Athletics

2026-27 School Year

IMS Student Athlete & Family Handbook

To participate in Islander Middle School Athletics, here is what you need to do in order to be eligible:

Complete the Athletic Registration Google Form.
Submit required forms to the school office.
Pay $65 ASB Fee (Required)
Pay $120 IMS Sports Fee per sports season (Required)

In order to participate in interscholastic competitions, students must attend more than 60% of that given school day (with exception of school sponsored activities or pre-approved, excused absences).

Bring a water bottle to practice. Use the fill-up stations in the buildings.

Activity buses are available to transport students from campus to home Monday - Thursday and Tuesday/Thursday the rest of the school year.

Cross Country - First Practice: August 26, 2026 - League Finals: October 14, 2026

Volleyball - First Practice: August 26, 2026 - Last Match: October 7, 2026

Wrestling - First Practice: October 20, 2025 - League Finals: December 10, 2025

Ultimate Frisbee - First Practice: TBD February 2027 - Last Match: TBD May 2027

Track and Field - First Practice: March 30, 2026 - League Finals: May 20, 2026

More specific information about each sport is available in the tabs below.

IMS Athletic Teams

Cross Country

2026 IMS Cross Country

Practices start after school on Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Participants must have completed Athletic Registration Forms before turning out for practices (Sports Eligibility Packets must be completed every school year. Physical exams done by a doctor are valid for two years.) More information, including expectations, practice and meet dates, is available in the Schedule and FAQ documents.

Cross County Schedule

Cross Country FAQ's

Questions? Please contact Stephen Rennie, IMS Athletic Director at: stephen.rennie@mercerislandschools.org

Girls Volleyball

2026 IMS Volleyball

All players interested in joining 7th or 8th grade volleyball MUST attend the pre-season meeting on the first day of school, 1:30pm in the gym. Players DO NOT need to dress down to play on this day. At this one-hour orientation, we will provide information for matches and practices, player expectations, team building, and Q&A’s. There will be activity busses available for transportation afterward.

Athletic practice starts after school on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Participants must complete all Athletic Registration Forms before physically practicing. However, if your paperwork has not yet been completed, we ask that you still show up and listen to instruction. (Sports physicals are good for two years).

Volleyball Schedule (Varsity)

Volleyball Schedule (JV)

More questions? Contact Elise Quinn at elise.quinn@mercerislandschools.org or Stephen Rennie, IMS Athletic Director at: stephen.rennie@mercerislandschools.org

Volleyball FAQ

When does volleyball start?

What if I cannot make it on the first day?

What do I wear to practice and games?

For practices, please wear athletic gear that you find easy to move in. Athletic shoes or court shoes, and knee pads, and a fully leak proof water bottle.

For games, you will be issued an IMS Team jersey that must be returned at the end of the season. You will need to wear your own black shorts (they need to be primarily black), these can be running shorts, sport shorts or spandex-type shorts. And again, you will need knee pads. Bring a full water bottle that is enclosed and can not spill if it falls over. Straw style water bottles that spill when tipped will not be allowed in the gym.

Is it too late to join?

How are JV and Varsity teams decided upon?

We evaluate each player, and then we create the teams based on our evaluations. Our belief is that EVERYONE PLAYS, so we will set you up for success by having you play with a team that fits your skill level. On a side note, you will have to show up to a certain amount of practices to play in games: 8 practices before you can play in your first game and 2 prior practices before each game.

When are practices? When are games?

Mondays Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:00-4:30

Wednesday: 1:30-3:00

The activity buses leave at 4:20pm every day except the activity buses do not run on Fridays.

GAME SCHEDULE:
Varsity

Do you need any parent volunteers?

Do I have to be tall or have experience to play?

Wrestling

2025 IMS Wrestling

Practices start at 3:00 pm on Monday, October 19, 2026 in the Small Gym. All League finals to close the season on December 2026. In order to participate, IMS Wrestlers must complete the following:

Pay the $120 Athletic Fee online.
Complete the Athletic Registration Forms. Forms must be completed every school year, for every sport. Physical exams are valid for two years.
Athletes who previously competed in Cross Country or Volleyball (Fall 2026) still need to complete the Athletic Registration Forms.
Read the Wrestling FAQ document and review the Wrestling Season Schedule.

2026 Wrestling Schedule

Wrestling FAQ's

Wrestlers will not be allowed to participate, and practices will not count toward the minimum, until all of the above have been completed.

Questions? Please contact Stephen Rennie, IMS Athletic Director at: stephen.rennie@mercerislandschools.org

Wrestling FAQ

How do I become eligible to compete?

When and where are the practices?

What if I have to miss a practice?

How do I get home after practice?

How can my parents help out?

Contact the Wrestling Coaches?

Questions? Please contact Stephen Rennie, IMS Athletic Director at: stephen.rennie@mercerislandschools.org

Track & Field

2026 IMS Track & Field

We are incredibly excited to announce that the 2026 IMS Track & Field season will be March 29—May 20. We have four dual meets scheduled, with a League Finals meet to close the season on May 20th at Tolt Middle School in Carnation, WA.

HERE ARE THE NUTS & BOLTS:

Stephen Rennie is our Head Track & Field Coach. He will be joined by Russ Skurski (Jumps Coach), Ryan Hoisington (Throws Coach), and Gene Nomicos (Sprints Coach) to prepare our athletes for competition.
Practice begins Monday, March 29. Practices will run 3:00—4:15 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday practices will run 1:30—2:45 pm.
Activity buses will be available at 4:30 pm to transport students from campus to home (3:00 pm on Wednesdays). There are no activity buses on Fridays.
Athletes will NOT have access to the locker rooms and are encouraged to change in bathrooms or come to school in running gear.
Complete the Athletic Registration Forms, even if you participated in a sport earlier this school year. These are available under the “Athletic Forms” tab.
Pay a $120 sports fee using the InTouch Payment System.
Wash hands thoroughly before and after each practice.
Wash practice clothes after each practice.
Follow all instructions from coaches regarding health and safety protocols.

2027 Track and Field Schedule

Track and Field FAQ's

Questions? Please contact Stephen Rennie, IMS Athletic Director stephen.rennie@mercerislandschools.org

Ultimate Frisbee

2027 IMS Ultimate Frisbee

Spring league practices start after school in February 2027. Beginner clinics may be offered in the fall as well. If you are interested in learning more and are not yet on the ultimate frisbee email list, please send your contact information to Coach Angie at the address noted below.

Participants must have completed Athletic Registration Forms and DiscNW registration forms before turning out for practices (Sports Eligibility Packets must be completed every school year. Physical exams done by a doctor are valid for two years.) More information, including expectations, practice and meet dates, is available in the Schedule and FAQ documents.

Watch the recording of the Parent Info Session from Wednesday, February 25th from 6:00 - 7:00pm.

Ultimate Frisbee FAQ's

Questions? Please contact Coach Angie Chung at: akinseattle@gmail.com

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