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
Middle School Football Conditioning -- Coach Burson will be holding MS football conditioning at Baseline's Football Field on July 29, 30 and August 1 from 5:00-7:00 pm. While it is not mandatory, all athletes going into grades 7 & 8 who plan on playing football are encouraged to attend. Questions can be directed to Coach Steve Burson at jkb2201@icloud.com.
REMINDER: Here are some important upcoming dates for South Haven Athletics:
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL NIGHT -- Wednesday, August 7 (from 5:00 - 8:00 pm)
HS SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN -- Monday, August 12
HS MEET THE TEAM NIGHT -- Wednesday, August 14 (7:00 pm in Listiak Auditorium)
MS SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN -- Monday, August 26
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: South Haven Athletics will be CLOSED during the week of July 1 through July 7 in observance with the MHSAA-mandated dead week. During that time we will have NO programming, including Ram Power. Regular activities will resume on Monday, July 8. Enjoy the week off and your 4th of July Holiday.
Just a reminder that Summer Ram Power is in full swing, but it isn't too late to join us!! We've had great attendance this summer, but always welcome new athletes looking to get better. After tonight, the program will be taking a break for the week of July 4, but will start up again on Monday, July 8 at 5:00 pm.
South Haven Girls Basketball will be hosting a youth camp for players going into grades K-5th on July 15-17 at South Haven High School. See the attached signup below.
Congratulations to South Haven Sophomore London Pirsein on being named Honorable Mention All-State by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. Oftentimes fans focus on scoring and goals, but London was invaluable this season for the Rams, holding down the center of the defense. Congratulations to London on this well-deserved honor, and on a great season.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS AND ATHLETES:
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. You can access the FinalForms Login at https://southhaven-mi.finalforms.com/.
Athletes that are new to South Haven Athletics, and incoming 6th graders, must register for the first time. See this article on our website if you are new to FinalForms: https://www.shps.org/o/athletics/article/800654. This information is also available in Spanish at: https://www.shps.org/o/athletics/article/1504140
All questions can be directed to the South Haven Athletic Department at 269-637-0503. Thank you and have a great weekend.
