Tryouts
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Registration for 25-26 TRY OUTS is open!
Below we have outlined all the requirements for students to participate in tryouts! Registration on Final Forms will close at 11:59pm on May 19th. If after reading all the details below, email Coach Kate at [email protected] for help. Requirements for Tryouts 1. Must be a student enrolled, prior to tryouts, at Lake Washington High School for the 2025-2026 year or if the student attends ICS or Tesla/STEM they must be with in the Lake Washington boundary to participate in its athletics and extra curriculars. If you are transferring from out of district or state; we recommend reaching out to the athletics office as there may be additional paperwork. Contact Jodee Hull at [email protected]
2. Parent must register student on Final Forms which includes: student consent forms, parent consent forms, and an up to date medical physical. MUST BE COMPLETED OR STUDENT CAN'T PARTICIPATE IN TRYOUTS.
4. Teacher Recommendations to help us learn more about the students trying out! See description below. 5. Turning in TRY OUT PACKET at the first day of tryouts. This packet is given to you at the MANDATORY INFO MEETING which includes: constitution, additional parent permission/consent forms, etc. Teacher RecommendationIt is important that our student athletes display our covenants of Grateful, Efficient, Trust, Infinite, and Tough during practice, in the classroom, and outside of school. With that, we take teacher recommendations very seriously and include them in the auditions process.
If you are interested in trying out for the team, please send this form to your teachers. Remember to give your teachers at least one week to complete this form. |
Open Dance ClinicThe Open Dance Clinic is an opportunity for your student to meet coaches, ask questions, learn two 8 counts of choreography, learn some of the skills we use in dance team, and work out some of the nerves for trying out.
These are optional, free and for fun! We love meeting people, so bring a buddy if it makes you feel more comfortable. Who knows, maybe they will end up trying out too! To participate, ALL students must have a completed Open Dance Clinic Waiver. Parents can also fill this out when students are dropped off. Open Dance Clinic Time/Date: May 3rd 10:30am-1:00pm LWHS Main Gym May 10th 10:30am-1:00pm LWHS Main Gym |
Frequently Asked Questions |
Do athletes interested need to have dance experience?
No! We want people who are willing to learn and be a part of something great!
What do I need to fill out or complete for try outs?
To try out for the dance team, a student must:
Where can I register for the 2025-2026 Season?
Students must be registered on Final Forms by their parents. Parents can register their students by selecting "2024-2025", then "Spring Sports", then "LWHS Dance & Drill 25-26 Tryouts". Registration for tryouts will close May 19th at 11:59pm.
Do athletes need to obtain a physical in order to participate? How often?
All student athletes are required to have had an up to date physical to participate. Physicals last for two years; however, if the player’s sports physical expires anytime during the upcoming regular season, they must have a new one before they will be cleared to practice. Physicals can be updated to your individual Final Forms account.
What if I am nervous or unsure if I want to try out?
Come to our Open Dance Clinic which will be announced when tryouts open again! You can get a feel for the styles of dance we do, shake off those nerves, and ask questions! Download, print, and sign the Open Dance Clinic Waiver to participate in the Open Dance Clinic.
Can student athletes interested be enrolled at ICS or Tesla STEM or in Running Start or WANIC?
Absolutely!! You may need to set up a Final Forms account with the athletics office first if you are at Tesla STEM or ICS and you haven't done athletics at LW before.
What should I expect at tryouts?
To learn a short dance routine, dance skills, interview with coaches so we can get to know you, and fun!
What should I wear?
You should wear clothes that you can move in. A great guide is what you would wear to PE for school. Dance/jazz shoes are not required. Tennis shoes or sneakers are fine as long as they provide you will arch support.
All other specifics about tryouts will be outlined at the MANDATORY INFO MEETING ON MAY 7th at 7pm in LWHS COMMONS
No! We want people who are willing to learn and be a part of something great!
What do I need to fill out or complete for try outs?
To try out for the dance team, a student must:
- Complete the interest form to get updates on parent meeting, tryout packet, and our team constitution.
- Be enrolled at our school for 2025-2026 school year
- Register on Final Forms with an updated physical
- Attend the Mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting on May 7th, 2025 at 7pm in LWHS COMMONS
- Teacher Recommendation form for your current teachers
- Complete the tryout packet that will be sent out based on interest forms
Where can I register for the 2025-2026 Season?
Students must be registered on Final Forms by their parents. Parents can register their students by selecting "2024-2025", then "Spring Sports", then "LWHS Dance & Drill 25-26 Tryouts". Registration for tryouts will close May 19th at 11:59pm.
Do athletes need to obtain a physical in order to participate? How often?
All student athletes are required to have had an up to date physical to participate. Physicals last for two years; however, if the player’s sports physical expires anytime during the upcoming regular season, they must have a new one before they will be cleared to practice. Physicals can be updated to your individual Final Forms account.
What if I am nervous or unsure if I want to try out?
Come to our Open Dance Clinic which will be announced when tryouts open again! You can get a feel for the styles of dance we do, shake off those nerves, and ask questions! Download, print, and sign the Open Dance Clinic Waiver to participate in the Open Dance Clinic.
Can student athletes interested be enrolled at ICS or Tesla STEM or in Running Start or WANIC?
Absolutely!! You may need to set up a Final Forms account with the athletics office first if you are at Tesla STEM or ICS and you haven't done athletics at LW before.
What should I expect at tryouts?
To learn a short dance routine, dance skills, interview with coaches so we can get to know you, and fun!
What should I wear?
You should wear clothes that you can move in. A great guide is what you would wear to PE for school. Dance/jazz shoes are not required. Tennis shoes or sneakers are fine as long as they provide you will arch support.
All other specifics about tryouts will be outlined at the MANDATORY INFO MEETING ON MAY 7th at 7pm in LWHS COMMONS