CENTENNIAL EAGLES VARSITY TENNIS TRYOUTS: SPRING 2024
Students MUST Pre-Register Online by completing all their online required paperwork through the Parent Portal (HCPSS Connect) AND be Academically Eligible from their 2nd Quarter Report Card (GPA of 2.0 or better and no more than 1 "E" grade on their 2nd Quarter Report Card). The Online Registration for Spring Student Athletes will open beginning on Monday, January 15th. Deadline to register for Spring Sports is Sunday February 25th . Instructions on how to register can be found in the documents at the bottom of this page.
The following must be completed AND E-signed by a Parent/Guardian:
*Do Not skip or leave any boxes blank
The following documents MUST be uploaded:
Tryout Dates for the 2024 Tennis Season are March 1st, 4th, and 5th- Athletes will be expected to attend all tryout dates. In the event that an athlete has a conflict on one or more days of tryouts they need to communicate with the coaches in advance.
**Only students who have registered prior to the deadline will be allowed to tryout**
Girls Tryouts Dates/Times:
Friday March 1st - 4:15 - 5:45
Monday March 4th - 2:45-4:15
Tuesday March 5th - 4:00-5:15
Wednesday March 6th - TBD (only if necessary or in the event of inclement weather)
Boys Tryouts Dates/Times:
Friday March 1st - 2:45 - 4:15
Monday March 4th - 4:15 - 5:45
Tuesday March 5th - 2:45-4:00
Wednesday March 6th - TBD (only if necessary or in the event of inclement weather)
Tryouts may be extended, if necessary, due to weather. If tryouts are canceled for the day due to weather it will be announced via Remind101 . For Remind101 alerts text the message @c3g8b43 to the number 81010.
Athletes should dress appropriately (wearing layers is strongly encouraged) and meet at the tennis courts at the designated time.
What to Expect at Tryouts:
Each athlete trying out will be scored (No Basis, Weak, Poor, Average, Good, Excellent) in the following areas:
*Note: You must be in grades 9-12 and enrolled at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland to tryout*
**Athletes are required to provide their own tennis racket. Rackets will not be provided**
***Anyone without proper paperwork on file will not be allowed to tryout. Paperwork collection will be done online via HCPSS connect***
Students MUST Pre-Register Online by completing all their online required paperwork through the Parent Portal (HCPSS Connect) AND be Academically Eligible from their 2nd Quarter Report Card (GPA of 2.0 or better and no more than 1 "E" grade on their 2nd Quarter Report Card). The Online Registration for Spring Student Athletes will open beginning on Monday, January 15th. Deadline to register for Spring Sports is Sunday February 25th . Instructions on how to register can be found in the documents at the bottom of this page.
The following must be completed AND E-signed by a Parent/Guardian:
- 1. Parent Authorization Form
- 2. Concussion Forms
- 3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form
*Do Not skip or leave any boxes blank
The following documents MUST be uploaded:
- 1. Physical Exam dated on or after April 1, 2023, upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form
- 2. Residency Verification in the form of a recent BGE Bill (other utility - Potomac Edison, Solar, Water, Cable/Satellite bills are also acceptable) dated January/February 2024 (any invoice dated in 2022 will not be accepted)
Tryout Dates for the 2024 Tennis Season are March 1st, 4th, and 5th- Athletes will be expected to attend all tryout dates. In the event that an athlete has a conflict on one or more days of tryouts they need to communicate with the coaches in advance.
**Only students who have registered prior to the deadline will be allowed to tryout**
Girls Tryouts Dates/Times:
Friday March 1st - 4:15 - 5:45
Monday March 4th - 2:45-4:15
Tuesday March 5th - 4:00-5:15
Wednesday March 6th - TBD (only if necessary or in the event of inclement weather)
Boys Tryouts Dates/Times:
Friday March 1st - 2:45 - 4:15
Monday March 4th - 4:15 - 5:45
Tuesday March 5th - 2:45-4:00
Wednesday March 6th - TBD (only if necessary or in the event of inclement weather)
Tryouts may be extended, if necessary, due to weather. If tryouts are canceled for the day due to weather it will be announced via Remind101 . For Remind101 alerts text the message @c3g8b43 to the number 81010.
Athletes should dress appropriately (wearing layers is strongly encouraged) and meet at the tennis courts at the designated time.
What to Expect at Tryouts:
Each athlete trying out will be scored (No Basis, Weak, Poor, Average, Good, Excellent) in the following areas:
- Tennis Knowledge
- Skill Assessments (serving, volleying, groundstrokes, footwork)
- Ball Placement
- Pace
- Style (i.e. top spin, back spin, flat, slice)
- Consistency
- Court coverage
- Attitude-positive demeanor on and off the court
- Coachability - good listener, willingness to learn, takes constructive criticism
- Endurance - footwork, court coverage, physical stamina, mental toughness
- Potential - athleticism, competitiveness, hardworking, commitment
- Team Camaraderie - leadership and commitment, team first attitude, encourages others, contributes to a positive atmosphere
*Note: You must be in grades 9-12 and enrolled at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, Maryland to tryout*
**Athletes are required to provide their own tennis racket. Rackets will not be provided**
***Anyone without proper paperwork on file will not be allowed to tryout. Paperwork collection will be done online via HCPSS connect***
HCPSS CONNECT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tryout Evaluation Tools:
Interest Meeting Presentation Held on 1/29/24:
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