The Lion's Roar

The Lions Roar is Riverwalk Academy's weekly athletic newsletter. Each week we will keep you updated about what is going on in our athletic program. Introduce you to one of our student athletes, and provide you with information that is beneficial to you and your athlete as they strive to improve every day.

Athletic Director - Richard Ball

Basketball - Coach Dawson

Middle School Basketball - Coach Boatwright

Cross Country - Coach T. Wilson

Cross Country - Coach M. Wilson

Swimming - Coach McConnell

Volleyball - Coach Burch

Middle Volleyball - Coach George

Track - Coach Washington

Golf - Coach T. McConnell

Cheerleading - Coach Fripp

Michael Jordan said, "If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome."

• Success starts with your belief and self-talk.
• Your self-talk doesn't whisper, it shouts to you.

Sports physicals for the 24-25 year must be dated after April 1, 2024. Athletic physicals, as well as other necessary document, must be uploaded into planetHS before students are allowed to participate in athletics.

Directions for PlanetHS

Physical form

Congratulations to Wyatt Krashner. He will be competing in the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly in the AAA State Championships on Tuesday.

October 14 - Volleyball vs CA Johnson - 6:00

October 15 - Volleyball(MS) at Comenius - 4:30

October 15 - Volleyball at Great Falls - 6:00

October 15 - Swim State Championship - 2:00

October 17 - Volleyball vs Lewisville - 6:00

October 19 - Cross Country at Bob Jenkins Invitational - 9:00am

• Volleyball - Click here to purchase tickets for home games.
• Volleyball at Comenius (purchased at the door)
• Volleyball at Great Falls
• Swim State Championship - click here for tickets.
  
• Cross Country at Bob Jenkins Invitational

Thank you to everyone that helped provide food for Winthrop students that were impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Let us help you with dinner while helping Riverwalk Cross Country! Order and pay online by 4:00 on October 14, drive up to Riverwalk Academy - main student drop off between 4:00 - 5:00 on October 15 and we will place your Family Taco Kit in your car and off you go!

We have some amazing coaches at Riverwalk. I want to encourage our athletes and parents to take the time to nominate a coach for the Positive Coaches Alliance Coach of the Year.

The nomination window is open for the Positive Coaching Alliance Coach of the Year 2025! Coaches have a unique ability to positively impact kids through sports, and we work tirelessly every year to identify those who stand-out in their efforts! There are both Regional and National winners - take a moment to think about coaches who you can spotlight by nominating them! Consider coaches you've witnessed or people you have coached with, or even the person who coaches your own child. We receive nominations for coaches of both youth and high school athletes, so jump-in and bring someone to our attention!

To learn more about the program, see videos about past winners, and to nominate a coach you can go to our website: www.positivecoach.org . Submit your nominations before November 1st.

Bring your family and friends to our Bingo Night Fundraiser at the PTO Fall Festival. We have amazing prizes from Stars and Strikes, Adventure Air, Whit's, Mr. Putty's, Smoothie King, Voodoo Wings, Luigi and Sons, LA Fitness, and Nineteenth at the Warehouses.

Cheer tryouts will take place on Wednesday, October 16, in the MPR for athletes that are not participating in a fall sport. Before you can tryout, you must have uploaded a physical in planetHS and completed the required forms. Athletes and parents should download the Sportsyou app and signed up for the cheer group using the code - PHUMFYBZ. If you have any questions please email Coach Fripp, afripp@riverwalkacademy.com, Coach Rollins, brollins@riverwalkacademy.com, or Coach Ball, rball@riverwalkacademy.com.

Basketball will have strength and conditioning at the main campus on Tuesday from 3:30 - 4:30

Jersey Mike's Above and Beyond Athlete of the Week

Please share your photos from games, practices, and team events. You can also access the link by scanning the QR code.

Looking for a way to show off your school pride? We have stickers available for purchase on the school store for $5.00.

Athletic fees can be paid in the school store. These must be paid before your student competes in an athletic competition. Fees are used to help offset all costs associated with running an athletic program (League dues, uniforms, official costs, transportation, rental fees, etc.). Please reach out to Mr. Ball if you have any questions or need assistance.

We now have two options for you to purchase Riverwalk clothing items

The Riverwalk BSN Sideline Store is always open! Click here to purchase shirts, shorts, hats, and other accessories!

The Jostens Mascot Shop is available to purchase shirts, shorts, hats, jackets, and other items!

Student athletes that are part of a varsity team before the first competition and remain with the team throughout the year will earn a varsity letter.

Letterman jackets can be purchased through Jostens.

Click here for the sizing chart.

The basic letterman's jacket for Riverwalk Academy has already been designed and can be found on the website. From there you can customize the jacket to fit your taste.