Sports Information
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Athletic DirectorMichael BabcockBerkshire Middle School takes great pride in our athletics program offered to students at all grade levels. At Berkshire, we believe athletics should be an extension of the classroom. It offers each student an opportunity to develop their physical skills, sportsmanship and team work. It also helps build character through positive and meaningful competition. We encourage all students interested to participate in our sports program.Welcome to a great new season!
Seasons
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Spring Sports
Berkshire Families,
Spring sports are right around the corner and registration is now open. Specifically, the Spring season is made up of Track, Girls Soccer, IM Soccer and Boys Tennis. Following are some specific details:
- Registration
- Track, Girls Soccer :
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=35566&culture=en
- Track, Girls Soccer :
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- Boys Tennis & IM Soccer:
- Registration is through the front desk (not online):
- Please bring your physical and a check for
- Tennis: $140 made out to Berkshire Middle School
- IM Soccer: $60 made out to Birmingham Public Schools
- Boys Tennis & IM Soccer:
- Who can participate:
- Track: All Grades
- Girls Soccer: Girls of all grades
- IM Soccer: All grades
- Boy’s Tennis: Boys of all grades
- Physicals
- Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2022.
- Physicals may be dropped off at the main office or emailed to Mrs. Borovsky at Wborovsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us. ( IF YOUR STUDENT ALREADY PLAYED A TEAM SPORT THIS SCHOOL YEAR, THEIR PHYSICAL IS ON FILE )
- Start Date: 4/3 (some teams may start later. More to come from our coaches)
- Coaches:
- Track:
- Billy Jackson - BJackson@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Phil Goeman - PGoeman@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Jamaine Dixon - JDixon@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Track INFO
- Soccer:
- Jenn Kacin - JKacin@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Jenn Kacin - JKacin@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- IM Soccer:
- Erin Lincoln - ELincoln@birmingham.k12.mi.us
IM Soccer INFO
- Erin Lincoln - ELincoln@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Boys Tennis:
- Gary Nichols - GNicholls@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Boys Tennis Parent Letter
2023 Tennis Schedule
- Gary Nichols - GNicholls@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Track:
Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics” Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.
- Registration
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Fall Sports
Berkshire Families,
Fall sports registration is open and we are excited for them to get going. All of our coaches are excited for the start of the fall season and are preparing for a great year. Following are some specifics for each sport and how to be ready to participate:
Registration link: Regisrtation Link
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- To register for Girls Tennis, please bring your student’s physical form and a check for $140 made out to Berkshire Middle School to the Berkshire office. All other sports register online through the link above.
Who can participate:
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- Football: 7th and 8th graders
- Flag Football: 6th - 8th graders (in the registration system enter yourself as a 6th grader to get the IM options if you want to play flag as a 7th or 8th grader)
- Girls Basketball: 7th & 8th grade girls tryout for teams of 15 players
- IM Girls Basketball: 6th grade girls
- Girls Tennis: 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls
- Cross Country: 6th, 7th & 8th graders
Physicals
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- Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2022.
- Physicals may be dropped off at the main office (post construction) or emailed to Ms. Borovsky at Wborovsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
- Last year’s physicals are not stored over the summer.
Start Dates & Times
Football:
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- Parent meeting: 9/1 at 6 pm on the football field (cafeteria if weather does not cooperate
- Practice starts 9/6 from 3:30 - 5 pm
- Players need to provide their own cleats and mouthguard
Flag Football:
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- T-W-Th starting 9/6 from 3:20 - 4:30 pm
- Flag Football Information
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball:
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- Tryouts: 9/7 & 9/8 3:25-5 pm
- 6th grade IM Girls Basketball:
- Starts 9/7 at 7 am before school
Girls Tennis:
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- Starts 9/6 from 3:45 - 5:15 pm @ BCC
- Parent Meeting: 8/31 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria
- Tennis Information
- Tennis Match Schedule
Cross Country:
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- Starts 9/6 from 3:25 - 4:30
- Parent meeting: 9/12 at 4:45 pm in the cafeteria
- Cross Country Information
Coaches:
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- Football:
- Charles Steele - Coachsteele59@gmail.com
- Jamaine Dixon - JDixon@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Flag Football: Erin Lincoln - ELincoln@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Girls Basketball (IM & 7/8): Scott Bruyneel - Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Cross Country:
- Erin Heller: erinpheller@gmail.com
- Todd Wriska: TWriska@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Tennis: Gary Nichols - GNicholls@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Football:
REMINDER: No Bussing
- Due to driver shortages, the district will again not be able to provide bussing to sporting events. As a result, our families will be responsible for all sports related transportation.
Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics” Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.
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Winter Sports I
Winter 1 Sports are coming up!
Berkshire families, as we begin to wrap up our fall sports season, Winter 1 sports are right around the corner. Specifically, Boys Basketball and Girls Swimming will begin November 7th. Following is the registration link and some sport specific information:
- Who can participate:
- Boys Basketball: 7th and 8th grade boys
- IM Basketball (mornings): 6 grade boys
- Girls Swimming: Girls of all grades
- Physicals
- Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2021.
