Athletics

Tryout Information

Any student who wishes to try out for a sport must have a physical on file in the DGS Athletic Office that will last the entire season. Once a student registers via SNAP, they can upload their physical directly.

Download IHSA Physical Form

Register/Upload Physical

DGS Mustangs Winter Sports 2025-26
Start Dates, Times, and Locations

All athletes must have a physical on file in the DGS Athletic Office. Additionally, every athlete must be registered online before they can try out or practice.

REGISTER FOR WINTER SPORTS

NOTE: After tryouts, you will receive an email directing you to your D99 WebStore account where you will make your online athletic fee payment; payment is due around mid-December. No refunds will be granted after picture day.

Girls Basketball: Tryouts begin Monday, November 3 from 3:30 pm-6 pm. Varsity and JV (sophomore) tryouts will be held in the main gym. All freshmen will report to the field house for tryouts. Make sure you have proper basketball attire and shoes. There will be two days of tryouts. Teams will be chosen after tryouts on November 4th. Contact Coach Long with any questions.

Boys Basketball: Tryouts begin Monday, November 10. Contact Coach Miller with any questions.

Date	Level	Location	Time
11/10/25	Varsity	Large Gym	5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
11/11/25	Varsity	Large Gym	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
11/10/25	Sophomore	Field House	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
11/11/25	Sophomore	Field House	5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
11/10/25 - 11/12/25	Freshmen	Field House	3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Girls Gymnastics: Tryouts begin on Monday, November 10 at 4:00 pm at DGS. All athletes should meet in the gymnastics balcony. Gymnasts should wear proper gymnastics apparel (a leotard or clothing that is not baggy and remove all jewelry). A current physical must be on file to try-out. Contact Coach Campos or Coach Bosco with any questions.

Boys Wrestling: Practice for all levels begins on Monday, November 10 at 3:40 pm. All athletes should meet in the wrestling balcony. Have your wrestling shoes and gear and be ready for practice. MUST have your updated physical and MUST be registered. Contact Coach Holtzman with any questions.

Girls Wrestling: Practice begins on Monday, November 10 at 3:40 pm. All athletes should meet in the wrestling balcony. Have your wrestling shoes and gear and be ready for practice. MUST have your updated physical and MUST be registered. Contact Coach Kud with any questions.

Boys Bowling: Practice begins on Monday October 27 at 3:45. All practices are held at Bowlero on 75th street in Woodridge. All athletes needing transportation to the bowling alley should meet Coach Petersen by door #11 (West Events entrance) right after school. Contact Coach Petersen if you have any questions.

Girls Bowling: Practice begins on Monday, November 17 at 3:45 pm. All practices are held at Bowlero on 75th street.

Boys Swim and Dive: Practice begins Monday, November 24 for all levels at 3:30 p.m. in the DGS pool. Contact Coach Szweda with questions.

Cheerleading: Practice for the 2025 - 2026 Competitive Cheer Team will begin the week of November 3rd. A schedule of practices, games, and competitions will be sent to families before the start of the Winter Season. Please contact Coach Lahey with any questions.

Fillies: Practice for the 2025-2026 Competitive Dance Team will begin on Wednesday, October 29. Please contact Coach Jovic with any questions.

Fall Sports

Cheerleading
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Dance (Fillies)
Girls Flag Football
Football
Boys & Girls Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Swim & Dive
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball

winter Sports

Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Boys & Girls Bowling
Cheerleading
Dance (Fillies)
Girls Gymnastics
Boys Swim & Dive
Boys & Girls Wrestling

Spring Sports

Badminton
Baseball
Boys Gymnastics
Boys & Girls Lacrosse
Boys Tennis
Boys & Girls Track & Field
Boys Volleyball
Girls Soccer
Softball

Registration

All registration must be completed online:

Register for DGS Athletic Programs

Instructions to Register:

Log on to the Athletic Website (create an account if you do not have one)
Click "Begin Registration"
Each legal form must be accepted by BOTH the student and parent/guardian (you cannot proceed if both boxes aren't checked)
Once your student athlete is confirmed on a roster, you will receive a notice to pay the athletic fee to be paid on the District 99 webstore
Send us your current sports physical (see "Sports Physicals" tab)

Summer Camps and Clinics

District 99 offers a variety of athletic summer camps for students. Depending on the sport, camps may be offered for 1st through 12th grade students. Dates, times and costs vary by sport. Students may choose to participate at either Downers Grove North High School (DGN) or Downers Grove South High School (DGS). (Current high school students should check with their coaches.) Residents and non-residents are invited to participate.

2026 Summer Camp Information Coming Soon!

Athletic/Activities Handbook

Sports Medicine

Athletic Trainers

DGS Athletic Training Room Phone: 630-795-8905
Office hours
M-F: 2 – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (hours may vary dependent on athletic events)

Diana Jacobo-Arroyo “DJ”, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer, Athletico Physical Therapy / Diana.arroyo@athletico.com / djacobo@csd99.org / Hablo Español
Hannah Cure, MAT, ATC, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletico Physical Therapy / Hannah.cure@athletico.com / hcure@csd99.org

We need to be the first point of contact for all athletes in the event of any injury. We work with parents, coaches, doctors, and physical therapists to create a well-rounded team of care.

We are at the school Monday through Saturday providing medical coverage for all practices and games
We are here to deliver the highest quality of care for your athlete as well as answer any questions that you may have
We are available to attend a doctor’s appointment after an injury has occurred so that we can provide additional information as well as answer any questions that you, your athlete, or doctor may have
When needing physical therapy or orthopedic evaluation after an injury we will help your athlete get set up, as well as communicate with their Doctor/Physical Therapist throughout their treatment

If you have any questions about anything, please reach out to one of us, we are happy to help!

Team Doctors

Dr. Singh is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician who specializes in non-operative musculoskeletal care. His clinical practice is in Naperville at the Advocate Outpatient Center located at 1508 Aurora Ave. Dr. Singh joined as a Team Physician for Downers Grove North and South High Schools in 2022.

Dr. Kirk is a Sports Medicine Physician who specializes in non-operative musculoskeletal care. His clinical practice is in Downers Grove at the Advocate Good Samaritan Campus in the Health and Wellness Center located at 3551 Highland Ave. Dr. Kirk joined as a Team Physician for Downers Grove North and South High Schools in 2022.

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South High has a long history of accomplished athletes and athletic teams. DGS offers 32 programs, giving students a variety of options in which to participate. Our student athletes, supported by our dedicated coaches and voluteers, are a source of pride to our entire community.