Welcome to Garnet Valley Athletics!
Athletic Director: Mr. Seth L. Brunner
Athletic Secretary: Mrs. Michelle Van Horn
Phone: 610 - 579 - 7490
Fax: 610 - 579 - 7473
First official practice dates at GVHS & GVMS for the 2024-2025 school year:
HS Fall: JV/V Football & Golf Monday August 5, 2024. All other sports Monday August 12, 2024.
HS Fall Sports: Football, Girls Field Hockey, Boys and Girls Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Boys and Girls Golf, Cheerleading
MS Fall: Monday September 9, 2024.
MS Fall Sports: Football, Girls Field Hockey, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Cross Country Club
**6th grade students cannot participate in interscholastic athletics, they may ONLY participate in the Cross Country Club**
HS Winter: Friday November 15, 2024
HS Winter Sports: Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving, Boys and Girls Indoor Track, Wrestling, and Cheerleading
MS Winter: Monday, November 18, 2024
MS Winter Sports: Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Cheerleading
HS Spring: Monday, March 3, 2025
HS Spring Sports: Boys and Girls Tack and Field, Boys and Girls lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, and Boys Tennis
MS Spring: Monday, March 10, 2025
MS Spring Sports: Boys and Girls Tack and Field, Boys and Girls lacrosse, Baseball, and Softball
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS TRYOUT/PRACTICE INFORMATION
High school sport specific parent meetings are scheduled by your child’s coach after teams have been established each season.
**Tickets are required for spectators ages 11-64 for evening events only**
**Playoff tickets are required for spectators from school aged children and up. GV tickets/passes are not accepted**
High School and Middle School Spring Sports Information
Students that are interested in participating in athletics must be registered on the FamilyID system. Part of the registration process is submitting the Section 6: Certification of Authorized Medical Examiner (physical form). Physicals must be dated on or after May 1st, 2024.
**If your child was approved to participate in fall or winter sports you DO NOT have to submit another physical when registering your child.**
The physical MUST be submitted on the Section 6 form. Please do NOT upload physicals that are NOT on the Section 6 form. The May 1st, 2024 date is a PIAA rule and there are no exceptions.
Options for Athletic Physicals:
Schedule an appointment with the child’s primary doctor who will complete the examination.
Contact our team doctor, Dr. David Baxter, and schedule an appointment: 610-328-8830. In the absence of insurance, Dr. Baxter charges $40 and $10 for an EKG.
Contact our school doctor, Dr. Robert Di Trolio, and schedule an appointment: 484-716-1559. In the absence of insurance, Dr. Di Trolio charges $60.
Visit an urgent care facility such as: MedExpress, CVS Minute Clinic, etc…
**If the physical is scheduled with anyone other than the child’s primary doctor, please bring the completed Section 5: Health History form with you. Please note, DO NOT upload the Section 5 form to the child’s registration, only the Section 6 form should be uploaded.**
The Section 5 form is available at the following link: PIAA Section 5
The Section 6 form is available at the following link: PIAA Section 6
Below are the links for the appropriate FamilyID registrations:
High School Sports Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/garnet-valley-school-district/garnet-valley-high-school-2025-spring-athletics-2
Middle School Sports Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/garnet-valley-school-district/garnet-valley-middle-school-2025-spring-athletics
If you have any questions about your child’s registration please contact:
High School Athletes:
Hilary Boyce at boyce@garnetvalley.org
Middle School Athletes: Brandon Herr at herrb@garnetvalley.org
You may upload your Section 6 Physical Form by scanning the form or by taking a picture of it with your tablet or phone. **Do not upload the Section 5 form** Once you have completed your registration and uploaded your child's physical your registration will be reviewed and then approved by our Garnet Valley Athletic Trainers. Your child must be registered and approved prior to trying out or practicing. Please register your child at least 10 days prior to the 1st day of practice so there are no delays in your child being able to participate.
If you need assistance in registering your child please go to the "Family ID" tab at the top of this webpage for step by step instructions.
Just a reminder all registrations must be complete 10 days prior to tryouts.