IC Imagine,
I hope you had an amazing summer and are as excited as I am for the 25/26 school year! Kingfisher Athletics is going to be diving in as soon as school begins. Whether you are a returning or new family, please take a moment to read about everything happening in athletics. And as always, reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Devin Irvin, Athletic Director
Devinirvin@icimagine.org
Athletics Online
This is a great source for almost all athletics information. [Athletics Webpage]
Athletics K-12 Parent Meeting
Join us Thursday, August 14th at 6:00 PM in the IPAC for a general meeting about Kingfisher Athletics. This meeting is for all families - grades K-12. We will share information about what families can expect from Athletics this year and give families the opportunity to ask any lingering questions.
Fall Sports Tryout Info
All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to try out for any of our fall sports. Students must have a current sports physical on file in their Final Forms account before the first tryout date, so don’t wait until the last minute! If you have any questions, contact Coach Irvin (DevinIrvin@icimagine.org).
Boys Soccer [Soccer webpage]
We will have a bus provided for the boys to Buncombe County Sports Park
U.S Boys- Aug 5th & 6th (3:15-5:00) @ BCSP (Field #TBD)
M.S Boys- Aug 5th & 6th (3:15-5:00) @ BCSP (Field #TBD)
Cross Country (XC) [XC webpage]
U.S Girls & Boys- Aug 5th, 6th and 7th (3:15-4:45)
M.S Girls & Boys- Aug 5th, 6th and 7th (3:15-4:45)
Girls Volleyball [Volleyball webpage]
Open Gym - Aug 1st, Aug 4th (3:15-4:45 pm)
M.S Girls - Aug 5th, 6th & Aug 7th (Final cuts) (3:15-4:30 pm)
U.S Girls - Aug 5th, 6th & Aug 7th (Final cuts )(4:30-6:00 pm)
Final Forms
We use Final Forms to facilitate all our athletics paperwork, waivers, physicals, etc. Both parent and student accounts are required to be created to sign and uploaded all applicable forms. School policy required any student trying out for a team to have an active physical and completed forms on file. Helpful links: Final Forms and User Instructions.
MTB
Kingfisher MTB is gearing up for another great year! Back by popular demand and for its 3rd season is our Fall MTB Club. This weekly after school program is open to 2nd - 8th graders and begins September 3rd. Registration will open on Monday, August 14th and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A waitlist will be created if needed. [Learn more: MTB Club]
If you have a middle or upper school student interested in riding on the MTB Team, join this incredible group of student-athletes who placed 3rd in the State in middle school and 10th in upper school for the 24-25 school year. (and received the Stoke Award twice last season!) [MTB Team webpage]
CAASC- Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice
We have officially joined the Carolina Athletic Association for Schools of Choice (CAASC)! This means our student-athletes can now compete for conference and state championships for the first time ever!
We're also teaming up with five other local schools to launch a new regional conference—bringing regular season play, tournaments, and exciting new rivalries to the Asheville area!
This move reflects our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and opportunity for all student-athletes.
Signature (Online Apparel and more!)
We are excited to announce that we have officially partnered with Signature to provide athletics spirit wear, apparel and uniforms, and more! Signature provides families with 365/24/7 access to our school store. Families will also receive their orders within days instead of weeks. We urge all of our families to visit this new platform and cannot wait to see all of the new Kingfisher gear on campus.
All-Academic Team
We will be establishing an All-Academic Team each school year for our Upper School student athletes. This is a powerful way to promote the student part of student-athlete culture, align with our mission of academic excellence and well-being, and reward those who are excelling both on and off the field. More information to come.
Kingfisher Booster Club and Sponsorships
The Kingfishers Athletic Booster Club is a group dedicated to supporting the growth and success of IC Imagine athletics. We need and welcome volunteers to help us advance our mission. More information can be found here: Kingfisher Booster Club
Additionally, funding is essential to help us with program and capital needs. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Kingfisher Athletics, learn more here (and share with others!): Athletics Sponsorship Packages
Coaching Vacancies
Coaches make our teams happen! We have a handful of vacancies and are looking for experienced coaches to join Kingfisher Athletics. If you or anyone you know is interested in one or more of the following openings, please contact Coach Irvin for more information. These are paid positions and average 8-10 weeks, depending on the sport and season.
U.S Boys Soccer- Assistant Coach (Fall)
M.S Girls Basketball- Head Coach & Assistant Coach (Winter)
M.S & US Track & Field - Field Events- Assistant Coach (Spring)
US Tennis - Assistant Coach (Spring)
M.S & U.S Flag Football - Head Coach & Assistant Coach (Spring)
M.S & U.S Girls Softball- Head & Assistant Coach (Spring)
Flag Football Club
We have a growing interest in Boys and Girls Flag Football and are exploring the establishment of this Spring program for our 5th - 12th grade students. If your child is interested, please complete the interest form below. If you or someone you know would be interested in being a part of our coaching staff, please reach out to Coach Irvin.