Athletics
Athletic Director: Dan Olson – dolson@molineschools.org
SPORTS PHYSICALS: Any 7th- or 8th-grade athlete that is participating in a sport at Wilson Middle School MUST have an updated sports physical on file with the athletic director prior to the first practice. Sixth grade students are required to have a physical to enter 6th grade, so make sure your doctor checks the box that says your child is good to participate in sports. These physicals are good for 12 months from the date posted on the physical. Forms are available on the Moline School Website or from your physician.
SPORTS PHYSICALS - WALK IN CLINICS
After School Study Hall Information and Permission Slip
Athletic Fees: All athletes must pay an athletic fee of $10 each school year to participate in Wilson athletics. This is a one time fee for each child and is good for one or more sports that an athlete participates in. This fee can be paid online through Skyward or in person in the Wilson office.
FALL SPORTS: 7th-8th grade Girls Volleyball, 6th-8th grade Boys Cross Country, 6th-8th grade Girls Cross Country, 7th-8th grade Girls Tennis, 7th-8th grade Cheerleading
WINTER I SPORTS: 7th grade Boys Basketball, 8th grade Boys Basketball, 6th-8th grade Wrestling, 7th-8th grade Cheerleading
WINTER II SPORTS: 7th grade Girls Basketball, 8th grade Girls Basketball, 6th-8th grade Swimming, 7th-8th grade Cheerleading
SPRING SPORTS: 6-8th grade Boys Track, 6-8th grade Girls Track, 7th-8th grade Boys Tennis
Moline Youth Basketball Tryouts Information: Tryouts will be held on Saturday, August 26th at Moline High School PE facility
Athletic Programs
- 7th Grade Football
- 8th Grade Football
- Volleyball
- Girls Tennis
- Cross Country
- Wrestling
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Swimming
- Boys Tennis
- Track
- Cheerleading
7th Grade Football
2023 Wilson Wildcat Football – 7th Grade
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2023 FOOTBALL SEASON IS AUGUST 31ST!
You must have a current athletic physical on file before a student can participate!
The 7th grade football season usually begins prior to the start of school in August, or the first week of school, depending on the date of the first game. Informational meetings are held prior to the end of school in May to inform players of tryout dates and practice times. Handouts of important dates and times will also be available at registration. Practices are Monday - Friday, 3:05-5:30 p.m. Home games are played at Wilson Middle School. There are no cuts.
2023 - FOOTBALL INFORMATION
It’s almost that time of year again and we can’t wait to get started on a new season of football here at Wilson Middle School. Listed below are details and requirements that must be completed before the first day of practice begins.
Requirements:
1. Physical must be complete and turned into the Athletic office OR brought to 1st. practice. If the student does not complete this they will not be allowed to practice and will not receive a uniform.
2. Parent permission slip MUST be signed and turned in before a student is allowed to practice. This can be completed at registration.
3. Athletic Fee MUST be paid at registration, in the office or given to the coach.
- The above requirements can be taken care of by visiting the Wilson Middle School Web Site.What Players Will Need for Practice: T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouth guard, plenty of water.
- If you have any questions regarding the information listed above, please feel free to contact me anytime through email or call.
- Players, get in shape over the summer!!! Come ready to work hard and have fun from day one!!!
Head Coach: Alex Tyson atyson@molineschools.org
Assistant Coach: Dalton Roselle
7th Grade 2022 Football Schedule (All games begin at 4:15 PM unless noted.):
Monday, Aug. 7th - First practice (5 - 7 PM)
Tuesday, Aug. 22nd - Wilson BYE week
Tuesday, Aug. 29th - Wilson VS Washington Home
Tuesday, Sept. 5th - Wilson VS Edison Home
Tuesday, Sept. 12th - Wilson @ Galesburg
Saturday, Sept. 16th - Wilson @ Assumption Rising Knights High School
Tuesday, Sept. 19th - Wilson @ Glenview
Tuesday, Sept. 26th - Wilson @ Alleman at Alleman High School
Wednesday, Oct. 4th - Wilson VS Deere at Browning Field - 7th grade 4:15 PM and 8th grade will follow
8th Grade Football
2023 Wilson Wildcat Football – 8th Grade
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE 2023 FOOTBALL SEASON IS AUGUST 31ST!
All players and parents please use the following code to join the Wilson 8th Grade Football Google Classroom. This is how you will stay informed throughout the season. Players, show your parents how to join so they can stay informed too!
code: qswoa7n
Practices are Monday - Thursday from 3:05 - 5:30 PM at Wilson Middle School football field until school begins. You must have a current athletic physical on file before a student can participate!
