• Welcome to Mount Elden Middle School Athletics Page

    *Families must pick up their players by 4:30 after practice and games.  
    **Late busses are available for students who receive bussing to the following areas:
    Leupp, Cameron, Kachina, Bellemont, Mountainaire, and Munds Park
     
     
     
     
    All athletes must have completed paperwork and register for their sports by the registration due date.  Information about registration due dates and season start times can be found below:
     
     
     
    Please review the Athletics Registration Check List below to make sure you have complete all of the necessary steps for partcipation in MEMS athletics:
     
     

     Ahtletics Participation Fees:

    There is a $60 fee for participation in sports. This fee covers all three seasons of sports and can be paid in the MEMS front office.  Please note that we cannot refund fees for students who choose not to participate after paying the feed.  We cannot pro-rate fees.

    Athletes will be issued a jersey and in some cases addtional equiptment for their season.  They are responsible for care of the issued item(s) and returning it at the end of the season.  Lost or damaged items will incure a $40 replacement fee per item.

    Registering for a Sport:

    All athletes must be registered for participation prior to the season registration deadline through Aktivate (formerly Register My Athlete).  New students, medical excuses or emergencies will be the only exception to the cut–off dates.

    Aktivate (Register my Athlete)

    Annual Sports Physicals: 

    Athletic Physical Forms -  PLEASE PRINT, COMPLETE  AND RETURN AIA FORMS 157-A (Evaluation form to be completed and signed by a parent or guardian) and 157-B (Examination form to be completed by a medical professional) TO MEMS or UPLOAD COMPLETED FORMS TO REGISTER MY ATHLETE.  The physical examination by a medical professional must occur on or after March 1, 2024.  Please note that it can take some time to schedule a doctor's appointment for a physical so planning ahead is prudent.

    Please visit the link below to the AIA website for the 2024-25 15.7-A and 15.7-B forms to be completed by a parent/guardian and medical professional respectively.

    AIA Physical Evaluation forms 15.7 A and 15.7 B

    Your help is essential to running our programs.  We are in need of coaches and referees:
    Coaches are paid a $1,000 stipdend per team.  Referee pay ranges between $30 and $40 per game depending on the sport.  There is a short application process.  All coaches and refs must have a valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.
     
    Current postings for Fall sports are under the Athletics and Activities tab on the FUSD Employment Opportunities page.  Scroll until you find the desired position.  Apply to Coach/Ref.
     
    MEMS athletics is a recreational sports program open to all students, regardless of their athletic abilities or experience.  We strive to provide equal playing opportunities and create a supportive environment that will encourage students to engage in physical activity well beyond their school years.  We encourage all students to take advantage of this time to play together, stay healthy together and work hard together while they are with us at Mt. Elden Middle School!!!

    Eligibility Grade Checks:

    A student receiving a grade of 1 in at least one of their classes cannot participate in competition that week and will remain ineligible until the grade is brought up to a 2 or higher. Grades will be reviewed weekly for progress.

    For more information or questions, please contact MEMS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Mr. Watson.

    Lawrence Watson,  Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
    Email Address: lwatson@fusd1.org
    Phone number: 928-773-8255