Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) established guidelines which outline that students aged 13 -19 (those that turn 13 during the season are included) who wish to participate in school sponsored athletics must participate in weekly COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen testing). This includes all students, whether learning virtually or in-person, who wish to participate in sports. 

At this time, MDHHS states that failure or refusal to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing will disqualify the student from participation in school sponsored athletics. Testing is offered at no cost to the student-athlete.

In accordance with MDHHS guidance, all students ages 13 - 19 years of age, who wish to participate in school sponsored athletics are required to test once a week and must complete the Bloomfield Hills Schools Consent, Registration and Code of Conduct form.

Testing Details: 

• Test Details: The rapid antigen test is not a PCR test. If a student has tested positive (PCR) for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, a note from a physician indicating that test result will exempt the student from testing (please send to: JCiecko@bloomfield.org). At this time, there is no exemption from testing if a student is vaccinated against COVID-19. If a student tests positive during the rapid test, they will be sent home and asked to follow up with a PCR test by their healthcare provider.

• Safety Measures: Rapid testing does not change the requirement for masks to be worn during sports that cannot maintain 6ft of distance

• Testing Times: All three middle schools will have their own separate testing time on Saturdays at the Bloomfield Hills High School (April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15). This will reduce disruption to school days at the middle schools. 

  • East Hills Middle School: 8:30am 

  • West Hills Middle School: 9:00am

  • Bloomfield Hills Middle School: 9:30am 

• Makeup Testing: In order to reduce the risk of transmission, only one makeup day per week will be held at Bloomfield Hills High School prior to the start of the school day at 7am on April 19 & May 3, 10, 17.

Testing Steps: 

1. Fill out the Bloomfield Hills Schools Consent, Registration and Code of Conduct form.

2. Review testing dates and times to ensure prompt arrival at Bloomfield Hills High School

   1. Saturdays, April 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15

      1. East Hills Middle School: 8:30 a.m. 

      2. West Hills Middle School: 9 a.m.

      3. Bloomfield Hills Middle School: 9:30 a.m.

3. Attend testing by entering the high school through the Athletic Entrance, into the main gym through the north doors, and proceeding to Station 1. 

Station 1: Check In 
Students will check in at station 1 and will receive their testing card packet. Students will proceed to Station 2.

Station 2: Card ID
The testing packet will be identified with the students name and time of arrival. In addition, the reagent fluid will be added to the testing card and students will proceed to Station 3. 

Station 3: Testing
Students will hand the card to COVID Test administrator. At that point, the testing administrator will swab one nostril 6 times, swab the other nostril 6 times and then insert swab into the testing card for completion of the test.

Dismissal: 
The student will be dismissed immediately after completion of the test. In the event of a positive test, a BHS employee will contact the family with further instructions. Oakland County Health Department will also be notified of positive tests.

4. Attend a makeup date if you missed the Saturday testing by following Steps 1-3 on April 19; May 3, 10, 17 at 7:00 am at Bloomfield Hills High School.

Resources:

• MDHHS Safer Sports Testing Program

• MDHHS Interim Guidance for Athletics

• Binax NOW COVID-19 Antigen Test

Please direct any questions to John Ciecko, JCiecko@bloomfield.org.

Students are responsible for supplying their own personal equipment such as shoes, inner clothing, and towels. Bloomfield Hills Schools provides uniforms and protective equipment where appropriate. Students are responsible to return all equipment provided by the Bloomfield Hills Schools at the end of the season.

Please arrange prompt rides home from school after practices and games are completed. Please refer to the schedules for the time you should be at school to pick up your child.

The district will only provide one-way bus transportation to the away venues. Families will need to arrange to pick up the student at the end of away events.

Please review the Athletic and Co-Curricular Code of Conduct with your child.

Can a middle school student athlete play for another team (travel, recreational, house) during that same sport's middle season?

Once the middle school competitions begin, a student athlete can play in only two "events" for another team of the same sport, in the same season. One event can be a multiple day tournament or a single game. If that student athlete is found to have participated in any more than two events, our school would have to self report to the MHSAA and forfeit all competitions that that student athlete participated in for our school.

• 7th and 8th grade Football
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Tennis
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys Soccer
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys/Girls Cross Country

Football
7th and 8th graders only. A new rule that went into effect during the 08-09 school year allows any 7th or 8th grader to play regardless of their weight. Football is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Practice is every day after school.

Girls Basketball
6th grade basketball is an intramural sport. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. They do not compete against other schools. Practices and games are in the morning before the start of the school day, Monday - Thursday. Students may still participate if there is a scheduling conflict with any school sponsored club.

