Foothills Athletics

210 League Information 
We are excited for Foothills Middle School to be participating in the 210 Sports League.  Our school will be playing other Arcadia Middle Schools, as well as schools from surrounding districts. This is a competitive league which requires tryouts for each sport. The teams are coached by teachers and staff who are excited to provide opportunities for our students to participate in the League. 
 
NEW ATHLETIC NEWS: 

🏃 Cross Country - Come join the FMS Cross Country Team!

Practices will be held on Mondays after school from 3pm-4pm and Wednesdays and Thursdays before school from 7:15-8:15am. Students must register in order to join.  Students can still sign up! Click on the flyers for more information.  Interested in joining the team, sign up here!
Cross Country FlyerCross Country Information
 

🏐 Volleyball - Volleyball practices will be held Mondays and Tuesdays before school from 7:30–8:05 AM.  The first practice will be Tuesday, September 8th, due to the Labor Day holiday.

The first game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, against First Avenue at DANA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Varsity team plays first unless noted in the schedule.

 

The game schedule is listed below.  Games may change.  If games change, athletes and families will be notified.

Varsity plays at 3:30pm, JV plays at 4:30pm unless otherwise noted. 

  • Wednesday, 9/9/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. First Ave, plays at Dana Middle School (UPDATED Location as of 9/8/26)
  • Thursday, 9/17/2026, 3:30 PM – Clifton vs. Foothills, plays at Clifton (JV will play first at 3:30pm. Varsity will play at 4:30pm)
  • Thursday, 9/24/2026, 3:30 PM – Huntington vs. Foothills, plays at Huntington
  • Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. South Pasadena, plays at South Pasadena
  • Wednesday, 10/7/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. La Canada, plays at La Canada
  • Thursday, 10/8/2026, 3:30 PM – Oak Ave vs. Foothills, plays at Oak Ave
  • Thursday, 10/15/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. Dana, plays at Dana

 


🏈 JV Football

See calendar for practices and games. Click on the calendar for larger images.

JV team will receive their football jerseys during lunch on Tuesday (after the 15 minute lunch bell).

September Calendar

October Calendar

The game schedule is listed below.

If the practices, or game schedule changes, athletes and families will be notified by email.

 

JV Practices & Games

  • Tuesday, 9/8/2026 – JV Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • CANCELLED - Wednesday, 9/9/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. La Canada, plays at La Canada
  • Monday, 9/14/2026 – Combined JV/Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM - NEW
  • Tuesday, 9/15/2026, 3:30 PM – Clifton vs. Foothills, plays at Foothills
  • Wednesday, 9/16/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. First Ave, plays at First Ave
  • Monday, 9/21/2026 – JV Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Tuesday, 9/22/2026, 3:30 PM – Huntington vs. Foothills, plays at Foothills
  • Monday, 9/28/2026 – Combined JV/Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Tuesday, 9/29/2026, 3:30 PM – South Pasadena vs. Foothills, plays at Foothills

 

🏈 Varsity Football

See calendar practices and games. Click on the calendar for larger images.

Varsity team will receive their football jerseys during lunch on Wednesday (after the 15 minute lunch bell).

September Calendar

October Calendar

The game schedule is listed below.

If the practices, or game schedule changes, athletes and families will be notified by email.

 

Varsity Practices & Games

  • Wednesday, 9/9/2026, 2:10-3:30 PM - Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM. - NEW
  • Thursday, 9/10/2026, 2:30 PM – Varsity Practice, First Ave (pre-game) - CANCELLED. Rescheduled to 9/9 after school.
  • Thursday, 9/10/2026, 3:30 PM – First Ave vs. Foothills, plays at First Ave - CANCELLED Will Reschedule Game for October.
  • Monday, 9/14/2026 – Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Thursday, 9/17/2026, 3:30 PM – Clifton vs. Foothills, plays at Foothills
  • Wednesday, 9/23/2026, 2:20–3:30 PM – Varsity Practice
  • Thursday, 9/24/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. Huntington, plays at Foothills
  • Monday, 9/28/2026 – Combined JV/Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 9/30/2026, 3:30 PM – South Pasadena vs. Foothills, plays at South Pasadena
  • Tuesday, 10/6/2026 – Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 10/7/2026, 2:10–3:30 PM – Varsity Practice
  • Thursday, 10/8/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. Oak Ave, plays at Foothills
  • Tuesday, 10/13/2026 – Varsity Practice, after school–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 10/14/2026, 3:30 PM – La Canada vs. Foothills, plays at La Canada
  • Thursday, 10/15/2026, 3:30 PM – Foothills vs. Dana, plays at Foothills
 
