Athletic Tryout Schedule
Athletics Overview & Tryout Schedule
The Mustangs have a long tradition of fielding outstanding athletic teams and offering extensive, enriching extracurricular activities. Over the years we have won CIF titles in many sports including but not limited to football, girls’ volleyball, boys’ cross country, girls’ cross country, girls’ basketball, wrestling, girls’ tennis, boys’ volleyball, boys’ tennis, girls’ soccer, boys' soccer and boys’ water polo, as well as League championships in every sport. Mira Costa is a member of the Bay League. Here are a few FAQs to help you pick the activity that is just right for you.
How and when do I tryout?
Most teams hold tryouts due to the limited number of spots on teams. Tryout times and places will be publicized in the school Daily Bulletin. Athletes participating in another sport during the tryout period will have an opportunity to tryout once their current sport has concluded. For detailed tryout information, visit https://www.mbxfoundation.org/booster-clubs/ and click through to each individual sport or activity that you're interested in. This page also gives a good overview of which sports are Cut vs. No-Cut, when each sport holds its tryouts, when each sport is in-season, as well as contact information for each sport.
Can I participate in more than one sport?
Absolutely! Just be sure that the commitments of one sport do not keep you from your obligations to another. The best way to find out is to check with the coach, adviser or booster contact.
How do I ensure eligibility to play a sport?
In order for a student to participate in athletics at Mira Costa High School, his or her grades must reflect a "C" (2.0) grade point average or better with a minimum of twenty (20) credits of new work completed or in progress. All classes that a student is enrolled in at Mira Costa count in the grade point average.
Athletic Packet
In order to participate in sports, students must complete an Athletic Packet. This packet includes the following:
- Athletic Clearance Forms & Information
- Mira Costa Athletic Expectations
- CIF Eligibility Rules/Academic Eligibility Standards
- Insurance coverage information (you may purchase school insurance)
- Athletic/Activity Report
- Emergency card
- Sports Physical Form for your physician to sign
- Code of Ethics
- Agreement regarding use of steroids
The Athletic Packet must be completed and returned to the Administration Office before an athlete will be allowed to participate with the team.
Team Commitment
Being a member of an athletic team is both a tremendous honor and a significant responsibility. Teams practice on a daily basis during their season, often including Saturdays. Sports that run through school vacation frequently have practices and/or games scheduled during vacation time. Before trying out for a sport, the student should consider the time commitment. Once a student is on a team, he or she is expected to complete the season. This includes attendance at all games and practices.