Required Documentation

Important! In order to participate in any DVUSD athletic activity, the following information must be completed and turned in to the school's athletic department via Register My Athlete:

1. A certificate of completion for the online courses "Opioid Education: The Game You Can't Win" and "Brainbook" must be on file at the school. These courses must be completed prior to any participation, and need to be completed only once during the school year by the student-athlete. 

2. A copy of the participant's birth certificate needs to be on file at the school.

3. Your child's annual physical evaluation. Parents must use the AIA Student Physical Forms for their student-athlete's physical.  Physicals received after March 1, 2025, are acceptable for the 2025-26 school year. Please download, print, and take the physical evaluation form to your child's doctor to fill out.

4. Complete all other forms on the Register My Athlete website.

A certificate of completion for the online courses "Opioid Education: The Game You Can't Win" and "Brainbook" must be on file at the school. These courses must be completed prior to any participation, and need to be completed only once during the school year by the student-athlete.

1. Access the AZ Preps 365 Education website.
2. Register as a student, or login with your previous credentials.
3. Take the tests identified with your name (not as a guest).
4. Fill out the information page, and select all sports you plan on trying out for this school year.
   1. Middle School Students: When selecting the AIA Member School, select the high school you will likely attend. You will also select grade 9, regardless of which grade you are currently in.
5. Complete the courses, and don't skip any sections. Brainbook takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, while Opioid Education will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
6. After completing the courses, save your copy of the completion certificates. You will later upload these to Register My Athlete.

In accordance with the State of Arizona’s regulations and Deer Valley’s Governing Board policy, only those students deemed academically eligible may participate in extra or co-curricular activities.

Athletic eligibility will be determined every week by the school's administration and the athletic coordinator starting the first Monday after the week of tryouts.

• If a student-athlete is failing a class (a minimum of one "F"), they will be put on a pending academic list for one week. During this pending period, the student-athlete will still be considered on the team and allowed to participate.
  • If a pending student-athlete is still failing a class (a minimum of one "F") the following week, the student-athlete will be put on an ineligible list for one week. During this ineligible period, the student-athlete will still be considered on the team and allowed to practice, but not allowed to participate in games or travel with the team to away contests.
  • If the student-athlete has a combination of three occurrences during a season (pending or ineligible), then they will be dismissed from the team. This will be considered the "three strikes" rule.
• If a student-athlete is put on the academic pending list, a letter will be sent home with the student-athlete. If a student-athlete reaches the level of strike two (a combination of pending or ineligible), the coach should make direct contact with the parent/guardian to inform them of their student’s academic eligibility status.
• Grade checks will be run by the administration and/or the athletic coordinator by using PowerSchool every Monday morning, and the pending/ineligible time period will be Monday-Saturday. Grades are considered for all classes with no exceptions, and they are not looked at on a class-to-class basis. In the case of a teacher error, then that situation will be dealt with on an individual basis.
• Students assigned to OCR/ISS or students who are suspended from school may not participate in any team practices/games from the time of their assignment to OCR/ISS or home suspension until the day following their last day of assignment to OCR/ISS or home suspension. It is the responsibility of the coach to assure that no students assigned to on-campus suspension or home suspension are allowed to participate.
• Students and parents should be aware that if the student is medically excused from participating in regular physical education classes, they could be ineligible for participation in school athletic programs as stated on the medical excuse form by the parent or the student's doctor.
• All students are eligible on the 1st Monday after the last day of the quarter. For the 2025-26 school year, these dates are: October 13, January 12, and March 23.
  Grade checks will not be concluded until the 3rd week of the new quarter. For the 2025-26 school year, these dates are the weeks of: August 18, October 27, January 26, and April 6.

For full details on 7th & 8th grade student-athlete eligibility, consult the DVUSD Athletic Handbook, or discuss any concerns you may have with your child's coach or school's athletic coordinator, Grace Christiansen. 

ATTENTION

Athletics participation fees have increased for the 2025-26 school year for middle school and high school athletes, as well as high school marching bands and AFJROTC color guard units. See the new fees listed below.

Fees were increased in part because of the failure of the M&O override passage in November 2024. The increased rates were approved unanimously (5-0) by the DVSUD Governing Board on May 13, 2025.

For information on how the M&O Override can be restored in November 2025, please visit our Election Facts page.

ATHLETIC FEE PAYMENTS

• It is the parent’s or guardian's responsibility to keep receipts when paying for multiple family members in regards to tracking the family maximum amount being met.
• Athletic fees are non-refundable.
• The DVUSD Athletic Fees do not guarantee playing time in competition.
• Financial hardship waiver forms are available, email Grace Christiansen for more information.

