Athletics

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Welcome to Denver West Athletics, Home of the Cowboys! If you are interested in participating in a sport the upcoming school year, below is information you may need to know to get involved. We have many sports to choose from and we highly recommend getting involved as there are many benefits to participation in our Ravens Athletics program.

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Official 2024-2025 Season Start Dates

2024-2025 CHSAA Calendar 

Sports offered at Denver West

Fall Sports
Cross Country
Football
Boys Soccer
Softball
Girls Volleyball
Cheerleading
Boys Golf 
Girls Flag Football		Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Girls Swim and Dive
Wrestling
Cheerleading

Spring Sports
Baseball
Girls Soccer
Boys Volleyball
Track and Field
Girls Golf 

Athletic Registration

In order to be cleared to participate, all student athletes MUST:

  1. Complete online registration & online payment – per sport, per season
    • Returning students: Log in to existing account, update registration & pay fees online
    • First Time students: Create a new profile online, complete the registration & pay fees online
  2. Upload a current physical into FamilyID system; Email or mobile copies are not accepted.

Link to Denver West Family ID: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/denver-west-high-school

Pay-to-Play Fees for High School

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the pay-to-play fees for Denver Public Schools Athletics will have a scheduled increase over the next four school years:

Physicals

Any DPS student who needs an annual physical for sports participation may call 303.602.8958 to reach the Denver Health School-Based Health line.  We are often able to schedule same-day or next appointments that are free to students and families.  If you would like more information or to complete our e-consent to enroll your student, go to https://www.denverhealth.org/services/school-based-health-centers.   Upload a current physical into the FamilyID system; Email or mobile copies are not accepted. Families can obtain a physical through their family doctor, wellness centers such as Walgreens, or a Denver Health School-Based Center: School Based Clinics Denver West Clinic: 720-423-5456.

Contact Lauren Snurka at : Lauren_Snurka@dpsk12.net for any questions about physicals.

Click here for a blank Physical Form Eligibility for Athletics

Putting the student – in student athlete

Eligibility requirements for Athletic Teams, Band, Orchestra, Speech Competition, Vocal Music, Student Senate, and Cheerleading are set by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) which governs all school activities for the state. To meet eligibility requirements:

  1. The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 25 credits each semester. This includes both the semester of play as well as the previous semester to gain eligibility. (This cannot include teacher assistant, study hall, or independent study.) Students who drop a class may be in jeopardy of falling below the required 5-credit minimum. Students withdrawing from a class with a failing grade will carry an F for each weekly grade check for the entire semester.
  2. Students who withdraw carry an F for the remainder of the semester. Any time a student becomes enrolled in less than 25 credits, the student will become academically ineligible.
  3. Students who fail two classes the previous semester are ineligible for competition until the CHSAA mandated re-certification date for their sport.
  4. Students transferring schools without a bona fide family move are subject to restrictions set forth by CHSAA.
  5. Student’s grades will be certified weekly. Students who receive a failing grade during the certification period will be ineligible for the following week.
  6. All 9th graders are eligible at the start of the school year.
  7. Each week teachers will submit a cumulative grade to date in order to establish an athlete’s weekly eligibility.

In addition, coaches, counselors, and the Athletic Director will provide information about athletic requirements. Participation in activities such as student government, clubs, volunteer and community organizations, fine arts, and athletics is the final factor. Of importance is not how many activities you have joined, but rather how fully you participated and carried out your responsibilities.West High Athletics Department Information

Follow Cowboy Athletics

**If you are a transfer student from another high school, and will now attend Denver West, you must contact and meet with the Athletic Director Leon_Garcia@dpsk12.net for further guidelines and paperwork.

Online Registration opens 3 weeks before the season, do not wait until the start date to register & get cleared. 

Athletic Contacts

Admission to Games

DPS schools collect game admission generally for inside sports, and those held at All-City Stadium (football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, wrestling, track)

Admission Prices*

*Subject to change per DPS policies. Post-season game and tournament admission prices may be different.
*Parents can purchase an Annual DPS Individual Adult Athletic Ticket on the Hometown Ticketing Website.

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