Required Forms for Student Participation in Athletics

Athletics Online Registration

• All students wishing to tryout for sports must be registered by their parent/guardian on  the new MCPS parent portal (information coming soon)  for  each season. Athletic Registration opens for parents/guardians to go on-line and register their student athletes approximately 1 month prior to each season start date.  If a parent/guardian does not have their access ID and password to set up their portal they may contact Paint Branch HS for this information.
• The portal takes the place of almost all of the MCPS required specific forms for participation in the interscholastic athletics program that are listed below.  These forms are also available en Español online and through the portal.
• MCPS will be providing information to Parent/guardians on how to register your child 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. Only students who have been denied online registration by the MyMCPS portal may turn in paper forms.

• “NEW” Preparticipation Physical Form with COVID questions (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. Also Care for Kids provides physicals for those who qualify.
• 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.
• Middle School Parent/Guardian Permission Form – This form is for parents/guardians of middle school students who wish to participate in the middle school interscholastic athletics program. The form should be filled out and returned to the coach before students can participate.

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. These forms are included i Online Registration and do not need to be completed seperately unless you must turn in paper forms.

• 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
• 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. (included in the online registration)
• *Proof of Medical Insurance – This form is only required for football. (included in the online registration)
  • This form is available in English and Spanish.
• *Wrestling Weight Certification Permission Form – (included in the online registration) additional details about the wrestling certification process are available on the Wrestling page (note that the Wrestling information is updated annually in September).