Bowie High School Athletics has opened registration for winter sports tryouts for the 2026-2027 school year. Students interested in participating must register by November 11, 2026, and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA for first-quarter grades to be eligible.
Registration is completed through Aktivate.com, where students must upload pages 2 through 5 of the required forms as a single document. Transferring students must email Jessica Brandt at jessica.brandt@pgcps.org for clearance before trying out.
Tryout Schedule and Details
Boys Basketball
Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, in the Main Gym at the Main Campus Building. Varsity sessions run from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the Junior Varsity session from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Participants must wear a white t-shirt with their first initial and full last name on the back and be cleared on Aktivate.com.
Girls Basketball
Tryouts take place Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for grades 9 through 12 in the Main Campus Gym.
Indoor Track
Tryouts occur Monday, November 16, with check-in at 2:30 p.m. in the Senior Lounge for time trials.
Swimming
Tryouts will be held November 17-19, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, meeting in room 47 at both the Bowie High and Bowie State pools.
Wrestling
Tryouts are on Monday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. in the small gym of the main building.
All participants are advised to bring water to stay hydrated.
MSB Take
Bowie High School’s detailed tryout schedule and academic eligibility requirements reflect a strong commitment to both student success and athletic development. By setting clear registration deadlines and providing comprehensive information about each sport’s tryout, the Bowie Bulldogs program is positioned to attract well-prepared and academically eligible student-athletes. This organized approach supports coaches in building competitive teams and fosters community engagement as the winter season approaches.
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