Athletics at SBMS
ATHLETICS AT SBMS
At Selma Burke Middle School we embrace ensuring our students are safe, happy, and healthy, and we believe that athletics help us meet that goal by developing a well-rounded child. We offer several different athletic opportunities to ensure every student who is interested can find one that they enjoy. At SBMS we offer football, cross country, tennis, softball, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, soccer, track, and cheer.
FALL 2026 SPORTS TRYOUTS
In order for a Selma Burke Middle School student to try out for a sport, ALL Final Forms requirements must be met. This means an up-to-date physical must be in Final Forms AND both the parent and student signatures must be signed. This has to be done each school year. While the physical eligibility (good for 13 months) may cross over into the next school year, the Final Forms signatures DO NOT and must be signed each year. Physicals must be on the NCHSAA required form. Can be found on Selma Burke MS webpage.
We will be monitoring weather in the hours leading up to tryouts and will post updates on Parent Square. Other than storms rolling through, we check the WBGT for relative humidity while also considering the temperature. Because it is so hot right now, please make sure to check PS for updates.
All students need to dress appropriately for the sport being played and bring a water bottle each day. If rain is in the forecast, football and softball players need to also bring sneakers with them.
FOOTBALL
Monday, 7/27 and Tuesday, 7/28 - optional workouts
Check in at 5:30 PM at gym foyer for 6:00 PM start
Ends at 8:00 PM
Tryouts are Wednesday, 7/29 and Thursday, 7/30 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM
SOFTBALL
Monday, 7/27 and Tuesday, 7/28; Wednesday if weather is an issue
Check in at 5:30 PM at gym foyer for 6:00 PM start
Ends at 8:00 PM
TENNIS - BOYS & GIRLS
Monday, 7/27 - both teams check in at 6:00 PM at gym foyer for a 6:30 start
Ends at 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 7/28- Girls' Tryouts, 6- 8pm
Wednesday, 7/29 - Boys' Tryouts, 6 - 8pm
Thursday, 7/30 - TBD based on weather in previous days
CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS & GIRLS
Wednesday, 7/29 and Thursday, 7/30
Check in at 5:30 PM for 6:00 start
Ends at 8:00 PM
Schedules
Information
Required Forms:
All athletes must have a valid athletic physical on file. This MUST be on the State required form. A blank form is available on Final Forms, or can be found at the following links:
All parents must enroll their student in Final Forms. When enrolling your student, please make sure that both parent and athlete sign all forms, including the ones applicable to the sport your child is choosing to play. In addition, please put your school email address. Additional information about using Final Forms is linked below.
North Carolina Middle School Athletic Requirements:
- Students must pass 3 out of 4 subjects each semester and meet promotion standards establised by the school system.
- A students must be in attendance at least 85% or the previous semester.
- All athletes must have a valid phusical every 365 days. This MUST be on a state approved physical form and can no longer be faxed.
- A student can’t participate in middle school athletics if they turn 15 years of age on or before August 31st of the school year.
STUDENTS: Be sure that you are attending all of your classes and doing your best work. What you do between August and December will determine if you can try out for a sport during the second semester. Remember, a semester grade is an average of first and second quarter grades.
School Board Policy 4326 - RANDOM SUSPICIONLESS STUDENT DRUG TESTING
School Board Policy 4326 (Spanish)
If you have any questions, please email SBMS Athletic Director, Amy Bassinger: amybassinger@mgsd.k12.nc.us