Holt High School

Athletic Department Information

Frequently asked Questions

• When do sports start?
  • Fall Sports & Start Dates – Please note fall sports start PRIOR to start of school

Winter Sports & Start Dates

Spring Sports & Start Dates

• What days do sports practice?
  • Every day after school.  High school sports will practice or compete every day and some Saturdays.  The expectation is that athletes will attend all practices and games.
• Is there practices during school breaks?
  • Yes.  Sports in season will practice and compete during all school breaks.
• Are there academic eligibility requirements?
  • Yes.  The Michigan High School Athletic Associations (MHSAA) -the governing body of high school sports – requires all student athletes to have passed 67% of their previous semester classes.  In addition, they must be passing 67% of their current classes.
  • The Holt Board of Education also requires student athletes to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.67 AND be on track to graduate with their class. 

• How do I register my son/daughter for athletics?
  • Student athletes are required to obtain a participation card prior to the first date of practice/tryouts.  In order to obtain a participation card, each student athlete must complete the following:            
    • Register on familyid.com (online registration program – see flyer)
    • Turn in a completed physical to athletic office staff
    • Complete an academic grade check by athletic office staff
• If I had a physical completed last school year, is it good for this school year?
  • No.  Physicals for the 2020/2021 school year must be dated after April 15, 2020.  Physicals must be fully completed (all required information and parent/guardian signatures) AND must be signed by a doctor on the MHSAA physical form. 
  • The MHSAA physical forms are located in the athletic office or can be printed from the www.MHSAA.com website or at www.holtathletics.org.
• Is there a participation fee?
  • Yes.  The participation fee for high school athletics is $180 or $90 for students that receive free/reduced lunch.  There is also a family cap of $360.  Please see flyer for more detailed information.
• Who can I contact for more information:
  • Holt High School Athletic Director: Renee Sadler
    • rsadler@hpsk12.net
• Is there a website for more information:
  • www.holtathletics.org