7th/8th grade basketball is a travel team. There are separate teams for 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Students who do not make the team are encouraged to join the cross country team.

Girls Tennis
Girls Tennis is a travel team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. Tryouts will be held at the beginning of the season. 23 girls will make the team. Practices are every day after school. Students who do not make the team are encouraged to join the cross country team.

Boys Soccer

6th grade soccer does not have tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Practice is 4 days per week after school, Monday-Thursday. There are three game days during the season. Students may still participate if there is a scheduling conflict with any school sponsored club.

7th/8th grade soccer is a travel team. There is one team which includes 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Those who don't make the team are encouraged to join the Cross Country team.

Cross Country
Cross Country is a co-ed team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Cross country is a travel team. Practice is every day after school. Girls and boys practice together but run separately at meets.

• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys Basketball
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Swimming
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Diving

Boys Basketball
6th grade basketball is an intramural sport. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. They do not compete against other schools. Practices and games are in the morning before the start of the school day, Monday - Thursday. Students may still participate if there is a scheduling conflict with any school sponsored club.

7th/8th grade basketball is a travel team. There are separate teams for 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Students who do not make the team are encouraged to join the Intramural Basketball Team.

7th/8th grade Intramural basketball is played after school Monday – Thursday. Students will be assigned to teams and will receive a game schedule. The number of participants will determine the number of teams. All games are played at West Hills. There are playoffs and a championship game at the end of the season.

Girls Swimming
Girls Swimming is a team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. It is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Students are expected to have basic skills for swimming. Exact practice times will be determined prior to season. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to every practice.

Girls Diving
Girls Diving is a team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. It is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Students are expected to have basic skills for diving. Exact practice times will be determined prior to season. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to every practice.

• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Volleyball
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Wrestling
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys Swimming
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys Diving

Girls Volleyball
6th grade volleyball is an intramural sport. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. They do not compete against other schools. Practices and games are in the morning before the start of the school day, Monday - Thursday. Students may still participate if there is a scheduling conflict with any school sponsored club.

7th/8th grade volleyball is a travel team. There are separate teams for 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Students who do not make the team are encouraged to join the Intramural Volleyball Team.

7th/8th grade Intramural volleyball is played after school Monday – Thursday. Students will be assigned to teams and will receive a game schedule. The number of participants will determine the number of teams. All games are played at West Hills. There are playoffs and a championship game at the end of the season.

Wrestling
Wrestling is a travel team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Practices are every day after school. Students will practice and compete against opponents with similar weight.

Boys Swimming
Boys Swimming is a team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. It is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Students are expected to have basic skills for swimming. Exact practice times will be determined prior to season. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to every practice.

Boys Diving
Boys' Diving is a team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. It is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Students are expected to have basic skills for diving. Exact practice times will be determined prior to season. Students are expected to provide their own transportation to every practice.

• 7th and 8th grade Boys Baseball
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Softball
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade B/G Track and Field
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Soccer
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Boys Tennis
• 6th, 7th and 8th grade Girls Lacrosse
• 7th and 8th grade Boys Lacrosse

Baseball
Baseball is a travel team for 7th and 8th graders only. There is one team which includes 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Those who don't make the team are encouraged to join the Track team.

Softball
6th/7th/8th grade intramural softball does not have tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Practice is 4 days per week after school, Monday – Thursday. There are four game days during the season.

7th/8th grade travel softball is a travel team for 7th and 8th graders only. There is one team which includes 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Those who don't make the team are encouraged to join the Intramural Softball team or the Track team.

Track & Field
Track and Field is a co-ed team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Track is a travel team. Practice is every day after school. Girls and boys practice together but run separately at meets.

Girls Soccer
6th grade soccer does not have tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it. Practice is 4 days per week after school, Monday – Thursday. There are three game days during the season.

7th/8th grade soccer is a travel team. There is one team which includes 7th and 8th graders. The number of players who sign up will determine whether there are tryouts. Practice is every day after school. Those who don't make the team are encouraged to join the Track team.

Boys Tennis
Boys Tennis is a travel team for 6th, 7th, 8th graders. Tryouts will be held at the beginning of the season. Twenty-eight boys will make the team. Twenty roster spots will be held for 7th and 8th graders with eight remaining for 6th graders. Practices are every day after school. Students who do not make the team are encouraged to join the Track team.  

Girls Lacrosse
7th/8th grade is a travel team. There are no tryouts so every student who comes out for the team will make it.  *3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade girls lacrosse is offered through the Bloomfield Hills Recreation Department.  

Boys Lacrosse
For those interested in information regarding K through 8th grade boys lacrosse please visit the Bloomfield Lacrosse Club website at: http://www.bhillslax.com