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Baseball
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The Wolverine Baseball Camp will take place July 25-29 at O'Malley Family Field. Travel baseball opportunities are available throughout the summer for middle school players (Grades 7-8). Anyone interested in playing baseball next year should contact Coach Jared Halpert immediately at jhalpert@hw.com
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Basketball (Boys)
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Summer Basketball consists of daily practices, summer league games and tournaments . Lower levels will begin once school is complete and any new 9th graders have culminated 8 th grade. Summer High school basketball is a big part of our program and the try out process. Your availability in June and some of July is a big part of our program.
For more information contact boys basketball program head David Rebibo at (818) 487-6565 or drebibo@hw.com
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Basketball (Girls)
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Varsity:
Summer lifts – Tuesday and Thursday 2-3pm starting June 13th
League games:
Burroughs Tuesday nights – June 13th, 20 th, 27th, July 11th
Redondo Wednesday nights – June 21, 28, July 12th
Tournaments:
June 14th-15th Section 7’s – Location Arizona
June 22nd-24th Clovis West – Fresno
July 14th – 16th – Palm Desert
Junior Varsity:
Practices:
Mondays in Taper 5-7pm : June 12th, 19th, 26 th, July 3rd, 10th
Games – All league games will be after 5pm
Burroughs League Tuesday nights – June 13th, 20th, 27 th, July 11th
Burbank League Wednesday nights – June 14th, 21st, 28 th, July 5th, July 12th, July 19th
Tournaments:
Ventura College – June 23rd – 24th
Desert Heat Classic Palm Desert – July 14-16th
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Cross Country
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Incoming 7th graders and 8th graders are encouraged to participate in the distance, speed and track & field camps. For information on these camps visit: http://www.hw.com/summer/Wolverines-Sports-Camps.
Summer practice for new and returning runners in grades 9-12 begins July 5. Fall practice will begin in late August.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Jonas Koolsbergen at (310) 288-3309 or jkoolsbergen@hw.com.
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Cheerleading
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Tryouts for the 2023-24 season will be held May 23-25, 2023 in Hamilton Gym at the Upper School. Make-up audition dates will be provided to athletes unable to attend this first round of tryouts. Please contact Program Head, Amy Egbert with questions and make-up audition dates. aegbert@hw.com
*Athletes invited to join the program will attend a mandatory intensive June 27-29th, 2023*
We are also excited to offer two HW Summer Camps on the Upper School Campus - open to ALL interested athletes! Whether you are interested in joining the Spirit Program or have a love for cheer/dance, we invite you to join us for one or both weeks - everyone is welcome!
Week 1:
June 12-16th
9am-3pm
Week 2:
July 24-28th
9am-3pm
The HW Summer Camp is a great way for new and returning students to gain knowledge in both cheer and dance and expose athletes as to what the HW Spirit Program entails. We teach actual material used throughout the season, along with new material each day. Technique, tumbling and conditioning classes will also be taught with fun in between! Athletes will leave with an abundance of knowledge in both dance and cheer and have dances/performances/skills to practice all year.
Summer practices for athletes invited to join the team will be held August 1-3, 7-11, 14-17 at the Upper School. Our first football game is August 18th.
Our season runs from August-March. Practice times are Tue/Thurs 4-7pm at the Upper School. We attend and perform at all football games, home games for both boys and girls basketball, as well as any other event we are invited to.
For more information or any questions, please contact Program Head, Amy Egbert aegbert@hw.com.
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Equestrian
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Students with a desire to compete in hunter/jumper/equitation and/or dressage at any level are invited to ride for Harvard-Westlake. There are no tryouts for this team. Requirements include access to a horse and a willingness to partake in four IEL shows per year.
For details about the league please go to www.theiel.com. A MANDATORY parent/rider meeting will be held in the September at the upper school. Please register your intent to ride with Ms. Christa Choe at mchoe@mednet.ucla.edu.
