Please see the document below for the Winter 2021 Athletic Attendance Policy each winter sport. 

Earlier today, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued Executive Order 20-103 which extended and modified Executive Order 20-99. Within this order, the governor established Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, as the date for the return of in-person high school and youth sports. Sports programs will initially be limited to practice only with the start date for competition to be determined later.

At its Dec. 4, 2020, meeting, the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors approved a flexible model to begin winter sports when permitted by the State of Minnesota. In alignment with the Executive Order, and in using the approved model created by the Return to Participation Task Force, Minnesota State High School League winter seasons will begin as follows:

• Gymnastics, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Hockey, Wrestling, Boys Swimming and Diving, Girls and Boys Nordic Skiing and Girls and Boys Alpine Skiing may begin in-person practice on Monday, Jan. 4.
• The Dance season may resume in-person practice on Jan. 4.
• Adapted Floor Hockey may begin its training season on Jan. 4.

As of 12/8, the MSHSL has made the decision for Adapted Floor Hockey to proceed with a training season with practices only.  There will be no competitions held this year.

You will need to register (at no charge) for the Adapted Floor Hockey PRACTICE session on SmartSchoolK12. If you had previously registered and paid the activity fee, your registration will be cancelled by the activities office and you will be refunded. Please reach out to the Steph Kaczmarek at skaczmar@sowashco.org with any questions or concerns. 

The Minnesota State High School League has declared that as a result of the restriction and limitations of Executive Order 20-99:

• The start of the season for Adapted Floor Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls Gymnastics, Girls and Boys Hockey, Nordic Ski Racing, Boys Swim and Dive, and Wrestling will be delayed. Due to restrictions included in Executive Order 20-99, the earliest that these seasons could begin is December 19, 2020.
• Dance, which began on Monday, November 9, remains in season. All in-person practice and competition aspects of dance are prohibited throughout Executive Order 20-99

ALL SCHOOL FACILITIES ARE OFF LIMITS AND SHUTDOWN FOR STUDENT ATHLETES DURING
THE MANDATED PAUSE – THANK YOU!

Registration for Winter Athletics is OPEN!

This year we have switched to a new registration system (SmartSchoolK12). If you have not done so already, you will need to set up a new account prior to registering. Please see the documents below for instructions on account setup and how to go about registering. Students will need to have an up to date sports physical on file to register. 

If you are looking for tryout information, you can look under the sport-specific pages or contact the coaches for more detailed information.  

If you are having any issues with registration, please email Steph Kaczmarek at skaczmar@sowashco.org!

Please make sure your student has a current sports physical on record! This will be required in order to register for any activity.

Sports physicals are valid for 3 years! This can be checked by going under the Health tab of your Parent Portal account. 

The form for the 2020-21 school year can be downloaded below.

You can email, fax or drop off completed physicals to:
 

The Athletic Office

skaczmar@sowashco.org

Fax: 651-425-2305

Registration for select spring sport practice sessions is now OPEN!

Click the Activities Registration link below to get started. 

Please refer to the program pages or contact the coaching staff for information specific to the sport. 

If you have any issues with registration, please email
Steph Kaczmarek at skaczmar@sowashco.org!

The MSHSL has reinstated the fall seasons for Football and Volleyball! The seasons will begin Monday 9/28.
CLICK HERE for more information from the MSHSL.

Registration for Football and Volleyball is OPEN! Click the Activities Registration link below to get started. 

You will need to re-register for these sports even if you are registered for the practice sessions, as there is now a participation fee attached to the activity!

If you have any issues with registration, please email
Steph Kaczmarek at skaczmar@sowashco.org!

These policies are in strict accordance with the COVID-19 policies established by the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota State High School League and the Suburban East Conference. 

• Soccer - Stadium capacity of 250, social distancing, masks required upon entering/exiting and where social distance of 6' or more cannot be maintained.
• Girls Tennis - Social distancing, masks required upon entering/exiting and where social distance of 6' or more cannot be maintained. 
• Cross Country - Social distancing, masks encouraged.
• Girls Swim and Dive - NO spectators allowed.
• Volleyball - NO spectators allowed. 
• Football - Parents ONLY! Stadium capacity of 250, social distancing, masks required upon entering/exiting and where social distance of 6' or more cannot be maintained.

Please review the document below for more detailed information regarding the Athletic Attendance Policy for fall sports.

Registration for Fall Athletics are OPEN!

We are using a new registration system (SmartSchoolK12) beginning this year. You will need to set up a new account prior to registering. Please see the links below for instructions on account setup and how to go about registering. 

The start date for Fall Athletics will be August 17th.
If you are looking for specific tryout information, you can look under the sport-specific page for more detailed information.  

If you are having any issues with registration, please email
Steph Kaczmarek at skaczmar@sowashco.org!

If your student is not selected for a team please email the athletic office at skaczmar@sowashco.org for a refund within two weeks of the activity start date.

 Are you new to East Ridge, or looking to enroll? 
If your student is an athlete, there are important policies and procedures you need to follow if you are considering transferring. 

Please contact the Activities Director with any questions.

EasT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

4200 PIONEER DRIVE
WOODBURY, MN 55129

We choose to lead students to be people of empathy who serve others while developing skills as a student, teammate and person of character.

 Students are validated for who they are as individuals.  Students are affirmed as a unique individuals with gifts and talents.  Students experience positive relationships that bridge the goals of the team with individual human growth and development.