Out-of-State Travel
Participating in sports provides student-athletes with more than just the chance to compete; it offers invaluable opportunities to travel, explore new schools, and connect with deaf and hard of hearing peers from across the country.
At MSD, we understand the value of competing against both hearing and deaf and hard of hearing student-athletes. These competitions where deaf and hard of hearing student-athletes are brought together are a vital part of our cultural experience, allowing student-athletes to engage with peers who share their backgrounds and experiences. This not only enhances their skills but also strengthens their connections to the deaf community.
On this page, you will find a list of all planned out-of-state trips for the 2024-25 school year. These trips are designed to expand our student-athletes' horizons, promote teamwork and camaraderie, and create lasting memories as they compete against teams from other schools for the deaf in various regions.
FALL SEASON
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
> Varsity Football and Fall Cheerleading Game
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
September 21, 2024
> National Deaf Cross Country Invitational
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
September 27-28, 2024
> Spike Out Volleyball Tournament
New Mexico School for the Deaf (Santa Fe, NM)
October 4-5, 2024
WINTER SEASON
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
> Clerc Classic Basketball Tournament and Cheerleading Competition
Texas School for the Deaf (Austin, TX)
January 16-18, 2025
> Willigan Wrestling Tournament
California School for the Deaf, Riverside
January 24-25, 2025
> ESDAA Cheerleading Competition
American School for the Deaf (West Hartford, CT)
February 21-22, 2025
> National Deaf Cheerleading Competition
RIT/NTID (Rochester, NY)
March 6-9, 2025
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS
> Eastern Middle School Deaf Basketball Tournament
Columbia Campus Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School (Washington, D.C.)
February 25-26, 2025
SPRING SEASON
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
> Berg/Seeger Track & Field Classic
Texas School for the Deaf
April 11-12, 2025
> ESDAA Track & Field Championship
New York School for the Deaf
May 9-10, 2025
May 16-17, 2025 (Rain Date)
> Hoy Softball Tournament
Model Secondary School for the Deaf (Washington, D.C.)
April 25-26, 2025
— Travel Fees
Families are responsible for travel expenses related to these out-of-state trips. The athletic department and coaching staff will provide detailed information and updates regarding these costs.
— Student Travel Agreement
Families are required to review and agree to the MSD Student Travel Agreement. This document outlines important guidelines and expectations for student-athletes traveling for school-sponsored events.