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Fencing
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Summer 2023: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Harvard-Westlake Fencing camps are a unique weeklong experience. The camps will promote fun, while you learn the fundamental skills of fencing. Learning fencing will help you develop balance, concentration, coordination, tactical skills, teamwork, discipline, and self-esteem. Participants will learn proper footwork, execution of fencing actions, and recreational bouting. All equipment will be provided, including equipment for electronic scoring. A great experience you should not miss this summer! Campers should come to camp dressed to be active and in athletic shoes. No equipment is necessary.
To receive further information or if you have any questions please contact Coach Erika Velarde at evelarde@hw.com.
Fencing Camp Session 1
· Starts: 06/12
· Cost: $450.00
· Grade: 3 - 11
· Location: Marshall Center, Middle School Campus
· Dates: 06/12 – 06/16
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Fencing Camp Session 2
· Starts: 06/20
· Cost: $360.00
· Grade: 3 - 11
· Location: Chalmers East, Upper School Campus
· Dates: 06/20 – 06/23
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Fencing Camp Session 3
· Starts: 6/26
· Cost: $450.00
· Grade: 3 - 11
· Location: Chalmers East, Upper School Campus
· Dates: 06/26 – 06/30
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30PM
Fencing Season 2023-2024
First day of practice: August 28TH – Upper School.
First day of practice: August 29TH – Middle School.
Picture Day: September 10TH - Hamilton Gym.
To receive further information or if you have any questions please contact Coach Erika Velarde at evelarde@hw.com.
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Field Hockey
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Incoming and returning field hockey players should take advantage of our summer camp July 24-July 28 at the upper school field. This is a great way to sharpen your skills and prepare for tryouts. Follow the link to register: https://www.hw.com/summerprograms/Wolverines-Sports-Camps
We will also be holding open practices for HW 9th through 12th graders in the months of June and July, as well as required varsity practice.
“Open Field Practices” (JV/F Players; Required Varsity Practices)
*lifting times for Varsity will also be added
In June and July from 5 pm-7 pm at the upper school:
Tuesday, June 20 Tuesday, July 4
Wednesday, June 21 Wednesday, July 5
Thursday, June 22 Thursday, July 6
Tuesday, June 27 Monday, July 10
Wednesday, June 28 Wednesday, July 12
Thursday, June 29 Friday, July 14
Monday, July 17
Wednesday, July 19
Friday, July 21
Required August practices for Freshmen, JV, and Varsity
Varsity Tryouts-- August 1, 2, and 3 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
JV Tryouts—August 3 and 4 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Varsity, JV, and Fresh/Soph practices are every weekday after tryouts from 5:30-7:30pm until the first day of school at the upper school – except for the following dates: Fri 8/11, Mon 8/14, Wed 8/16, and Mon 8/21, which will be 8-10am. Changes may occur if scrimmages are scheduled.
Middle school practice begins in the spring.
Please send any questions to shodgkins@hw.com
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Football
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Harvard-Westlake Football Mandatory Summer practices and weight training for new and returning high school players (grades 9-12) starts June 19 th at the Upper School. Dates and times for summer practice and events can found in the following google calendar link.
VIEW CALENDAR
Middle school players (grades 7-8) are encouraged to attend the Wolverine Football Camp June 20 th – 23rd at the Upper School campus. Middle school team practices will begin the week of July 31 st.
If you have any questions, contact Aaron Huerta at ahuerta@hw.com
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Golf (Boys)
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Boys interested in playing Varsity golf are expected to work on their game consistently throughout the summer and fall through regular practice, junior tournaments and instruction from golf professionals. JV players are expected to practice and play to gain course experience throughout the summer and begin to work with a golf professional for lessons if they are not already doing so. Varsity golf will begin meeting in the fall semester for practice, conditioning, and mental game work. Tryouts for Varsity and JV will begin toward the end of the fall semester and will finish up into the beginning of the spring semester. If you have any questions please contact Scott Wood at swood@hw.com or 310-430-3034
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Golf (Girls)
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All golfers interested in being a part of Varsity or JV golf should work on their game year-round through practice, instruction, course play and tournaments.
