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- The Winter Sports Season is exactly ONE MONTH AWAY, with the first day of tryouts on Friday, November 15th!
- Instructions for Sports Registration: DUE BY: Monday, August 12th (DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTS VIA EMAIL; FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW) 1.
- The School-Based Wellness Center at Wilde Lake High School is offering free sports physicals and health visits this summer! The dates being offered are as follows:
- Wilde Lake is ready for the new school year and excited for all the events to come.
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News from the Athletic Department
Links for Spring 2025 Season!
2024-2025 Schedule on County Sport Zone
Follow Wilde Lake Athletics on Instagram
Spring Sports Registration is Now Open!!
Spring Tryouts will begin on Saturday, March 1st!
STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.
Spring Sports Competition Season 2025
- Dates: Saturday, March 1, 2025 to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (end of May)
- Coach emails: are available below, please reach out to them if you have questions about registration or tryouts
- Online Athletic Registration: currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
- Additional Directions on Registration: can be found in a step-by-step format by scrolling down this page
- Physicals: must be dated April 1, 2024, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
- NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED AT TRYOUTS
Spring Sport Family Information Night
Tuesday, February 25th
7pm in the Cafeteria
This session will be led by Coach Tee (AAM) to cover general information about spring sports tryouts, expectations, and the season schedule. There will be sport-specific meetings held with the coach of each team following the completion of tryouts!
WLHS Spring 2025 Tryout Schedule and Coaches Contact Information
Tryouts Begin Saturday, March 1, 2025
JV & Varsity Baseball
Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm
Baseball Field
JV & Varsity Boys Lacrosse
Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm
Stadium/Bermuda Fields
JV & Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Saturday, March 1st 8am-10am
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm
Stadium/Bermuda Fields
JV & Varsity Softball
Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 4pm-6pm
Softball Field
Tennis
Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm
Tennis Courts
Outdoor Track
Saturday, March 1st 10am-12pm
Monday, March 3rd & Tuesday, March 4th 3pm-5pm
Stadium
Allied Softball
Coach Broyles will connect via email with additional information for beginning of the season activities.
Wilde Lake H.S. Winter Athletics Coaches Contacts:
- Allied Softball: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
- Baseball: Matt Aubin (Matthew_Aubin@hcpss.org)
- Boys Lacrosse: Tony Bell (Anthony_Bell@hcpss.org)
- Girls Lacrosse: Jhondis Latta (Jhondis_Latta@hcpss.org)
- Softball: Evvie Buehlman (Evelyn_Buehlman@hcpss.org)
- Tennis: Jonathan Shaw (Johnathan_Shaw@hcpss.org)
- Outdoor Track: Fardan Carter (fardan29@gmail.com), Gina Witcher (gmwitcher@gmail.com), or Eric Myers (Eric_Meyers@hcpss.org)
Athletic Registration Information:
Instructions for Sports Registration (additional attachment provided with instructions as well): DUE BY: Friday, February 28th (DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTS VIA EMAIL; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS)
1. Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
2. Do NOT use your Mobile Phone;
3. Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login. Using your students log in info. will not allow you to register); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option More Options (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.). If you have more than one student, make sure you have selected the student from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.)
4. Scroll down and click on "Athletic Registration" in the middle of the screen;
5. Complete all the forms: Athletic Participation, Concussion Information Sheet, Concussion Testing Program, Covid 19 Awareness, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet. Do not skip forms or leave any boxes blank.
6. Upload the following forms: Physical Examination Form: Verification of an examination after April 1 or within 12 months of the tryout date for the particular sport must be submitted in each academic year of participation. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form. Older physicals will not be accepted. https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/forms-and-guidelines/ (Physical Forms can be found here to bring to the doctors office).
7. Upload a RECENT Utility bill (Dated January 15th, at the earliest); it must be the actual bill. Older Utility bills before January 15th, will NOT be accepted. Utility examples: BGE, Cable, Water. **No Cell Phone OR Mortgage Bills will be accepted**
Common Errors:
File size may be too big on downloads. Make sure the document is under 4MB
Just because forms have been submitted, that does not necessarily mean they have been accepted
AAM will go through to ensure proper dates, signatures, boxes checked off, and address matches Synergy address.
