Fall Sports Season Kicks Off Wednesday at Downers Grove South

The 2013 fall sports season will officially begin Wednesday at Downers Grove South High School, as many teams begin holding practices and tryouts.

All athletes must have a physical and a medical permission form on file in the DGS Athletic Office. Additionally, every athlete must be registered on line before they can try out. Click here for instructions on how to register.

Boys Cross Country: Practice begins Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. Meet in the stadium near the concession stand dressed to run.

Girls Cross Country: Practice begins Wednesday at 7 a.m. for all levels. Meet at door #6 and wear running gear. Bring a water bottle and combination padlock.

Boys Golf: Start date for both levels is Wednesday with tryouts at Village Greens Golf Course at 6 a.m. Each golfer will pay his own green fees during tryouts (generally around $20 for 18 holes).

All golfers need to come with their own golf clubs (14 club limit), golf bag, golf balls, tees, ball marker and ball mark repair tool. Other equipment such as golf shoes, cap, umbrella and golf gloves are encouraged. Golfers must check the weather forecast each day.

Girls Golf: Start date for both levels is Wednesday with tryouts at Downers Grove Park District. Tee times are at noon for the first three days. Each golfer will pay her own green fees during tryouts (generally around $14.50).

All golfers need to come with their own golf clubs (14 club limit), golf bag, golf balls, tees, ball marker and ball mark repair tool. Other equipment such as golf shoes, cap, umbrella and golf glove are encouraged. Golfers must check the weather forecast each day.

Football: All levels will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 13, with equipment check out and pictures. Varsity should meet in the weight room at 7:30 am and sophomores and freshman at 8:30 am in the weight room.

Boys Soccer: Tryouts begin Wednesday for all levels. All levels meet in the stadium—east stands at 8 a.m. Wear soccer gear including shin guards. Also, bring running shoes and a water bottle.

Girls Swimming: Practice begins Monday for all levels at 8 a.m in the DGS pool.

Girls Tennis: Tryouts begin Monday for all levels at 8 a.m. at the tennis courts at DGS. Dress to play tennis and bring a water bottle.

Girls Volleyball: Tryouts begin Wednesday at 8 a.m. Freshmen and sophomores report to the field house and juniors and seniors graders report to the main gym. Wear work out gear and don’t forget knee pads and a water bottle.