CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
Swim Time Trials - October 6
Time Trials for ALL BHMS and DHS swimmers will start on October 6. Whether you are a returning State Meet veterans or a new 6th-grade aspiring swimmer, EVERYONE must participate in the Time Trials to begin the season.
Time Trials will be at Agnes Scott College. Woodruff Athletic Complex
225 E Dougherty St, Decatur, GA 30030
Monday, October 6: DHS Time Trials (7:30 PM)
Tuesday, October 7: BHMS Time Trials (7:30 PM)
Wednesday, October 8: *Last Call Time Trials (7:30 PM)
*Open to both middle and high school swimmers
Contact Coach Molly Randall (mrandall@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
BHMS Basketball Tryout Information
Basketball season is almost here! Tryouts for Beacon Hill Middle School will be held in October:
Girls: October 6–7, 4:00–6:00 PM
(All grades each day)
Boys: October 13–15, 4:00-6:00 PM
(Stay tuned for more details on which grades will try out on specific days.)
Make sure your DragonFly profile is updated with current medical forms.
We’re excited to see our Bulldogs hit the court!
DHS Girls' Lacrosse Interest Meeting - Oct. 6
Students interested in participating in "the fastest games on two feet" are invited to come out to the Interest Meeting on October 6. Coach Powers will meet with students at 3:45 in the Frasier Center Classroom. Students are encouraged to complete the Interest Form HERE.
Contact Coach Powers with any questions (apowers@csdecatur.net)
DHS Boys' Soccer Interest Meeting - October 9
All students interested in trying out for the DHS Boys' Soccer program are invited to attend the virtual Interest Meeting with their families. Coach Burgess will share important information about the tryout process, as well as opportunities to prepare.
BHMS Cross Country Stand Out at Apalachee Meet
HUGE congratulations to ALL of our cross country runners that attended our last regular season meet on Saturday, September 20th, in Winder, GA, at Apalachee High School!
Our Boys' Varsity runners took 1st place out of 17 schools. Our Girls' Varsity runners took 2nd place out of 16 schools.
We brought back some athletes who picked up a team title, runner-up champion team titles, two trophies, and some medals, along with some amazing personal best times. We are so proud of all of our runners.
Become a Bulldog Booster Sponsor! Join those who support our Bulldog Athletes.
We appreciate all of our local families and companies who step up to support our Bulldogs every year!! As noted in the graphic, the DBB plays a vital role in the success of our programs - in so many different ways!
Learn more about how you can become a Bulldog Sponsor for the 2025-26 school year by clicking the button below.
Become a Booster - Join The Team Behind the Team
Decatur Bulldog Boosters (DBB) is made up of parents and guardians who plan fun events to support Bulldog athletics at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. Join our meetings the second Monday of every month in the DHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) hospitality suite at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 11 ; Sept. 8 ; Oct. 13. ; Nov. 10 ; Dec. 8 ; Jan. 1 ; Feb. 9 ; Mar. 9 ; Apr. 13 ; May 11
Follow DBB on Social Media
Stay in the know on all things Boosters by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
@Decatur Bulldog Boosters
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Thursday, October 2 - JV Football vs. Mays - 6:00 PM
Friday, October 3 - Varsity Football vs. Shiloh (HOMECOMING) - 7:30 PM
Friday, October 3 - BHMS Boys' Soccer vs. Drew Charter (at Legacy Park) 4:45 PM
Saturday, October 4 - BHMS Football vs. Russell MS - 10:00 AM
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Tuesday, October 7 - Varsity Softball vs. Westminster - 5:30 PM (SENIOR NIGHT)
Tuesday, October 7 - Varsity Flag Football vs. Dunwoody/Northview - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, October 7 - BHMS Boys' Soccer vs. Druid Hills - 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 9 - Varsity Softball vs. Pace - 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 9 - Varsity Flag Football vs. Tri-Cities/Langston Hughes - 5:30 PM
How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments
When we sign up for sports, we sign up for to skill development, competition, and fun. Also included in the mix are frustration, mistakes, and disappointment. Some of the most lasting and impactful growth happens in these difficult moments and it is important to be thoughtful in our approach as supportive adults. This Positive Coaching Alliance article provides good advice for supporting athletes to in these tough moments.
How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments
Tips for a Positive Parent/Caregiver-Coach Partnership
The role of an athlete's parent is challenging for many reasons! Finding opportunities for your child to participate, encouraging them to take risks, celebrating their accomplishments, supporting them through various challenges... It adds up and can take a toll. This resource from the Positive Coaching Alliance emphasizes the importance of building a partnership with your child's coach and provides helpful strategies to do so. There are many valuable lessons our students can learn through sports, many of which are not fun or easy to learn, and having adults who are working together makes the challenging times beneficial!
What are YOUR Youth Sports Goals?
This year, the Bulldogs are partnering again with the Positive Coaching Alliance to enhance the experience of our students, coaches, and Bulldog families. The PCA has a vast number of resources that can help us make the most of our experience.
This resource is an activity we shared last year that aims at helping students and their families determine what their goals are as student-athletes. This exercise can spark some important conversations about how families decide to navigate this experience. Making sure everyone is on the same page about what desired outcomes can help to create a positive experience!
"What are YOUR Youth Sport Goals? Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise"
