George Read Middle School Sports

Sports Program Mission Statement

At George Read Middle School, our sports programs focus on building a positive team culture where character, effort, and growth matter much more than winning.

We believe being part of a team is a privilege earned through commitment, respect, and hard work—on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Rooted in our school's core values—growth, responsibility, leadership, equity, advocacy, diversity, empathy, and resiliency—our program strives to help students become confident athletes and better people. We welcome all students to try, grow, and lead as part of something bigger than themselves.

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All students must have a valid DIAA physical dated 4/1/26 or later to participate in any sport at George Read.

In order to be considered for a position on any sports team, each student must have the Colonial School District Sports Permission Form and the DIAA Physical Form (dated after 4/1/26) on file with the Athletic Director, Mr. Sawdey.  All pages must be signed & dated where indicated. The DIAA forms may be found by using the link on this page, or they may be obtained in the Main Office at school.
* The DIAA physical is valid for one year from the time of the physical examination.

Information about the 2026-27 Sports Physicals Clinics will be made available soon.
DIAA Physical forms may be printed from this site or obtained from Mr. Sawdey (Room C10), Mr. Shaw (Room C12), or from the Main or Central ofiices.

Students may have their Family Doctor, Walgreens, Urgent Care Facilities, or other provider perform the physical, but they must be documented on the DIAA Physical Form.

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*Parents/Guardians and students must also complete and return the Individual Participation Form for each sport to be played during the school year. These will be handed out by each coach during that Sport's Interest meeting.
As always, students must maintain a MINIMUM 1.75 GPA in order to be eligible to play a sport at George Read Middle School.

Devin Sawdey, Co-Athletic Director devin.sawdey@colonial.k12.de.us

Ron Shaw, Co-Athletic Director ronald.shaw@colonial.k12.de.us

Hello, Everyone!
We are excited to begin another Basketball Season with you all! Due to limited seating, please refer to our Spectator Expectations by reading below or clicking this link. Please note the attendance limits in place for both home and visiting families.

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Fall Sports
Co-Ed Soccer: Week of September 1
Girls Volleyball: Week of September 1
Cheerleading: Date TBD         

Winter Sports
Wrestling: Week of September 28
Basketball (Boys and Girls): Week of November 2

Spring Sports
Track (Boys and Girls): Week of February 16
Baseball: Week of February 16
Softball: Week of February 16          

* All dates are tentative. The coaches will announce the meetings one week in advance. Electronic sign-up sheets for the meetings will be posted on Schoology, and interested students must sign up to be invited. All meetings are held during the school day. DIAA Physical forms must be on file and School/District Participation form must be completed and returned to the coaches by the assigned due date.