Requirements:
1. Physical must be complete and turned into the Athletic office OR brought to 1st. practice. If the student does not complete this they will not be allowed to practice and will not receive a uniform.
2. Parent permission slip MUST be signed and turned in before a student is allowed to practice. This can be done at registration.
3. Athletic Fee MUST be paid at registration, in the office or given to the coach.
The above requirements can be taken care of by visiting the Wilson Middle School Web Site.
What Players Will Need for Practice: T-shirt, shorts, cleats, mouth guard, plenty of water.
- Practices are Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM
- If you have any questions regarding the information listed above, please feel free to contact me anytime through email or call.
- Players, get in shape over the summer!!! Come ready to work hard and have fun from day one!!!
Head Coach: – Paul Mitchell (309-235-7367) pmitchel@molineschools.org
Assistant Coach: Greg Quick
8th Grade 2023 Football Schedule (All games begin at 4:15 PM unless noted.):
Monday, Aug. 7th - First practice (5 - 7 PM)
Thursday, Aug. 24th - Wilson VS Geneseo HOME CANCEL
Wednesday, Aug. 30th - Wilson VS Washington HOME
Thursday, Sept. 7th - Wilson @ Edison
Wednesday, Sept. 13th - Wilson @ Galesburg
Saturday, Sept. 16th - Wilson @ Assumption Rising Knights High School
Monday, Sept. 18th - Wilson @ Glenview @ Gauley Field 513 12th St, Silvis, IL 61282
Monday, Sept. 25th - Wilson VS Geneseo HOME
Wednesday, Sept. 27th - Wilson @ Pioneers at Alleman High School
Wednesday, Oct. 4th - Wilson VS Deere at Browning Field - 7th grade 4:15 PM and 8th grade will follow
Volleyball
Practices are Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 PM
7th Grade Coach: Hillary Erb herb@molineschools.org
8th Grade Coach: Tiffany Denys tdenys@molineschools.org
7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Schedule for 2023
Thursday, Sept. 7th - Wilson @ Seton
Monday, Sept. 11th - Wilson @ Edison
Tuesday, Sept. 12th - Wilson VS Washington Home
Thursday, Sept. 14th - Wilson @ Jordan
Tuesday, Sept. 19th - Wilson VS Edison Home
Saturday, Sept. 23rd - Sterling Tournament
Monday, Sept. 25th - Wilson @ Washington
Tuesday, Sept. 26th - Wilson VS Glenview Home
Thursday, Sept. 28th - Wilson @ Deere
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd - Wilson VS Seton Home
Thursday, Oct. 5th - Wilson VS Geneseo Home
Tuesday, Oct. 10th - Wilson VS Jordan Home
Wednesday, Oct. 11th - Wilson @ Geneseo
Monday, Oct. 16th - Wilson VS Deere at Wharton Field House 4:15 PM (7th) 5:15 PM (8th)
Thursday, Oct. 19th - Wilson @ Glenview
All games begin at 4:00 PM. Seventh grade plays first followed by the 8th.
Girls Tennis
2023 Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis is offered to 7th and 8th grade girls. The season begins in late August and runs through mid/early October. There are no cuts. Schedule will be determined by the coach at the beginning of the season. You will need your own tennis racket.
YOU MUST HAVE AN UPDATED SPORTS PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PRACTICE. ALSO YOU MUST HAVE YOUR $10.00 ATHLETIC FEE PAID.
Practice times: Monday - Friday 3:30 - 5:00 PM at the Wilson tennis courts
Schedule:
Sept. 26th Tuesday Away @ Deere Courts (4:00 start time)
Sept. 28th Thursday @ Home vs JDMS (4:00 start time)
Oct. 3rd Tuesday @ Home vs Glenview Middle (4:00 start time)
Oct. 5th Thursday @ Home vs Junior Pioneers (4:00 start time)
Middle School Tournament
Oct 10th @ Moline High School (singles) &
Moline Riverside Courts (doubles)
Oct 11th @ Moline High School (Day 2, final rounds)
Rain Dates: (Oct 12th & 13th Thursday & Tournament Moline High School &
Friday Moline Riverside Courts)
Head Coach: Michael Allee
Email – mallee@molineschools.org
Phone:
Schedule to be made by the coaches.