**Reminder: Physicals for Athletics differ from those used to register for school. The Athletic Physical includes a Clearance without restrictions by Medical Staff.
Please ensure physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading. Fall 2024 physicals can be used for the Winter 2024 and Spring 2025 seasons; winter physicals can be used for the Spring. Athletes will need a new physical for the next school year, dated no earlier than April 1st of the previous school year.
**Returning Student-Athletes is returning from Fall to play in the Winter and/or Spring season and wants to use the fall physical, the parent/guardian must click the checkbox (option to use physical on file dated) and save. Otherwise, it will wait for a new one to be uploaded. Returning athletes must complete permission information and upload a new utility bill. This is required for EVERY season!
Eligibility for Athletics
For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.
Fall Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 4 Grades
Winter Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 1 Grades
Spring Sports - Eligibility Determined by Quarter 2 Grades
Incoming 9th Graders - No Academic Eligibility Requirement
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do we need to turn in all paperwork or complete online registration before an athlete is allowed to tryout? Yes
2. How long are tryouts? Student athletes are given 3 days from the scheduled start date for tryouts
3. When do practices begin after tryouts? Regular practices begin immediately after rosters are finalized at the end of tryout period.
4. What is the roster size for _______ team ? Each team roster is determined by the coaching staff.
5. How many courses do I need to be registered for my Senior year to be eligible to participate? HCPSS requires "One on campus" course
6. Why do we have to begin on a particular date (i.e., August 14 for Fall, November 15 for Winter, and March 1 for Spring)? The MPSSAA establishes start dates for all sports in Maryland
7. What is the link for the NCAA Eligibility Center? contact information? (For student athletes interested or planning to play in college) https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
For students and parents with eligibility questions:
877-262-1492 (toll free)
317-917-6222
Additional NCAA information can be found at http://www.hcpss.org/athletics/ncaa-participation/
Spectator Expectations: Be a fan, not a fanatic!
In order to provide a pleasant, safe environment for all spectators and participants, all those attending interscholastic athletic events are asked to abide by the Board of Education Civility Policy, to refrain from:
Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans.
Using profanity.
Throwing objects.
Entering the playing area.
Loitering in the hallways or on school grounds.
If a spectator of any age is ejected from a contest, he/she must leave the school property and shall have no contact with the officials, players, school personnel, or other spectators. Furthermore, such actions could result in the issue of a trespass letter, Denial of Access, or a ban from future athletic events at all schools. Admission is a privilege, not a license to display rude or offensive behavior.
Archived Athletics Information
Winter Tryouts will begin on Friday, November 15th!
STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.
Winter Sports Competition Season 2024-2025
- Dates: Wednesday, November 15, 2024, to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (early March)
- Coach emails: are available below, please reach out to them if you have questions about registration or tryouts
- Online Athletic Registration: currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
- Additional Directions on Registration: can be found in a step-by-step format by scrolling down this page
- Physicals: must be dated April 1, 2024, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
- NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED
WLHS Winter 24-25 Tryout Schedule and Coaches Contact Information Tryouts Begin Friday, November 15, 2024
Sport
Date(s)
Times
Location
What to Bring
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball
November 15,18
November 16
5:00-7:00PM;
11AM-1:00PM
Main Gym
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle
JV & Varsity Girls Basketball
November 15,18
November 16
3:00-5:00PM;
9-11:00 AM
Main Gym
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle
JV & Varsity Cheerleading
November 15, 18, 19
November 16
4:30-6:30 PM;
11AM-2:00PM
Aux Gym
Cheer Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle
Indoor Track
November 15, 18, 19
3:00-5:00PM
Stadium/Track
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water Bottle
JV Wrestling
November 15, 18
November 16
3:00-4:30PM
8:00-10:00AM
Wrestling Room
Wrestling shoes, water, knee pads (optional)
Varsity Wrestling
November 15, 18 November 16
6:00-7:15AM
8:00-10:00AM
Wrestling Room Wrestling shoes, water, knee pads (optional)
Allied Bowling
TBD
2:45 PM
TBD
Informational Meeting
(Saturday practices will be held - Contact coaches for details.)