Girls interested in joining Varsity Golf for 23/24 can tryout during the following weeks:
July 17-July 20
July 24- July 28
July 31 – August 4
All tryout rounds will be afternoon 9 hole rounds at Encino or Balboa Golf Courses and there will be 2-3 tryout days weeks. Golfers trying out can participate in as many rounds as they would like.
Girls interested in joining JV Golf for 23/24 can tryout beginning the week of August 21.
Both programs have out of season team expectations to assist with continual improvement.
Anyone interested in joining Girls Golf should reach out to Coach Augustus for detailed information @ baugustus@hw.com
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Lacrosse
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Harvard-Westlake will be offering a summer camp for 3-12th graders from July 11th-15th. All current lacrosse players should be active in summer recreational lacrosse or other Harvard-Westlake sports.
HW varsity lacrosse players will be lifting in the weight room on HW upper campus. The team will be lifting every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm, starting June 21st.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Erik Krum at ekrum@hw.com
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Soccer (Boys)
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All Harvard-Westlake prospects, incoming and returning middle school soccer players are encouraged to attend one or more Wolverine Soccer summer camp sessions, June 20-23 and July 17-21 . For more information go to http://www.hw.com/summerprograms/Wolverines-Sports-Camps. Club soccer opportunities are available throughout the summer for the middle school and high school players (Grades 7-11). Summer training will begin June 28. For more information contact Coach Michael Erush at merush@hw.com
Summer training will begin on June 28 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-11:30
Anyone interested in playing boys’ soccer next year should contact Coach Erush at merush@hw.com
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Soccer (Girls)
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Girls soccer players are encouraged to attend the Wolverine Soccer summer camp session. The summer camp will run from July 25-29. For more information go to: http://www.hw.com/summer/Wolverines-Sports-Camps.
9-12 grade soccer players should attend summer sports performance on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30 AM at the Upper School. Players should wear athletic clothing and bring cleats and flat running shoes.
Anyone interested in playing girls' soccer next year should contact Coach Richard Simms at rsimms@hw.com.
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Softball
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Incoming and returning athletes are welcome to train over summer starting June 19 every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11:00 am. The team will lift in the weight room with Coach Junior. Please contact Softball Program Head Leesa Harris LHarris@hw.com for more details.
There will be an informational team meeting held September 20, at 6:00pm via zoom. The Softball class will begin October 2nd and will be held every Monday and Wednesday.
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Swimming & Diving
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Swimmers planning to swim on the Middle School, JV or Varsity teams in 2023-2024 are encouraged to swim throughout the summer. The Wolverine Swim Camp is encouraged for any middle school or JV swimmers. The camps will take place on June 20th through June 23rd and June 26th through June 30th at the Copses Family Pool on the HW Upper School campus. Varsity swimmers should be enrolled with a USA Swimming club program. LA Swim Club is HW’s home club and you can contact Jason Schwarz at jschwarz@hw.com. In addition, there are clubs throughout Southern California that are also good options. Again, contact Coach Jason Schwarz at jschwarz@hw.com for recommendations. Fall training classes for high school students begin when school resumes. The middle school swim season will start the first or second week of school.
Jason Schwarz
Swim/Dive Program Head
Harvard-Westlake School
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Tennis (Boys)
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Student athletes interested in playing team tennis are required to train, develop and compete in various camps, clinics and tournaments over the summer. Incoming tournament players are invited to join TheClub Training Program run by Coach Hardt, his staff, and Mariano Puerta, a former #9 ranked player in the world. The Club is an ATP Tour style of training with the best coaches in the city, UTR 10-14 rated hitting partners, and a fitness trainer. Club runs all summer 3-6pm at Weddington Tennis. Email Rhardt@hw.com for more details on The Club program.
