PLEASE READ AND USE AS A CHECKLIST FOR BHS GIRLS’ SOCCER ELIGIBILITY AND IMPORTANT DATES!
Upcoming:
1. Paperwork. Incomplete paperwork will prevent you from participating in the first day of tryouts. All registration requirements can be done early. Get it done. Required Paperwork includes all 4 of the following:
2. Captain's Practices. Once per week during the summer we host optional "Captain's Practices", opportunities to get together and just play. Returning upper-class players will organize and host these practices. It is a chance to reunite with our BHS teammates who play for different clubs, and an excellent way for incoming freshmen to get to know the program before the potential nervousness of tryouts. Intentionally, these are not structured sessions, but rather a chance for the girls to just play. Self-organize into small teams and compete. Have fun. Try new things on the field. Get to know future teammates. And yes, they are optional. Really. But please try and attend as many as you can. I will attend these sessions, but mostly to just bring the pinnies and soccer balls. The upper-class players are in charge. All practices at BHS stadium from 10am – 11:30am.
We expect to have three teams in the fall: Varsity, JV, and a C-team. Our game schedule will be published on our website as soon as it is finalized. For planning purposes, we know that we will not be playing any games over Labor Day weekend.
4. Kingco League Reorganization. Our league changed last year, having a big impact on our schedule. Kingco no longer organizes schedules based on classification (2A, 3A, or 4A), but instead organizes schedules using a ranking system based on results from previous years. In the inaugural ranking process for all 24 Kingco programs, Bellevue girls soccer was ranked #2 (behind two-time defending 4A state champs Skyline) and similar to our 2024 season, our 2025 Varsity/JV regular season schedule will include games against the other top-ranked teams in Kingco (Issaquah, Eastlake, Mt. Si, Woodinville, etc.).
5. Communication. We use Final Forms, Booster Club email (MailChimp), TeamSnap and our website to communicate within our program. If you need to get on our Booster Club mailing list, please contact Courtney Tucker at [email protected]. Our website: www.bellevuegirlssoccer.com.
6. Balance Fitness and Rest. High school soccer seasons are short but demanding. Be prepared. Don't be that player who dazzles the first 10 minutes of tryouts and then has her hands on her knees in exhaustion for the rest of the session due to fitness issues. Be fit. However, many of you will be training with your club teams all summer. I have learned that oftentimes we have more players in need of a break than additional fitness. And that's OK. Don't forget to give your bodies and minds the rest required to heal and recover. It's a balancing act. The goal is to be as fit as you can be in late August, while still feeling refreshed and ready for the upcoming challenge. And the fitness tests during tryouts (foreshadowing...).
7. Coaching Staff. We are fortunate to have an amazing coaching staff this fall: Peter Cochran (Varsity), Carlie Gilbert (Varsity Assistant), Annika Strandell (Junior Varsity), and Imad Haque (goalie coach). Their bios are on our website. We are actively working on bringing in a new C-team coach, we will update as those roles are filled.
8. Eligibility Details:
STEP 1: Player Profile: Even if you are a returning player, please click on this link to complete the player profile. Coaches utilize this information for tryouts and contact information is utilized to ensure that everyone receives critical program information. Player Profile - Required
STEP 2: Register for Athletics at BHS FinalForms https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/ Registration for girls soccer opens on May 15th. A parent/guardian and student questions need to be completed every year. If you attend International, Bellevue Virtual Academy or Big Picture, please contact Kelli at [email protected]. Questions or issues with FinalForms please email Kelli at [email protected]
STEP 3: Sports Physical (valid for 2 years): Make sure a BSD sports physical is on file with the school Athletics and Activities department. Email sports physicals to Kelli Mayer at [email protected]. Please be sure that the sports physical on file is valid for the whole sports season (through November 2025). Coaches cannot accept or receive a sports physical. They must be turned into Kelli.
STEP 4: ImPACT Testing (valid for 2 years) - There will be NO exceptions on the day of tryouts.
