Congratulations to our 2021-2022 Northbrook soccer players. 

For students who made the soccer teams, practices start in December:

• Girls soccer practice begins on December 13 and meets weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4:15-5:15pm
  
  
• Boys soccer practice begins on December 15 and meets weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:15-5:15pm

• NORTHBROOK ATHLETICS FOR 2021-2022

  Northbrook Middle School is excited to announce that basketball and cheerleading are back for 2021-2022! Please review the information below regarding our winter sports: 

  • Overview of Middle School Athletics - Gwinnett County Public Schools supports middle school athletics in boy's and girl's basketball and cheerleading. Northbrook fields a girl's and a boy's club soccer team, as well, beginning in late November/early December. In addition, Northbrook offers a variety of intramural sports in the fall and spring semesters. 
     
  • Cheerleading - Northbrook cheerleading supports our girls and boys basketball teams by providing in-game spirit cheers and halftime performances. Students in grades 7 and 8 are eligible to participate in GCPS middle school cheerleading. Northbrook will offer cheerleading tryouts for all rising 7th and 8th graders who wish to participate in our 2021-2022 program. Tryouts will be held in the Northbrook gym beginning Wednesday, September 1st and ending on Friday, September 3rd. Any student who wishes to tryout for cheerleading MUST have a current physical and insurance information on file at the school. Students will not be eligible for tryouts or participation in athletics without these documents on file. The Northbrook Athletics Participation and Medical Form should be turned into the grade level office prior to tryouts on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021.  
    
    
  • Basketball - Northbrook basketball tryouts for our girls and boys teams will begin in October 2021. Girl's tryouts are October 13-15 from 4:15-6:00 PM; Boy's tryouts are October 18-22 from 5:30-7:00 PM. Students wishing to participate in basketball will need to complete the Northbrook Athletics Participation and Medical Form prior to our October 2021 tryouts. Medical examinations will be accepted if the exam was within one calendar year of the tryout date. 
     
  • Soccer - Northbrook soccer is a club team, rather than an officially sanctioned sport. Our soccer team plays "friendly" competitions with other schools in January, February, and March. Soccer tryouts will be held for Girls: December 6th & 7th and for Boys: December 8th & 9th. Tryouts will be from 4:15 to 5:15pm on the PE field. Students wishing to participate in soccer MUST complete the Northbrook Athletics Participation and Medical Form prior to 2021 tryouts. Medical examinations will be accepted if the exam was within one calendar year of the tryout date. See "Required Forms" below. 

  If you have any questions, please contact Athletics Director April Mitchell at April.Mitchell@gcpsk12.org or 678-407-7135

GoFan App for Digital Basketball Tickets!

This year we will offer digital tickets for students and their families. Use the GoFan platform to purchase tickets. Simply download the app, purchase your tickets online and redeem them using your mobile device when you arrive at the game. Parents can buy tickets for students using the GoFan app and share the tickets with their student. The student can use the shared ticket for admission to the game. Please see the link below for details

GoFans Instructions Link

• NORTHBROOK MIDDLE CHEERLEADING
  
  Cheerleading Coaches
  Kathy Karlin, Head Coach                        kathy.karlin@gcpsk12.org
  Sydney Henry, Assistant Coach                sydney.henry@gcpsk12.org
  Deidra Tolbert, Assistant Coach                deidra.tolbert@gcpsk12.org

   

  About Northbrook Cheerleading
  Gwinnett County middle school cheerleading is open to seventh and eighth grade students. Cheerleaders perform for the girls and boys basketball games by cheering on the sidelines, performing quarter cheers, and performing a half-time routine. During these performances, the girls will stunt, tumble, dance, and cheer. Cheerleading tryouts take place on September 1st, 2nd, & 3rd and practices begin September 7th.  Middle school basketball teams play 14 games, beginning in November and ending in early February. Games are played during the week starting at 5:00pm or 5:30pm and on Saturdays beginning at 9:00am.

