Announcements

Tryouts for fall sports will begin on Monday, August 26th.  Please make sure you have thoroughly reviewed the section below and correctly turned in all necessary paperwork in order to be ready to participate.

Required Paperwork to Participate in Sports

Both a Sports Physical and Concussion Training documentation are due by Friday, August 23rd in order to be eligible for tryouts on Monday, August 26th.  See below for information about each.  They can be turned into the main office or directly to Mr. Riccardella (room 1300).

**Please turn them both in at the same time and make sure all areas for signature are complete (4 on physical, 1 on concussion training).**

Sports Physicals

A sports physical is required each school year.  A parent/guardian should complete pages 1, 2, and 4.  A doctor or approve 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 Training

Concussion training is an annual requirement to participate in athletics in PWCS.

Online Training - (Should be open to all after July 17th)

This web-based training is not yet available.

Please complete the training and print the certificate that is emailed to you. The certificate must be turned into Mr. Riccardella. This website has a history of being busy as it gets closer to tryouts dates. Do not delay getting this training completed. You must watch all of the videos and answer the questions. Fast-forwarding through the videos will cause the system to delay and might lock you out of the website.

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 Training 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 3rd 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.**

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.  Additionally, a student becomes ineligible for athletics if he or she receives two or more Unsatisfactory grades (U) in conduct for a marking period. 

**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.**