When: May 21st, May 28th, June 4th at 2 pm both days, Lower Aux/North Gym – Room 0302
** No pre-registration required. Just show up.
** Students must bring a fully charged laptop to take the ImPACT test
NOTE: Even if Final Form says “eligible” you may not be! Unfortunately, BHS has not corrected the algorithm to include ImPACT Testing in the eligibility status.
Additional Summer dates - but don’t wait!
STEP 5: Please check the expiration date of your ImPACT Test in Final Forms:
Pending Admin Approval – If you see this status in Final Forms, you are NOT cleared for tryouts. If you turned in all forms and completed the ImPACT test and it still says pending, please email John Hill (BHS AD) at [email protected] and Kelli Mayer (BHS Athletic Secretary) at [email protected] to confirm receipt and confirm cleared status.
STEP 6: ASB membership and a school participation and transportation fee are required to participate in BHS athletics. These fees will be added to your student account after tryouts and rosters are finalized. Payments are made via Touch Base: https://wa-bellevue.intouchreceipting.com/
9. Adult Social / Taking Care of Business: Wednesday, September 3
Parents/guardians are invited to kick off the season with an evening of fun with other parents in the program. Hear from our coaches and the Booster Club Board. We will have swag gear as well as food and beverages. More details including location to come!
We are also in need of parent volunteers for the 2025 season! This program only thrives with your help and we need several volunteers this year - if you’re interested in joining the board or filling a role early in the season (tryouts or uniform distribution), please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Upcoming:
- ImPACT Testing Summer Dates: June 24th, June 26th, August 19th, August 20th, August 22nd and August 25th
- No registration, impact test takes approx. 30–45 min - no computer needed.
- Testing begins at 2 pm - PLEASE arrive before 2PM.
- Meet BHS staff at the Commons door (front of campus).
1. Paperwork. Incomplete paperwork will prevent you from participating in the first day of tryouts. All registration requirements can be done early. Get it done. Required Paperwork includes all 4 of the following:
- Register for tryouts in Final Forms (available May 15th)
- ImPACT Testing – Any of the dates listed above.
- Complete Valid Physical (email to [email protected] or upload into FinalForms)
- Fill out the Booster Club Player Profile
2. Captain's Practices. Once per week during the summer we host optional "Captain's Practices", opportunities to get together and just play. Returning upper-class players will organize and host these practices. It is a chance to reunite with our BHS teammates who play for different clubs, and an excellent way for incoming freshmen to get to know the program before the potential nervousness of tryouts. Intentionally, these are not structured sessions, but rather a chance for the girls to just play. Self-organize into small teams and compete. Have fun. Try new things on the field. Get to know future teammates. And yes, they are optional. Really. But please try and attend as many as you can. I will attend these sessions, but mostly to just bring the pinnies and soccer balls. The upper-class players are in charge. All practices at BHS stadium from 10am – 11:30am.
- July 8th, Tuesday
- July 17th, Thursday***time changed to 5:30pm
- July 22nd, Tuesday
- Aug 3rd, Thursday
- Aug 5th, Tuesday
- Aug 14th, Thursday
- Aug 19th, Tuesday
We expect to have three teams in the fall: Varsity, JV, and a C-team. Our game schedule will be published on our website as soon as it is finalized. For planning purposes, we know that we will not be playing any games over Labor Day weekend.
4. Kingco League Reorganization. Our league changed last year, having a big impact on our schedule. Kingco no longer organizes schedules based on classification (2A, 3A, or 4A), but instead organizes schedules using a ranking system based on results from previous years. In the inaugural ranking process for all 24 Kingco programs, Bellevue girls soccer was ranked #2 (behind two-time defending 4A state champs Skyline) and similar to our 2024 season, our 2025 Varsity/JV regular season schedule will include games against the other top-ranked teams in Kingco (Issaquah, Eastlake, Mt. Si, Woodinville, etc.).
5. Communication. We use Final Forms, Booster Club email (MailChimp), TeamSnap and our website to communicate within our program. If you need to get on our Booster Club mailing list, please contact Courtney Tucker at [email protected]. Our website: www.bellevuegirlssoccer.com.
