Athletics

Dear Mountainside Families and Athletes,

Welcome to a new school year! We are excited to begin our Fall Season with Girls' and Boys' Soccer, and Girls' Volleyball. We offer Girls' and Boys' Basketball and Boys' Wrestling during the Winter season, followed by Baseball and Softball in the Spring.

Interscholastic athletes play an important role in the total educational development of the student body. Students combine academic and athletic skills, while fostering life skills like teamwork, discipline, resilience and accountability. Sports help children develop physical skills, get exercise, make friends, have fun, learn to play fair, and improve self-esteem. With guidance, athletes practice healthy competition and good sportsmanship by maintaining a positive attitude while experiencing intense emotions associated with both winning and losing.

It is a privilege and an honor for a student to be part of an athletic team and to represent Deerfield School and the Mountainside community. With this in mind, eligibility standards, self-discipline, hard work, and personal responsibility are expected and encouraged.

Along with our coaches, I look forward to an exciting season!

Let the games begin,

Ms. Castro

Kelli Castro

Athletic Coordinator

Expectations of our Spectators:

Expectations of our Athletes:

Players will meet their coaches right after school outside their assigned locker room
Players are not allowed to walk in the gym wearing cleats
Players must have approved physical forms to tryout and participate
- Check with our school nurse, Mrs. Branco if you are unsure
Coaches may adjust the time/location of practices depending on weather/field conditions
Players must attend all days of tryouts
Players must understand that being on a school team is a 5 day per week commitment
Click: Tryout Expectations Letter
Athletic Handbook

Use this form to sign up for all Sports, Clubs and Activities

Please note the Board Approved Fee Schedule for Athletics, Clubs, and Activities:

Move to approve upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 2026-2027 fee amounts for student activities in accordance with Board Policy 2436, Activity Participation Fee Program:

Activity

Fees*

Athletics

$200 per student

$100 for additional siblings who play during the same season

Clubs/Student Activities

$50 per student

After 3 clubs- 50% off per student

*If a child is approved for Free/Reduced School Meals, the above fees will be waived.

Letters for Physicals, Tryouts, and Information Sessions: