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 Coaches Needed We are currently seeking paid coaches for the upcoming 7th & 8th-Grade Volleyball season. Parents or community members with previous volleyball playing or coaching experience are encouraged to apply.applitrack.com/delano/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Athletics%2FActivities (Job ID: 1922) Practice times may have some flexibility based on coach availability. Please also help us spread the word to anyone you believe may be interested and qualified. The program can only be offered if enough coaches are secured. If coaches are not found, we will be unable to hold the season. 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)

Entering Grades 7-12 The Basketball Shotmakers League is an opportunity for players to use their skills across a set of small-sided games that emphasize shooting, teamwork, and decision-making. Led by Delano alumni and professional basketball player, Calvin Wishart, these early evenings will develop the competitive spirit and shotmaking ability of players in 7th grade or older. Thursdays, June 11 - July 30 (No Camp on July 9 and 16) 5:00 - 6:30 pm TAC Courts 1 & 2 Program Prerequisites: Participants must be entering the 7th grade or greater in the school year starting in the fall of 2026 and be enrolled in basketball summer camp in 2026.

Boys and Girls Entering Grades 4-8 Coach Damon Clare will lead sport-specific movements and exercises to increase players' speed and strength. Age-appropriate exercises will focus on improving athletes’ coordination, agility, straight-line speed, vertical jump, and upper body strength. The sessions are scheduled before each age group’s basketball camp and designed to increase the likelihood that each participant develops a love of physical fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 9 - July 30, (No Camp: July 7 & 9) Tiger Stadium, weather permitting; Rain Location: High School Gym Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, jump, and communicate verbally with peers and coaches.

> Boys entering grades 6-9 Are you ready to take your tennis game to the next level? The Boys tennis six-week program for grades 6-9 is designed for players with some experience who want to improve their game. Through drills, games, and match scenarios, players will refine their strokes and deepen their understanding of strategy & court positioning. Brian Hessing Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 16-July 16 (No Tennis on July 7 & 9) 8:30-10:00a | $99 Delano High School Tennis Courts Makeup Policy: Any cancellations beyond 1 day will be made up on July 21 and 23 if needed. Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to follow a series of directions, demonstrate hand-eye coordination to hold and throw a tennis ball, communicate verbally with peers and coaches, run, shuffle side-to-side, and hold and swing a tennis racket.

Boys Entering Grades 9-12 Coach Damon Clare will lead sport-specific movements and exercises to increase players' speed and strength. Age-appropriate exercises will focus on improving athletes’ coordination, agility, straight-line speed, vertical jump, and upper body strength. The sessions are scheduled before each age group’s basketball camp and designed to increase the likelihood that each participant develops a love of physical fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 9 - July 30 (No Camp: July 7 & 9) 6:00 - 7:00 am | $85 Program Prerequisites: Participants must have a moderate to high understanding of and ability to demonstrate dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, jump, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Entering Grades 7-12 The Boys’ Soccer summer speed and strength training program is designed for motivated soccer players preparing for the fall season. Using proven training methods commonly found in college and competitive high school programs, athletes will improve speed, strength, power, agility, and overall conditioning through a structured, progressive approach. Training intensity builds throughout the summer with an emphasis on performance, injury prevention, and game-ready fitness, helping players enter the season confident, prepared, and ready to compete. Tuesdays-Thursdays, June 9 - July 30 7:30-8:30a | $75 Tiger Stadium & DHS Weight Room (Turf Field 2) Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to run, follow a series of directions, jump, and communicate verbally with peers and coaches.

> entering grades 7 - 12 Train with the DTDT’s winter season coaching staff! Do you strive to make the varsity team one day or want to increase your current skills? Well, you are in luck! These summer sessions will help you learn everything from basic dance techniques to advanced combinations. This exciting program will encourage you to push your limits and build strength. With this combination of dance, strength, and all-around fun, we will inspire you to be your best self as a performer. Throughout the summer, dancers will use the skills they learn to create combos. Delano Tiger Dance Team coaching staff M/T/W/Th, June 1-25 | (JFK Camp July 12-15) Delano High School Gym, Black Box Studio Mondays: 3:00-7:30 PM (Dance) Tuesdays: 4:00-6:30 PM (Black Box) Wednesdays: 3:00-7:30 PM (Dance) Thursdays: 4:00-6:30 PM (Black Box) Program Prerequisites: Participants must be able to jump, hop on one foot, kick their leg into the air, balance on one foot, spin in a circle, follow two-to-three-step directions, learn dance routines, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and be able to work as a team with their peers.