6. Balance Fitness and Rest. High school soccer seasons are short but demanding. Be prepared. Don't be that player who dazzles the first 10 minutes of tryouts and then has her hands on her knees in exhaustion for the rest of the session due to fitness issues. Be fit. However, many of you will be training with your club teams all summer. I have learned that oftentimes we have more players in need of a break than additional fitness. And that's OK. Don't forget to give your bodies and minds the rest required to heal and recover. It's a balancing act. The goal is to be as fit as you can be in late August, while still feeling refreshed and ready for the upcoming challenge. And the fitness tests during tryouts (foreshadowing...).
7. Coaching Staff. We are fortunate to have an amazing coaching staff this fall: Peter Cochran (Varsity), Carlie Gilbert (Varsity Assistant), Annika Strandell (Junior Varsity), and Imad Haque (goalie coach). Their bios are on our website. We are actively working on bringing in a new C-team coach, we will update as those roles are filled.
8. Eligibility Details:
STEP 1: Player Profile: Even if you are a returning player, please click on this link to complete the player profile. Coaches utilize this information for tryouts and contact information is utilized to ensure that everyone receives critical program information. Player Profile - Required
STEP 2: Register for Athletics at BHS FinalForms https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/ Registration for girls soccer opens on May 15th. A parent/guardian and student questions need to be completed every year. If you attend International, Bellevue Virtual Academy or Big Picture, please contact Kelli at [email protected]. Questions or issues with FinalForms please email Kelli at [email protected]
STEP 3: Sports Physical (valid for 2 years): Make sure a BSD sports physical is on file with the school Athletics and Activities department. Email sports physicals to Kelli Mayer at [email protected]. Please be sure that the sports physical on file is valid for the whole sports season (through November 2025). Coaches cannot accept or receive a sports physical. They must be turned into Kelli.
STEP 4: ImPACT Testing (valid for 2 years) - There will be NO exceptions on the day of tryouts.
When: May 21st, May 28th, June 4th at 2 pm both days, Lower Aux/North Gym – Room 0302
** No pre-registration required. Just show up.
** Students must bring a fully charged laptop to take the ImPACT test
NOTE: Even if Final Form says “eligible” you may not be! Unfortunately, BHS has not corrected the algorithm to include ImPACT Testing in the eligibility status.
Additional Summer dates - but don’t wait!
- June 24th, June 26th, August 19th, August 20th, August 22nd and August 25th
- No registration, impact test takes approx. 30–45 min - no computer needed.
- Testing begins at 2 pm - PLEASE arrive before 2PM.
- Meet BHS staff at the Commons door (front of campus).
STEP 5: Please check the expiration date of your ImPACT Test in Final Forms:
- Log into Final Forms
- Click on the far-right hand tab that says "Edit"
- Click on top right icon that says "Profile"
- Scroll to the bottom to see your ImPACT Test history and expiration date
Pending Admin Approval – If you see this status in Final Forms, you are NOT cleared for tryouts. If you turned in all forms and completed the ImPACT test and it still says pending, please email John Hill (BHS AD) at [email protected] and Kelli Mayer (BHS Athletic Secretary) at [email protected] to confirm receipt and confirm cleared status.
STEP 6: ASB membership and a school participation and transportation fee are required to participate in BHS athletics. These fees will be added to your student account after tryouts and rosters are finalized. Payments are made via Touch Base: https://wa-bellevue.intouchreceipting.com/
9. Adult Social / Taking Care of Business: Wednesday, September 3
Parents/guardians are invited to kick off the season with an evening of fun with other parents in the program. Hear from our coaches and the Booster Club Board. We will have swag gear as well as food and beverages. More details including location to come!
We are also in need of parent volunteers for the 2025 season! This program only thrives with your help and we need several volunteers this year - if you’re interested in joining the board or filling a role early in the season (tryouts or uniform distribution), please email us at [email protected] for more information.