Sports Available

• Fall: Coed Cross Country (6th/7th/8th grades), Girls Sideline Cheer (7th/8th grade), Boys Tennis (6th/7th/8th grades), Girls Volleyball (7th/8th grades)
• Winter I: Boys Basketball (7th/8th grades), Competitive Cheer (7th/8th grades)
• Winter II: Girls Basketball (7th/8th grades), Coed Wrestling (6th/7th/8th grades)
• Spring: Coed Track )7th/8th grades), Girls Tennis (6th/7th/8th grades)

Four Seasons:

DLMS 7th and 8th graders have the opportunity to participate in three sports seasons. This structure gives students more opportunities to try different sports and find their passions before entering high school.

• Fall:  8/26/24 - 10/18/24
• Winter I:  10/21/24 - 12/19/24
• Winter II: 1/6/25 - 3/3/25
• Spring: 3/17/25 - 5/16/25

Athletic Handbook:

The Intermediate/Middle School Athletic Handbook outlines the guidelines and expectations for student-athletes at Duncan Lake Middle School. It includes information on eligibility, sports seasons, physical requirements, registration procedures, and the behavior expected from athletes. For more detailed information, please refer to the full Middle School Athletic handbook linked below.

 Intermediate/Middle School Athletic Handbook 

DLMS Athletic Schedules

For the most up-to-date information on all DLMS athletic schedules, please refer to our Google Sheet below. This document is regularly updated to ensure you have the latest details on game dates, times, and locations. Click the link below to access the schedules.

DLMS Athletic Schedules

Final Forms

FinalForms is a program used by both middle and high schools for parents to register their children for sports participation or tryouts. Registration on FinalForms opens on June 1. If your child is new to middle school sports, please visit the FinalForms website to get them registered. If your child is unsure about which sport they want to participate in, you can still complete the registration and leave the sport selection blank until a decision is made. Once a sport is selected, additional forms will need to be completed, and you will start receiving emails from the Athletic Department and coaches with important information.

Final Forms Instructions
Final Forms Website/Registration

Sports Physicals

All Duncan Lake students participating in a school-sponsored sport must have an athletic physical on file. This physical must be completed, signed, and dated by a physician. Print the form below and return it to the DLMS main office. 

Printable MHSAA Physical Form

School-sponsored sports that require an Athletic physical are Coed Cross Country, Coed Wrestling, Coed Track, Girls Volleyball, Sideline Cheer, Boys & Girls Basketball, and Boys & Girls Tennis. All physicals are valid for one year. 

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS!!!  All physicals must be dated April 15, 2024, or after to be valid for the 2024-25 sports season.  We cannot use a physical dated BEFORE April 15, 2024, per MHSAA rules.

Caledonia High School Physical Night

Sports physicals are once again being offered at the High School and will be valid for the entire sports season. Alternatively, you can visit your own doctor; just be sure to bring the MHSAA physical form with you. 

Printable MHSAA Physical Form

CHS Physical Night

NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED – WALK-INS only

• Where:  Caledonia High School North Campus in the Auxiliary Gym
• Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024
• Time:  6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Why:  Sports physicals are required for Middle School and High School sports and are good for the entire sports/school year.

Cost:  $30.00 per student.  Cash or check (written to Caledonia Athletics)  NO CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED  

*Form needed:  You can print the MHSAA-approved form above or get a hard copy from the main office at Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, Duncan Lake Middle School, or Caledonia High School.

Conference Information:

Duncan Lake Middle School (Caledonia) is a member of the West Michigan Middle School Conference (WMMSC).  This conference is made up of the Central, East, Northeast, Northwest, South and Southwest Divisions.  Duncan Lake is a member of the South Division along with Byron Center, East Grand Rapids, East Kentwood - Valleywood MS, Thornapple Kellogg (Middleville), and Wayland.  In some athletic events, we will be crossing over with schools from other divisions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is FinalForms and how do I use it? FinalForms is the program used by both the middle and high schools for parents to register their children for sports participation or tryouts. Registration on FinalForms opens on June 1. Visit the FinalForms website to register your child. If your child is unsure about which sport to participate in, you can leave the sport selection blank and update it later.

When does FinalForms registration open? FinalForms registration opens on June 1 each year.

What should I do if my child is new to middle school sports? If your child is new to middle school sports, visit the FinalForms website and complete the registration process. You can update the sport selection at a later time if needed.

Are sports physicals required for participation? Yes, sports physicals are required before your child can attend any practice or tryout for any school-sponsored sport. The physical must be completed on an MHSAA-approved form.

Where can I get the sports physical form? You can print the MHSAA-approved physical form from the DLMS website under Athletics or pick up a copy from the DLMS office. Click here to access the form.

When must sports physicals be dated to be valid? Sports physicals must be dated April 15, 2024 or later to be valid for the 2024-25 sports season. Physicals dated before April 15, 2024 will not be accepted.

How do I submit the completed sports physical? Completed physicals can be uploaded to FinalForms at any time after June 1, or emailed to [email protected]. For fall sports, the completed physical needs to be submitted no later than August 21, 2024.

When do fall sports practices start? Fall sports practices will begin on August 26, immediately after school.

What is the athletic pay-to-play fee? The athletic pay-to-play fee is $75.00 per sport. If your child is on free and reduced lunch, this fee will be waived. Please contact Karen Sundberg at [email protected] for fee waivers.

Which sports do not require tryouts? Coed Cross Country, Girls Sideline Cheer, Boys and Girls Tennis, Coed Wrestling and Boys and Girls Track are not tryout/cut sports. The pay-to-play fee payment portal on FinalForms will open after the first scheduled competition.

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact our Athletic Department team.