Cross Country
Cross Country
Summer Running (7/25 - 8/11)
- We will be having a handful of team runs over the next three weeks before we begin practice. I am thinking about the following dates for these runs:
7/25, 7/27, 7/31, 8/2, 8/4, 8/7, 8/9, 8/11
- We can meet at 8:00am at Wilson and just go for a short run as a team. This is for whoever is available, of course. I understand that there are those with other commitments during the summer and that's OK. Come and run with us if you'd like. Parents are welcome to join and run as well.
- If we meet anywhere other than Wilson for any of these runs (perhaps a local park, bike path, etc), I will let you all know in advance.
Practice for the first week (8/15 - 8/18)
- We will begin our official practices on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. Like last year, we'll begin these practices at 8:00am and will go until 9:15am. Please be there promptly to pick up your child when practice is done. Kids should bring water bottles to have during practice. Practice this week will run from Tuesday - Friday.
Practice for first week of school (8/21 - 8/25)
- Monday - Tuesday - Practice like the past week starting at 8:00am. Please be there promptly to pick up your child when practice is done. Kids should bring water bottles to have during practice. The WEB leaders have training on both of those days so they'll be excused from practicing for cross country.
- Wednesday - The WEB orientation for new 6th graders will be going on from 8am-12pm. Cross country will NOT have practice that morning. The Sterling Grass Relays will take place that afternoon beginning at 4:15pm. There will be a bus leaving from Wilson at 2:00pm to head to Sterling. The address for Woodlawn-Hoover Park is 3807 Woodlawn Rd. Sterling, IL 61081. Only those athletes who have current athletic physicals on file will be allowed to travel to the meet. The bus will bring athletes back to Wilson afterward. If you'd like to take your child home with you from the meet, that is encouraged.
- Thursday - NO PRACTICE (staff's first day in Moline)
- Friday - This will begin our first practice after school until 5:00pm. Following practice, we will have a parent informational meeting in the cafeteria beginning at roughly 5:15pm. It shouldn't last more than 30-45 minutes. Lots of important information and paperwork to be handed out that evening.
Don't forget to sign up for Remind as well. New season, new Remind group. Please click this link: https://www.remind.com/join/
VERY IMPORTANT: Mr. Olson, our athletic director, has been working hard to double-check the roster to see who has a current athletic physical and $10.00 activity fee on file. Your child will not be able to continue practicing once the season officially starts without a current athletic physical on file. Please contact Coach Brems or myself if you have any questions about this.
That's it for now!! Please contact us if you have any questions. Thanks everyone!
Coach Perkins and Coach Brems
Practices are Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 5:00 PM
2023 Schedule:
Wednesday, Aug. 23rd - Sterling - Grass Relays (Hoover Park) 4:00 PM - CANCELLED
Saturday, Aug. 26th - Dixon Invite (Dixon Middle School) 9:00 AM
Wednesday, Aug. 30th - Moline Invite Empire Park (Hampton)
Friday, Sept. 1st - Pleasant Valley Invite 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 6th - Geneseo Invite Richmond Hill Park (Geneseo)
Wednesday, Sept. 13th - Sterling - Ye Olde Berserker 4:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 16th - Galesburg Invite Lake Storey Park (Galesburg)
Monday, Sept. 18th - Pioneer Pacer Invite Camden Park (Milan)
Thursday, Sept. 21st - Rock Island Invite Ridgewood Elementary-9607 14th St. W. Rock Island, IL 4:00 PM
Friday, Sept. 22nd - Dunlap Invite Detweiller Park Peoria 4:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 27th - Heartland Conference Camden Park (Milan)
Saturday, Oct. 7th - IESA Sectional Sterling Challand
Saturday, Oct. 14th - IESA State TBA
Coach: Matt Perkins – mperkins@molineschools.org – (309) 230-1397
Assistant Coach: Alyssa Brems - abrems@molineschools.org
All weekday meets begin at 4:15 PM
Wrestling
2022/2023 Wrestling
Wilson wrestling program has been a member of the IESA since 2017-2018 season. The season will begin in November and end in early March. The post season tournaments, including the IESA State competition will follow the regular season. It is open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student. Practices are held after school every day from 3:15-5:00 p.m.
