Message from the Athletic Director
Welcome to the Mariner Middle School
Athletic Website
Parents/Coaches/Players/Fans:
I think that you will find the information on this site helpful as a player, parent, and student. Each sport gives you information that should be helpful to you. Please check throughout the season for rosters, scores, stats, and other information.
Kevin Smith, Athletic Director
kevin.smith@cape.k12.de.us
Michael Connors, Assistant Athletic Director
michael.connors@cape.k12.de.us
Fall Sports Information
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL SPORTS TRYOUT INFORMATION
BEGINNING, MONDAY, AUGUST 31
(Click on the hyperlink to get directions to away events from MMS)
(Subject to change. Please continue to check the website for any changes)
BEGINNING, MONDAY, AUGUST 31
(Click on the hyperlink to get directions to away events from MMS)
(Subject to change. Please continue to check the website for any changes)
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Volleyball will begin on Tuesday 9/8 at 3:00 p.m. Addtional information will be given out at the first practice.
Football:
- Equipment Hand Out:
- Thursday, August 27 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
- NOTE - if families need an alternative day and time, please contact Coach Burton via email and they will work out a day and time prior to August 31
- Tryout Dates:
- Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4:
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the MMS practice field
- Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4:
- Specific instructions:
- Practice times for the season: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Click HERE to view information about the annual "Overnight Practice" at MMS on Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12
- Tryout Dates:
- Thursday, September 10, Friday, September 11, Monday, September 14:
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm at the MMS practice field
- Thursday, September 10, Friday, September 11, Monday, September 14:
- Open Fields:
- Monday, August 24 - Thursday, August 27:
- 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- Monday, August 31, Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3
- 3:15 - 5:15 pm
- Monday, August 24 - Thursday, August 27:
- MMS Soccer Tryout Information / Información de las Pruebas de Fútbol
Tryout Dates / Fechas de las pruebas:- 6th Grade / 6.º grado: September 9, 10 & 11 / 9, 10 y 11 de septiembre
- 7th & 8th Grade / 7.º y 8.º grado: September 10, 11 & 14 / 10, 11 y 14 de septiembre
- Tryouts / Horario:
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the MMS Backfields / Campos traseros de MMS
- Special Note from Coach / Nota especial del entrenador:
- Please bring cleats, running shoes, and water / Por favor, traer tacos de fútbol, zapatos para correr y agua
- Practice Times Once Teams Are Set / Horario de prácticas una vez que se formen los equipos:
- 3:00 – 5:00 PM
B & G Cross Country: OPTIONAL
- Open Runs:
- Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28:
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4:
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm
- Monday, August 24 - Friday, August 28:
NFHS Courses
The National Federation of State High School Associations is offering free courses to help coaches, student, and parents. Each course takes approximately 20 minutes. The topics include:

