We believe that all athletic personnel should strive to teach the basic principle of an attitude toward leadership, competitiveness, fair play, self-discipline and the responsibility for adult living.

We further believe that a pursuit of these personal and group goals are vital to the perpetuation of a healthy democratic society.

Durham School of the Arts adheres to the rules and regulations of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) supplemented by state and the Durham Public Schools policies that create an environment that promotes sportsmanship and strong educational priorities.

Ticket to Play sessions for High School Fall Sports will take place on MONDAY JULY 29 from 6-7:30 and MONDAY AUGUST 5 from 11am-12:30 in the Main Gym lobby.  You need a current physical and concussion forms.  These forms can be found on the FORMS link.

Tryouts for High School Tennis begin on Monday August 5.  Contact Coach Bestwick for more information (wwbestwick@yahoo.com).

Tryouts for High School Cross Country begin on Monday August 5.  Contact Coach McRae for more information (dsatrackmcrae@gmail.com)

Tryouts for High School Volleyball begin on Monday August 5.  Contact Coach Miller for more information (coachmiller@gmail.com)

Tryouts for High School Soccer bring on Wednesday August 7.  Contact Coach Green for more information (green.dsasoccer@gmail.com)

Middle School athletics DO NOT require a Ticket to Play. 

Middle School Try-outs for Volleyball, Cross Country and Boy's Soccer begin afterschool on Tuesday August 27th.  You must have a current physical and concussion form to try out.  Give these forms to Coach Miller on the first day of school (August 26).