By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Tryout dates were announced on Oct. 16 for the Watauga District middle school boys and girls basketball teams, as well as a new District middle school dance team.
“The District basketball teams will begin tryouts on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24,” explained middle school athletics coordinator Andy Eggers. “Tryouts will be held both days at Hardin Park School. The girls team tryouts will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the boys team tryouts will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone trying out should make sure they are registered in Family ID for the District team and have a current physical posted online.”
Eggers also announced the formation of a new District dance team.
“We are pleased to also announce a new sport to our middle school program,” said Eggers. “This year, we are having a middle school dance team. The District middle school dance team tryouts will be Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 at Hardin Park School, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. All candidates trying out should make sure they are registered in Family ID for the dance team and have a current physical posted online.”
Any questions should be directed to Coach Eggers by email, at eggersa@wataugaschools.org.
Eggers added that the school-based basketball team team tryouts will be announced and organized by each school, individually. For more information about the school-based teams, Eggers said, “Please reach out to your coach, PE teacher or principal at your school.”
