Summer workouts at Douglas ongoing

The Fall sports season is rapidly approaching at Douglas High School.

A number of the teams at the school have been going through voluntary summer workouts in preparation for the upcoming season.

The first official day of practice is Aug. 14 with football starting Aug. 10.

Any questions can be directed to 782-5136, ext. 1015.

Summer workouts and tryout information is as follows:

Cross country

Voluntary preseason conditioning sessions for the Douglas High School cross country team are scheduled for July 27, Aug. 1 and Aug 3 at 6 p.m. at the high school.

The team will begin nightly conditioning sessions starting Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. at the high school.

The team will meet by the tennis courts at the high school. For more information, call the high school athletic department at 782-5136, ext. 1015.

Football

The Douglas High School Iron Tiger summer weightlifting programs are open.

Players hoping to make the junior varsity team lift from 4 to 6 p.m. most Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through the beginning August.

Freshman players will lift Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Players should bring a jump rope, shorts, T-shirts and cleats to the workouts and they should wear orange, black, white or grey.

Freshman practice begins Aug. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and runs at the same time Aug. 11.

The junior varsity squad opens practice Aug. 10 at 7 a.m. and continues at the same time Aug. 11.

Golf

The girls' golf team will conduct tryouts Aug. 14-17 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Golf Club Lakes course.

Players need their own equipment and must wear proper golf attire.

Girls' Tennis

The team will have tryouts starting Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Douglas High School tennis courts.

Boys' Tennis

The team will have tryouts starting Aug. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lampe Park.