From the Athletic Director
Team News
Share Your BHS Sports Photos
Blast Tickets on Sale Now!
The Duffle Bag Store is Open!
Swag Giveaway at Jam the Dam
Team Grant Update
Spring Sports Paperwork due 2/14
ABC FAQ
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Jan 22: Jam the Dam
Feb 3: Duffle Bag Sales Close
Feb 14: Spring Sports Paperwork Due
Feb 17: Midwinter Break
Mar 1: Spring Sports Tryouts
Mar 1: ABC Spring Team Grant Apps Due
Mar 7: Ballard Athletics Blast
Mar 10: Spring Sports Night
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From the Athletic Director
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Hello Beaver Fans,
As we head into the final stretch of winter sports, there have already been some awesome things happening with Ballard athletics this season!
- In Gymnastics, Coach Gundel once again has her team rolling with a 7-1 record. Can’t wait to see the ladies make another trip to state this year!
- Unified Basketball has two teams playing in division three this season. Team A is 0-2 and Team Two is 1-1. Mark your calendars for Jam the Dam when our Unified teams are set to compete before the girls’ varsity game against Lincoln on January 22nd. Let’s get a big crowd out to support our Unified athletes!
- The Ballard Dance team is working hard and getting ready to compete as they prepare to make another trip to state this year. There are 17 team members and several returners which should be a huge advantage as they start competition January 18th at Redmond High School.
- In Girls’ Basketball, first year coach Brad Baker took over a team that lost some key seniors last year, but Coach Baker and his staff have the girls playing great. The varsity squad has competed well while the JV squad is near the top of the pack in the league standings.
- In Boys’ Basketball, Coach Broom’s squad has had some great performances, and the team has already surpassed their win total from last year with nine games left in league play. In addition, both the JVC and JV teams have been steadily improving.
- In Cheer, Ballard Black was crowned Grand Champions for the 3rd year in a row at Skyline’s Wintercheer. Next stop for the Black squad is Nationals in Orlando while the Red team will represent Ballard at state in Vancouver, WA. Nice job ladies and way to represent!
- First year Boys' Swim Head Coach Kyle Morean’s squad has gotten off to a solid start with big wins over Eastside Catholic and Seattle Prep. The boys have three regular season meets left before the Metro Championship prelims on February 7th.
- In Wrestling, Coach Daniels’s squad has been working hard in the commons every day after school, working on their stamina, strength and technique. All the hard work has paid off with big wins over West Seattle and Lakeside in league play. There have also been some great individual performances along the way. The Metro tournament begins February 7th.
- In Ultimate Frisbee, The varsity mixed team is 1-2 so far with two very close losses against some tough competition. The JV team is also 1-2. Playoffs are scheduled for the first weekend of mid-winter break starting on 2/15.
Plenty more action to see this winter, so get out there and support our Beaver Athletes!
Eric Ensign
Athletic Director
Ballard HS c/o 91
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The 2019-20 Girls Basketball season is nearing the final stretch with three weeks remaining in the regular season. It's been an exciting year filled with new relationships, and valuable lessons on and off the court.
The JV team has showcased impressive team play so far this season on their way to a 12-2 record. The Beavers have been dominant in their victories (winning by an average of 22 points) and competitive in their two losses (falling short by 6 points combined). Thanks to steady play from returning players and timely contributions from the team's newcomers, the group has been working hard, playing together, and having fun!
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The Varsity team is currently 1.5 games back from qualifying for a spot in the Metro Championships as they battle through the ups and downs of a competitive league schedule. Thanks to suffocating defense and some clutch shots, the Beavers most impressive victory came in a 47-45 road win over Rainier Beach. The team has battled through some tough losses as 3 of their last 4 defeats were decided by 5 points or less. Our Varsity squad is extremely close to putting it all together; so don't miss an opportunity to support these student athletes! There's not a better chance to pack the Beaver Dam than our final two games against North Seattle rivals:
- Wed, Feb 5 - 7:30pm vs. Bishop Blanchet
- Fri, Feb 7 - 7:00pm vs. Roosevelt
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The BHS Dance Team has begun their competition season this January, and they are off to a great start! The team competed in the Redmond High School regional competition this past weekend, and they qualified for District Competition in both the Dance and Hip-Hop categories. Their next competition will be at Kentridge High School on February 1st. Congratulations, ladies! And, good luck with the rest of the season!
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There are 3 chances left to see the Beaver gymnasts at home this year!
- Friday, Jan 24th @ 7pm
- Friday, Jan 31st @ 7pm - Senior Night for Ava Alvord, Emma Bergeron, Emma Earl, Tessa Kitchel & Eliza Volk
- Saturday, Feb 15 - Sea-King District Meet
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The team started off hot beating last year's state champs Holy Names in November before getting hit with the illness and injury bug. This Friday should finally see the return of the full strength team so come on out and support!
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Tryouts will be held the week of
March 2
nd
– March 6
th
Game Location: Lower Woodland #3
Game Time: 4:00pm (First Pitch)
Entering his third year at the helm,
Head Coach Dale Griffith
says this year's Ballard Softball roster is
filled with a solid core group of returning student-athletes from the 2019 roster. After being eliminated from the metro league tournament a year ago, they have unfinished business and aspirations of advancing to the district tournament.