2021-2022 SEASON INFORMATION
Head Coach: Joe Ventris 309-230-7349 jventris@molineschools.org
Assistant Coach: Austin Ventris aventris@molineschools.org
Volunteer Assistants: Caleb Schnell & Edward Raya
2023/2024 – SCHEDULE
All wrestling meets begin at 4:15 PM unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, December 6th
Dual: Wilson @ Jr. Pioneers
Wednesday, December 13th
Dual: Wilson @ Washington
Saturday, January 6th Geneseo Middle School Tournament Weigh in from 6:30-7:30 AM
Wrestling begins at 9 AM
Wednesday, January 10th HOME
Triangular: Wilson, Geneseo, & Mercer County
Erie Tournament at Erie High School Weigh in from 7-8
Wrestling begins at 9 AM TBD
Wednesday, January 17th
Dual: Wilson @ Edison
Saturday, January 20th
Sterling Tournament TBD
Wednesday, January 24th HOME
Triangular: Wilson, Glenview, and Sterling
Friday & Saturday, February 2/3
DeKalb Super Duals TBD
Wednesday, February 7th
Dual: Wilson @ John Deere
IESA Regional Tournament TBD
IESA Sectional Tournament TBD
IESA State Tournament TBD
Boys Basketball
After School Study Hall Information and Permission Slip
2023 Moline Middle School Boys Basketball Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 7th - Wilson VS Edison Home
Thursday, Nov. 9th - Wilson at Washington
Monday, Nov. 13th - Wilson VS Geneseo Home
Tuesday, Nov. 14th - Wilson VS Glenview Home
Thursday, Nov. 16th -Wilson VS Seton Home
Tuesday, Nov. 28th - Wilson @ Jordan
Thursday, Nov. 30th - Wilson VS Deere Home
Monday, Dec. 4th - Wilson @ Edison
Tuesday, Dec. 5th - Wilson VS Washington Home
Thursday, Dec. 7th - Wilson at Geneseo
Monday, Dec. 11th - Wilson @ Glenview
Tuesday, Dec. 12th - Wilson @ Seton
Monday, Dec. 18th - Wilson VS Jordan Home
Wednesday, Dec. 20th - Wilson VS Deere TBD
8th Grade Head Coach: Trevor May tmay@molineschools.org. 309-883-9194
7th Grade Head Coach: Alex Tyson atyson@molineschools.org
Girls Basketball
All games begin at 4:00 PM for 7th grade and 5:00 PM for 8th grade.
2023 Moline Middle School Girls Basketball Schedule
Tuesday, Jan. 16th - Wilson (8th Grade only) VS Hampton Home
Thursday, Jan. 18th - Wilson VS Edison Home
Tuesday, Jan. 23rd - Wilson @ Washington
Thursday, Jan. 25th - Wilson @ Geneseo
Monday, Jan. 29th - Wilson VS Glenview Home
Tuesday, Jan. 30th - Wilson VS Seton Home
Thursday, Feb. 1st - Wilson @ Jordan
Tuesday, Feb. 6th - Wilson VS Deere Home
Thursday, Feb. 8th - Wilson @ Edison
Monday, Feb. 12th - Wilson VS Washington Home
Tuesday, Feb. 13th - Wilson VS Geneseo Home
Tuesday, Feb. 20th - Wilson @ Glenview
Thursday, Feb. 22nd - Wilson @ Seton
Tuesday, Feb. 27th - Wilson VS Jordan Home
Thursday, Feb. 29th - Wilson @ Deere TBA
8th Head Coach: – Alyssa Brems twiemers@molineschools.org
7th Grade Head Coach: - Alex Tyson atyson@molineschools.org
Swimming
Interested in Swimming? Come join the Moline High School Swimming Feeder Team! Anyone that can swim down and back without stopping and/or touching the bottom will make the team!
Our competitive swim team is dedicated to teaching and developing swimmers of all ages, skill, and competition levels. Led by the Moline High School Swimming Coaching Staff and other experienced coaches, we will provide all swimmers, aspiring and experienced, to have fun, build friendships, and to achieve competitive success. We promote a positive TEAM atmosphere, while learning and developing swimming and life skills. Come try it and like it!
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment that promotes swimming as a lifelong sport and competitive swimming as an aspect of that sport. We strive to empower every swimmer, regardless of age or ability, to reach his or her highest potential, both as an athlete and as a person.
Location: Moline High School Pool
Moline Middle School Swimming Team
John Deere Middle School and Wilson Middle School swimming team consists of any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girl or boy who would like to participate. Practices are held at the Moline High School Pool. Practices and swim meets are held during the month of March. The high school coaching staff will provide a schedule for practices and meets. There are informational handouts available in the athletic office.