There are 4 sessions of the Wolverine Tennis Camp which will take place at the Weddington courts click on the link for details: http://www.hw.com/summer/Wolverines-Sports-Camps.
We strongly encourage that a mixture of new incoming tennis players and the current middle school and junior varsity tennis players join the last 2 Wolverine tennis camps offered which will be run by Bo Hardt and his coaching staff.
Our winter training season begins in November on Tuesday’s and Thursdays and is required for all 9th graders hoping to make the roster. Training season runs up until tryouts begin in December. JV and Varsity Boys' seasons begin after winter break. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bo Hardt at Rhardt@hw.com
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Tennis (Girls)
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Try-outs for ALL the 9th-12th grade players interested in Girls Tennis will start week of Aug. 14th at Weddington Golf & Tennis Club (2-5pm). They will run the entire week before school starts. You must attend ALL try-out days / there will be NO Make-Up tryout days.
Attending Harvard Westlake summer camps and playing USTA tournaments during the summer is highly encouraged. The last two sessions of the camps will be run by Coach Durisic and her coaching staff. For further information visit - http://www.hw.com/summer/Wolverines-Sports-Camps
Any other questions regarding High school or Middle school tennis- contact Coach Durisic - jdurisic@hw.com.
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Track & Field
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Summer workouts (grades 9-12) will be held throughout the summer. Incoming 7th graders and returning 8th graders are encouraged to attend the Track and Field, Speed and Distance camps. For more information on these camps http://www.hw.com/summer/Wolverines-Sports-Camps Athletes are encouraged to participate in club track or all-comers meets. Contact Coach Jonas Koolsbergen with any questions about the track program at (310) 288-3309 or jkoolsbergen@hw.com
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Volleyball (Boys)
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Incoming and returning 7th, 8th and 9th graders interested in playing volleyball next spring are encouraged to play beach volleyball over the summer and are encouraged to attend college summer camps and/or play club. There are a number of good clubs in the area. The second half of club season is just starting up soon. Feel free to contact Coach Jon Souisa for more information. Training for high school students (grades 9-12) begins in late November/early December. The middle school season begins in February. Please check the website for an updated calendar to be posted with upcoming information. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Jon Souisa - jsouisa@hw.com
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Volleyball (Girls)
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Girls Volleyball Summer Schedule
Girls Volleyball Summer Camp:
Grades 5-9
July 10-14
9am-2:30pm
Upper Campus
Register at: https://www.hw.com/summerprograms/Wolverines-Sports-Camps
Tryouts:
July 24th – July 26th
10am-12pm
Taper Gym
Practices for the season will begin immediately following the conclusion of Try-outs.
If interested in trying out, have scheduling issues, or for any other additional information, please contact Coach Mitch Kallick at mkallick@hw.com.
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Water Polo(Boys)
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Summer practice for incoming and returning water polo players will be held throughout the summer. Practice will be at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School Copses Family Pool from June 18th- July 19th and resume on August 1st through the fall season. Athletes that are trying out for the varsity team are required to attend summer practice. To receive further information or if you have any questions please contact Coach Jack Grover at 626-242-0201 or jgrover@hw.com.
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Water Polo(Girls)
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Summer practice for incoming and returning water polo players will be held throughout the summer. Practice will be at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School Copses Family Pool from June 20-July 20 and resume on September 5 through the fall season. Athletes that are trying out for the varsity team are required to attend summer practice. To receive further information or if you have any questions please contact Coach Jenny Jamison at jjamison@hw.com.
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Wrestling
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Wrestling Summer Schedule:
High School summer Tryouts for all newcomers are June 20, 2023 starting at 9:30am in Taper weight room. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Middle school wrestling also available this summer. Please contact Coach Amazan for more information about MS and HS summer wrestling ( jamazan@hw.com).
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