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How to Tryout for a Sport

In keeping with the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Grand Island Central School District requires that prior to trying out and practicing for a team, all athletes must have a physical examination and receive the school physician's approval to participate.  

A physical examination must be done by your private physician and comply with the following:

  • The Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form must be filled out in its entirety.
  • Each item must be assessed/reviewed by a physician.
  • Physician examination can only be done by the student's personal private medical doctor (not a family member or friend) who is duly licensed to practice in New York State.  This includes either a certified nurse practitioner or a registered physician's assistant who works for a private physician.
  • The school physician has the final authority to determine the physical capability of a student to participate in a sport.
  • This sports physical examination is good for one (1) calendar year from the date of the physical.
  • Any student whose safe participation is in question as a result of the Interim Health History interview, an injury, or a prolonged absence must be requalified by the school physician prior to participation.              

The extent of injury or the nature of the illness will determine the need for requalification.  This determination will be assessed on an individual basis in conjunction with school health personnel and the private health care provider, if appropriate.  However, the school physician must make the final decision.

 

All students interested in signing up for a sport must go to the Athletic Sign Up For Sports page, click on the Sign Up link and follow the instructions to do so.

 

Forms Required

 

1.  MUST have a current physical annually (Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form filled out by a parent/guardain).  Form to be turned into the athletic office BEFORE the start of the sport.

 

2.  The "Interval Health History" form must be completed on FinalForms prior to the first day of practice. 

 

3.  Eligibility must be passing four units plus physical education.

 

4.  Sign “Athletic/Extracurricular Agreement” & "Concussion Policy" on FinalForms before practice begins.