Family Information Night
Tuesday, November 12th
7:00 pm, Cafeteria
Wilde Lake H.S. Winter Athletics Coaches Contacts:
- Allied Bowling: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
- Boys Basketball: Ty Lawson (Tyrone_Lawson@hcpss.org)
- Girls Basketball: Rhonda Corkeron (Rhonda_Corkeron@hcpss.org)
- Cheerleading: Emily Townsend (Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org)
- Indoor Track: Fardan Carter (fardan29@gmail.com) or Gina Witcher (Gina_Witcher@hcpss.org)
- Wrestling: Zathy Ndiang (zndiang4@gmail.com)
WLHS Fall Tryout Schedule and Coaches Contact Information
Tryouts Begin August 14, 2024
Sport
Date(s)
Times
Location
What to Bring
Cheerleading
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
August 17, 2024
4:00-6:30 PM
4:00-6:30 PM
4:00-6:30 PM
9:00 AM
Aux Gym
Aux Gym
Aux Gym
Aux Gym
Cheer/Athletic shoes. Water bottle
Cross Country
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
6:30-8:30AM
6:30-8:30AM
6:30-8:30AM
Baseball Field
Athletic/Running shoes, Water bottle
Field Hockey
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
9:00-11:00 AM
9:00-11:00 AM
9:00-11:00 AM
Main Gym
Cleats, Sneakers, Shin Guards, Running shoes, Mouth guard, and water bottle
Football
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
August 17, 2024
3:00-7:00 PM
3:00-7:00 PM
3:00-7:00 PM
6:00-9:00 AM
Bermuda Practice Field (Behind School)
Cleats, water bottle, black shorts, and all issued equipment for Football
Golf
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
3:00 PM
3:30PM
Hobbits Glen GC
Boys Soccer
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
3:00-5:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
Bermuda Practice Field (Behind School)
Athletic/Running Shoes, Cleats, shin guards, water
Girls Soccer
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
3:00-5:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
3:00-5:00 PM
Bermuda Practice Field (Behind School)
Cleats, shin guards, sneakers, water
Volleyball
August 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 16, 2024
3:00-6:00PM
3:00-6:00PM
3:00-6:00PM
Main Gym
Main Gym
Main Gym
Sneakers, water, knee pads (optional)
Allied Soccer
September 4, 2024
2:15 PM
Turf
First practice date
(Saturday tryouts may be held, depending on the sport - Contact coaches for details)
Save the Date:
Fall Sports Family Information Night
August 13th @ 7:30 pm
Main Gym
** Each Sports Team will hold individual team meetings as well. Dates and times for those are TBD and will be communicated through your coach.
Wilde Lake Fall Coaches, Contact Information:
- Allied Soccer: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
- Practice starts in September; reach out to Coach Broyles for details)
- Cheerleading: Emily Townsend (Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org)
- Cross Country: Eric Myers (Eric_Myers@hcpss.org) or Gina Witcher (Gina_Witcher@hcpss.org)
- Golf: Kourtney Harrison (Kourtney_Harrison@hcpss.org)
- Field Hockey: Ginger Kincaid (Virginia_Kincaid@hcpss.org)
- Football: Brian Henderson (Brian_Henderson@hcpss.org)
- Boys Soccer: Jon Robbins (jonathan_robbins@hcpss.org)
- Girls Soccer: Matt Aubin (Matthew_Aubin@hcpss.org)
- Volleyball: Ravyn Richardson (ravyn.metrovbc@gmail.com)
*What to Bring: Water bottle (large size), cleats OR turf shoes (soccer/field hockey/football), sneakers (cross country/volleyball/cheer), school-issued equipment (football), appropriate equipment for field hockey/soccer/volleyball owned by the athlete. Please contact your sport-specific coaches for questions about equipment, etc. All should have sneakers in case practices are moved indoors.
