Athletic Programs

Northfield High School offers 24 CHSAA-certified athletic programs, providing students with meaningful learning opportunities outside the International Baccalaureate classroom curriculum.

Participation in Nighthawk athletics builds essential life skills, including:

• Character & Discipline: Sportsmanship, self-discipline, responsibility, and commitment.
• Teamwork & Unity: Collaboration, loyalty, pride, and leadership.

Every student at Northfield High School has the opportunity to try out for a team, provided they meet all school, Denver Public Schools, and CHSAA eligibility requirements.

Schedules and Ticketing

• Game Schedule

• Tickets

Winter Sports Start Dates

CHSAA-sanctioned high school sports tryouts and practices begin on the dates listed below.

Monday, November 9, 2026

• Girls Swimming & Diving

Monday, November 16, 2026

• Boys and Girls Wrestling
• Boys and Girls Basketball

How to Become a Northfield Student-Athlete

1. Ensure your student is eligible (see below).
2. Obtain a physical and submit paperwork prior to participating in tryouts or practices. 
3. Student-athletes must use the CHSAA Preparticipation Evaluation form, CHSAA Preparticipation Evaluation (español)  Physicals are good for one year and can be obtained through a family doctor, a pharmacy or Denver Health School-Based Health Center.
4. Student-athletes (or family) must create a one-time Family ID Account and use it to register for each season of athletic participation and pay associated fees ($92/sport season; FRL-eligible students pay $26/sport season) and include an emergency contact. 
5. Contact the coach directly to find out which communications platform the coach uses to share information with athletes and families. For each Northfield sport, the coach and their email address is listed below in the ‘accordion’ for each season (Fall/Winter/Spring/Year-Round).

If you need help registering or have questions, call the Northfield Athletics Department at 720-423-8141. To be eligible for discounted athletic fees, an FRL application must be completed and the confirmation sent to Northfield Athletics Director, Ezekiel Ocansey at ezekiel_ocansey@dpsk12.net.