Boys in Grades 9-12 for the 2026-27 school year, or by invitation of the Boys’ Varsity Head Coach The Delano Boys Basketball High School Camp will focus on improving individual skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding, while also incorporating offensive and defensive team concepts that players will use during the season. Families in need of financial assistance should contact Chris Runke (Chris.Runke@delanoschools.org) at Delano Community Education to learn about available options for this program. Varsity Staff Tuesdays & Thursdays | Tiger Activity Center Courts Courts: TAC Wood 1, 2, Synthetic 3 June 1 and 4 | 6:00 - 7:30 a.m. June 9 - July 30 | 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. (no camp June 30, July 7, 9, 16) Program Prerequisites: Participants must have a moderate to high understanding of and ability to demonstrate dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. Participants must be entering grades 9-12 in the academic year starting in the Fall of 2026 or be invited by the Varsity Head Coach to participate if they do not meet that grade requirement.

Entering Grades 7-12 (2026-2027 School Year) DGS High School Prep Camp is for all 7th-12th-grade girls in Delano. The purpose of this camp is to train and prepare for the upcoming high school season. This Camp is an opportunity for players to work with the Girls’ Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Erika Doimer Steine, before August tryouts. The primary focus will be to prepare players for tryouts, build an understanding of the DGS Style of Play, and give players a chance to connect, bond, and build team chemistry before the start of the season. Monday/Tuesdays/Thursdays, July 13-23 8:30-10:30a | $120 Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