   

  Practices
  Cheerleading practices begin September 7th. Practices occur three times per week every Tuesday from 4:30-6:00pm and Mondays and Thursday at 7:45am-8:45 at Northbrook. Our cheer program utilizes the expertise of USA Cheers to choreograph the half-time routine, teach safe stunting techniques, and support novice tumblers.

  Commitment
  It is imperative that students make a commitment to be in attendance for all practices and games. Cheerleading is a team sport and is dependent on all members being present. Prior arrangements must be made when absences are required. If the coaches are not given at least 48-hour notice, the cheerleader will sit out the next game for a pre-determined time. These instances include, but are not limited to: family obligations, school obligations, medical illnesses or issues. Significant illnesses are the exception.

  Cost
  The cost to participate in Northbrook cheerleading is $700. This fee covers the administrative costs to run the program, pre-game meals, uniform purchase (including a shell top, skirt, bloomer briefs, hair bows), and USA Cheers choreography. The cost does not include cheer shoes or socks. These are required and should be purchased separately. Cheer warm-ups are optional and can be purchased separately from Varsity Spirit Fashion. Uniform orders will not be placed until Northbrook receives 100% of the cost for all cheerleaders.

  Transportation
  It is the responsibility of parents to pick up your cheerleader after all practices, clinics, and games. Northbrook will provide a bus to transport cheerleaders to the location of the game during the weekday games. Transportation is not provided to return students to school after the games. Parents are expected to transport cheerleaders to and from Saturday games. For safety reasons, please be prompt.

  Required Forms for Tryouts

  • There are 3 packets of forms that are required for tryouts:The Northbrook Athletic Participation form contains contact information, physical form for your Doctor, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to fill out, concussion information and insurance information.
  • Cheerleading Participation form contains expectations for cheer including practices, cost, and eligibility. This form must be signed by parent/guardian and student
  • Teacher Recommendation forms: Each student will receive 4 forms and give them to 4 teachers of their choice. Teachers will give these forms to one of the coaches, and scores will be added to tryout scores.

  Cheer Participation Form

  Teacher Recommendation Form

Northbrook Middle School Soccer

Thank you for your interest in joining the 2021-2022 Northbrook Middle School soccer team! Below is information regarding the upcoming season:

Soccer Coaches

• Girls Soccer coaches are James Williams, Cynthia Keyes (cynthia.keyes@gcpsk12.org), and Linette Rusk (linette.rusk@gcpsk12.org)
•  Boys Soccer coaches are James Williams, Ed Varn (ed.varn@gcpsk12.org), and Jamie Savoie (jamie.savoie@gcpsk12.org)

Tryout Dates and Times: 

• Girls Soccer: December 6 and 7 from 4:15pm to 5:15pm 
• Boys Soccer: December 8 and 9 from 4:15pm to 5:15pm
• Teams will be announced on Friday, December 10

Practices: 

• Practices are twice a week, starting the week of December 13
• Girls will practice Mondays and Tuesdays
• Boys will practice Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Practices will take place from 4:15-5:15pm on the Northbrook PE field
• Practices will stop during the Christmas and New Year’s break. Practices will resume January 10

Soccer Season: 

• Soccer is a club sport and consists of “friendly” scrimmages and a season tournament
• Scrimmages will be scheduled in January and February
• The Gwinnett Futbol Classic tournament will be held on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20 at Bryson Park in Lilburn (dates and location subject to change)
• Practices will resume January 10, 2022

Athletics Costs: 

• The total cost for soccer players is $60. Payments will be made on MyPaymentPlus by January 17, 2021.
• The athletics fee will cover the cost of a uniform jersey, Northbrook hoodie, and tournament fees.
• Players are responsible for providing their own black soccer shorts, soccer socks, shin guards, and cleats.
• No refunds will be made if a player resigns or is dismissed from the team due to behavior or ineligibility.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Good luck and Go Lions!

April Mitchell, Athletics Director        Tricia McIlwain, Athletics Clerk
678.407.7135                                       678.407.7171
April.Mitchell@gwinnett.k12.ga.us          tricia.mcilwain@gcpsk12.org