- Physicals may be dropped off at the main office or emailed to Ms. Borovsky at Wborovsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
- Start Date: 11/7
- Schedules: Forthcoming from our coaches
- Coaches:
- Black Basketball: Brian Baldridge: Bbaldridge@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Silver Basketball: Scott Bruyneel: Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- IM Basketball: Scott Bruyneel: Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Girls Swim (Black & Silver): kurt.knoper@gmail.com
Sport Specifics:-
- Girls Swim: We have two teams. In order for Coach Knoper to plan out practice and who will be on what team, please fill out the following questionnaire ASAP: https://forms.gle/D5kknLktKfeDvdkq9
- Boys Basketball: Basketball is a cut sport. If we have more than 30 players tryout, cuts will have to be made. Tryouts will be held the week of the 7th. Our top 15 players will play for our “Black” team and our second 15 will play for the “Silver” team.
- Boys IM Basketball: This is where our 6th graders can begin to learn to play organized basketball. Practice days vary but generally are Monday - Wednesday - Friday mornings before school from 7 - 8 am. Gym door opens at 6:50 and locks at 7:10 am.
Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics” Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.
- Who can participate:
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Winter Sports II
Berkshire Families,
Winter II sports are right around the corner and registration is now open. Specifically, the Winter II season is made up of Volleyball, IM Volleyball, Boys Swimming and Wrestling.
Following are some specific details:
- Registration link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=35115&culture=en
- Who can participate:
- Girls Volleyball 7th and 8th graders
- IM Girls Volleyball: 6th graders Information Flyer
- Boys Swimming: All grades
- Wrestling: All grades
- Physicals
- Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2022.
- Physicals may be dropped off at the main office or emailed to Ms. Borovsky at Wborovsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
- Start Date: 1/23 (Some teams may start at a later date. Specifics will be forthcoming from all coaches)
- Coaches:
Volleyball \ IM Volleyball:
- Erin Lincoln - ELincoln@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Todd Wriska - Twriska@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th during Lunch/Rec in room 124A - Information
Boys Swim:
- Kurt Knoper - kurt.knoper@gmail.com
Wrestling:
- Head Coach: Robert Kroll: rkroll@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Assistant Coach: Billy Jackson: BJackson@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics”. Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.
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6 - 8 Grade Athletics Update
MHSAA Student Athlete Insurance Update:
In an effort to ensure that student-athletes receive the appropriate professional attention for head injuries, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), will begin to provide student athletes with additional insurance that is intended to pay accident medical benefits resulting from a suspected concussion when participating in MHSAA covered activities.

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If my child decides not to participate, will I be refunded the registration fee?
Posted by:Students who are cut from a team during tryouts will receive a full refund of their registration fee. Any student who decides not to participate during the first week of practice (tryout week included) will also receive a full refund. Any student who removes themselves or is removed from a team after the first week of practice for any reason will not be eligible for a refund.
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When and where will I get specific information about each sport?
Posted by:Before each season, check for information on this website, in the Daily Announcements and announcements from Mr. Babcock.
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Is there an exemption for paying for a 3rd sport?
Posted by:There is no longer an exemption for paying for a 3rd sport. Students are required to pay for every sport that they participate in.
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Transportation
Posted by:- Due to driver shortages, the district will again not be able to provide bussing to sporting events. As a result, our families will be responsible for all sports related transportation.
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What is the difference between Interscholastic and Intramural sports?
Posted by:Interscholastic sports are where our student-athletes compete against other middle schools. Seasons usually last 8-9 weeks and students practice daily. Intramural sports only compete against other classmates from Berkshire. Practices are usually held 3 times a week before school.
Tennis Club operates as an interscholastic sport in that athletes in all grades usually practice every day at the Birmingham Country Club.
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If I have a question and am not sure who to contact, what do I do?
Posted by:Contact:Berkshire Athlectice DirectorMichael Babcockmbabcock@birmingham.k12.mi.usPhone: 248-203-4746
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Spring Sports
Berkshire Families, Spring sports are right around the corner and registration is now open. Specifically, the Spring season is made up of Track, Girls Soccer, IM Soccer and Boys Tennis.
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Berkshire Winter 1 Sports Update
Winter 1 Sports are coming up!
Berkshire families, as we begin to wrap up our fall sports season, Winter 1 sports are right around the corner. Specifically, Boys Basketball and Girls Swimming will begin November 8th. Following is the registration link and some sport specific information:Registration Link: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=25690&culture=en
- Who can participate:
- Boys Basketball: 7th and 8th grade boys
- IM Basketball (mornings): 6 grade boys
- Girls Swimming: Girls of all grades
- Physicals
- Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2021. If you have trouble getting on your doctor’s schedule, physicals can be procured on a walk-in basis for $25 at Emcura Immediate Care - 4050 W Maple Rd #101, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301.
- Physicals may be dropped off at the main office or emailed to Ms. Borovsky at Wborovsky@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
- Start Date: 11/8
- Schedules: Forthcoming from our coaches
- Coaches:
- Black Basketball: Brian Baldridge: Bbaldridge@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Silver Basketball: Scott Bruyneel: Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- IM Basketball: Scott Bruyneel: Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
- Girls Swim (Black & Silver): kurt.knoper@gmail.com
- Sport Specifics:
- Girls Swim: We have two teams. In order for Coach Knoper to plan out practice and who will be on what team, please fill out the following questionnaire ASAP: https://forms.gle/egoHrEALnXroF6Jj8
- Boys Basketball: Basketball is a cut sport. If we have more than 30 players tryout, cuts will have to be made. Tryouts will be held the week of the 8th. Our top 15 players will play for our “Black” team and our second 15 will play for the “Silver” team.
- Boys IM Basketball: This is where our 6th graders can begin to learn to play organized basketball. Practice days vary but generally are Monday and Wednesday mornings before school from 7 - 8 am. Doors open at 6:50 and lock at 7:10 am.
Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics” Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.