Athletics

If you have questions, please contact our Athletic Secretary at 425-385-6604.

Fastpitch Softball, Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball are cut sports and are only open to 7th and 8th grade students.

An updated health sports physical is required in addition to sportsmanship paperwork, found in Final Forms by the start date to participate in tryouts.

Football, Cross Country, Wrestling and Track & Field, Football are no cut sports and are open to all genders. Football is only open to 7th and 8th grade students.

Practice- Practice is from 3 to 4:45 pm Monday through Thursday (*subject to change)
Activity Bus - A 5 pm bus ride home for athletes is available for all sports seasons with a school issued bus ticket. This option is available for students who are already using Durham Transportation for their ride to and from school.
Directions to Schools
District Athletic Code

Athletic Registration & Fees 2025-2026 Gateway Competition Schedules

Gateway Athletic Director - Bart Shaffer, Assistant Principal bshaffer@everettsd.org (425) 385-6691

Gateway Athletic Secretary can be reached at (425) 385-6604.

Sports Seasons offered at Gateway

FALL	WINTER I	WINTER II	SPRING
Football Grades 7/8 Start Date: 9/8/26 Practice: M-F, 3:00-4:45p Assistant Coach: McDaniel mcmcdaniel@comcast.net Coach: Dockter cdockter@everettsd.org	Boys Basketball Grades 7/8 Start Date: 11/5/25 Practice: M-F 3:00-4:45p Assistant Coach (7th): Anderson TAnderson5@everettsd.org Coach (8th): Mr. Baker sbaker@everettsd.org	Girls Basketball Grades 7/8 Start Date: 1/20/26 Practice: M-F 3:00-5:00p Coach (7th): Mr. Forsyth kforsyth@everettsd.org Coach (8th): Mr. Baker sbaker@everettsd.org	Track & Field Grades 6*/7/8 Start Date: 3/31/26 Practice: M-Th, time 3:00 - 4:45 pm Assistant Coach: Tal Anderson TAnderson5@everettsd.org Coach: Mr. Baker sbaker@everettsd.org

Girls Fastpitch Softball Grades 7/8 Start Date: 9/8/26 Practice: M-F 3:00-5:00p Coach: Ms. Bus nbus@everettsd.org	Girls Volleyball Grades 7/8 Start Date: 11/5/25 Practice: M-F 3:00-5:00p 8th Grade Coach: Mr. Rogers rrogers@everettsd.org 7th Grade Coach: Mrs. Seifert mseifert@everettsd.org	Wrestling Grades 6*/7/8 Start Date: 2/24/26 Practice: M-F, 3:00 - 4:30 pm Coach: Mr. Dockter cdockter@everettsd.org

Cross Country Grades 6/7/8 Start Date: 9/8/26 Practice: M-F 3:00-4:30 pm Assistant Coach: Mrs. Shilaty lbschilaty@everettsd.org* Coach: Mr. Schilaty jschilaty@everettsd.org	Boys Soccer Grades 7/8 Start Date: 11/3/25 Practice: M-F, 3:00 - 4:45 pm Coach: Mr. Kurtz mike_kurtz@live.com

	Girls Soccer Grades 7/8 Start Date: 11/3/25 Practice: M-F 3:00 - 4:45 pm Coach: Adhikari Sadhikari@everettsd.org

*6th Graders may participate in practices but not compete in meets/matches.

Fall - Football: Tuesday, Sept 8 to Wednesday, Oct 28

Welcome to Gateway “Warrior” Guardian Football! Our 1^st practice is on Tuesday, September 8th, from 3pm-4:45 pm. Students can take the 5 pm activity bus home. We hold practice 5 days a week Monday-Friday, with 1 practice for gear check-out - date TBD. We will not have practices on non-student days, and our full season lasts approximately 8 weeks with 5-6 games for 8^th grade and 5 games for 7^th grade.

Football is a non-cut sport for 7th and 8th graders, and all skill levels are welcome to join the team. ALL members of the team will play in games; everyone gets an opportunity at this level. Come be a part of this great program!!

Coach: Chris Dockter (CDockter @everettsd.org)

Asst. Coach: Mike Lloyd

GWY Football

Fall - Cross Country: Tuesday, Sept 8 to Wednesday, Oct 28

Cross Country is an outdoor sport for 7^th and 8th-grade students. The team meets in the undercover area rain or shine. Practices are Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm and there is a 5:00 pm activity bus for students who are not able to get a ride home. Athletes will typically run three to four miles each practice and the team runs off campus most days. The cross-country meet courses are between 1.5 and 2 miles depending on the meet location.

Cross Country season starts on Tuesday, September 8th. There are no practices on weekends or days when there is no school.

To see the meet schedule, click on the Schedule link below. There are six meets during the season.

6^th Grader Participation

Sixth graders are allowed to practice with the team on Mondays and Wednesdays. They do not compete in meets. For safety and supervision reasons, 6^th graders need to be able to run a mile in 12 minutes or less. A coach will time 6^th graders on their first practice to confirm they can meet the 12-minute mile qualifying time. * Additionally, 6^th graders who attend practice but choose not to run will not be allowed to continue with the team.

To order Gateway Cross Country Gear visit this site and make your purchase before midnight Mon, Sept. 14: https://www.vindicodesign.com/gmsxc

Parent Letter

Schedule

Running form video

Coach Jessen Schilaty

jschilaty@everettsd.org

Fall - Softball: Tuesday, Sept 8th - Friday, Oct 23rd

Softball is an outdoor sport for 7th and 8th-grade girls. The team meets on the softball field rain or shine (if raining on practices days, we will use the gym). Practices are Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm and there is a 5:00 pm activity bus for students who need a ride home.

Softball season starts on Tuesday, September 8th and ends on October 23rd. There are no practices on weekends or days when there is no school.

To see the game schedule, click on this link https://arbiterlive.com/Teams/Schedule/9294979?activeEntityId=8324 There are 8 games during the season.

Softball letter for players/parents.docx

Coach Nina Bus

Nbus@everettsd.org

Late Fall - Boys Basketball: Wednesday, Nov 4 - Thursday, Dec 17

Late Fall - Girls Soccer - Wednesday, Nov 4 - Thursday, Dec 17

Late Fall - Boys Soccer: Wednesday, Nov 4 - Thursday, Dec 17

Late Fall - Girls Volleyball

Winter - Girls Basketball

Winter - Wrestling

Spring - Track & Field

GENERAL INFORMATION

Track and Field season starts March 31st and ends on May 27th. Track and Field is an outdoor sport that will meet on the track, rain or shine. Practices take place Monday - Thursday from 3:00 pm to 4:40 pm.

Seventh and eighth grade students are eligible to participate in track meets.

Sixth graders are allowed to practice, but they cannot participate in meets.

There is a 5 pm Sports Bus for students who are not able to get a ride home. Students sign up for the Sports Bus during their lunch and should ask lunch supervisors any questions about how to sign up for the Sports Bus.

Parents, if you are picking up your student, please arrive at the school between 4:40 pm and 4:50 pm.

Athletes will be able to participate in several different events:

There will be three "bi" or "tri" meets which will include all five Everett School District Middle Schools
A League Preliminary Meet
A League Championship which athletes may qualify for based on their performance at the Preliminary Meet
All athletes who are eligible will be able to participate in the first three meets. Entries for the last three meets will be based on performance in the first three meets.

Here are some additional helpful resources:

Schedules and Directions

Track & Field Order of Event

Coach Steve Baker, Sbaker @everettsd.org