Getting involved in sports is one of the best things you can do throughout high school. Not only will it help you stay active, but it will also help you form friendships that will last for the rest of your life. Plus, it looks really good on a college application and can even lead to some scholarship opportunities! As a Bellevue senior photographer, I get to chat with many Mercer Island students about their school’s top programs. Here is everything you need to know about participating in Mercer Island sports programs.
Available Mercer Island Sports Programs
Whether you’re a natural runner or a fierce encourager, Mercer Island has the right sports activities for you. They offer fall sports, winter sports, spring sports, and year-round options.
For fall sports, you can sign up for cross country, football, boys’ golf, girls’ soccer, girls’ swimming, boys’ tennis, volleyball, boys’ water polo, and boys’ ultimate frisbee.
Once the weather drops, you can try some winter sports, such as boys’ or girls’ basketball, gymnastics, swimming, wrestling, and coed ultimate frisbee.
During the spring semester, the school offers boys’ baseball, girls’ golf, boys’ or girls; lacrosse, boys’ soccer, girls’ softball, girls’ tennis, track and field, girls’ water polo, girls’ badminton, and girls’ ultimate frisbee.
Finally, the school offers year-round cheerleading and drill teams.
Unified Sports
Mercer Island has a pretty amazing sports program called Unified Sports. With this option, students of all ability levels can join together on the court or the field and play together. The inclusive teams let people with and without disabilities play light-hearted yet competitive sports while creating friendships. Their Unified Sports include Robotics, flag football, basketball, and soccer.
Important Parent Information
Okay, so let me chat with the Mercer Island Sports parents quickly. The athletics department features an online store where you can buy gear and support your student. Orders will be shipped 7-10 days after they’re placed, so be sure to order well in advance. The school’s attached site has everything you need to know for your student. You can fill out consent forms, view the eligibility handbook, register, and read the athletic and activities code.
The website will also have all the deadlines you need to know to enroll your student. While we don’t have the dates yet for the 2024-2025 school year, you must sign up by mid-August to be sure your student gets in for fall sports. Keep an eye on the Athletics Page for the exact dates. A yearly sports fee can be paid online, and you can use a payment plan if needed. Finally, your student will need a current physical to play.
Find The Mercer Island Sports That Best Fit Your Child
By signing up for Mercer Island sports, you’ll make memories that will last for the rest of your life! And if you need an extra way to make high school more unforgettable, let’s connect! I adore working with Bellevue seniors to ensure they have portraits celebrating this time! I would love to talk and tell you about my process so you can find out if I’m the photographer for you. Let’s chat soon!
