Athletics
Orca Athletics
Team Sports
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I turn in all of the paperwork?
Please return all forms to the main office Attention: Annemarie Hutson.
What are sports physicals?
Sports physicals are a quick check by a doctor to see if it?s safe for you to play sports. They are valid for two years. Be sure to schedule a sports physical early with your doctor/physician to ensure that your child has a valid sports physical before the season starts. Students cannot attend practice or play in a game until they have a valid sports physical that clears them for participation. You do not have to go to YOUR doctor in order to get a valid physical.
When are the games and where are they held?
Games for all sports are on Saturdays ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When the District makes the schedules, they will be passed out to students, and posted on the website. The locations vary every year.
How many sports can I play?
A student can only participate in one sport per season. One in the fall, one in the winter, and one in the spring.
When and where are practices?
Practices are held twice a week after school. Exact practice dates, and locations will be determined at the beginning of the school year by the coaches.
Athletic Registration
Middle School Athlete Forms
Use the following guide to register your student for athletic programming. Once complete, these forms should be forwarded to the school where your student is participating.
Student Athletic Forms
Step 1: Athletic Registration Forms
Print, complete and return forms to school. Please note, high school and K-8/middle school students complete the same form.
Reminder
Student Athletic Registration Forms
- Registration forms are valid for one school year only
Step 2: Physical Exam Forms
Reminder
Student Athletic Physical Forms
- The HISTORY document (Page 1) should be completed and remain with your provider
- The EXAM document (Page 2) should be the only item submitted to your athletic school
- Physicals are valid for 24 consecutive months
Step 3: Program Guardian Release & Warning Forms
All forms are required.
Step 4: Sport-Specific Guardian Release & Warning Forms
For each school year, one form is required for each sport student will participate.
Step 5: Guardian Awareness Forms
Print, complete and return forms to school.
- Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Form
- Extracurricular Athletic Transportation Form
- Media Release for Publication Form
- Spectator Code of Conduct Form
- Weight Room Consent Form
Additional District Resources and Forms
Student Athletic Handbook
Middle School and K-8 Athletics Handbook
Enrollment/Cross-Enrollment – Athletics Only
This checklist is for students who wish to participate with their neighborhood school’s athletic programs but are either not enrolled within the district OR who current district students needing to be cross-enrolled from their alternative high school. If any questions about the checklist, please contact the athletic school where your student would be participating.
Student Insurance
Seattle Public Schools makes available a student accident insurance program that can be tailored to your family’s needs. To learn more about available plans/enrollment or to ask additional questions, visit the District’s Risk Management Department link below.
District Policies
Student Participation Fees: “Pay to Play” fees have been discontinued. Check with your school for any other additional fees.