The Ballard Beavers
open Metro League play on the road Monday March 23
rd
against the defending Metro, District and
3A State Champion Garfield Bulldogs before hosting three consecutive home games: Holy Names, West Seattle and Rainer Beach.
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"We are looking forward to seeing our underclassmen who bring a wealth of playing experience to our program not only contribute but play a vital part
in this year’s success" Griffith said.
Tryouts will be held the week of:
March 2
nd
– March 6
th
Game Location: Lower Woodland #3
Game Time: 4:00pm (First Pitch)
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Ballard Ultimate Frisbee: Mixed
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Share your sports photos!
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Are you out there with your camera during practice, games, or other team events? We are looking for great Ballard Athletics photos to share with our community through this newsletter, the
Athletic Booster Club website, and our
Instagram account! Share your sports photos with us
HERE and YOUR photo could be the next one featured!
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Join us for the Ballard Athletics Blast on March 7!
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All coaches, parents, and grown-up Ballard Athletics fans are invited to this year's
Ballard Athletics Blast
, the fun and casual evening fundraiser that supports the BHS Athletic Booster Club does for Ballard Athletics.
Funds raised at the Blast allow us to do things like fund our
Team Grant
program, provide funding for the Weight Room coach, purchase Beaver Swag for fun spirit giveaways, and help the BHS Athletic Director with special projects that benefit
all
Ballard athletes.
The Blast includes dinner, cash bar, a silent auction, fun and games, and a great chance to connect with other Ballard Athletics fans!
BLAST TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The ABC asks teams to help with our fundraiser by providing event setup/cleanup volunteers, along with desserts and gift certificates for our silent auction. These quick and easy jobs are a great way to support your team while getting to know other sports parents!
We hope to see you at this celebration of the Ballard Athletics community!
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The Duffle Bag Store Is Open!
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The Winter/Spring Duffle bag sale is on now!
This store is only open until February 3rd in order to guarantee bags will be available for the Winter and Spring sporting season. Don't delay! Once the on-line store closes, bags will be custom made and delivered to school by the end of February. Remember, the duffle bags are only on sale for a limited time. Get yours now!
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Swag Giveaway at Jam the Dam!
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Come to the
Jam The Dam
Basketball game on
January 22nd
to support the Unified and Women's Varsity teams as they face Lincoln High School!
We will be handing out Beaver Gear Key chains during each half time.
Be one of the lucky
75
students to get yours for free while you cheer on the Beaver's and jam to the PEP band!
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ABC Team Grant Program Updates
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The Athletic Booster Club is excited to announce that we have completed our second round of team grants to Winter/year-round teams. Aligning with our focus on safety and access/removal of barriers to play, we made the following awards:
- Gymnastics received funding toward the rental of additional full-floor practice space.
- Boys Swim received funding to cover the cost of team uniforms for swimmers needing financial assistance.
The ABC considers grant requests for:
- safety improvements
- increasing student access to athletic programming
- equipment
- clinics/training for athletes
Contact Shannon Koller at
bhsabcvicepresident@gmail.com
with questions about the grant program or with assistance creating your team’s fundraising plan.
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SPRING SPORTS PAPERWORK DUE FEB 14
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Athletic Paperwork for Spring is
DUE February 14th
Completed athletics packets can be turned in directly to Mrs. Bauer in the main office or submitted electronically by sending PDF versions to
RCBauer@SeattleSchools.org
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If you don’t know if your paperwork is complete you can check the Athletics Bulletin Board in the Commons. Only student athletes who have paid their ASB Fee and completed their athletics packets will be listed in their chosen sport.
If you still need a packets for spring sports they are available outside the main office on the first floor or by
clicking here
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Athletics paperwork needs to be completed BEFORE students can participate in tryouts and/or practices.
Need a sports physical? Get one for free in the Teen Health Center!
ASB Fee MUST be paid BEFORE turning in athletics paperwork.
Please bring your Student ID with a current ASB sticker with you when turning in paperwork.
Tryouts and first practices are March 1 for all Spring Sports.
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With so many different volunteer groups working to support BHS students, we know things can get confusing. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the ABC.
What exactly
is
the ABC?
The Ballard High School Athletic Booster Club is a volunteer group of parents working together to support, promote, and advocate for all BHS athletes. We believe quality athletic programs enrich the high school educational experience.
Our focus is on programs that benefit
all
athletes at BHS, and we are especially interested in promoting school-wide community and helping remove barriers to play. Learn more about the ABC
here
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Ok, so what does the ABC do?
The ABC Board meets monthly with the Athletic Director to make sure that our efforts align with BHS Athletics values and goals. These meetings are open to everyone and we welcome you to join us!
One of our most important jobs is maintaining financial records and managing bank accounts for all BHS sports teams, so that teams do not have to maintain individual non-profit status and coaches and team parents are not also required to be bookkeepers.
We also:
I want to support BHS athletes! What can
I
do?
- Sign up for an ABC membership every year. Your membership fees directly support the projects listed above.
- Buy and wear Beaver Gear, especially when you are out supporting our Beavers at sporting events.
- Plan on attending the various social and fundraising events we host throughout the school year. Help us build community while we celebrate our athletes!
- Become a team parent, or offer to help your existing team parent -- volunteering to help out with a team's administrative, fundraising, or communications tasks means that the coach has more time to focus on his or her athletes.
- Make a direct donation to your team!
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