Required Forms for Student Participation in Athletics

Athletics Online Registration

• Spring tryout registration on the myMCPS Athletics Registration portal  will open for parents/guardians to go on-line and register their student athletes for spring sports in the next few weeks.
• The portal takes the place of almost all of the MCPS required specific forms (except the Pre-participation Physcal Exam Form) for participation in the interscholastic athletics program. Forms that are covered in the portal are listed below.  These forms are also available en Español online and through the portal.
• Parent/guardians click here for step by step instructions on how to register your winter student-athlete for interscholastic athletics.

Required Forms for Student Participation in Athletics

Students must complete and submit the following forms prior to participating in practices or tryouts. Check with your school for the procedure of turning in completed forms.

• Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form (MCPS Form SR-8) – The Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form is valid for one year (for high school athletes) and two years (for middle school athletes) from the date of the exam, and covers participation for all sports within that time period. Students submit only the last page to the school/coach (Clearance Form). Schools keep the forms on file.  A partial list of Clinics that offer Sports Physicals within the Montgomery County area is available online.
• Medical Card for Athletes (MCPS Form 560-30) –This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate.
• Student-Parent Participation Contract and Parent Permission Form (for High School) – The form includes information that student-athletes and parents are required to review, including reference to the Health/Safety section of the MCPS Athletics website. This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate.
• Parent/Guardian Approval For Trips (Transportation Form) (MCPS Form 560-31) – This form is only applicable whenever students are transported to games in cars. The coach of the team will provide this form if it is necessary for that sport.

Required Concussion, Baseline Testing, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Forms

Please refer to the Concussion, Baseline Testing, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Parent packet available in the Health and Safety Section.

• Consent Form ImPact Baseline Concussion Testing – All student-athletes must undergo baseline testing at least once every two years. This form is required for taking a baseline test.
• MSDE Concussion Awareness and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Parent/Student-Athlete Acknowledgement Statement –  This form indicates that the parent and student-athlete have received information regarding concussions and sudden cardiac arrest.
• MSDE Pre-participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting Form for Extracurricular Activities – This form indicates whether the student has previously suffered a concussion.

Additional Forms for Students

• Graduated Return to Play Form
• MSDE Medical Clearance Form
• Student Accident Coverage Plan
• *Proof of Medical Insurance – This form is only required for football.
  • This form is available in English and Spanish.
• *Wrestling Weight Certification Permission Form – additional details about the wrestling certification process are available on the Wrestling page.