Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School student-athletes heading into winter sports have their first tryout dates: basketball and wrestling on Saturday, Nov. 14, with indoor track and swimming starting Monday, Nov. 16.
Athletic Director Mike Krawczel posted the tryout schedule on the Baron Athletics website. Here's the full breakdown.
Basketball — Nov. 14
Varsity and JV girls hold a combined tryout from 8 to 10 a.m. Varsity boys follow from 10 a.m. to noon, and JV boys go from noon to 2 p.m.
Wrestling — Nov. 14
Tryouts run from 10 a.m. to noon in the wrestling room.
Indoor track — Nov. 16–18
All three days start at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 features the 100-meter dash and an optional jumps test. Tuesday, Nov. 17 is the 400-meter dash. Wednesday, Nov. 18 wraps up with the 1,600-meter run and an optional throws test.
Every athlete trying out for indoor track must complete all three running events. The only exception is a throws-only tryout, which requires advance, in-person approval from Coach Kirk.
Swimming — Nov. 16–17
Tryouts run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. both days at the Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center.
What families need to know
Registration for winter 2026–2027 sports opened Oct. 12 through the ParentVue portal, according to a separate registration guide on the Baron Athletics site. The school recommends registering at least 48 hours before the first tryout so paperwork can be processed in time.
Students cannot try out without a current pre-participation physical (MCPS Form SR-8) on file. At the high school level, physicals are valid for 13 months. Parents or guardians who need to change a sport selection should email Krawczel before tryouts begin.
Transportation is not provided for tryouts or practices. Students must arrange their own rides and may not remain on campus for extended periods before or after sessions.
The registration portal stays open until Dec. 14, but for sports that make cuts, late sign-ups may not get a tryout spot. The first games of the winter season are scheduled for Dec. 4.
