When do tryouts begin?
For the fall seasons, tryouts generally begin the week prior to the start of school, which is usually prior to Labor Day.  For the winter seasons, tryouts generally begin in early November.  For the spring seasons, tryouts generally begin in late February.
 
What should my daughter do to prepare for tryouts? Students should prepare for tryouts by running and doing sport specific conditioning while practicing skills relevant to the particular sport.
 
Does Stone Ridge make cuts from sports teams?
Cuts are made from teams depending on the number of students trying out.
 
When are practices held for Upper School sports teams?
Generally, sports practices are held 5 days a week from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  One current exception is the junior varsity tennis team which practices from 5:30-7:00 p.m.  On occasion, certain teams will have practices, games and/or tournaments scheduled on weekends.
 
Is it okay to miss practice once a week for another commitment?
Students who are selected for a team are required to attend all practices and games. Exceptions will not be made for dance lessons, piano lessons, tutoring sessions, etc.
 
What sports are offered in the Upper School at Stone Ridge?
Fall sports include:
Varsity and JV cross country
Varsity and JV field hockey
Varsity, JV, and 9th grade soccer
Varsity and JV tennis
Varsity and JV volleyball
 
Winter sports include:
Varsity, JV, and 9th grade basketball
Varsity and JV swimming / diving
 
Spring sports include:
Varsity and JV lacrosse
Varsity and JV softball
Varsity tennis
Varsity and JV track
 
Who do I contact if I have a general sports related question?
Jill Marks is the Upper School Athletic Director. Her phone number is 301.657.4322, Ext. 339. She can be reached by email at jmarks@stoneridge.org.
 
Who do I contact if my daughter or I have a specific question and/or issue regarding my daughter and her sport?
Your first step is to have your daughter approach her coach with the question/issue. We encourage the student-athletes to be responsible for themselves and active in their personal growth. If the question/issue is not resolved, the student-athlete should then approach the Athletic Director, again exhibiting personal growth and responsibility. The Athletic Director will communicate with the coach, in pursuit of a reasonable resolution. If the question/issue is still not resolved, the parent may then contact the coach directly. As a final step, the parent may approach the Athletic Director after all other steps of communication have been exhausted.