Athletics
Athletic Director: Tyler Brown, GMS Assistant Principal
Email: jbrown@rcps.us
Spring Sports Tryouts Delayed Due to Field Conditions: Tryouts for softball, girls soccer, and boys soccer will now be held on Monday, February 16th. Tryouts for baseball will now be held on Tuesday, Feb 17th.
Track: GMS Track will now begin on February 23rd after school.
VHSL Physical Exam Requirements and Form
A Virginia High School League (VHSL) physical form is required of all students who wish to participate in middle school athletics at Glenvar Middle School. The most recent version of the form (dated April 2025) is available at the link below.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: On July 1, 2025, if a student has a physical the health care professional has signed within the last 14 months, does the student-athlete need to get a new physical?
A: On July 1, 2025, a student’s most recent physical is good for 14 months from the date on which it was signed by the health care official on page 3.
Q: If the valid physical was given prior to July 1, 2025, and is on the “old” form, does the student-athlete need to get a physical using the new form?
A: No. The physical completed on the “old form" is valid for 14 months from the date the health care official signed the form was signed on page 3.
Note: If the expiration date on the form falls on a date that does not exist (September 31 or February 29, 30, or 31), the expiration date defaults to the last day of that month (September 30 or February 28).
The VHSL Physical Form is available at the link here: VHSL Physical Exam Requirements and Form
GMS 2025-26 Athletic Passes: We have GMS athletic passes for sale through our bookkeeper. Each pass is good for any 2025-2026 GMS sporting event, for the pass holder only. Parents and students will need to purchase passes from GHS for high school sporting events. GMS adult passes are forty dollars, and GMS student passes are twenty-five dollars.
Individual game prices are as follows:
For any Roanoke Valley Middle School League game: Admission will be $5.00/Adults, $2.00/Students, and free for all children under school age. Faculty badges for staff of participating school districts will be honored as passes, but these will admit only the person in possession of the badge. VHSL passes will admit cardholder only.
Roanoke County Schools has adopted a few new policies related to extra-curricular activities. The purpose of these policies is to provide a safe environment for our students and fans at events. Beginning January 2, 2024:
- Only clear bags are allowed at events (exceptions made for small clutches 4.5”x 6.5”, medical supplies, and diaper bags which may be searched).
- No outside food or drinks are allowed
- All elementary and middle school age students must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- No re-entry for ticketed events (exception for events with all-day passes)
These restrictions exclude players, participants, officials and authorized individuals
Event staff, with the support of school administrators, will enforce these procedures. Those violating these procedures may be denied entry or may be asked to leave school property.
Please see individual sports for the latest sports schedules.
GMS Sports
Student Voluntary Insurance
Any student participating in sports at Glenvar Middle School is required to show proof of insurance.
Roanoke County Public Schools does not carry medical insurance for student-athlete accidents. However, the School Division has partnered with K&K Insurance to offer parents a voluntary student accident insurance package at low rates.
In addition, VHSL carries Lifetime Catastrophic Accident Coverage.
Additional Information about student insurance can be found here: Student Accident Insurance