Greenwood Middle School Athletics
Welcome Back Newsletter
New to GMS Athletics?
Whether you are a 6th grader or just new to GMS, please visit the link above for required information you need to have in order to be able to play sports here at GMS.
End to Fall
We have reached the end of yet another fall sports season here at GMS. I truly appreciate all the support we have had from families and supporters of our programs. We look forward to hopefully seeing a lot of you again in the winter or spring seasons.
Academic All Stars
I want to give a quick shout out to not only our STUDENT-Athletes but our hard working staff and parents. Out of 212 fall athletes we had 43 on the ALL A honor roll! I don't have A/B honor roll numbers yet but to have 20% of our athletes get all As WHILE juggling a sport is AMAZING!!!!! Great job!
Healthy Roster
You may have gotten an email from our Athletic Trainer Olivia Hornek. The email would have come from no-reply healthy roster.com as the sender. Those are legit and are updates on your athletes injuries and rehab.
Welcome to the Hoosier Legends Conference
For those of you who might not know, Greenwood joined a new athletic conference this year called the Hoosier Legends Conference. It is a new conference in the state in only it's second year of existence and the first year that we are a member. We certainly made our presence felt with runner up finishes from both the boys and girls cross country teams at their conference meet. The Lady Woodmen golf team had a fantastic year, also finishing runner up in the conference. And for the first time in 14 years our 7th grade football team brought home a conference championship capping things off with an impressive 7-0 conference record.
Try Outs/Start Dates
Physicals and Final Forms
You MUST have a Final Forms account, parent signatures done, and physical turned in to be able to practice or try out. This is a non negotiable. Click the "New Athlete" banner above for directions and links to complete all requirements.
7th & 8th Boys Basketball
10/19-10/20.
** 7th 3-5
** 8th 5-6:30
Swim & Dive
10/19 5-7
Wrestling
11/30 3-5
Important
Traveling to other schools
Each school has different ticket prices and policies. l will do my best to pass along ticket info if/when we get it. Some schools are 100% digital, some will be cash only, some will take credit cards, some don't while others accept both. Advanced/digital tickets for most home AND away events can be purchased on our webpage. My advice would be to be prepared to pay cash or digitally. To buy a ticket digitally (not to be confused with paying with a credit card) you will need an Eventlink account. Once your account is set up it is very quick and easy to buy digital tickets ahead of time or at the gate.
Fan Expectations
Represent Greenwood well. Be Loud, Be Proud, Keep it about us. The show is on the field/court/course.
Food Drop Off Expectations <PLEASE READ>
If you (or door dash) are dropping off food after school please arrive or schedule delivery for after 3:15 (2:45 on Wednesday). Too much traffic and congestion immediately after dismissal. Drops should be made to the MAIN ENTRANCE ONLY. Please do NOT drop off in the south lot.
Events
Admission to GMS Events
Admission into GMS events is $6 (plus fees for credit cards) for anyone 6th grade and up. 5th grade and younger are FREE!
To make the ticket purchasing process easier you can buy a All Sport Pass (good for every regular season event at the middle school only) or Single Game ticket up to 14 days in advance by using the link below.
HS Football Game Reminder
A note from the HS Admin Team
GMS STUDENTS: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FOOTBALL GAME EXPECTATIONS
We are excited to have our Greenwood Middle School students come out and support the Woodmen at our high school football games! Since you are guests at the high school, we want everyone to have a great time while representing GMS the right way.
Please remember these important expectations:
- Sit in the designated GMS student section when you arrive. Please stay in that area unless you are getting food, using the restroom, or leaving.
- No throwing food, drinks, bottles, or other objects over the bleachers or into the crowd.
- No running or roaming behind the bleachers. .
- Do not sit or stand where people need to walk.
- Watch the game and cheer for the team.
- Use appropriate language and behavior.
- Throw away your trash before you leave.
- Follow directions from school staff, game personnel, and supervisors.
Most importantly, cheer loudly and represent GMS with pride!
Want to become a sponsor of Woodmen Athletics?
We would love your support for our young athletes. We are ALWAYS grateful for the generosity of those willing to help support GMS financially.
For a $500 donation your business will receive
- Company logo displayed on concession stand digital display
- Company logo on all event roster programs
- Company logo and direct link from our athletic website
- Company logo and direct link from weekly newsletter
- Shout outs during ALL home sporting events.
- 2 complimentary Adult All Sport passes and 2 Student passes ($190 value)
Additional Option
We have partnered with a company called Neptune that provides pre-screened family friendly music and customized entertainment experience at all of our home sporting events. As part of our partnership we can sell 10 commercial spots to help offset the cost of the service.
