Participation Forms
*ALL secondary schools athletic schedules are subject to change — please check the school’s athletic web pages for the most current and reliable information.
2025-26 No Play Dates
These dates listed below are identified as ‘No Play’ dates with exemptions to VHSL District / Region / State postseason events.
Date | Day | Holiday | APS Calendar | Notes |
9/1/25 | Monday | Labor Day | Holiday | No competitions/events. Practice allowed. |
9/22/25 | Monday | Rosh Hashanah | School day | Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown. |
9/23/25 | Tuesday | Rosh Hashanah | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
10/1/25 | Wednesday | Yom Kippur | School day | Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown. |
10/2/25 | Thursday | Yom Kippur | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
10/20/25* | Monday | Diwali | Holiday | No competitions/events. Practice w/approval. |
11/1/25 | Saturday | All Saints / Dia de los Muertos | No School Day | No competitions/events. Practice w/approval. |
12/22/25 – 1/2/26 | Monday – Friday | APS WINTER BREAK | Holiday | Competitions and practices w/approval. |
11/27/25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
12/25/25 | Thursday | Christmas/Chanukah | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
1/1/26 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
1/19/26 | Monday | Martin Luther King | Holiday | No competitions/events. Practice w/approval. |
3/19/26 | Thursday | Eid-al-Fitr | School Day | Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown. |
3/20/26 | Friday | Eid-al-Fitr | Holiday | No competitions/events. Practice w/approval. |
3/30-4/3 | Mon – Fri | APS SPRING BREAK | Holiday | Competitions and practices w/approval. |
4/3/26 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday | No competitions/events. |
5/26/26 | Tuesday | Eid-al-Adha | Holiday | Competitions/events no earlier than 7pm. |
5/27/26 | Wednesday | Eid-al-Adha | Holiday | Competitions/events w/approval. |
6/19/26 | Friday | Juneteenth | Holiday | No competitions/events. Practice allowed. |
Notes: Fine Arts Exceptions: Schools performing special events that occur on holidays or holiday weekends. Examples of these events include holiday parades, bowl games and other performances associated with special performance opportunities and field trips for students.
Winter and Spring Break Special Exception Rule: APS varsity athletic teams may participate in tournaments and invitationals through the entirety of winter and spring break week with the exception of Sundays. These breaks are full staff holidays, therefore whenever possible facility use should be limited.
8th Grade Athletics
APS 8th grade students can participate in the following sub-varsity sports:
- Field hockey
- Football
- Volleyball
- Boys lacrosse
- Girls lacrosse
- Rifle
- Crew
- Baseball
- Softball
Students must play at the high school in their attendance zone and provide their own transportation to the school.
High School Athletics Sites
Middle School Athletics Sites
Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
Athletic Training
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention
- Virginia Code § 22.1-271.8. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention in Student Athletes
- VBOE Guidelines for Policies on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention in Student-Athletes
Concussion
- Virginia Concussion Law § 22.1-271.5
- APS Concussion Policy
- APS Concussion Implementation Procedures
- VHSL Concussions
Weather Recommendations/Guidelines
- Cold Weather Recommendations/Guidelines
- Heat & Hydration
- Lightning Safety
- VBOE Guidelines for Policies on Heat-Related Illness Prevention in Student-Athletes
Infectious Diseases
Nutrition
- VHSL Sports Nutrition
- High School Sports Nutrition (Dairy Alliance)
Steroids / Supplements
Secondary Athletic Coaching Vacancies
Yorktown Coaching Vacancies– if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Michael Krulfeld
Junior Varsity Cheer Coach As part of the three-person cheerleading coaching staff, this individual will take responsibility for the development of the less experienced students. Safety, fun and structure must be paramount and the successful candidate will bring prior cheer experience either as a coach or student-athlete. Additional safety training is available. The fall cheer season ideally will include both sideline and competition with the team already selected and engaged in daily practices (M-F) through the first week in November. Games are typically on Thursday evenings at 7 pm and practices are either at 3:30 or 5 pm. The stipend for this position will be prorated depending on when the new coach begins (full amount is up to $4523 for the fall season from August to November) depending on time commitment and availability.
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Wakefield Coaching Vacancies – if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Brian Parke
ATHLETIC TRAINER: FULL time position, must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Assocation (NATA) and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine. Flexible hours. Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected]
Assistant Field Hockey Coach: The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s field hockey program has shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the district level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during games, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship. The Field Hockey season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, Mondy through Friday. The Stipend for this position is up to $5600.00
Varsity Boys Head Lacrosse Coach: The head varsity boys lacrosse coach will provide vision for the JV and V lacrosse teams which typically consist of 40-60 students. The coaching staff is budgeted $16,799 for allocation of employees typically including three assistant coaches. The stipend for the varsity head coach position is up to $6676 for the season. The ability to evaluate student strengths, formulate strategies to best utilize the skill of team members and model respect on the field is imperative. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the educational component of high school athletics and the ability to use high school lacrosse to help students develop socially and emotionally. Additionally, a focus on skill development through winter skill sessions and daily spring practices is expected. Candidates should have prior high school coaching experience (substitutions for high-level travel) and playing experience. The season runs from mid-February to late May with daily practices Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:15 or 5:30-7:30pm. Additional VHSL coaching education requirements are mandatory and will need to be completed prior to working with student athletes Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected] with a note of interest and resume.
Varsity Head Rowing Coach: The Head Rowing Coach will oversee all aspects of the girls’ and boys’ crew and rowing programs, including designing training plans, preparing athletes for regattas, and fostering a culture of endurance and mental toughness. Wakefield’s rowing and crew team competes at locally, regionally, and nationally, with a strong emphasis on individual improvement and team unity. The head coach will be responsible for organizing daily training, managing race-day logistics, and mentoring student-athletes in their athletic and personal development as well as oversight of the assistant coaching staff. Prior experience in coaching or competitive rowing is preferred, along with the ability to motivate and guide student-athletes toward achieving their goals. The Rowing VASRA season runs from February to June with daily practices ranging from 6:00am-7:30am, 3:30pm -5:30pm, or until dusk Monday through Friday. Regattas require weekend commitments and typical times range from early AM throughout the day. The stipend for this position is $7753.00. Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected] with a note of interest and resume.
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Washington Liberty Coaching Vacancies – if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact interim Director of Student Activities, Justin Bolfek
ATHLETIC TRAINER: Part time position, must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Assocation (NATA) and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine. Flexible hours. Interested parties should contact Justin Bolfek at [email protected]
Indoor Track & Field Coach
Outdoor Track & Field Coach
Varsity Softball