High school and middle school sports alike are gearing up, with practices and the start of competition just around the corner. Following is the middle school fall sports practice schedule.

Athletes must complete nine practices before they can play in a game or run in a meet.

Physicals need to be completed before the first day of practice.

7th and 8th grade girls volleyball

The first day of practice is Monday, Aug. 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday (Aug. 25-27) from 3:45-5:45 p.m. Meet in the middle school gym.

There is a parent meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 5:30-6 p.m.

Practice will continue the week of Aug. 30 from 3:45-5:45 p.m., with the first game on Thursday, Sept. 2.

7th and 8th grade football

The first day of practice is Monday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. Meet in the middle school gym.

7th and 8th grade cross country

Practice begins Monday, Aug. 23 at 7 a.m. Meet at the high school track.

For current sports schedules, visit www.mypagosaschools.com, click on the “Middle School” link, then click on the “Sports” link.