Golf details will be shared at the August 14th meeting with Coach Harrison at 10 a.m. in the cafeteria at Wilde Lake High School.
Spring Sports Tryout Schedule - 2024
Sport
Date
Time
Locations
What to Bring
Baseball
March 1-5, 2024
3:15 - 5:15 PM
Baseball Field
Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire (including pants), glove, and a protective cup are required for catchers & highly recommended for everyone else.
JV Baseball
March 1-5, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Baseball Field
Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire (including pants), glove, and a protective cup are required for catchers & highly recommended for everyone else.
Softball
March 1-5, 2024
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Softball Field
Athletic clothes
âCleats (if possible)
Glove*
Bat*
Water Bottle
*If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
JV Softball
March 1-5, 2024
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Softball Field
Athletic clothes
Cleats (if possible)
Glove*
Bat*
Water Bottle
*If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
Boys Lacrosse (Varsity)
March 1-4, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 PM
March 1 - Turf
March 2 - Grass
March 4 - Turf
Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Boys Lacrosse (JV)
March 1-4, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 PM
March 1 - Turf
March 2 - Grass
March 4 - Turf
Cleats & sneakers, Athletic attire, Lacrosse stick
Girls Lacrosse (Varsity)
March 1,4,5, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 PM
March 1 - Turf
March 4 - Turf
March 5 - Turf
Cleats & sneakers
Athletic attire
Water bottle
*Lacrosse stick
*Goggles
*Mouthguard
*If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
Girls Lacrosse (JV)
March 1,4,5, 2024
3:00 - 5:00 PM
March 1 - Turf
March 4 - Turf
March 5 - Turf
Cleats & sneakers
Athletic attire
Water bottle
*Lacrosse stick
*Goggles
*Mouthguard
*If you do not own these items, we have some loaners that can be used for tryouts.
Tennis
March 1-6, 2024
March 1, 4-6 -
3:00 - 5:30 PM
March 2 -
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Tennis Courts
Athletic attire, Tennis Racket, Towel, Water
Track & Field
March 1-3, 2024
2:45 - 4:30 PM
Stadium Track
Running attire: running shoes; sweatpants (compression shorts or shorts underneath); sweatshirt (shirt underneath); Water Bottle
Allied Softball
March 12, 2024
2:35 - 3:00 PM
Main Gym
Water, Masks
Sports Information Night
February 27th
7:00 pm
Wilde Lake H.S. Fall Athletics Coaches Contacts: For sport-specific information
- Allied Softball: Coach Broyles (kelly_broyles@hcpss.org)
- Baseball: Coach Fredrick (steven_fredrick@hcpss.org)
- Boys Lacrosse: Coach Bell (anthony_bell@hcpss.org)
- Girls Lacrosse: Coach Sica (jsica@hcpss.org)
- Outdoor Track: Coach Carter (fardan29@gmail.com) or Coach Witcher (gwitcher@hcpss.org)
- Softball: Coach Tee (kristina_dronenburg@hcpss.org)
- Tennis: Coach Shaw (jonathan_shaw@hcpss.org)
Athletic Registration Information
Instructions for Sports Registration (additional attachment provided with instructions as well): DUE BY: Wednesday, February 28th (DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTS VIA EMAIL; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS)
1. Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
2. Do NOT use your Mobile Phone;
3. Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login. Using your students log in info. will not allow you to register); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option More Options (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.). âIf you have more than one student, make sure you have selected the student from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.)
4. Click on Athletic Registration on the right-hand side Menu, and select the correct season Fall/Winter/Spring;
5. Complete all the forms: Parent Authorization Form, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form, and Concussion; please complete all additional documentsâ¦Do not skip or leave any boxes blank.
