Inspiration Quote of the week

Play Fair!

We understand the transition to middle school can be a bit of a challenge for most students.  However, our goal is to encourage responsibility and planning.  The main office will not be able to accept athletic equipment, athletic clothing or shoes, musical instruments or large items requiring storage during the school day.  Forgotten items may be delivered during college prep (first 18 minutes of the school day) or during your student's lunch period.  Assignments arriving outside the designated delivery times will be placed in the teacher's mailbox.  We truly want to minimize classroom interruptions with deliveries.  Parents are welcome to deliver medications to the clinic at any time.

Second Impact - Concussion Awareness view this ESPN video to learn more about concussions

Mr. Lee Larkins welcomes you to the Belzer Middle School Athletic web-site. Please scroll down to look for the information you need on schedules, programs, eligibility, ticket information and the coaching staff.

Lee Larkins       

Athletic Office Phone: 317-964-6289 Fax 317-964-6292

Principal: Troy Knoderer   

Asst. Principal: Stephanie Shelton   

Asst. Principal: Chauntee Smith 

Belzer Athletic Handbook

Athletic Announcements & Schedule Changes

Boys Basketball Game-Thursday at FC East both the 7th and 8th grade games will start at 5:30PM and a 5th quarter will follow each game.

6^th Grade Athletic Information

·       All student athletes must have a physical form filled out and signed by the doctor, parent, and student athlete. No student athlete will be allowed to participate in conditioning, try-outs, or practices without a physical!! There will be no exceptions.

·       Student athletes who are in 6^th Grade may participate in the following sports in middle school:

Fall Season

Cross Country & Tennis

Winter Season

Wrestling

Spring Season

Track & Field

·       If you have any questions about Belzer Middle School Athletics please contact Mr. Larkins @ 964-6289.

GO BRUINS!!!!

Highschoolsports.net is our new and improved way to keep parents and fans up-to-date on ALL athletic event scheduling, stats and highlights, scores, and directions to our opponents.

Another feature on the website to take advantage of is uploading any game or player action photos that you take.  It’s simple:

1.      Go to the Belzer website, and click on Athletics.

2.      On the Athletic Homepage, click on the HighSchoolSports.net image.

3.      You then must register and obtain a login and password.

4.      Click on the “My School” tab, and scroll down to “Select a School”.

5.      Type in Belzer Middle School and select.

6.      Go back to the “My School” tab and select “Bleachers Photos and Videos”, then proceed to uploading and enjoy!

2011 Fall Season            

Saturday, August 27th- Mandatory Fall Parent Meeting 9:00-10:00am Gym

Sports News

Fellowship for Christian Athletes

FCA ………. Fun and Fellowship ……… Fellowship of Christian Athletes is open to ALL Belzer students……..geared toward athletes and those interested in sports, however FCA is open to any and all students.

Will meet in at 6:45 a.m. in the Hiatt gym…..1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month …. Start date has not been set yet….sometime in September…..more info to come.

Questions see Mr. Sears or Mr. Larkins

Students wishing to participate in athletics must undergo a physical examination by a doctor holding a limited license to practice medicine. The physical examination form must be completed on the IHSAA form and be signed by the physician, parent and student-athlete. The IHSAA physical examination form is good from May 1 of each year and will be in effect for all activities in the next 365 days of practiceand/or competition. 

The Marion County Health Department is offering sports physicals on August 28 and September 25 from 9:00 AM to noon at 2868 N. Pennsylvanie St. The cost is $10.00. Call 221-3400 or click here for more information.  Every student-athlete must have a physical on file in the athletic office before they will be able to participate in athletics at BMS. 

Schedules, Forms, Directions, and Resources

• Directions to Athletic Events from Belzer
• Belzer Letter Jacket Order Forms
  
• IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form
• IHSAA
• Lawrence Central Athletics
• Summer Tennis Lessons
  
• Lawrence Central Bears Wrestling Camp
  

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Team Sports Offered in Middle School

• 7th & 8th Grade - Fall: Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, Tennis; Winter: Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling;    Spring: Baseball, Softball, Track & Field

Eligibility

Every student involved in an extra-curricular activity including, but not limited to, athletic teams, cheerleaders, dance clubs, drill teams, and jazz band will carry weekly evaluation sheets (Wednesday Sheets) to each of their teachers.

Students who receive an unacceptable mark for academics or behavior in any of their classes for two consecutive weeks become ineligible for their team’s or club's next athletic contest or activity. A third unacceptable mark will result in the removal from next two contests or activities. A student who receives a fourth unacceptable mark during the additional two-week period of eligibility will appear before the extra-curricular council to determine the student’s continued eligibility.

Grades

A student, who receives two letter grades of "F" on his or her 9-week grade report, will be ineligible until the next grade report or interim report. An unacceptable mark on the student's weekly evaluation sheet during the period of ineligibility will result in the student appearing before the extra-curricular council to determine the student's continued eligibility.

The coach or sponsor at his or her discretion may allow an ineligible student to practice.

Age Limit

Students are eligible to participate in sports if they have not reached their 14th birthday in grade 7, and 15th birthday in grade 8 by September 1st of that school year.