For more details on athletic fee payments, consult the DVUSD Athletic Handbook, or discuss any concerns you may have with your child's coach or the school's athletic director.

Volleyball Game Ticket Information

All volleyball game tickets must be purchased online through GoFan  

https://gofan.co/app/school/AZEL2368 

• Total Cost per Ticket: $5

Punch Cards are also available for purchase for $30.

• May be used for both home and away games

• May be used for any individual attending the game

• Not valid for championship games

Thank you for your continued support of our volleyball program. We look forward to seeing you at the games!

Baseball tryouts begin Monday, August 12, at 6:30 a.m.

The game schedule is (and subject to change): 

• September 11, at Diamond Canyon 
• September 16, at Home vs. West Wing
• September 18, at Sierra Verde
• September 23, at Sonoran Foothills
• September 25, at Home vs. Union Park
• October 7, at Terramar 
• October 9, at Home vs. Diamond Canyon
• October 21, at West Wing
• October 27, Playoffs Round 1
• October 29, Playoffs Round 2
• November 1, Championships

Games will start around 4:15 p.m.

Coach: Kaleb Bembenek 

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Softball tryouts begin Monday, August 12, at 6:30 a.m. 

The game schedule is (and subject to change): 

• September 11, at Home vs. Diamond Canyon 
• September 16, at West Wing
• September 18, at Home vs. Sierra Verde
• September 23, at Home vs. Sonoran Foothills
• September 25, at Union Park
• October 7, at Home vs. Terramar 
• October 9, at Diamond Canyon
• October 21, at Home vs. West Wing
• October 27, Playoffs Round 1
• October 29, Playoffs Round 2
• November 1, Championships

Games will start around 4:15 p.m.

Coach: Justin Hoff

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Practice will begin on Monday September 22, afterschool at 3:15 p.m.

The meet schedule is TBD!

Meets will begin around 4:30 p.m.

Coach: Makenna Powell

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Girls Volleyball tryouts will be held November 12th & 13th from 6:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. The girls will have access to the locker to get ready for the school day after tryouts. 

Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held November 10th, 12th & 13th afterschool from 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

The game schedule is (and subject to change): 

1. December 9, at West Wing
2. December 11, at Diamond Canyon
3. December 16, at Home vs. Diamond Canyon
4. January 13, at Home vs. Sierra Verde
5. January 20, at Home vs. Union Park
6. January 22, at Sierra Verde
7. January 29, at Home vs. Terramar
8. February 3, at Sonoran Foothills
9. February 9, Playoffs Round 1
10. February 11, Playoffs Round 2
11. February 14, Championships

Boys and girls will play on the same days at the same location. For games 1-4, BOYS will play first. For games 5-8, GIRLS will play first. The games will start around 4:30 p.m.

Girls Volleyball Coaches: Mindea Hamm & Taylor Pratt

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Boys Volleyball Coach: Kaleb Bembenek

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Girls and Boys Basketball tryouts begin Monday, February 23, afterschool at 3:15 p.m.

The game schedule is (and subject to change): 

1. March 24, at Home vs. Sierra Verde
2. March 31, at Home vs. Terramar
3. April 2, at Home vs. Sonoran Foothills
4. April 7, at West Wing
5. April 9, at Union Park
6. April 14, at Terramar
7. April 21, at Diamond Canyon
8. April 23, at Sierra Verde
9. April 28, Playoffs Round 1
10. April 30, Playoffs Round 2
11. May 2, Championships (Location TBD)

Boys and girls will play on the same days at the same location. For games 1-4, girls will play first. For games 5-8, boys will play first. The games will start around 4:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball Coach: Brandon Fenton

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Boys Basketball Coach: Kaleb Bembenek

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Spiritline/Cheer tryouts are TBD!

They will cheer at both home and away basketball games. The game schedule is (and subject to change): 

1. March 24, at Home vs. Sierra Verde
2. March 31, at Home vs. Terramar
3. April 2, at Home vs. Sonoran Foothills
4. April 7, at West Wing
5. April 9, at Union Park
6. April 14, at Terramar
7. April 21, at Diamond Canyon
8. April 23, at Sierra Verde
9. April 28, Playoffs Round 1
10. April 30, Playoffs Round 2
11. May 2, Championships (Location TBD)

Boys and girls will play on the same days at the same location. For games 1-4, girls will play first. For games 5-8, boys will play first. The games will start around 4:30 p.m.

Spiritline/Cheer Coach: Emma Lowery

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