of this experience, we have to deviate from our normal Homecoming activities. Unfortunately, there will not be room for a parade this year by moving in this direction and, instead, Ratcliffe Field will be the focus of this year’s pregame festivities. On that day we will be setting aside the area in the Southeast corner of the property, inside the overflow gate and south of visiting bleachers, as a student tailgate area. Student tailgating will begin at 4: 00 pm and the pregame show will run from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. South Haven students of all ages are invited to enjoy the atmosphere and take in the show. Following its completion, we will open up the tailgating area to outside groups to promote a carnival atmosphere.
More news will be forthcoming, including information on parking and the Friday Football Tailgate Organization. Circle Friday, October 4 on your calendar and come join the 2024 South Haven Homecoming Festivities.
JV Soccer Home Game has been moved back 30 minutes and will now begin at 5:30pm, Varsity game to follow.
REMINDER!!!
The first day of school is Monday, August 26th. This is also the beginning of sports practices for our Middle School athletes. Parents, please be sure to get on your Final Forms accounts and make sure all the necessary paperwork is filed and signed off on. If your child's FF account is not GREEN, then your child will be unable to practice until everything is properly documented.
-7th & 8th Grade Football will practice from 4 to 6pm at Baseline's practice field.
-7th & 8th Grade Volleyball tryouts will be held from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the High School Gym.
-Boys Soccer will practice from 3-4:30pm at the North Shore Elementary field.
-Sideline Cheer will practice from 4 to 6pm in front of Listiak Auditorium, at the High School.
-Cross Country will practice from 3 to 4pm and meet after school in front of the school.
Let's have a great year!!
#GoRams
Hello All,
Please make sure to sign on to your Final Forms account ASAP, to double-check that all of your items are complete and green. High school practices for fall sports begin on Monday, August 12th. Mr. Thumm, the new athletic director, will be around to each first practice at the high school to check and make sure all forms and physicals are properly completed. If they are not completed, then unfortunately the student-athlete will have to sit out until completed.
Thanks so much and have a great weekend! We are excited to get our kids back to school!
#GoRams!
Middle School Cross Country will on Monday, August 26 (the first day of school) outside of the Baseline Gym Doors. Practice will run daily from 2:45-4:30 pm. Runners should come to practice with athletic clothes and shoes. Questions can be directed to Coach Tamara Rigozzi at tamara.rigozzi@gmail.com
Middle School Soccer will begin practice on Monday, August 26 at North Shore Elementary Soccer Field. Practice will run from 3:00-4:30 daily. Athletes should bring cleats, athletic clothing and shin guards. Questions can be directed to Coach Branden Holtzman at bholtzman@shps.org.
Parents of High School Athletes,
Please note that 'Meet the Team Night' will be next Wednesday, August 14th at 7 pm in Listiak Auditorium. Coaches, athletes, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Girls High School Volleyball: Tryouts for all girls in grades 9-12 will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday (August 12 & 13) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the HS Gymnasium. Players should bring athletic clothes, knee pads, and their own water bottle. Questions can be directed to Head Coach Wendy Spencer at coachwendyspencer@gmail.com.
High school cross country practice for boys and girls in grades 9-12 will be run together, starting on Monday, August 12. Practice will begin at Kids Korner at 8:00 am. Runners should bring appropriate running shoes and clothing, as well as water to stay hydrated. Questions can be directed to Coach Lindsay DeLorme at ldelorme@shps.org.
Girls High School Golf: Practice will run from 3:00 - 5:15 pm beginning on Monday, August 12 at HawksHead Links. The team will meet outside of the pro shop. Girls should bring clubs and golf-appropriate attire. Questions can be directed to Coach Barry Shanley at bgshanley@gmail.com.
Fall sports will begin next month and South Haven Athletes are advised to make sure they are on top of the following information:
If you plan on playing a school-sponsored fall sport you MUST have a current sports physical on file with the Athletic Department. Physicals for the 24-25 school year must be completed on April 15 or more recently. We will be hosting a physical night at South Haven High School on Wednesday, August 7 from 5:00-8:00 pm.
All athlete MUST be completely registered in FinalForms to begin practice. FinalForms has now rolled over to the upcoming 24-25 season and participants MUST update their information. All returning athletes and parents MUST log in to update their forms using their existing username and password. In most cases this simply means verifying your existing information. Parents and students are BOTH required to update their forms, and you will know you are fully registered when your athlete's profile turns completely GREEN. Y
Athletes that are new to South Haven Athletics, and incoming 6th graders, must register for the first time. See the article on our website if you are new to FinalForms at https://www.shps.org/o/athletics/article/800654.
Practices begin on Monday, August 12 for high school sports, and Monday, August 26 for middle school sports. You can find a listing of times and locations by going to our website or Facebook Page.
Athletic competition schedules for both middle and high school teams have been posted on our website and app. Some are still a work in progress, but most are complete. You can find them by going to: https://www.shps.org/o/athletics/athletics
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
High School Football will officially begin practice on Monday, August 12. Practice for players in grades 9-12 will run from 3:00-7:00 pm at the HS practice fields. Athletes should bring cleats and water. Questions can be directed to Coach Mark Eddy at meddy@shps.org.
Dear Ram Lifters,
We were unable to find enough help to work tonight's session, so SUMMER RAM POWER HAS BEEN CANCELLED for Thursday, July 18. We will resume on Monday, July 22.
Enjoy your weekend.
High School Soccer will begin practice from 5:00-7:00 pm at North Shore Elementary Soccer Field on Monday, August 12. Players in grades 9-12 will practice together during that time. Please bring water, cleats, shin guards, running shoes and appropriate athletic clothing. Questions can be directed to Coach Carlos Aguayo at aguayoc8@gmail.com
We need more DIVERS for the upcoming high school girls swim & dive season. If you are a high school girl with a background in gymnastics or tumbling and want to be part of something great, contact the South Haven Athletic Office, or Coach Julie Bell at jbell@shps.org for more information.
High school tennis practice will be held starting on Monday, August 12 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the HS Tennis Courts. Players are directed to bring good athletic shoes, sunscreen and their own water.
High school girls swimming and diving practice will begin on Monday, August 12 at the South Haven High School Pool from 8:30-10:30 AM. Questions can be directed to Coach Julie Bell at juliebell616@gmail.com.
Middle school football will begin official practice from 4 to 6 pm at Baseline’s Field beginning on Monday, August 26. The team is open to South Haven Athletes in seventh & eighth grade. Athletes should bring athletic clothes, cleats and their own water. Questions can be directed to Coach Steve Burson at 269-767-0704.
High school sideline cheer practice will begin on Monday, August 12 and will run from 5:00-7:00 pm. It will take place in front of the high school building near Listiak Auditorium. Athletes are directed to bring athletics shoes and clothing (no jeans or jean shorts please). Questions can be directed to Head Coach Rachel Burson at rachelburson09@gmail.com.
We have begun uploading the spring sports schedules for this fall season on our website and app. Some are already in the system, and the rest should be completed by the end of the week. Please note that these are tentative and may evolve as we get closer to August. Also, any start times that are marked as 12:00 AM are not yet set and to be determined.
You can find our schedules page by going to: https://www.shps.org/o/athletics/athletics
