Sports Try-It Day

Youth-Led Sports Try-It Day - April 25th

Join our Youth Action Board for their totally youth-powered Sports Try-It Day!

Saturday, April 25th
1 PM - 4 PM
Hamilton Southeastern High School
Varsity Football Field and Varsity Gym
Open to incoming (fall 2026) Kindergarteners - 6th Graders

Your child gets a custom-designed “passport” and sets off on a mission to explore 11+ beginner-friendly stations packed with sports (see below). And who’s running the stations? High schoolers who LOVE these sports and can’t wait to pass that excitement on. Kids will also have an opportunity to visit the Mental Health Zone to take part in simple, age-appropriate activities focused on confidence, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships with sport. Attendees who collect stickers at each station will win a special prize - but everyone will go home with a tote bag full of goodies!

Registration is FREE and opens on April 10th at myathletics.com.

FAQs

Can I register on-site?
The best way to guarantee your child can participate is by registering in advance (it’s free!) at myathletics.com beginning April 10th. If space allows, we will offer a limited number of walk-up registrations the day of the event.

Where do I park?
Parking is available in the athletic lot at HSE High School, located off 126th Street at the outside door #10. Overflow parking will also be available in the student lot off Royalty Drive.

Where should my child start once we arrive?
Head to the check-in table outside the athletic entrance (Door #10). Kids will receive their Try-It Day “passport” and a map of all the stations. Stations will be located throughout the varsity football field and the varsity gymnasium, so kids can explore, play, and try different sports at their own pace.

How long will it take to visit all the stations?
We estimate about 30–45 minutes to visit all the stations. Feel free to arrive anytime between 1–4 PM that works best for your schedule. Kids can visit stations in any order, and it’s completely okay if they don’t make it to all of them.

What do we do when we’re finished playing?
Stop by the check in table outside door 10 to grab a goody bag (we have one for everyone!) and if you completed all the stations, claim your prize. Have questions or ready to sign up for a sport your child loved? We’ll also have information on how to keep playing, plus a discount toward fall sport registration opening May 1.

What should my child wear?
Comfortable athletic clothes and gym shoes are perfect. No special equipment is needed.

Will water be available?
Yes! Water coolers will be available onsite, but we always encourage kids to bring their own water bottle to stay extra hydrated while they’re playing.

Are there food options onsite?
Yes! Our Youth Action Board invited a couple of local favorites to join the fun. Ohana Donuts and Kona Ice will be available, along with the varsity football field concessions stand.

Do I have to stay with my child?
Yes. We ask that a parent or guardian remain nearby to supervise their child during the event. Parents don’t need to participate at the stations, though, the high schoolers will be leading the activities and running the show.

Mental Health Zone

Stop by our Mental Health Zone, located on the track, to learn about the pressures that often push kids away from sports. Our experts will provide resources that focus on confidence, emotional regulation and healthy relationships with sport!

Connect with the Fishers Health Department and more!

Try-It Day Stations

Check out the Try-It Day Map - Coming soon!

Football
Learn the fundamentals of football by running and defending routes, breaking down key positions, and practicing your throwing skills in fun, fast-paced drills.

Rugby
Experience the excitement of rugby with a run-and-punt station and partner passing drills that teach teamwork, movement, and ball control.

Lacrosse
Grab a stick and get moving! Practice passing with teammates and take your shot at scoring goals in engaging skill-based stations.

Basketball
Dribble, shoot, and compete in exciting relays and games like dribbling Red Light, Green Light while building your skills on the court.

Baseball/Softball
Step up to the plate in our hitting rotation, sharpen your glove skills at the catching station, and race around the bases for a complete game-day experience.

Pickleball
Learn the basics of pickleball, including rules, paddle grip, and positioning, then test your accuracy with aiming and volley drills.

Volleyball
Develop your passing and setting skills by aiming into baskets, practice hitting targets, and learn how each position works on the court.

Track
Get moving with sprint races, relays, and fun games like Sharks and Minnows while learning proper warm-up techniques.

Cheer
Bring the energy with chants, jumps, pom poms, and megaphone practice as you experience the spirit and teamwork of cheer.

Soccer
Show off your skills in a penalty shootout, improve passing and dribbling, try out the goalie station, and learn proper out-of-bounds throw-ins.

Field Hockey
Jump start your field hockey journey learning the basics of stick control, dribbling and passing in this exciting, action-packed sport.