ATHLETICS
GENERAL INFORMATION
OUR VISION
Although wins and losses are the markers that normally categorize success, they should never be the cornerstones of the PROGRAM. The VISION of our Athletic Program is about the benefits which are; the experience, involvement, community service, educational process and establishing character that can be shaped and molded by the TEAM. The focus on the vision and philosophy of the Athletic Program brings with it a tremendous list. All of which must be recognized to meet the goals that have been set for athletes. It is also important to realize that within the realm of establishing a program that offers an opportunity for every student athlete to participate in some form or fashion.
Athletics is a privilege and not a right. These student athletes will be held to a higher standard and realizing this fact makes it necessary to establish proper standards which will be taught and carried out. The wins and losses will take care of themselves and WE WILL PUSH to take care of the wins! “BLEED BLUE!”
Read about the Ladder to Success, Student-Athlete Academic Success Initiative, implemented this year.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
While some sports require try-outs, most do not. (Please refer to individual web pages.) If you are interested in playing a particular sport, please contact the coach first and then see your dean to be placed in the appropriate athletic period.
All Westside High School athletes must complete a packet in order to participate in competitive sports. Packets are available from our coaches or may be downloaded here:
Forms for 2011-2012
Acknowledgement of Rules (HISD)
WHS Medical Information Form
Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form
UIL Agreement/Acknowledgement regarding Steroid Use
Release of Athletic Statistics
Media Release Form
Physical exams for 2011-2012 will be available on campus for your convenience. The cost is $30, cash only, and the physicals will be given in the Field House on August 3-4 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Middle school students are welcome to have their exams at Westside as well.
You must also include a copy of your birth certificate.
All athletes must be insured to participate in any athletic activity! HISD offers Student Accident/Athletic Insurance at a reduced cost of $35.00 per athlete, per school year. You must make one of three choices with regard to student insurance:
- You have insurance and waive HISD insurance; complete your insurance information and check “HISD Waiver” box on the Medial Information Form;
- You have insurance and want HISD insurance to act as secondary coverage; pay $35, complete your insurance information and check the “School Insurance” box; or
- You do not have insurance; pay $35 and check the “School Insurance” box.
If you are purchasing HISD insurance, please include cash, check, or money order (payable to Westside High School Athletics) with your packet forms.
* If you elect to waive HISD insurance, please ask your head coach for a waiver form. This is required by HISD and must be notarized.
ATHLETIC TEAMS
Westside offers a wide variety of athletic programs for both boys and girls. Please visit their individual web pages for information and schedules.
PLAY IT SMART
The complete student-athlete thrives on the field or the court, highly achieves in the classroom and serves his/ her community. Juggling academics and athletics has never been an easy task. Understanding that high-school student-athletes need some assistance in this matter, Houston ISD has implemented the Play It Smart program in all of its high schools. Find out how the Play It Smart program helps equip our student-athletes with the knowledge, communication skills and inspiration to continue life-long learning and success.
BOOSTER CLUBS
The Westside Athletic Booster Club (ABC) is the umbrella parent organization for all sports. In addition, many of our programs have their own booster organizations or parent representatives. Please talk to the coach to find out how you can support the program.
STADIUM INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS
Additional information on HISD athletics, including stadium locations, can be found on their website at http://www.houstonisd.org/portal/site/Athletics/.
Click here for a map of the Butler Sports Complex.
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