EVENT SCHEDULE
GITHENS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Athletic Handbooks
Githens Middle School Parent/Student-Athlete Handbook ——> Click this link to view
DPS Parent/Student-Athlete Handbook ——> Click this link to view
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Ticket-to-Play Sessions for Spring 2026 Sports
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00 until 5:30pm
Ticket-to-Play will also be each day before tryouts
All students wanting to try out for sports need a new ticket-to-play
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Things you will need to receive a Ticket-to-Play:
1)  Complete online registration by clicking Athlete Registration Link at the top of the screen (blue banner).
2)Â Â Â Turn in a paper copy of History Form, Physical Examination and Medical Eligibility forms. (Must have paper copy to keep on file by law. These forms must also be uploaded to Dragonfly. I need the original copy of the Physical not a photocopy).
3)      Attend a Ticket-To-Play Session to turn in hard copies and get everything checked by Mrs. Stackhouse or appointee.
4)      Once your Dragonfly Profile is Green and 100% complete you will be cleared to receive a ticket-to-play and attend tryouts.
Email Mrs. Stackhouse with any questions.  Shlisa_Stackhouse@dpsnc.net
THIS WEEK IN SPORTS
- Spring Sports TryoutsÂ
- Begin Monday, February 23, 2026 for Baseball, Girls Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Softball, Girls Track, Boys Track
- Begin Wednesday, March 4, 2026 for Boys TennisÂ
- Boys Tennis tryouts will be held at Elmira Park (540 Elmira Avenue)
- Pickup is at Elmira Park
Baseball
- February 23, February 24 and February 25
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Coach Collin’s classroom on the 6th grade hallwayÂ
- Pick up in Githens bus parking lot, entrance at 3791 SW Durham Drive
Girls Soccer
- February 23, February 24 and February 25
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Coach McElroy’s classroom in the media center
- Pick up in Githens bus parking lot, entrance at 3791 SW Durham Drive
Softball
- February 23, February 24 and February 25
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Coach Then’s classroom (gym)
- Pick up in Githens bus parking lot, entrance at 3791 SW Durham Drive
Track & Field
- February 23, February 24 and February 25
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Mr. Arnstein’s classroom on the 8th grade hallwayÂ
- Pick up in Githens bus parking lot, entrance at 3791 SW Durham Drive
Boys Tennis
- Â March 4 and March 5
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Mrs. Stackhouse’s classroom on the 8th grade hallwayÂ
- Pick up at Elmira Park (540 Elmira Avenue)
Boys Lacrosse
- February 23, February 24 and February 25
- 3:45 – 5:45pm
- Meet in Mrs. Stackhouse’s classroom on the 8th grade hallway
- Pick up in Githens bus parking lot, entrance at 3791 SW Durham Drive
SCHOOL INFO
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Githens Middle School
4800 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707
Phone:Â 919-560-3966
Athletic Director
Shlisa Stackhouse
shlisa_stackhouse@dpsnc.net
Phone: 919.560.2000 EXT: 66445
