5 things for student athletes and their parents/guardians to know:
1. Practice/tryout dates
2. Annual physicals
3. Required parent meeting
4. New athletes to the district
5. Participation fee
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1. Practice/Tryout Dates
High School
The first practice/tryout date for fall HIGH SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 10, 2026.
• HS Fall Sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, Boys Soccer, Boys Swim, Softball, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis and Volleyball.

Middle School
The first practice/tryout date for fall MIDDLE SCHOOL sports will be Aug. 17, 2026.
• MS Fall Sports: Cross Country (Boys & Girls), Cheer, Football, and Volleyball.
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2. Physicals are required each year
Students participating in sports, JROTC Raiders, or band at Waynesville High School for the 2026-27 seasons will need a physical using the MSHSAA Physical Form. The form is at https://5il.co/2mkdp.
Waynesville R-VI requires a physical every single year.
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3. NEW THIS YEAR *** REQUIRED PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING ***
If your student is an athlete, a required parent/guardian meeting will occur at the beginning of each season. Athletic department information, expectations, district and MSHSAA eligibility requirements will be covered. Individual team meetings will follow the main athletic meeting each night.
The following meetings will be held at 6 p.m. as follows:
Fall
1. Aug. 10-Football, XC, Swimming, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf
2. Aug. 13-Softball, Boys Soccer, Cheer, Volleyball

Winter
• Nov. 9-Girls & Boys Basketball, Cheer, Wrestling, Dance

Spring
• March 1-Track, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis
• March 4-Baseball, Girls Soccer
The dates for middle school meetings will be forthcoming.
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4. Attention NEW student athletes to the district
If you are a new student athlete to the district, HS or MS, please notify the athletic office as soon as possible to process transfer paperwork prior to the first day of any season.
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5. Athletic fees
An annual athletic participation fee of $25 will be charged for the 2026-27 school year. If a family has more than one child participating, the following rate schedule will apply:
• $25 for the first child
• $15 for the second child
• $10 for each additional child
Payment (checks or cash) should be made to the Athletics Office at Waynesville High School, 200 G.W. Lane Street, Waynesville.
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For more information, please call 573-842-2450.

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The COMC will offer free sports physicals for Waynesville R-VI athletes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (students must arrive by 3 p.m.) on July 20-23, 2026, at the COMC Clinic located inside East Elementary. The clinic entrance is near the FEMA Shelter on the back side of the building. East Elementary is located at 1501 State Road F, Waynesville.



Appointments are not required. This is done on a first come, first served basis.
A legal guardian must accompany the student to sign MSHSAA permission forms.
No insurance card needed. Paperwork available on-site.
No vaccines will be given at this event.

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Full Day Soccer Camp July 15-18



Soccer camp will be offered for students entering the 5th-8h grades in the 2026-27 school year on July 15-18. Camp will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The cost is $200 per camper. (Campers will receive a soccer ball, 2 camp T-shirts, and admission to the July 18 STL City 2 MLS Next Pro game).



Students will need to BOTH REGISTER AND PAY in order to attend camp.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/qmRyM6ZJKnpUKJFS8
Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. July 8


Payment should be made at My School Bucks https://www.msbtickets.com/Athletics/schoolevents

Camp Activities: Days 1-3

· Morning Session: High-intensity technical training (dribbling, passing, finishing).

· Mid-Day Lunch Session: Classroom film review to analyze professional and camp footage. Campers will need to pack a lunch and bring snacks to eat during the camp day.

· Afternoon Game Session: Small and large-sided games to apply morning concepts.

· Player Evaluations: Every camper will get a written evaluation at the conclusion of camp to guide their summer training.

MLS Next Pro Game: Day 4

· Campers will then attend a pro soccer game in St. Louis to watch the City 2 team play against the Seattle Timbers 2 team at 6 p.m. Families will be able to purchase additional tickets and attend the game as well. Transportation will be provided for campers or they can rider with families who are attending the game.

What to Bring
Each camper should bring appropriate training clothes for outdoor sessions, soccer shoes, sunscreen, indoor flat shoes, shin guards, soccer ball (either the camp ball or your own ball with your name on it), water bottle and a sack lunch. Water will be available at all training sessions.



Drop off / Pick up Location and Times

Guardians will need to drop off camper(s) at the Parker Building next to Slaughter Field by the Waynesville Middle School by 7:50 a.m. and pick their camper up no later than 4:15 pm.

Camp will be led by Waynesville R-VI coaches and players.


If you have any questions please contact Eric Thornburg ethornburg@waynesville.k12.mo.us , Josh Mize jmize@waynesville.k12.mo.us