Welcome to South High Athletics!

My name is Kevin Van Waardenburg and I am the Athletic Director at South HS.  Athletics are a special part of the high school experience, and I hope our student-athletes, as well as our supporters, enjoy their time here at South High School.  Thank you to all of the people both on campus (dedicated coaches, teachers, administration, office and support staff, trainers, and students) and off campus (parents, family, friends, community members, officials, and beyond) that are a part of making these experiences possible.

SHS Athletics is a member of the South Bay Athletic Association (SBAA), a collection of 19 South Bay and surrounding area schools within the CIF-SS (our governing body).  The majority of our sports programs are members of the Pioneer League, consisting of the four TUSD high schools, El Segundo HS, Lawndale HS, and Wiseburn DaVinci HS.  

Our programs have a rich history, including 238 league titles, 24 CIF-SS Team Championships, and 3 Southern California Regional Championships.  Beyond these successes, I am most proud of the valuable lessons, good sportsmanship, and dedication that come with these experiences.

We hope to see you at an SHS Athletic contest soon!  Our schedules are posted below.  When attending our games, please be supportive and cheer for your teams with respect for the opposing school and its fans.  

Here are a few important dates and tips for those of you new to the SHS Athletics Family:

SUMMER PROGRAMS

The SHS Summer Athletics and Extracurricular program will run from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, July 14, 2023.  More detailed information on the programs can be found on our school website towards the end of March.

SUMMER DEAD PERIOD

All of our CIF-SS based sports will observe a mandatory 14 day dead period (no activities) from July 15 through July 28, 2023.  If you are planning summer vacations - this is a great time to plan for.  Fall sports will begin practices after this date.

MEET THE COACHES / SUMMER REGISTRATION NIGHT

Tuesday, May 23rd will be our annual Meet the Coaches Summer Information and Registration Night at 6pm in the SHS Cafeteria.  More information to come, but this evening is a chance for parents and students to meet representatives from most of our sports, get more information on our programs, and have a chance to register for the summer program(s) of their choice.

ATHLETIC CLEARANCES

All student-athletes participating in sports (including Marching Band), must complete the Athletic Clearance process detailed on this site below.  The whole process, including uploading a current, valid physical exam, must be completed before participation in our programs (this is not needed for the SHS Summer Programs).  The window for submitting clearances for next year will open July 1, 2023.  Physicals must be dated after July 1, 2023 so they are valid for the entire school year, so please plan your appointments accordingly.  If you are unable to get an appointment with your doctor, there are a number of low-cost options available in our area.

SUPPORTING SHS ATHLETICS

We encourage you to be a part of the SHS Athletics family in many ways.  Your donations are a vital part of our success, and we cannot operate without them.  Please donate to the Transportation Contribution page during the Athletic Clearance (or cash/check can be brought to the Athletics Office), purchase ASB during registration (this helps pay for officials, awards, tournament costs, and many other expenditures), and to your individual sports Booster Club programs.  Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

NAVIGATING THIS SITE

Most of your needs can be found here on this page.  Below this message you will find the Athletic Clearance process with directions and forms, tryout information and upcoming special events, SHS Athletic schedules, and head coach contact information.

STAY UP TO DATE

Be sure to follow us on Instagram at SHS_Athletics1 for updates, as well as all of our other programs accounts.