Athlete Code of Conduct:
  • Athletes are NOT allowed on the field or courts without a Coach present
  • Students may NOT leave campus before practices or games to go to McDonald's, Ralphs, etc. then return to campus
  • If you are visiting an opposing school (to play or watch a game), you MUST REMAIN OFF CAMPUS until after their school day has finished. You may NOT be on any school campus until the after school bell rings
 
 
PRACTICE SCHEDULES: PLEASE NOTE - GAMES AND PRACTICES ARE WEATHER PERMITTING....please check the Athletic Website frequently for weather updates and changes in the schedule.
  • Please remember that Athletes are not allowed on the field or courts without a coach present  
  • Students may NOT leave campus before practices or games to go to McDonald's, Ralphs, etc. then return to campus. 
  • In the event of last minute, day of, practice cancellations due to changes in schedules, weather, etc., an email will be sent to email address on file- please also be sure to check the athletic website often for updates and changes
 
 
UPCOMING PRACTICES-  We do not practice on Holidays or during breaks
 
            
 GAME SCHEDULES: 
Game schedule subject to change.  We will post all changes and updates to the Athletic Website as they become available. 
PLEASE NOTE-
  • Families must arrange their own transportation to and from all Athletic Activities
  • If you are visiting an opposing school (to play or watch a game), you MUST REMAIN OFF CAMPUS until after their school day has finished. You may NOT be on any school campus until the after school bell rings
  • For all games scheduled on early release Wednesdays  OR Collaboration/Minimum days- students must leave campus after school and return no earlier than 30 minutes before game time. All games start at 3:30pm.  Please make arrangements for your athlete to be picked up, then return to campus before game time
  • We are required to comply with all district and school guidelines/restrictions when visiting and playing at another school. Each school's visitor policy may vary. 
     
 
 
Addresses for Away Games: (Families must arrange their own transportation to and from all Athletic Activities)
Santa Fe Middle School - 148 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia 
Oak Ave Middle School - 6623 Oak Ave, Temple City
South Pasadena Middle School - 1500 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena
La Canada Middle School - 4463 Oak Grove Dr, La Canada, Softball Field-FIS Field- 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Canada 
Clifton Middle School - 226 S Ivy Ave, Monrovia
Dana Middle School - 1401 S 1st Ave, Arcadia
First Ave Middle School- 301 S First Ave, Arcadia
Huntington Middle School - 1700 Huntington Dr, San Marino
 
**Athletics Jersey washing instructions**- Wash inside out on COLD- no bleach, no fabric softener.   Do not wash with any garments containing Velcro or abrasive fabrics. Air/hang dry only- do not put in dryer.  Please note- ALL jerseys must be returned at the end of each season.
 
 
Sports Teams
Fall Sports (August - November)  
  • Flag Football (typically 2 teams)
  • Girls Volleyball (typically 2 teams)
  • Cross Country 
 
Winter Sports (November-January)
  • Boys Basketball (typically 2 teams) 
  • Girls Basketball (typically 2 teams)  
 
Spring I Sports (January-March) 
  • Boys Soccer (1 team)
  • Girls Soccer (1 team)
 
Spring II Sports (March-May)
  • Boys Volleyball (1 team)
  • Softball (1 team)
 

ATHLETIC TRYOUTS FOR ALL SPORTS- 

- Students must have a 2.0 GPA to participate in all Athletic Programs

- Foothills hosts "Closed Tryouts" which are open to students and coaches only.  Parents may pick up students at the conclusion of tryouts in the front of school

- Students must be at school on the day of tryouts for 4 or more periods to participate in tryouts

- Students who are on a current medical exemption or PE Excuse may not tryout unless cleared by their physician prior to tryouts 

- There is no transportation provided for away games.  Families must arrange their own transportation to all away athletic activities

-  There is a required sports fee that must be paid for each sport, once your student makes a team. These fees help to offset the costs associated with            participation in the 210 League.

Students currently enrolled at Foothills are welcome to tryout for Foothills Athletic Teams

 
If you have any questions, feel free to call the school 626-821-8363 or email [email protected]