*Must have a physical and $10 athletic fee paid.
*Bring a swimsuit, goggles, and towel to practices and meets.
*Need to be at practice to be able to compete in meets.
*For safety purposes, athletes must be able to swim down and back the entire length of the pool without stopping and/or touching the bottom.
Week 1: TBD
Week 2:
Week 3:
Practice Times:
4:15 - 5:30pm
Practice/HOME Swim Meet Location:
Moline High School Pool
Head Coach: Michael Roche - mroche@molineschools.org
Assistant Coach:
Morrison Meet Time Frame and Directions:
2:00pm - John Deere dismissed
2:15pm - Bus leaves Deere
2:15pm - Wilson dismissed
2:30pm - Bus leaves Wilson
3:30pm - Warm ups
4:30pm - Meet start time
5:30pm - Estimated meet end time
Morrison High School Pool
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
Boys Tennis
Boys' Tennis is offered to 7th and 8th grade boys. The season begins in late March (weather permitting) and runs through mid May. There are no cuts. Schedules will be determined by the coach at the beginning of the season. You will need your own tennis racket.
SCHEDULE:
TBD
Coach: Tasha Wiemers
Email: twiemers@molineschools.org
Track
Track is offered to 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. The season begins in mid March and finishes up in late May with the IESA State Meet. A schedule of meets will be posted in February. Home meets will be held at beautiful Browning Field.
2023 – SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 22nd - Sterling Indoor Invite 5 PM
Wednesday, March 29th - Geneseo Dual Meet 4:30 PM Rescheduled for Thursday, March 30th
Wednesday, April 12th - Moline Conference Boys Invitational at Browning Field 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 13th - Sterling Invite 4:30 PM
Monday, April 17th - Moline Jack & Jill Meet 5:00 PM
Wednesday, April 19th - Rock Island Conference Girls Invite at Rock Island High School 4:30 PM
Wednesday, April 26th - Moline City Meet (Wilson/Deere) 4:30 PM
Thursday, April 27th - J-Barb Invite, Dekalb Huntley
Saturday. April 29th - J Barb Track Invite - Dekalb Huntley Middle School 9:00 AM
Tuesday, May 2nd - Geneseo Girls Conference Championship at Geneseo High School 4:30 PM
Wednesday, May 3rd - Rock Island Boys Conference Championship at Rock Island High School 5 PM
Saturday, May 6th - Dixon Invite 9 AM @ AC Bowers Field
Saturday, May 13th - IESA Sectional at Geneseo 10 AM
Friday & Saturday, May 19th & 20th IESA State at East Peoria
Coaches:
Matthew Perkins 8th Grade Girls mperkins@molineschools.org
Steve Abel 8th Grade Boys sabel@molineschools.org
Jared Feller 6th/7th Grade Boys jfeller@molineschools.org
Alex Tyson 6th/7th Grade Girls atyson@molineschools.org
IESA Order of Events:
100/110 meter hurdles
800 meter run
100 meter dash
4 X 400 meter relay
1600 meter run
4 X 200 meter relay
4 X100 meter relay
400 meter dash
200 meter dash
Shot Put
Discus
Long Jump
High Jump
Triple Jump
Cheerleading
First practice: Monday, August 28th 3:30 - 5:30
First home game: Tuesday, August 29th 4pm start (3:30 call time)
Practices: Typically, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM - 5 PM
Cheerleading Seasons: Cheerleaders will cheer at all home games for the seasons listed below. Check schedules for dates. You can try out for 1, 2, or all 3 seasons. You will specify this to the coach at tryouts.
Fall – 7th and 8th Grade Football (Late August-Early October)
Winter I – 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball – (Late October-Mid December)
Winter II – 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball (Early January-Early March
**For girls who make the cheer team, please turn in a sports physical and $10 fee to the office before the first game or you cannot cheer.**
You will also need:
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Black lollies or black spandex/athletic shorts (for under your skirt)
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Black or Gold bow (We will buy in bulk as a team. Bring in $2 to first practice)
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White shoes and socks
Games *IMPORTANT
- If you have a conflict and will not be able to attend a game you need to let your coach know at least a week in advance.
- We will only cheer at home games. Football games start at 4:15pm and basketball games start at 4pm (unless something changes).
Cheer Schedule 2023-2024
7th Grade Football
8th Grade Football
7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball
7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Alexandra Axup aaxup@molineschools.org
Phone: (404) 909-0467