6. Upload the following forms: Physical Examination Form: Verification of an examination after April 1 or within 12 months of the tryout date for the particular sport must be submitted in each academic year of participation. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form. Older physicals will not be accepted. https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/forms-and-guidelines/ (Physical Forms can be found here to bring to the doctorâs office).
7. Upload a RECENT Utility bill (Dated January 1, 2024, at the earliest); it must be the actual bill. Older Utility bills before January 1, 2024, will NOT be accepted. Utility examples: BGE OR Water. **No Cell Phone OR Mortgage Bills will be accepted**
Common Errors:
· File size may be too big on downloads. Make sure the document is under 4MB
· Just because forms have been submitted, that does not necessarily mean they have been accepted
· AAM will go through to ensure proper dates, signatures, boxes checked off, and address matches Synergy address.
**Reminder: Physicals for Athletics differ from those used to register for school. The Athletic Physical includes a Clearance without restrictions by Medical Staff.
Please ensure physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading. Fall 2023 physicals can be used for Winter 2023 and Spring 2024; Winter physicals can be used for Spring. Athletes will need a new physical for the next school year, dated no earlier than April 1st of the previous school year.
**Returning Athletes - If a Student-Athlete is returning from Fall to play Winter and/or Spring season and wants to use the fall physical, the parent/guardian must click the checkbox (option to use physical on file dated) and save. Otherwise, itâll wait for a new one to be uploaded. Returning athletes must complete permission information and upload a new utility bill.
Eligibility for Athletics
For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.
Winter Sports Registration is Now Open!!
Winter Tryouts are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, November 15th.
STUDENT-ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TRY OUT WITHOUT A COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
Note: You will need to complete a new registration for each season.
Winter Sports Competition Season 2023-24
- Dates: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, to the end of MPSSAA Playoffs (early March)
- Coach emails are available on the School Website for specific information, including tryouts
- Online Athletic Registration is currently open via HCPSS Connect: https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
- Additional directions on Registration can be found on our school website at https://wlhs.hcpss.org/athletics/
- *Physicals must be dated April 1, 2023, or within 12 months of the Season Start Date for approval.
- NO WALK-UP REGISTRATION WILL BE PERMITTED
ELIGIBILITY for Sports Season
- For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.
- WINTER SEASON is based on the 1st Marking Period grades
WLHS Winter 23-24 Tryout Schedule and Coachesâ Contact Information
Tryouts Begin November 15, 2023
Sport
Date(s)
Times
Location
What to Bring
Boys Basketball
November 15-17;
November 18
4:45-6:45 PM;
11-1:00 PM
Main Gym
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water bottle
Girls Basketball
November 15-17;
November 18
2:45-4:45 PM;
9-11:00 AM
Main Gym
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water bottle
Cheerleading
November 15-17;
November 18
4:30-7:30 PM;
9:00 AM
Aux Gym
Cheer Clothes/Shoes/Water bottle
Indoor Track
November 15
3:00 PM
Stadium/Track
Athletic Clothes/Shoes/Water bottle
Wrestling
November 15
3:00 PM
Wrestling Room
Sneakers, water, knee pads (optional)
Allied Bowling
TBD
2:45 PM
TBD
Informational Meeting
(Saturday practices will be held - Contact coaches for details.)
Sports Information Night
November 14th
7:00 pm
Cafeteria
Wilde Lake H.S. Winter Athletics Coaches Contacts: For sport-specific information
- Allied Bowling: Kelly Broyles (Kelly_Broyles@hcpss.org)
- Boys Basketball: Ty Lawson (Tyrone_Lawson@hcoss.org)
- Girls Basketball: Rhonda Corkeron (Rhonda_Corkeron@hcpss.org)
- Cheerleading: Emily Townsend (Emily_Townsend@hcpss.org)
- Indoor Track: Fardan Carter (fardan29@gmail.com) or Gina Witcher (Gina_Witcher@hcpss.org)
- Wrestling: Zathy Ndiang (zndiang4@gmail.com)
**What to Bring: Water bottle (large size), athletic clothes, and shoes. Please get in touch with your sport-specific coaches for questions about equipment, etc.
