Southern Wake Academy Athletics

Southern Wake Academy recognizes the important relationship between academics and athletics, and we strongly believe that regular exercise, development of skills, and interscholastic athletic competition play critical roles in each student’s growth. The Athletic Department recognizes and supports the primary responsibility of student athletes is education and therefore supports the link of academic achievement to eligibility. Our sports program helps nurture integrity, pride, loyalty and overall character which builds school spirit.

FALL

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Cross Country

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Volleyball

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Tennis

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Golf

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Soccer

WINTER

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Swim/Diving

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Basketball

SPRING

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Baseball

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Softball

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Soccer

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Tennis

‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ • Golf

SPORTSMANSHIP

Following the rules of the game, respecting the judgment of referees and officials, treating opponents with respect, respect for one’s opponent and graciousness in winning or losing.

INTEGRITY

Consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes – the truthfulness or accuracy of one’s actions

FAIR PLAY

Shared interpretation of the rules, the equal treatment of all concerned, sticking to the agreed rules, not using unfair advantages

HONESTY

Uprightness and fairness, truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness, freedom from deceit or fraud. To consistently seek and speak the truth

RESPECT

A positive feeling of esteem for a person or other entity and specific actions and conduct representative of the esteem

EQUITY

Fairness, just and right, equitable treatment of all, dealing fairly and equally with all concerned

FAIR COMPETITION

Competitors within a competition should have similar performance potential and performance strength

DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES

Participation in athletics should aid in the physiological and psychological development of the student-athlete

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Athletic Director

Rick Cross

rick.cross@swake.org

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‏‏‎ Athletic Announcements:

Parents and Potential Student-Athletes,

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer months and are looking forward to an exciting and successful 2022-2023 school year. Our Fall Sports Season is right around the corner. Athletic tryouts, practices and games will begin before our student-athletes first day back on campus (Wednesday-August 17th). If your child is interested in participating in a Fall Sport they must have an updated physical, concussion form and all completed documentation required from NCHSAA and NCDPI in order to be eligible to participate in all sports offered by Southern Wake Academy. ALL state required forms/documentation can be found under the “Athletics tab” located on the school website.

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association and NCDPI are transitioning to a new software system (DragonFly). DragonFly will be used in a similar way that Maxpreps and FinalForms have been used in the past. EVERY STUDENT ATHLETE PAST OR NEW MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

This year it is the student-athlete/parents/legal guardians responsibility to create an account on the DragonFly website. Once an account is created all required documentation needs to be uploaded onto the DragonFly software system and their account affiliated with Southern Wake Academy. All required documentation can be located under the “Athletics” tab on the school website: Please make sure that this is completed before the first official tryout date or your child will not be allowed to participate in tryouts/fall sport season.

Parents: This website can be used to help create an account and profile for your student-athlete: www.dragonflymax.com/academy/parents again, please make sure you affiliate your student-athlete with Southern Wake Academy.

After uploading your documents on DragonFly, a paper hard copy of all completed paperwork must then be turned into: Athletic Director: Rick Cross

*High School Fall Sport Season Tryouts will begin (Monday) August 1st-3rd

*Middle School Fall Sports Season Tryouts will begin (Monday) August 8th-10th

*Southern Wake Academy Fall Sport Athletic Parent Night (Thursday) August 11th @ 6:30pm (Gymnasium)

Potential student-athletes are guaranteed 3 days of tryouts, failure to attend a tryout date with no communication could result in automatically being cut from the team.

The High School will offer these specific sports (Varsity Level) :

Head Coach information, try-out locations and times will be posted below: If you have any additional questions about tryouts: please contact Athletic Director: your head coach.

Men’s Soccer:

Head Coach: Trenton Spigener:

Location: Trinity Soccer Complex: 6112 Rex Rd. Holly Springs, NC 27540

Time: 3:00pm-5pm

Women’s Volleyball :

Head Coach: Jessie Cockrell

Location: SWA GYM

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Men’s & Women’s Cross Country :

Head Coach: Patrick Dmytriw

Location :SWA CAMPUS

Time: 9:00am-10:45am