Athletics Update: March 21, 2023

By Dawn Fornear | March 21, 2023
The girls’ basketball season wrapped up last week Tuesday against Seattle Girls School, who played their 8th graders against our mostly 6th and 7th grade team, but from what I heard, it was a fun game, and all was good in the world today during lunch when they had their end-of-season lunch in the gym.  Great job, Team!
Spring Sports sign-ups!
  • Tennis:  Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays with Coach Alex Ung and Terra Yara.  Practices are held at Walt Hundley courts and Riverview courts. 3:45 – 5:00p.  Coaches will take vans to the practice sites.  The first day of practice is Thursday, March 23.  Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.  Racquets will be provided if you do not have one.
  • Track:  Practices Tuesdays and Thursdays with coach Trevor Kaine.  Practices are held at school and at Southwest Athletic Complex.   3:40 – 5:00p.  Coach will take a van to Southwest Athletic Complex.  The first day of practice is Thursday, March 23.  Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.
  • Ultimate:  Practices Wednesdays and Fridays with Terra Yara.  Practices held at Explorer West South Field.   3:40 – 5:00p.  First day of practice is Wednesday 3/22/23.  Please bring cleats, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.

Please let Terra know if your child is planning on playing on one of the Spring teams.

As you know, at Explorer West, students are encouraged to try a new sport or continue with one they already know. There is currently no charge for the Explorer West Athletics program. However, the costs to provide the program are growing. We are not charging a participation fee but invite families who can to make a contribution to offset the costs of coaches, equipment, officials, and transportation. A suggested amount for the season is $120, but any amount will help. The Athletics program has a no-cut policy, and no previous experience is required – every student is encouraged to try Athletics!

For After School Athletics payments online, use this link:https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/explorer-west/athletics?token=1287057355

This Week in Sports
Tuesday –   3/21/23 – No sports practices due to Family Visit day after school.
Wednesday –   3/22/23
  • Ultimate practice.  Explorer West South Field.  3:45p – 5p.   Please bring cleats, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.
Thursday –   3/23/23
  • Tennis practice.  Hundley/Riverview tennis courts.  3:45p – 5p.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.  Racquets will be provided if you do not have one.
  • Track practice.  Coach Trevor to determine if it will be at school or at the Southwest Athletic Complex.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.
Friday –   3/24/23
  • Ultimate practice.  Explorer West South Field.  3:45p – 5p.   Please bring cleats, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.
Next Week in Sports:
Tuesday –   3/28/23
  • Tennis practice.  Hundley/Riverview tennis courts.  3:45p – 5p.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.  Racquets will be provided if you do not have one.
  • Track practice.  Coach Trevor to determine if it will be at school or at the Southwest Athletic Complex.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.
Wednesday –   3/29/23
  • Ultimate practice.  Explorer West South Field.  3:45p – 5p.   Please bring cleats, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.
Thursday –   3/30/23
  • Tennis practice.  Hundley/Riverview tennis courts.  3:45p – 5p.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.  Racquets will be provided if you do not have one.
  • Track practice.  Coach Trevor to determine if it will be at school or at the Southwest Athletic Complex.  Return to school by 5:15p.   Please bring athletic shoes, a jacket to keep warm, and a water bottle.
Friday –   3/31/23
  • Ultimate practice.  Explorer West South Field.  3:45p – 5p.   Please bring cleats, a jacket to keep warm and a water bottle.
Tennis Schedule 2023
Date Starts School Home/Away Address ED Return
Apr 4 3:45p Eastside Prep Away 12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland, WA 98033 2:50p 6:15p
Apr 25 4p Billings Away TBD 2:50p 6:15p
Apr 27 4p Eastside Christian Home Hundley/Riverview courts 3:10p 5:30p
May 4 3:45p Eastside Prep Away 12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland, WA 98033 2:50p 6:15p
May 9 3:45p SCDS Away 2701-2799 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 2:50p 5:45p
May 11 3:45p SCDS Away 2701-2799 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 2:50p 5:45p
May 18 4p Eastside Christian Home Hundley/Riverview courts 3:10p 5:30p
Ultimate Schedule 2023
Date Starts School Home/Away Address ED Return
Apr 7 4p Eastside Prep Away 14915 SE 22nd St. Bellevue, 98007 2:50p 6p
Apr 19 4p Open Window Home Explorer West South Field 3:30p 5p
May 3 4p Open Window Away 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 2:50p 6p
May 5 4p Billings Away TBD 2:50p 6p
May 10 4p Evergreen Away 15401 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98133 2:50p 6p
May 31 4p Billings Home Explorer West South Field 3:30p 5p
Track schedule is to be determined, depending on when the Cascade Middle School League can reserve a track facility.