Athletics

Thurston Middle School is excited to offer 14 sports teams! Our school competes in the Coastal Athletic League comprised of 8 area middle schools. Waverider volleyball, basketball, and soccer teams are formed for both 6/7th graders and 8th graders, along with cross country and track & field for all grade levels. GO WAVERIDERS!

Boys volleyball players high-fiving
Boys volleyball players at the net
Girls basketball player dribbling
Girls basketball player shooting a free throw
Girls basketball player making a layup
Girls volleyball player serving
Girls volleyball players at the net
Boys basketball player shooting a free throw
Girls volleyball player spiking the ball
Boys volleyball player setting
Boys basketball player dribbling
Boys basketball player dribbling

Upcoming Games

2024/2025 TMS SPORTS TRYOUTS

Fall Sports

Girls Basketball

6th/7th/8th Grade

  • Date: Friday, August 30th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

Boys Volleyball

6th/7th Grade

  • Date: Wednesday, August 28th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

8th Grade

  • Date: Thursday, August 29th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

Winter Sports

Boys Basketball

6th/7th Grade

  • Date: Tuesday, November 19th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

8th Grade

  • Date: Thursday, November 21st
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

Girls Volleyball

6th/7th Grade

  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

8th Grade

  • Date: Wednesday, November 20th
  • Time: 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
  • Location: TMS Gym

Boys & Girls Cross Country

No Tryouts - No cut sport

Spring Sports

Boys Soccer

6th/7th Grade

  • Date: Monday, January 13th
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: TMS Field

8th Grade

  • Date: Wednesday, January 15th
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: TMS Field

Girls Soccer

6th/7th Grade

  • Date: Tuesday, January 14th
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: TMS Field

8th Grade

  • Date: Thursday, January 16th
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: TMS Field

Boys & Girls Track & Field

No Tryouts - No cut sport

Student-Athlete Expectations

  • Must be at all practices and games/competitions
  • Communicate In advance…
    • With the teacher prior to the game/competition
    • With the coach prior to missing practice
  • Above a “C” average - 2.0 GPA
  • Good citizenship and Grades
    • No more than Two “N’s” for citizenship
    • No more than zero “U’s” for citizenship
    • Above a “C” average - 2.0 GPA at all times
    • No F’s
  • Good attitude, energy, hustle, and respect towards others.
  • Represent Thurston well!

If a student-athlete quits a team, has excessive unexcused absences from practices and/or games, and/or does not meet the behavioral expectations, they will no longer be allowed to join a TMS team for the remainder of the school year (1-week window).

2023/2024 League Champions

  • 6th Grade Girls Cross Country 
  • 7th Grade Girls Cross Country 
  • 8th Grade Girls Cross Country 
  • 6th Grade Boys Cross Country 
  • 7th Grade Boys Cross Country 
  • 8th Grade Boys Soccer
  • 7th Grade Boys Track and Field

2022/23 League Champions

6th/7th Grade Girls Volleyball6th Grade Girls Cross Country7th Grade Girls Cross Country8th Grade Girls Cross Country6th Grade Boys Cross Country8th Grade Boys Cross Country8th Grade Girls Track & Field

Tommy Newton-Neal

Tommy Newton-Neal

Teacher, Coach, Thurston Athletic Director
Denise Selbe

Denise Selbe

District Athletic Administrator