AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley High School Athletic Department has announced opening practice dates for its fall sports.

All athletes must have an IHSAA sports physical completed and on file in the athletic department before practicing.

Any questions about practices should be directed to the individual head coach for each sport.

The girls golf team will open practice on July 31 from 9-12 at the Round Barn Course in Rochester. Head coach Darren Parker can be reached at (574) 353-7031 (extension 2205).

The first practice for football will be Aug. 3 from 4-7:30 at the high school practice field. Coach Darin Holsopple can be reached at (574) 238-3822.

The volleyball team will begin practice from 8-3 on Aug. 3 in the high school gym. Head coach Mallory Eaton can be contacted at (765) 623-9894.

The boys and girls cross country teams start practice Aug. 3 from 8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. at the high school. Coach Mike Inglehearn can be reached at (574) 835-3712.

The boys tennis team begins practice from 3:30-5:30 on Aug. 3 at the high school. Coach Jack Shambaugh can be contacted at (574) 551-5021.

The soccer club begins practice on July 27 from 4-6 at the middle school field. Coach Mark Gordon can be reached at (574) 952-1618.

Valley will hold its fall sports picture day on Aug. 7 starting at 3:30 p.m. at the high school.