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Athletic DirectorAllan LaVigneBerkshire 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.(Sign up for “Berkshire Athletics” Remind: Text the message @9699fg to the number 81010.)Welcome to a great new season!
Seasons
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Fall Sports
Fall Sports:
Registration is open for Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Flag and Tackle Football, and Girls Tennis. All of our coaches are excited for the start of the fall season and are preparing for a great year. As we get closer to the season more sport-specific information will be coming from coaches and the Berkshire office. Following are some details for each sport and how to be ready to participate:
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Registration link: All sports but Tennis
https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=36811&culture=en
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Tennis Registration: Tennis is a club sport and registration happens through the office. In order to register, please visit the main office for paperwork and bring a check for $140 made out to Berkshire Middle School along with your students’ physical.
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Who can participate:
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Football: 7th and 8th graders
Football Information -
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)
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Girls Basketball: 7th & 8th grade girls tryout for teams of 15 players
7th Grade BB Information
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IM Girls Basketball: 6th grade girls (morning practice sessions)
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Girls Tennis: 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls
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Cross Country: 6th, 7th & 8th graders
Cross Country Information
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Physicals
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Participants will have to have a physical on file dated on or after April 15, 2023.
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Physicals may be dropped off at the main office or emailed to Ms. Leung at ALeung@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Start Dates & Times
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Fall sports can begin 9/6 according to league rules
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Sport specific meetings and start times forthcoming
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Coaches:
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Football:
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Charles Steele - Coachsteele59@gmail.com
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Jemaine Dixon - JDixon@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Flag Football: Brian Baldridge - Bbaldridge@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Girls Basketball (IM & 7/8): Scott Bruyneel - Sbruyneel@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Cross Country: Todd Wriska: TWriska@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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Tennis: Gary Nichols - GNicholls@birmingham.k12.mi.us
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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 Athletic DirectorAllan LaVigneEmail
248.203.4746
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Fall Sports Registration
Fall Sports will be here before you know it! (Click title for more information)
Upcoming Events
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Monday
4:15 PM Tennis - Berkshire MS - Girls
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
4:15 PM Tennis - Berkshire MS - Girls
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4:30 PM Football - Berkshire MS - Boys
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October 5, 2023
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October 9, 2023
4:15 PM Tennis - Berkshire MS - Girls