Anticipation is currently building in the halls of BPHS, as the winter sports season is quickly approaching.

Students are eager to participate, and fortunately for them, they won’t wait much longer as the season begins on Friday, Nov. 14.

At the direction of each specific team’s head coach, the first practice/tryout is listed below:

Boys Basketball (Freshman/JV/Varsity)

• Friday, Nov. 14: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
• Saturday, Nov.  15: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
• Sunday, Nov. 16: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)

Swimming & Diving

• Friday, Nov. 14: 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Pool Balcony)
• Saturday, Nov. 15: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. (BPHS Swimming Pool)
• Monday, Nov. 17: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (BPHS Swimming Pool)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (BPHS Swimming Pool)

Girls Basketball (JV/Varsity)

• Friday, Nov. 14: 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
• Saturday, Nov. 5: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (BPHS South Gym)

Indoor Track

• Tuesday, Dec. 2: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BPHS Gym Entrance)
• Wednesday, Dec. 3: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BPHS Gym Entrance)
• Thursday, Dec. 4: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BPHS Gym Entrance)
• Friday, Dec. 5: 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (BPHS Gym Entrance)

Rifle

• Monday, Nov. 17: 2:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Rifle Range)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 2:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Rifle Range)
• Wednesday, Nov. 19: 2:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Rifle Range)
• Thursday, Nov. 20: 2:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Rifle Range)

Unified Bocce 

• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
• Thursday, Nov. 20: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)
• Tuesday, Nov. 25: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (BPHS Main Gym)

Wrestling (Varsity)

• Friday, Nov. 14: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (BPHS Wrestling Room)
• Saturday, Nov. 15: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (BPHS Wrestling Room)
• Monday, Nov. 17: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Wrestling Room)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. (BPHS Wrestling Room)

To be eligible, students must complete the Bethel Park Athletic Department Sports Information Sheet, a PIAA physical packet, and the AHN Release of Protected Health Information and Consent to Treatment Form.

Regarding the PIAA physical packet, student-athletes should be sure to submit the current version dated July 17, 2024.

However, if a student participated in a fall sport for Bethel Park, he or she only needs to turn in the Section 7 Recertification Form.

The paperwork can be found on the Bethel Park Athletic website and should be submitted directly to the BPHS Athletic Office or the specific coach before the first day of practice.

If students are unsure if their paperwork has been submitted, it is recommended to call the Bethel Park Athletic Office at 412-854-8548.

Nonetheless, as the season approaches, team spirit is building, promising an exciting season ahead.