High School Athletics for Middle School Students
Visit the Wayzata High School Athletics website for information on high school sports and registration. Middle school 7th and 8th grade students may be eligible to participate in the following:
Fall Athletics
- Boys' and Girls' Cross Country
- Girls' Swim and Dive
- Boys' and Girls' Adapted Soccer
Winter Athletics
- Girls' Gymnastics
- Boys' and Girls' Nordic Skiing
- Boys' and Girls' Adapted Hockey
- Boys' Swim and Dive
Spring Athletics
- Girls' Synchronized Swim
- Boys' and Girls' Adapted Bowling
- Boys' and Girls' Adapted Softball
- Boys' Tennis
Fall
Boys' Cross Country
Boys' Cross Country is a high school sport open to middle school students. Middle school students have their own team, so they practice and compete separate from the high school team.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Coaches
Mark Popp
High School Boys' Cross Country Coach
Mark.Popp@wayzataschools.org
Chad Bartels
Middle School Boys' Cross Country Coach
Chad.Bartels@wayzataschools.org
Girls' Cross Country
Girls' Cross Country is a high school sport open to middle school students. Middle school students have their own team, so they practice and compete separate from the high school team.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Coaches
Kalsey Beach
High School Girls' Cross Country Coach
Kalsey@DoGoodEvents.com
Brooke Benson
Middle School Girls' Cross Country Coach
brooke.benson@wayzataschools.org
Girls' Swim and Dive
Middle school students can participate in girls swimming. All three Wayzata middle schools combine to form one team. Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office. More information will be handed out at the first day of practice.
Coach
Sara Ridley
Sara.Ridley@wayzataschools.org
Winter
Girls' Gymnastics
Girls' Gymnastics is a Varsity and JV high school sport open to middle school students.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Coach
Carly Holden
Carly.Holden@wayzataschools.org
Boys' and Girls' Nordic Skiing
Boys' and Girls Nordic Ski is a high school sport open to middle school students.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Head Coach
Andrew Hansen
Andrew.Hansen@wayzataschools.org
Boys' Swim and Dive
Boys' Swim and Dive is a Varsity and JV high school sport open to middle school students.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Coach
Damon Carrison
Head Coach
whsboysswimdive@gmail.com
Spring
Girls' Synchronized Swim
Synchronized Swimming is a high school sport open to middle school students.
Registration must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office.
Coach
Natalie Bodin
Head Coach
natalielbodin@gmail.com
Boys' Tennis
Boys' Tennis is a 9-12 sport. However, there is a C-team that 7th and 8th graders can tryout to make. If you do not make the C-team, then you can sign up to play at your middle school.
Registration for the C-Team must be done through the Wayzata High School Athletics Office; fees and forms must be returned to their office. Registration for the middle school team must be done through the middle school.
Coach
Jeff Prondzinski
Jeff.Prondzinski@wayzataschools.org
Adapted Sports
Registration through Wayzata High School Athletics Department. Practice site alternates between Minnetonka High School and Wayzata High School.
One indoor sport is offered each season.
- Fall – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Soccer
- Winter – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Hockey
- Spring – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Bowling
- Spring – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Softball
Fall – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Soccer
Liaison: Kayla Bergerson, Coachkayla29@gmail.com
Description of sport: Wayzata participates in a cooperative with Minnetonka Schools.
Divisions: Athletes compete in either the PI or CI division, as appropriate for their ability level.
Where to go for more information: Activities Office.
Practice and/or meeting site: Site alternates between Wayzata and Minnetonka schools. Transportation to the site is provided for after school practices.
Competitions: Teams participate in league games with the opportunity to advance through the tournaments from the district to state level.
Eligibility requirements: Meet MSHSL and Wayzata Public Schools eligibility requirements. Must be enrolled in grades 7- 12.
Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
Awards criteria and type of awards: May letter after participation in three seasons. Additional awards determined by the coaches.
Winter – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Hockey
Liaison: Kayla Bergerson, Coachkayla29@gmail.com
Description of sport: Wayzata participates in a cooperative with Minnetonka Schools. One indoor sport is offered each season: fall-soccer, winter-floor hockey, and spring-softball and bowling.
Divisions: Athletes compete in either the PI or CI division, as appropriate for their ability level.
Where to go for more information: Activities Office.
Practice and/or meeting site: Site alternates between Minnetonka and Wayzata Schools. Transportation to the site is provided for after school practices.
Competitions: Teams after-school league games with the opportunity to advance through the tournaments from the district to state level.
Eligibility requirements: Meet MSHSL and Wayzata Public Schools eligibility requirements. Must be enrolled in grades 7- 12.
Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
Awards criteria and type of awards: May letter after participation in three seasons. Additional awards determined by the coaches.
Spring – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Bowling
Wayzata liaison: Amy Mayer, amy.mayer@minnetonkaschools.org
Description of sport: Wayzata participates in a cooperative with Minnetonka Schools.
Divisions: Athletes compete in either the PI or CI division, as appropriate for their ability level.
Where to go for more information: Activities Office.
Practice and/or meeting site: To be determined. May be outside Wayzata Public Schools. Transportation to the site is provided for after school practices.
Competitions: Teams participate in league games with the opportunity to advance through the tournaments from the district to state level.
Eligibility requirements: Meet MSHSL and Wayzata Public Schools eligibility requirements. Must be enrolled in grades 7- 12 at WHS.
Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
Awards criteria and type of awards: May letter after participation in three seasons. Additional awards determined by the coaches.
Spring – Boys' and Girls' Adapted Softball
Liaison: Kayla Bergerson, Coachkayla29@gmail.com
Description of sport: Wayzata participates in a cooperative with Minnetonka Schools.
Divisions: Athletes compete in either the PI or CI division, as appropriate for their ability level.
Where to go for more information: Activities Office.
Practice and/or meeting site: Site alternates between Minnetonka and Wayzata schools. Transportation to the site is provided for after school practices.
Competitions: Teams participate in league games with the opportunity to advance through the tournaments from the district to state level.
Eligibility requirements: Meet MSHSL and Wayzata Public Schools eligibility requirements. Must be enrolled in grades 7- 12.
Costs and/or needed equipment: Participation fee.
Awards criteria and type of awards: May letter after participation in three seasons. Additional awards determined by the coaches.