For the latest information throughout the summer on schedule changes and information, visit www.j-hawks.com.
1) ATHLETIC PASSPORT. The Athletic Passport is a form that students complete to update the Activities Office on their current biographical information. It also includes sport participation and emergency information. One may be completed in the summer for the entire year or prior to each sport. Athletic Passports may be downloaded at www.j-hawks.com/information/forms.
2) CONCUSSION IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. Annually, every student (grades 7-12) and their parent/guardian must receive and sign a concussion and brain injury information sheet provided by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union before the student is able to participate in interscholastic sports, cheerleading, and dance in any way (practice or competition). This information sheet is titled, "Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports." This form may be downloaded at www.j-hawks.com/information/forms.
YOU WILL NOT PRACTICE / PARTICIPATE IF THESE ITEMS ARE INCOMPLETE
THESE MATERIALS NEED TO BE DELIVERED TO THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE AT URBANDALE HIGH SCHOOL. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THEM TO YOUR COACH/SPONSOR OR LEAVE AT THE MAIN OFFICE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.
THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE REMAINS OPEN ALL SUMMER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT (515) 457-6945.
3) ImPACT Testing. New in 2013-2014, every high school athlete will receive a computerized neurocognitive assessment tools and services that are used by medical doctors, psychologists, athletic trainers, and other licensed healthcare professionals to assist them in determining an athlete's ability to return to play after suffering a concussion. Parents wishing to have their child exempted from this test may request a waiver from the Director of Activities.
Key Dates
June 3 Strength and Conditioning Begins for All Athletes
Register today by contacting Coach TeBrink at tebrinkt@urbandale.k12.ia.usAugust 12 First day of Fall Sports Practices
August 19 First day of School
August 20 Booster Club Membership Drive 6:00pm – PAC
August 22 Fall Sports Kickoff
Please keep your communication information up to date to
include e-mail addresses and phone numbers by notifying either the
High School or Middle School main office of any changes.
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FOOTBALL |
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Head Coach |
Sam Anderson |
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Contact Information |
andersons@urbandale.k12.ia.us – 457-6839 |
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Season Prep Sessions |
10 / Varsity Season Prep Sessions Wednesday Mornings – 9:00am – Frerichs’ Field June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17 9th Season Prep Sessions Wednesday Mornings – 11:00am – Frerichs’ Field June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31 Varsity 7-on-7 Sessions Sunday Evenings – 7:00pm – Frerichs’ Field July 7, 14, 21, 28 |
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Camp Dates |
High School Football Camp – Grades 9-12 August 7 – 9 Visit www.urbandalecommunityed.com to register |
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Practice Dates |
Practice begins on August 12, 2013 August 12 – 16 – 4:00pm – 7:00pm August 17 – 9:00am – 12:00pm (following pictures) August 19 – 3:30pm (normal school practice schedule) |
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Team Pictures |
Saturday, August 17, 2013 |
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BOYS GOLF |
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Head Coach |
Pat Henkenius |
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Contact Information |
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Practice Dates |
Mandatory Meeting: July 7, 2013 – 7:00pm – UHS South Gym Practice begins August 12, 2013 9th Grade Boys Golf will begin on Friday, August 16 at 4:00pm |
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Team Pictures |
Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY |
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Head Coach |
Lee Hammerand |
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Contact Information |
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Camp Dates |
(9-12) Running Groups begin at 7:30am on June 10, 2013, at Lions Park Running Groups will run Monday – Friday at 7:30am through the summer |
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Practice Dates |
Practice begins on August 12, 2013 |
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Team Pictures |
Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY |
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Head Coach |
Dan Davis |
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Contact Information |
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Camp Dates |
7:30am – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Starting June 10, 2013 – August 8, 2013 |
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Practice Dates |
Practice begins on August 12, 2013 |
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Team Pictures |
Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
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VOLLEYBALL |
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Head Coach |
Liz Baethke |
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Contact Information |
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Open Gym Dates |
Volleyball Open Gym Sessions (HS) 7:00am – 8:15am; Monday, Wednesday June 3 – July 10 |
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Camp Dates |
August 5 – August 7 7:00am – 9:00am Urbandale High School South Gym Visit www.urbandalecommunityed.com to register |
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Practice Dates |
Practice begins on August 12, 2013 6:00am – 8:00am and 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
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Team Pictures |
Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
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GIRLS SWIMMING (shared with Johnston at Johnston) |
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Head Coach |
Shari Walling |
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Contact Information |
swalling@johnston.k12.ia.us – 270-1723 |
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Camp Dates |
Blaze Swimming Program Visit www.johnstonblaze.com for further information. |
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Practice Dates |
Practice begins on August 12, 2013 |
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Additional Information |
Urbandale shares its swimming program with Johnston. Johnston is the host and swimming practices and meets take place at Johnston’s Summit Middle School. |
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MS FOOTBALL |
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Co-Head Coaches |
7th Grade: Chris Christensen, Mike Moreno 8th Grade: Steve Dannenfeldt |
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Contact Information |
Chris Christensen (7th Grade) christensenc@urbandale.k12.ia.us; 457-6682 Steve Dannenfeldt (8th Grade) UHScoachD@gmail.com;
457-6945
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Camp Dates |
J-Hawk Football Camp Monday, July 29 – July 31 Visit www.urbandalecommunityed.com to register Middle School Pre-Season Camp – there is no charge for this camp Monday, August 12 – Thursday, August 15 MS Practice Fields 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
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Practice Dates |
Monday, August 19, 2013 after school |
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MS VOLLEYBALL |
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Head Coach |
7th Grade: TBA 8th Grade: TBA |
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Contact Information |
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Camp Dates |
August 5 - 7 9:15am – 10:45am Urbandale High School South Gym Visit www.urbandalecommunityed.com to register |
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Practice Dates |
Informational Meeting for Students – Tuesday, August 20, 2013 – 3:15pm Practice begins Thursday, August 22, 2013 after school |
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MS CROSS COUNTRY (COED) |
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Head Coach |
Dave White |
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Contact Information |
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Practice Dates |
Informational Meeting for Students – August 20, 2013 – 3:15pm Practice begins Thursday, August 22, 2012 – 3:30pm |