2024-25 IMS SPORTS REGISTRATION

Ionia Middle School offers 9 school sponsored sports over 4 sports seasons.  It also works in cooperation with the high school varsity coaches, youth sports programs, and the Ionia Parks and Recreation Department to offer 10 Junior Bulldog programs throughout the year.

Registration can be completed online or in the Athletic Department Office at the HS:

• Online registration is open and can be completed at any time.

• In person registration will begin on Wednesday, July 31st (see dates and times below):

  • 7/31 Wednesday 7:00-3:00

  • 8/1 Thursday 11:30-7:00

  • 8/5 Monday 7:00-3:00

  • 8/6 Tuesday  11:00-7:00

  • 8/7 Wednesday 7:00-3:00

  • 8/8 Thursday 11:00-7:00

  • 8/9 Friday 7:00-3:00

*Regular office hours from 7:00-3:00 will begin on 8/12

*Please note that if you played sports for IPS last year, you don't need to create a new account, as you should be able to login to your Student Central account to update your information, upload your current physical, and complete all acknowledgements.

 Go to https://studentcentral.bigteams.com/ and create an account (Parents and students must each create an account).

1. Link to: Student Central step by step directions

2. You can also access help by clicking on the Self Help tab on the right side of the page.

2. In person registration may occur during normal business hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm at the HS with athletic secretary Wendi Gross (see schedule above for summer)

Registration requirements:

1. Create Parent and Student account

2. Complete all forms

3. Complete Handbook/Athletic Code acknowledgment form

4. Upload completed physical (please contact the athletic department office for help)

   • Athletic Secretary Wendi Gross wgross@ioniaschools.org or 616-841-4010

   • Athletic Director Andy Barr abarr@ioniaschools.org or 616-841-4004

IPS and the MHSAA require all athletes to have a current physical on file for the 2024-25 school year to guarantee their health and safety.  Click on the link for physical forms and directions.

IMS School Sponsored Sports Tryout/Practice Information

IMS School Sponsored Fall Sports will start on Wednesday 8/21

Boys and Girls Cross Country 6th, 7th and 8th graders

• Coaches Johanna Karasiewicz                                       Craig Gurnee

• Email: Johannakcoachjo@gmail.com                           cgurnee@ioniaschools.org   

• Phone: (616) 240-2141                                                     (616) 527-0040 Ext. 4233

• Open Run: August 21st (11:00-12:00).  August 22nd and 23rd from 3:00-4:00 at the Middle School (no physical required to participate)

• Practice Begins: Monday August 26th from 2:45-4:30 at the Middle School (must have physical to participate)

Girls Volleyball

       8th Grade Volleyball                                                              7th Grade Volleyball

• Coach: Paige Patrick                                                        Linda Swinehart

• Email: ppatrick@ioniaschools.org                                  lswineha@ioniaschools.org

• Phone : (616) 489-9294                                                     (616) 914-9294

• Open Gym: August 21st (11:00-12:00).  August 22nd and 23rd from 3:00-4:00 at the Middle School (no physical required to participate)

• Tryouts Begin: August 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th at the Middle School (must have physical to participate).

  • 7th Grade 2:45-4:30 at the Middle School (must have physical to participate).

  • 8th Grade 4:15-5:45 at the Middle School (must have physical to participate).

Junior Bulldog Sports Programs

The Junior Bulldog Sports programs are not school sponsored, but are run in cooperation with the Ionia Athletic Department, High School Varsity Coaches, Youth Sports Programs, and the Ionia Parks and Recreation Department.  These programs are offered to Middle School Aged students and younger for the fall.  A complete list can be found in the link to more information about MS sports at the bottom of the page.

• Middle School aged Football is run through Ionia Parks and Recreation and registration can be done at the Ionia Armory.

• Middle School aged Sideline Cheer is run by Varsity Cheer Coach Kelly Senters.  Contact her at ksenters@ioniaschools.org for more information and to register.

• 5th and 6th Grade Youth Volleyball is run by Varsity Volleyball Coach Heidi Wenzel.  Contact her at heidiwenzel@yahoo.com for more information.

For more information about all Middle Sports click on (Here)!!!