Athletics



SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Anyone who wants to participate in our athletics program must have a VHSL physical on file. There have been some changes to the guidelines. Beginning July 1, 2025 all new physicals MUST be on the new physical form. Only pages 1-3 need to be turned into the school. Physicals will now expire 14 months after the date of the physical.


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IMPORTANT LINKS

Link to Schedules for All Sports
Use this link to also sign up to be notified of cancellations!
(Click the link, click on Franklin County, then click on Notify Me located on the right side of the page under the calendar.)

Link for boys and girls basketball schedules.

Link to the new VHSL physical form

Link to ACTIVITY BUS ROUTES
ACTIVITY BUSES DO NOT RUN ON FRIDAYS! 

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BFMS Spring Sports Start Dates
Boys and Girls Soccer - February 11, 2026
Baseball - February 11, 2026
Softball - February 11, 2026
Outdoor Track - February 25, 2026

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SOFTBALL OPEN CAGES
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 7
3:30-5:30
BFMS Softball Complex
Must have a VHSL physical on file
in order to participate.
Email Coach Forbes at [email protected] if you have any questions. Click here for the latest information.

 
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BFMS Baseball Conditioning
Baseball conditioning will begin in December from
3:00-6:00 PM at the baseball field.
Please contact Coach Millard if you have any questions.
His email address is [email protected].
December 2, 9, 12, 16
January 6, 9 (Bullpens)
Iron Eagle - January 12, 13, 14, 15
January 16 (Bullpens), 22 (Bullpens), 28,
29 (Bullpens 6-8 PM)
February 4, 5, 9 (Bullpens 6-8 PM)
Tryouts February 11 and 12

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BFMS Boys Soccer 2025-26


Boys soccer conditioning will begin on December 11 from 3:30 until 5:00 for seventh and eighth graders only. 

Sessions will be outside on the soccer field so please have warm clothes along with cleats and shinguards. 

Rides must be here no later than 5:00 PM. There will not be an activity bus available.

Participants must have a current VHSL physical on file in order to participate. 

Meeting dates - Dec. 11, 16, 18  

                           Jan. 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29   

              Feb. 3 and 5

***Because this will be outside, please have a plan how you will get home in case conditioning is canceled due to bad weather or cold temperatures.

Tryouts begin Wednesday, February 11 from 3:30-5:45. Tryouts may last 2 or 3 days depending on the numbers. Activity buses will be available during tryouts. 

Call or email Mrs. Slough if you have questions. 

540-493-6542     [email protected]



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FCHS FOOTBALL CONDITIONING FOR 8TH GRADERS ONLY
Begins December 8 from 3:30-5:30.
Meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the FCHS weight room in Central Gym.
A current VHSL physical is required and you must get a bus pass to get off at the high school. See Mrs. Slough at BFMS or Ms. Meeks at TGC for a pass.
Conditioning for 6th and 7th grades will begin at a later date after the holidays.

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Need a physical?

Bernard Health Care Center
$25.00
Call 540-489-7500
Option 2 to make an appointment
Appointments available M-Th from 9:00-3:30. 
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Please call or text Jessica Slough at 540-493-6542 if you have any questions.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Students in grades 7 & 8 who wish to participate in interscholastic athletics are encouraged to do so. Sixth graders can only act as managers if selected by the coach. Managers are only allowed to do managerial duties and cannot practice or workout with the team. BFMS athletic programs include cheerleading, football, volleyball, cross country, golf, wrestling, basketball, softball, track, baseball, tennis, and soccer. These teams compete in the Roanoke Valley Middle School League. Students must pass three out of four classes in order to compete in a sport the following semester. A Virginia High School physical is required before students may participate in any interscholastic event. Physical forms can be picked up at BFMS or TGC or printed online http://www.vhsl.org/. There is also a link at the top of this webpage. SCHOOL HEALTH ENTRANCE EXAMS will not be accepted. In addition to the physical form, every athlete must sign a participation form as well as a concussion policy form. 

Activity buses are available for students who participate in after-school activities. Buses pick up at the West Hall at 6:00 p.m. and transport students to Franklin County High School, where they will board buses that transport them to the bus stop nearest their homes. Students who ride the activity buses are required to obtain an activity bus pass from the person who is responsible for the activity.  

You can call the bus garage at 483-5541 to find out which bus to ride and where the bus will stop, or click the link located at the top of this webpage.  PLEASE NOTE:  THE ACTIVITY BUS DOES NOT NECESSARILY STOP AT THE SAME PLACE AS THE REGULAR BUS.   
Students must have an activity bus pass, secured from the sponsor or coach in order to ride the activity bus. NO EXCEPTIONS!

The same acceptable bus conduct that is expected on any bus ride is also expected on activity buses. Activity bus transportation is a privilege that can be withdrawn for inappropriate behavior.

For more information, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Jessica Slough, at [email protected] 
or at 540-493-6542.