Welcome to the 2026–2027 MACA Lions Fall Athletics season! Fall sports tryouts and practices officially begin on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Please review the schedule, required forms, and location details below to ensure your student-athlete is cleared and ready for the first day.

🗓️ First Day Schedule & ImPACT Testing (Monday, Aug 10)

All student-athletes must report to MACA first for check-in and ImPACT Baseline Concussion Testing before heading to tryouts or off-campus practices.

• Varsity Boys Soccer: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • 8:00 – 8:45 AM: ImPACT Baseline Testing @ MACA
  • 9:00 – 11:30 AM: Tryouts @ Western Regional Park (Field 5)
• Middle School Boys Soccer: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM: ImPACT Baseline Testing @ MACA
  • 6:00 – 7:30 PM: Practice @ MACA
• Middle School Girls Volleyball: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM: ImPACT Baseline Testing @ MACA
  • 3:00 – 5:00 PM: Tryouts @ MACA
• JV & Varsity Girls Volleyball: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM: ImPACT Baseline Testing @ MACA
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Tryouts @ MACA
• MS & HS Cross Country: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM: ImPACT Baseline Testing @ MACA
  • 3:30 – 5:30 PM: Practice @ Circle D Farm

Note: Practices will run Monday through Friday during the weeks of August 10 and August 17.

📋 First Day Clearance Procedure & Required Forms

To participate on day one, student-athletes must complete the 5-step check-in process:

1. Arrival: Report to MACA at your sport’s scheduled check-in time.
2. Form Verification: Ensure all required athletic forms are on file.
3. Clearance Slips: Once verified, the Athletic Department will issue a signed clearance form.
4. Hand Off to Coach: Student-athletes must present this clearance form to their coach before stepping onto the field or court.
5. Baseline Testing: Complete the ImPACT Cognitive Assessment in the MACA computer lab/designated testing room.

Required Athletic Forms:

• Physician’s Release Form (Sports Physical): Must be completed by your doctor. Drop it off at the school office or bring it to check-in on August 10.
• 2026–2027 Athletic Participation and Medical Authority Form: Must be completed online prior to the first practice.

⚠️ Important: If forms are not completed and current by Monday, August 10, student-athletes will not be permitted to participate.

❓ Questions?

If you have any questions regarding practice schedules or requirements, please contact Athletic Director Matt Brethauer at matt.brethauer@macamd.org.