In an effort to improve our Middle School Athletics program and to make participation in middle school sports align more closely with the TUSD high school athletics experience, we will be implementing an Athlete Clearance process. The clearance process will include a set of forms that parents/guardians, as well as student athletes must complete prior to a student being allowed to participate on an athletic team representing our school.
Included in the Athletic Clearance Packet, will be a requirement to complete an annual physical examination, as well as other forms. We are sharing this information with you now so you can plan accordingly in terms of scheduling an exam for your student prior to September, when our first sports season will take place. If you already have plans to have your student get an annual physical exam with their doctor, then you will be able to submit a copy of that exam result to fulfill this requirement. The packet and forms will be available during the registration day for your student's grade level, as well as on the website two weeks prior to the first day of school.
If your student plans to tryout for an athletic team this coming school year, we strongly encourage you to schedule an athletic physical exam in advance of September to ensure that you are able to complete the entire Athletic Clearance Packet when the school year (or the particular sports season) begins. To assist families who may have difficulty scheduling their own doctor's appointment, or for those who may have a financial hardship, we are including a link below for a flier with information about an opportunity attend a mobile clinic for this purpose in July.
TUSD MS Athletics Packet PDF (Printable)
If your student does NOT intend to participate in Athletics next school year, then there is NO need requirement for the physical exam or any associated athletic paperwork to complete.
