High School Athletics

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Postponements and cancellations: Please check individual school websites for rescheduled dates and any further information.

Students and parents will need to complete the following to participate

• A completed VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Evaluation Form . This must be submitted to your principal before any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice as a member of any school athletic or cheerleading team. The Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Evaluation Form, must be completely filled in and properly signed attesting that you have been examined, found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which report was signed .
• Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian must go through an online registration process that includes the state-mandated concussion education program and Emergency Care Card information before they may try-out for an athletic team at the high school.  Each high school has a unique registration site.  Visit the specific high school's athletic/activities internet site to find this.  Specific questions can be addressed by the Director of Student Activities at the high schoo l.
• Any student participating in voluntary after school athletic programs, must have medical/accident insurance. Families may choose to purchase student accident coverage, serviced by K&K Insurance Group Inc. To satisfy this requirement. If this policy is purchased, the coverage is only effective for one school year. Families who choose to purchase student accident coverage through K&K will need to do so for each school year that their student is participating in extracurricular athletic programs. The purchased policy does not automatically renew or carry over from one school year to the next.
• Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian will review the FCPS High School Sports Athletic Health Education Program  prior to the student’s. (Note: the document does not meet FCPS web accessibility standards at this time. If you need help interpreting this content, please contact us and we will aim to respond within 2 business days. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 571-423-1260.)

Middle School Athletics

FCPS offers middle school cross country in the fall and outdoor track in the spring.

Any current FCPS middle school student, enrolled in at least five courses, who is in good standing at their school, and is eligible to participate in the middle school after school program.

Students and parents will need to complete several steps prior to participating in middle school sports, including:

• A completed  FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form (PPE) .  This must be submitted to your principal before any kind of participation, including tryouts or practice as a member of any school Interscholastic competitive athletic team. The Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Evaluation Form, must be completely filled in and properly signed attesting that you have been examined, found to be physically fit for athletic competition no more than 14 calendar months prior to the date on which report was signed.
• Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian will complete a registration process that includes the state-mandated concussion education program and Emergency Care Card information before the student participates in middle school sports.  Form must be submitted to the Middle School After-School Program Specialist.
• Any student participating in voluntary after school athletic programs, must have medical/accident insurance. Families may choose to purchase student accident coverage, serviced by K&K Insurance Group Inc. To satisfy this requirement. If this policy is purchased, the coverage is only effective for one school year. Families who choose to purchase student accident coverage through K&K will need to do so for each school year that their student is participating in extracurricular athletic programs. The purchased policy does not automatically renew or carry over from one school year to the next.
• Each student-athlete and a parent/guardian will review the FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Health Education Program prior to the student’s participation in middle school athletic activities. (Note: the document does not meet FCPS web accessibility standards at this time. If you need help interpreting this content, please contact us and we will aim to respond within 2 business days. Email: [email protected] or Phone: 571-423-1260.)

In the following video, students share their experiences of participating in middle school athletics. From enhancing physical endurance to fostering camaraderie, these programs provide a vital avenue for students of all backgrounds to explore their athletic passions. 

Contact

• [email protected]
• 571-423-1260

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to a learning and working environment free from all forms of discrimination. No person shall on the basis of, of race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy status, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status, and disability be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any education program or activity, as required by law.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies as they relate to student activities and athletics: Tom Horn, Executive Director Activities and Athletics Fairfax County Public Schools [email protected] .