Athletic Summer Updates

July 3, 2024

Gearing Up for Fall Season 2024

Although it seems that school just ended, our fall sports teams will begin practicing before we know it.   Please keep in mind:  In order to participate in athletics at Jackson-Reed High School, you must have the following complete by the first day of try-outs for that sport.  Please see the athletics website for Fall Sports try-out dates. The DCIAA Eligibility Paperwork is now posted and available for our student-athletes to fill out.

Universal Health Certificates/Physicals must have the following:

  • Be up to date (Date of Exam) – UHC’s have a lifeline of 1 year ( Example: Date of Exam 1/23/2023 – Expires 1/23/2024 – will not be accepted) 
  • Must be signed by a doctor or nurse practitioner’s – Any signatures with Initials next to them will not be accepted
  • Stamp from the doctors office found on the bottom left of the second page

If they have any questions, please feel free to direct them to the Athletic Department Staff. 

Tiger Boosters Looking for Volunteers

Calling all parent volunteers!  Anyone interested in helping with the Jackson-Reed Athletics Boosters to support athletics and our student-athletes?  We have several positions to fill, including President and Treasurer, so please consider donating your time to support athletic events and causes. Please contact AD Arrington at patrice.arrington2@k12.dc.gov if you would like to join the Tiger Athletic Booster Team.

Remembering Coach G & Honoring His Legacy

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Coach G (Gus Anifantis) this past Friday. Coach G was not just a coach but a pillar of our basketball program, embodying the values of selflessness, passion, and dedication to every player he mentored. His impact on our community extended far beyond the court, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Throughout his tenure with us, Coach G’s commitment to our players and his infectious energy inspired everyone around him. He instilled in our teams a spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and love for the game of basketball. His legacy will continue to live on through the countless lives he has touched and the memories we hold dear.

In honor of Coach G’s memory and his dedication to our program, we are establishing a scholarship fund. This fund will support a graduating senior basketball player each year who exemplifies the same qualities that Coach G embodied: selflessness, passion, and dedication to their teammates and the game.We invite you to join us in remembering Coach G and celebrating his life by contributing to this scholarship fund. Your generosity will help us ensure that his legacy continues to inspire future generations of Jackson-Reed Tiger athletes.

Please keep Coach G’s family and loved ones in your thoughts during this difficult time.

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