> Boys entering grades 7-12 (DHS Boys Soccer Players) The Delano Boys Summer Soccer Camp is designed to help boys entering grades 7-12 prepare for the upcoming high school season and tryouts. The camp will focus on improving technical ability in high-repetition, high-intensity settings that will challenge the players to perform effectively. It will also focus on tactical decision-making skills in small-sided and full-sided games. We will work with new formations and defensive and offensive tactics that players will utilize this fall. Please refer any questions to Coach Griffin at Tristeng42@yahoo.com. Participants are required to bring their own water bottles and cleats. Entering Grades 7-12 #6723-S1 | Monday-Thursday, July 13-16 Monday-Thursday, July 20 -23 Monday-Thursday, July 27- 30 7:00-9:00p | $130.00 Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano Intermediate Boys Summer Soccer Camp Entering Grades 4-6 Kick off your summer with a fast-paced, skills-focused soccer camp led by members of the Delano High School Boys Soccer Team. Participants will sharpen their fundamentals, play small-sided games, and get a feel for the high school style of play—all in a fun and supportive environment. This is a great opportunity for young athletes to meet high school players and coaches, build confidence, and develop a love for the game. Lace up your cleats, bring your energy, and enjoy a week of Tigers soccer! Entering Grades 4-6 Monday-Thursday, August 3-6 5:30-6:45p | $45 Turf Field 1 (Upper Turf/Elementary) Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, kick a soccer ball, balance on one foot, follow two-to-three-step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Delano Tigers 5th & 6th-Grade Tackle Football Delano Tigers 5th & 6th-Grade Tackle Football will start the week of August 10 this year, giving our players more time to develop before playing competitive games. The Delano Tigers 5th & 6th-Grade Tackle Football program aims to teach fifth and sixth-grade students to have fun playing football, develop an interest in the sport, and learn the fundamentals of the game. Football provides a forum for children to develop respect for themselves and others, build self-esteem, develop physical skills, and experience a metaphoric environment that teaches life lessons and skills. Practices: The schedule will be determined by your athlete’s head coach. (Typically during the week from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.) Games: League play dates run from September 12 through October 10. Game times and locations will vary each week. Theleague schedule will be distributed once it is finalized. Grass Field 8 (G8 - South of DIS) | #6503-F1 Important Dates: (All dates are subject to change) July 27: Registration Deadline August 4: Mandatory Coach’s Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at DHS Tiger Den August 5: Pants fitting (One time only!), 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Delano Elementary School Gym August 6: Equipment Rental, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Community Ed Center Gym (See below for more information) August 10: First Practice, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) August 11: Practice, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) August 12: Player Skills Evaluation (Combine) 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Grass Field 8 (South of DIS) Starting the week of August 17: Practice dates and times determined by team coaches. Before your team’s first practice, a Parent/Player/Coach Meeting will be held for no more than 30 minutes before practice. September 5-7: No practice (Labor Day weekend) Registration deadline: Monday, July 27 Registration Fee: $150 Parents must sign a participant waiver, linked here: 2026 Delano CE Football Waiver. *Players are required to purchase their football pants. They can be bought independently or ordered through Community Education by attending the one-time-only fitting session on Wednesday, August 5, at the Delano Elementary School Gym from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sizes:Price: Youth XS - Youth XL:$32 Youth XXL - Youth Husky:$32 Adult S - Adult XL:$32 Pants purchased at the one-time pants fitting on August 5 will be black and will have the pads integrated into the pants. Integrated pads mean you no longer have to remove the pads from the pants to wash them or deal with broken snaps. Players can use the football pants for both the 5th and 6th-grade seasons. We will have inventory from our vendor on hand. Once you try on the pants and pay for them, you can take them home. You must contact the vendor directly if there are any issues with the pants. Please contact Community Education for the vendor’s information if you have any problems with the pants. Equipment Rental: Equipment Return: Thurs, August 6Tues, October 13 5:30-7:00 pm5:30-7:00 pm Comm Ed Ctr GymComm Ed Ctr Basement 2026 Season: Community Education no longer provides helmets and shoulder pads for 5th—and 6th-grade football. Participants are required to supply their own helmets, shoulder pads, and pants. Players may purchase their equipment from any vendor they choose as long as it is approved for youth football competitions. To make this transition smoother for our football families, Delano Community Education has partnered with All Seasons Sports to offer helmet and shoulder pad rentals. Equipment Rental Helmet (white shell with grey facemask): $75.00/season (Retail cost: $180.00) Shoulder pads: $50.00/season (Retail cost: $130.00) Renting equipment offers significant benefits. For example, you can rent a helmet and shoulder pads for a season for just $125, compared to the retail price of $310. Additionally, you can easily return the equipment at the end of the season, rather than storing it or finding a way to get rid of it if your player outgrows it between seasons. If your player participates in the Community Education program for two seasons, you’ll invest less in equipment ($250 compared to $310) than if you purchase it outright. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to another exciting football season! Program Prerequisites: Participants should be able to run, jump, make lateral movements, throw and catch a football, follow 2-3 step directions, verbally communicate with peers and coaches, and work as a team with their peers.

Basic springboard diving skills are introduced, including front takeoffs, back takeoffs, and basic head-first entries. Skills from the side - twisting and flipping. Diving safety skills are discussed. During Intro to Diving, participants will learn the front and back takeoffs and work to routinely be able to perform three different categories of dives. NOTE: Students must have passed Level 3 swimming lessons. Questions regarding this course and our Swimming Programs? Contact Nate Brisley at nathan.brisley@delanoschools.org

Participants in Intermediate Diving will work towards achieving a ‘9 dive list’. This will consist of 2 dives from the front, back, inward, and twisting categories of dives. One of the previously mentioned 4 categories, participants will demonstrate a 3rd dive from. The final category, reverses, will be introduced in Rip School, the competitive level program offered through Delano Community Education. NOTE: Students must have passed Level 3 swimming lessons. Additionally, participants must be able to perform the front approach and back press while being able to perform a minimum of 3 different categories of dives. Divers interested in diving for their high school team for the first time should contact Nate Brisley directly. High School Prep Classes will be arranged for those who reach out and express interest. Questions regarding this course and our Swimming Programs? Contact Nate Brisley at nathan.brisley@delanoschools.org

Rip School is for participants who already have competitive diving experience or are going into their first year of competitive diving. Rip School will help divers refine their current skills and learn new skills and dives. 6 and 11 dive list setup, tips, and some best practices. The spotting belt may be used if time and space allow. Rip School participants may also use the video replay system to watch their dives after they complete them. Questions regarding this course and our Swimming Programs? Contact Nate Brisley at nathan.brisley@delanoschools.org