Welcome to Franklin Athletics, your dedicated hub for high school sports in Portland. We are committed to fostering a vibrant athletic community that celebrates teamwork, integrity, and excellence.
At Franklin Athletics, we invite you to join us in supporting our student-athletes. Whether you are a player, a parent, or a fan, your involvement is crucial to our success. Here’s how you can participate:
- Team Rosters: Stay updated with the latest rosters for all our teams.
- Manifesto Values: Learn about the core values that guide our athletic programs and inspire our athletes.
- Game-Day Information: Get all the details you need to cheer on our teams during game days.
Your support helps us create an environment where young athletes can thrive and develop their skills both on and off the field. Together, we can build a strong community that values sportsmanship and dedication.
Join us today and be a part of the Franklin Athletics family!
Practical Ways to Get Involved Through the Season
Support for a high school athletics program works best when it is steady rather than occasional. A full season has a rhythm: preseason conditioning and tryouts, the busy stretch of regular-season games, and the postseason push. Each phase needs different kinds of help, and knowing what to expect makes it easier to choose where you fit.
Before the season
Preseason is when families sort out the essentials. Athletes typically need a current sports physical and completed eligibility paperwork before they can practise, so it pays to handle these early rather than in the week tryouts start. This is also a good time to review the team pages, learn which coaches lead each program and note how communication will be shared over the season.
During the season
Game days run on volunteers. Typical roles include:
- Working the admission table or concessions stand
- Helping with clock, scorebook or statistics at home events
- Organising team meals or carpools for away games
- Taking photos or helping share results with families
Before heading out, check the schedule for start times and locations, since weather, field availability and league changes can move games at short notice. Arriving early helps with parking and gives you time to find seating, especially at popular rivalry fixtures.
Being a good presence in the stands
Fans shape the atmosphere young athletes compete in. Cheering for your own team, respecting officials and acknowledging good play from opponents all reflect the values of teamwork and integrity that sit at the heart of school sport. Leave coaching to the coaches, and save concerns for an appropriate conversation away from the field.
Beyond game day
Longer-term contributions matter too. Booster groups often fund equipment, travel and facility improvements that school budgets cannot fully cover. If you would like to help in that way, the boosters page explains how families and community members can contribute time or ideas. Even small, consistent commitments, such as volunteering for one home game a month, add up to a program where every athlete feels supported.
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