Grades 7-8 Athletics

7th/8th Grade - Competitive

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

Boys basketball practice starts at the end of October, while the girls start right after winter break. All practices are at Winona Middle School and begin right after the school day. Grade 8 plays in the big gym, while Grade 7 plays in the small gym. The season consists of 12-16 games against teams in the surrounding areas. The teams play in the Three Rivers Conference (Wisconsin).

The boys team plays first (October-December), then the girls team (January-March).

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The Adapted Bowling team consists of three different divisions: Cognitively Impaired (CI), Physical Impaired (PI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to provide every student athlete with an inclusive opportunity to be a part of a team where they will develop bowling skills, teamwork, strong work ethic, commitment, confidence and have fun with friends! Our season runs from the end of February to the middle of May and takes place at Westgate Bowl. All equipment is provided for students, including adapted equipment that may be needed. Up-to-date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All runners, male and female, will practice and compete with the high school team as grades 7-12 are all part of the same program. Practice typically starts on the second Monday in August and will start at the high school. Our only home meet will be held in Winona towards the end of September each year. Each meet has different races based on ability, so all runners (7-12) will run in the same meets. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices or on the Cross Country Website.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

The competitive dance season starts at the end of October. Girls can choose to participate in Jazz, Kick or both. Practices are held in a number of places within the district. Our home met is held at the high school. The season consists of 6-10 competitions including Big 9, sections and possibly State. 

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Adapted Floor Hockey is for students with cognitive impairments and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The coaches are in contact with case managers. The season starts in mid-December and runs through mid-February.  Practices are held in the small gym at the WMS and games are held in the big gym at the WMS. All games are played against other Winona Senior High School varsity teams.  Up-to-date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Competitive Football 

Fall 2026 practices will begin on Monday, August 17 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the Winona Middle School. We will hand out equipment before practice on the first day from 2:30-3:30 pm in the small gym at the Winona Middle School for those who were not able to attend football camp this summer. Athletes should come to practice in a shirt, shorts, and cleats/athletic shoes. Practices will be held from 3:30-5:30 pm on Monday through Friday throughout the season. Reminder to register, pay, and have a sports physical on file in order to start practicing on August 17. Please contact the After School Activities Office with any questions at 507-494-1060 or coach Tommy Sawyer at thomas.sawyer@winona.k12.mn.us.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

Gymnastics practice starts around the third Monday in November. Home meets are held in the large Middle School Gym. We have a Varsity and JV team. All middle school gymnasts would compete on one of those two teams. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All golfers, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in March and if indoors, will be in the high school wrestling room. Once outdoor, we practice and play at The Bridges. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

The girls ice hockey practice starts during the last week of October while the boys ice hockey practice starts around the second week of November. All practices are at the Winona Bud King Ice Arena and practice time will be determined by the rink schedule. The girls season lasts until approximately the end of January where playoffs will start; while the boys season will last through mid February and then their playoffs will start. The season consists of approximately 25 games and playoffs. Students in 7th and 8th grade that choose this option will play with the high school teams. Those that do not want to play for the high school this early should talk with a high school coach, the activities director, or the Winona Youth Hockey Association for other options.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All Nordic Skiers, male and female, will practice and compete with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in November. Until we receive snow, the teams will practice with roller skies around the high school. Once we have adequate snow, the team will move practices and all home meets to St. Mary's University. We do have equipment for any person that would like to try Nordic Skiing but does not want to invest in equipment of their own. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

Soccer practice starts around the second week in August. All practices are at the high school or Paul Giel. The season consist of approximately 8-16 games from team in the surrounding areas. We do not have specific middle school boys or girls teams. All middle school soccer players will play with the high school teams. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All 7th and 8th grade girls are invited to participate at the high school level this spring for softball. The registration link below takes you to the high school registration system.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive - Swim & Dive

All Swimmers and Divers, male and female, will practice and compete in the high school pool if you are a swimmer and at the middle school pool if you are a diver. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in August for the female Swim and Dive Team and the last Monday in November for the male Swim and Dive Team. All ability levels are welcome top participate. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All tennis players, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in August for the female tennis players and the third Monday in March for the male tennis players. Our home courts are at the middle school, but we also play JV at the Bandshell Courts (Lake Park) and at Cotter if the weather is bad.  Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

Track and Field will start around the middle of March. All practices will be at the high school and meets will be held at Paul Giel Field. We compete in the Three Rivers Conference and will attend the conference championship every year. Typically, we attend 5-6 meets a season. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive 

Fall 2026 practices will begin on Monday, August 24 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Winona Middle School. Volleyball players will need the following for the first day of practice: athletic shorts/shirts (no crop tops or belly shirts), tennis shoes, knee pads, hair tied back, and a water bottle. All athletes must be registered, paid, and have a current sports physical on file to start the season. Please contact the After School Activities Office with any further questions at 507-494-1060 or coach Amber Mlynczak at amber.mlynczak@winona.k12.mn.us.

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7th-8th Grade Competitive

All wrestlers, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in November. Our practice facility is near the high school gym with all home competitions taking place in the high school gym. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.

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