Try-outs start 3/2 

Stay tuned for more information

- Refer to our Athletics / Documents tab for the Physical Exam form and Handbook signature page that you must turn in to be eligible to participate in team tryouts, practices, and games.

Please bring the following documents to the first day of tryouts. You may not try out unless these forms are turned in or on file.

• Athletic Handbook Signature Page
• Physical Exam Form 2025-26

- Forms are posted on the Documents page on the SEMS Athletics Website.  Click here: SEMS Athletic Documents 
- Return your required documents to our Athletic Director, Mr. Gilpin, in room 654.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

•  Games are played on Tuesday and Thursdays.
• Varsity games begin at 3:30. JV games will start at 4:30, directly after the Varsity game ends. Players need to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their game time.
• Players are expected to arrange their own transportation to away games.
•  Being a part of San Elijo Middle School Basketball is a great opportunity and a lot of fun.

Contact SEMS Girls Basketball Coaches:

• Head Coach Lei Bacho
• Assistant Coach 

• When will tryouts take place? 
  • Tryouts are scheduled in February and run for 2-3 days, depending on participation.
• When will games take place? 
  • Generally, games are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm. The team plays 8-10 games in the months of March, April, and May.
• When will practice take place?
  • Practices will be held Mondays through Thursdays after school. No practices on Friday. Student-athletes are expected to be in attendance at ALL practices and contests.
• How many players will you keep? 
  • We will have a JV and a Varsity team. We typically keep about 10-12 players on each team.
• What grade levels can participate?
  • 6th & 7th grade students can play on the JV and/or Varsity team, and 8th graders can only play on the Varsity team.
• How much will it cost?
  • Zero, however, we humbly accept donations for transportation, uniforms, and equipment.
  • We also have a tremendous fundraising opportunity in our Banner advertisements. If interested, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Gilpin: geoffrey.gilpin@smusd.org for details.