Note: We are in need of parent volunteers for the 2026 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 (ie. fundraising chair, creative/media, etc), please email us at [email protected] for more information.
PLEASE READ AND USE AS A CHECKLIST FOR BHS GIRLS’ SOCCER ELIGIBILITY AND IMPORTANT DATES!
Upcoming:
- May 15th: Registration opens in FinalForms: https://bellevue-wa.finalforms.com/
- May 27th, June 3rd: ImPACT testing, DO NOT MISS!
- No registration, impact test takes approx. 30–45 min & you will need your BSD laptops.
- Testing beings at 2 pm, Lower Aux/North Gym
- Additional ImPACT Testing Summer Dates: June 29th, June 30th, August 18th, August 19th, August 21st, August 24th, 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])
- 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 7th, Tuesday
- July 16th, Thursday
- July 21st, Tuesday
- July 30th, Thursday
- Aug 4th, Tuesday
- Aug 11th, Tuesday
- Aug 20th, Thursday (note: this practice was moved from Aug 18th, Tuesday)
3. Tryouts. August 24th, 25th, and 25th, 10am-noon. BHS Stadium Field. If you want to play soccer for BHS next fall you need to attend tryouts. Full stop. Tryout results will be posted the evening of Wed, Aug 26th and all teams will begin training on Thursday, Aug 27th. All players must have 7 practices in order to compete in the first regular season game, so it is imperative to attend all practices following tryouts.
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.
4. Kingco League Reorganization. Our league changed two years ago 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. Based on Varsity winning the 3A state championship last year after playing mostly 4A and some 3A teams in league play, our 2026 Varsity/JV regular season schedule will include games against mostly 4A schools again.
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...).
NEW! To help prepare players ahead of the upcoming season, we have partnered with athletic trainer Thomas Howes from Rain City Strength to lead our players in a structured strength training, conditioning, and injury prevention program. Sessions will be every Wednesday in the BHS weight room from 1:30-2:40pm. We held the first session this week, but it's not too late to sign up your player if they're interested. The cost is $200 and covers 7 weeks of Wednesday sessions (last one is June 17th). If interested, please text Courtney Tucker at (206) 227-7132 and send venmo payment to: @BHSGirlsSoccerBoosterClub
7. Coaching Staff. We are fortunate to have an amazing coaching staff returning this fall: Peter Cochran (Varsity), Carlie Gilbert (Varsity Assistant), Annika Strandell (Junior Varsity), Heather Rutkowski (JVC) and Imad Haque (goalie coach). Their bios are on our website.
8. Eligibility Details: Tryout eligibility has many steps! Please ensure that you complete each of these six steps prior to tryouts - only eligible players will be able to attend tryouts.
9. Adult Social / Taking Care of Business: Wednesday, September 2nd at the Tucker's home
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. Please note this is the first day of school, so mark your calendars now and more details will come as we get closer.