Eligibility Requirements
Student Athlete Eligibility Requirements & FormsParticipation is a Privilege:Participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege, not a right. To maintain this privilege, students must follow established rules and meet academic and behavioral standards aligned with the values and goals of our school. These expectations are clearly outlined in our Student-Athlete Handbook, available below. Local Rules May Be More Stringent:Mater Bay may adopt more stringent rules for the students under their supervision. No school or school district, however, may adopt rules that are less stringent than those of the FHSAA. Academic Requirements:2.5 GPA Required for Academic Eligibility. A middle/junior high student must have 2.5 GPA, or the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale, at the conclusion of each semester. A high school student must have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 unweighted scale, or its equivalent, at the conclusion of each semester to be academically eligible during the next semester Physical Evaluation Requirement:A student must have a physical evaluation each year and be certified as being physically fit to participate in interscholastic athletic programs prior to participating in interscholastic athletic competition or engaging in any practice, tryout, workout, or other physical activity associated with the student’s candidacy for an interscholastic team. A physical evaluation shall be valid for a period not to exceed one calendar year from the date of practitioner’s signature. The student cannot be allowed to participate in any activity related to interscholastic athletic programs until the fully executed physical evaluation form is on file in the school. Click here to access the Athletic Clearance Website: ATHLETIC CLEARANCE Steps to complete Athletic Clearance here. To access the necessary Physical Forms, please click below on the Forms below:Insurance Requirement:Prior to participating in interscholastic athletic competition or engaging in any practice, tryout, workout, or other physical activity associated with the student’s candidacy for an interscholastic team, each student athlete must be covered by the Athletic Insurance Fee. Click on the link below to purchase the Athlete Insurance Fee:ATHLETE INSURANCE FEE NFHS Course Requirement:All student athletes are required to annually view and complete the FREE NFHS online Concussion Course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course, and Heat Illness Course. Students must submit the certificate of completion for each course prior to participating in team activities. |