The 7th & 8th Grade Football equipment handout will be held on Sunday, August 23. Parents are not required to attend equipment handout with their athlete. Due to space limitations, we ask that parents either wait in their vehicle or in the commons while their athlete gets their equipment. Players whose last name starts with: A-L: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. M-Z: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Players who miss the equipment handout on Sunday can get their equipment after practice on Monday, August 24. However, they should still attend the entire practice session. Bus transportation will be provided for away games. Volunteer Coaches are needed! If you are interested in assisting the Head Coach of either team, please contact Chris Runke at Chris.Runke@delanoschools.org. Practice Times/Location: 7th-Grade Practice Schedule: August 24-27 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Field G6 After School | Monday-Friday (Starting August 31) | 3:30-5:00 pm (Subject to change) | Field G6 8th-Grade Practice Schedule: August 24 and 27 | 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Field G6 August 25 & 26 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Field G6 After School | Monday-Friday (Starting August 31) | 3:30-5:00 pm (Subject to change) | Field G6 Game Times: (Subject to change)7th-Grade Football Schedule (Subject to change)8th-Grade Football Schedule (Subject to change) Sports Physicals must be on file in the Activities Office before participating in any activity. Physicals are good for three years. Forms and list (containing expiration dates are located outside the HS office doors.) Sports Physical Documents (Click Here) If you have any questions, please contact the following coaches: 7th Grade: Coach Olson - jacob.olson@delanoschools.org 8th Grade: Coach Clare - damon.clare@delanoschools.org

7th & 8th- Grade Tennis Starts on Monday, August 17th, and will go through Thursday, October 1. Fall 2026 Girls Tennis Season: Delano Community Education has an opportunity for 6th-Grade Girls who want to play competitive tennis to join the 7th- and 8th-Grade Girls' Tennis Team! Eight registration spots are available to interested 6th-Grade Girls looking to take the next step in developing their tennis skills. If registration fills, please add to the waiting list. We could add more spots depending on registration numbers. We look forward to seeing you on the tennis courts! Uniforms: The tennis program will provide a team shirt for each player. Transportation: Parents are responsible for transporting their athletes to and from away competitions. Practice Times: The coaching staff will distribute dates and times directly, as the Fall Middle School Tennis Schedule is highly dynamic and subject to regular updates. Please note, the first day of practice will be on Monday, August 17. Matches: Middle School Girls Tennis 2026 Match Schedule Sports Physicals need to be on file in the Activities Office before participating in any activity. Physicals are good for three years. Forms and list (containing expiration dates are located outside the HS office doors.) Sports Physical FormsCoach: Ben Pupp

7th & 8th Grade Volleyball will start on August 31 - October 13. Please meet in the Tiger Activity Center (TAC). Bus transportation will be provided for away games. Jerseys - Players must provide their own uniform (Jersey & Shorts). Coordination of what is to be worn will be covered in a team meeting when practices start. If you do not have a JO Volleyball jersey from the 2025 season, you will need to purchase one. An order will be placed by the Volleyball program. Practice Dates/Times: (Subject to change) School Year: Monday-Friday | 3:30-5:00 pm. (After school) A more detailed practice schedule will be communicated to the athletes once practices start. Games: (Subject to change) 7th Grade: 7th-Grade Volleyball Schedule (Subject to Change)8th Grade: 8th-Grade Volleyball Schedule (Subject to Change) Sports Physicals must be on file in the Activities Office before participating in any activity. Physicals are good for three years. Forms and list (containing expiration dates are located outside the HS office doors.) Sports Physical Documents (Click Here)