Dear Bowie Bear Football player & parents,

I wanted you to know that our season will be pushed back until we can start face to face school.  I really wish we could start like normal, but we are trying to keep everyone safe.  Please sign up for Remind 101. You text to the number 81010 and the code is  @a22118.     I will be sending more information in remind once it get more information.

We are looking at starting practice October 14.  Equipment handout might start October 12, but I am waiting for the district to say when we can do it for sure.

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
All 7th grade and any new 8th grader new to playing a sport for Bowie Middle School must complete an athletic physical .  Athletic physicals are required for every athlete to participate on any FBISD athletic team.

EQUIPMENT- I would not purchase anything yet.
•	Players must have a COMPLETED PHYSICAL & RANK ONE FORMS to be eligible to get equipment.
•	Complete all RANK ONE forms https://fortbendisd.rankonesport.com
•	We will provide all equipment except BLACK cleats, BLACK game socks and a Bowie P.E. uniform.
•	Any equipment that a player wishes to use of his own (helmet must be solid white) & has to have a doctor’s note and be approved.
* P.E. uniforms can be purchased online and bring the receipt to pick them up on our equipment handout night.

PRACTICE & GAMES
There are no “try-outs” for football. Everyone will be on a team, provided they attend all practices, stay eligible and follow team rules. Teams will practice every day after school once we are back to face to face; end times will vary (usually 6:00pm) depending on each team (pre-game, post-game, etc.).Please understand that all practices are mandatory. A comprehensive practice calendar will be posted once I have the ok to post one.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Jeff Nichols                                                                                                                                                                      
Head Football Coach / Boys’ Athletic Coordinator Bowie Middle School
281-634-5722
email – mailto:Jeffrey.Nichols@fortbendisd.com

web site - https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/17972

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