Announcements
Congratulations to our fall sports athletes on making your respective teams! We will have a Fall Sports meeting that one parent is asked to attend immediately after practice at 5 pm on Wednesday, September 4th.
Required Paperwork to Participate in Sports
Both a Sports Physical and Concussion Education documentation are due by Friday, August 23rd in order to be eligible for tryouts on Monday, August 26th. See below for information about each. A printed and signed copy of your Sports Physical can be turned into the main office or directly to Mr. Riccardella (room 1300), but as of this year you do not need to turn in documentation for Concussion Education as long as you have completed it online.
**Please make sure all 4 areas for signature (including from your doctor) are complete on your Sports Physical before you turn it in and that you complete your Concussion Education prior to turning in your physical.**
Sports Physicals
A sports physical is required each school year. A parent/guardian should complete pages 1, 2, and 4. A doctor or approved health care professional must complete page 3 and must be dated after May 1, 2024. The physical form will be valid through June 30, 2025. The current physical form can be found under the "Athletic Forms and Documents" link on the left side of the screen or the link below.
Middle School Physical Form (PDF)
Concussion Education
Concussion Education is an annual requirement to participate in athletics in PWCS.
Online Training is now available through ParentVUE. Please visit the PWCS Concussion Education website for more information/support.
After completing, you no longer need to print a certificate as your record of completion will be available to Mr. Riccardella through ParentVUE.
Process for Tryouts
On try out days, students should report to the gymnasium immediately after school. They will be checked in to ensure they have submitted their Sports Physical and Concussion Education documentation, and will then change into their athletic wear in the locker rooms. Tryouts will conclude at 4:45 and students should be picked up from the school at 5 pm. Cuts will be finalized after the third day of tryouts.
To avoid any undue pressure or anxiety for the prospective players, tryouts will be closed to spectators. This includes parents and relatives. Thank you for your understanding and patience with this policy.
Game Day Information
All middle school athletics events are scheduled for a 5:15 pm start, but please be patient in the event of delays due to transportation or officials. Game admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students, so we request that you bring small bills. It is PWCS policy that no bags are allowed inside.
Academic Eligibility (from RRMS Student Handbook, p. 4)
A student is placed on academic probation (referred to as academic ineligible) for the duration of the next grading period if he/she receives two or more quarterly failing grades (F) for the marking period. A student on academic probation is prohibited from participation in athletics or other extracurricular activities, except to engage in academic help sessions.
**Please note this may impact 7th and 8th graders based on the 4th quarter of their previous school year.**
**Please note it is PWCS policy that students be present for at least half of the school day in order to participate in practice or games.**