â(Saturday practices will be held - Contact coaches for details.)
Athletic Registration Information
Instructions for Sports Registration (additional attachment provided with instructions as well): DUE BY: Monday, November 13th (DO NOT SEND DOCUMENTS VIA EMAIL; FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS)
1. Go to https://www.hcpss.org/connect/
2. Do NOT use your Mobile Phone;
3. Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login. Using your students' login info. will not allow you to register.); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and click the bottom option More Options (Family File, Reports Cards, etc.). âIf you have more than one student, make sure you have selected the student from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.)
4. Click on Athletic Registration on the right-hand side Menu, and select the correct season: Winter/Winter/Spring;
5. Complete all the forms: Parent Authorization Form, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form, and Concussion; please complete all additional documentsâ¦Do not skip or leave any boxes blank.
6. Upload the following forms: Physical Examination Form: Verification of an examination after April 1 or within 12 months of the tryout date for the particular sport must be submitted in each academic year of participation. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form. Older physicals will not be accepted. https://www.hcpss.org/athletics/forms-and-guidelines/ (Physical Forms can be found here to bring to the doctorâs office).
7. Upload a RECENT Utility bill (Dated June 1, 2023, at the earliest); it must be the actual bill. Older Utility bills before June 1, 2023, will NOT be accepted. Utility examples: BGE OR Water. **No Cell Phone OR Mortgage Bills will be accepted**
Common Errors:
· File size may be too big on downloads. Make sure the document is under 4MB
· Just because forms have been submitted, that does not necessarily mean they have been accepted
· AAM will go through to ensure proper dates, signatures, boxes checked off, and address matches Synergy address.
**Reminder: Physicals for Athletics differ from those used to register for school. The Athletic Physical includes a Clearance without restrictions by Medical Staff.
Please ensure physicals have all signatures (Parent/Guardian, Athlete, and Physician) before scanning and uploading. Winter 2023 physicals can be used for Winter 2023 and Spring 2024 seasons; Winter physicals can be used for Spring. Athletes will need a new physical for the next school year, dated no earlier than April 1st of the previous school year.
**Returning Athletes - If a Student-Athlete is returning from Winter to play Winter and/or Spring season and wants to use the Winter physical, parent/guardian must click the checkbox (option to use physical on file dated) and save. Otherwise, itâll wait for a new one to be uploaded. Returning athletes must complete permission information and upload a new utility bill.
Eligibility for Athletics
For high school, a full-time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average (GPA), calculated using credit or non-credit courses, with no more than one failing grade for the marking period, which governs eligibility for that activity.
*Returning Students: 4th Quarter Grades are used for Winter athletic eligibility
*Incoming 9th graders: NO academic eligibility requirement for Winter sports.
Athletic Rules of Conduct
At all Howard County athletic events, we strive to provide a pleasant and safe environment for all spectators and participants. We ask fans to refrain from:
- Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials, or fans
- Using profanity
- Throwing objects
- Entering the playing area
- Loitering in the hallways or on the grounds
- Those who fail to abide by the Rules of Conduct will be asked to leave the contest, and could result in a trespass letter banning the spectator from future athletic events at the school.
Admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display insensitive or offensive behavior. Enjoy the event! Be a fan, not a fanatic!
HCPSS Athletic Participation Resources
Student athletic policy agreement form for new student athletes.
Sports Concussion Testing Program and Release of Information
Agreement for families that acknowledge HCPSS may administer pre-concussion baseline testing and post-concussion testing after a sports-related injury.
HCPSS Athletics Concussion Information Sheet
Overview of concussion signs and symptoms that can occur in student athletes.
Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form
Physician forms for future student athletes to fill out prior to sport seasons.
COVID-19 AwarenessParent/Student-AthleteParticipationAcknowledgement Statements
Medication Procedure Information
Protocols for administration of student medication during school hours along with a medication administration history form for physicians.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
Acknowledgement statement and guidelines for identifying and responding to a cardiac arrest scenario.