- For an addition $200 you can submit a 30 second advertisement/commercial to be played on the PA at all home sporting events.
The Woodmen Way
What is the Woodmen Way?
When people hear "The Woodmen Way" I want them to think or say at least one of three things. We are TOUGH, we WORK HARD, and WE DO THE RIGHT THING.
Basic STUDENT-Athlete Expectations
All of our student athletes are STUDENTS first! Participation in MS athletics is a PRIVILEGE. Student- athletes will be held to a higher standard in terms of their grades and behavior.
- Grades: will be checked at each midterm and report card. Any student with 2 or more Fs at those grade checks will not be allowed to compete.
- Behavior: athletes are expected to be role models. Misbehavior will not be tolerated and consequences for being written up will result in possible suspensions. Lunch detentions, Friday Night School, ISS or OSS because of poor behavior or failure to follow basic school rules will be suspended appropriately and possibly dismissed from the team.
Champions 101 Message of the Week
What's Fueling You?
For those of us who have a desire to win in any important area of life, today matters. There’s work that needs done - tasks to complete, problems to solve, and progress to make on our journey to success. You’ve probably already spent some time thinking about your to-do list for the day ahead. And while what you're doing is important, I also want to encourage you today to take a minute to consider why you’re doing it. What’s fueling you and the important work you're doing today, and is it capable of getting you where you want to go? There are of course many different types of fuel we use in our world today, and many different ways to measure their value. One of the most important measures is fuel quality. Some fuels burn clean and light, leaving little residue behind and keeping its engine healthy and strong. Clean fuels are highly sustainable, and promote strong performance over an extended period of time. Other fuels burn dirtier. They leave behind damaging residue and create harmful after-effects that gradually hinder performance and eventually damage or destroy the engine completely. In the same way, each of us have options when it comes to the fuel we choose to use. Why we're doing what we're doing is important, because while some of those options burn clean - keeping us healthy and strong, and promoting long-term peak performance, other options burn dirty - fueling us effectively in the short-term, perhaps, but gradually harming our performance and eventually damaging or destroying us altogether. Here are a few example of each… Clean fuel: Love. When you genuinely love what you do, it creates a powerful blend of both passion and commitment. Passion is that infectious enthusiasm that flows from the heart, born from feelings of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities you've been given. But real love doesn't stop at your feelings. It goes even farther. It also cultivates a deeper level of commitment, too, that drives you to show up and give your best to this pursuit, even in the moments when you don't feel like it. Clean fuel: Purpose. Purpose speaks to the value of the work you're doing, and the difference you recognize it’s making. With a deep sense of purpose, even the difficult work is worth doing, because what you’re doing matters. The truth is that for each of us, it’s not the difficult work that burns us out. It’s the meaningless work. When we’re driven by the belief that things will be different - better - because of the contribution we're making, it increases our level of engagement and effectiveness. Clean fuel: Service. Some of the purest motivation for what you do comes when the focus and the motivation for the work isn’t on you at all, but on making a difference in the life of someone else. Whether it’s a simple, selfless act or a significant sacrifice, there's a unique level of joy that comes with authentic service. The Hall of Fame basketball coach John Wooden once said, “You cannot live a perfect day until you do something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” That speaks to the quality of a life fueled by service. Dirty fuel: Resentment. Anger, frustration, and resentment might effectively drive your performance in the short-term, but over time that negative energy just isn’t sustainable. It gradually distorts your perspective, destroys your passion, and diminishes your performance. Dirty fuel: Fear. Like resentment, fear can provide us with some pretty powerful short-term motivation. The fear of failure, the fear of the unknown, and the fear of looking bad - among other things - can all be powerful drivers of your performance, but they don’t promote the bold, courageous decisions that real success often requires you to make. In the long run, fear keeps you safe and small. Dirty fuel: Comparison. When what you choose to do is driven by some unhealthy desire to try and keep up with someone else, it shifts your focus off what really matters: you and your journey. Constant comparison breeds an unhealthy sense of inferiority about what we have and what we can become. Besides, it's exhausting. There'll always be someone out there worth envying if you're really committed to finding them. I’m not sure what’s on your to-do list for the day ahead, but I hope what you’re doing today isn’t your only priority. I hope you’ll also take a minute to consider why you’re doing it. What’s fueling you and your performance? Are you driven today by love and purpose and service to others? That’s the clean, healthy, powerful kind of fuel that’s capable of sustaining excellence over the long haul, and moving you forward on your journey to success. -Travis
