Athletics

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING TRYOUT PAPERWORK ONLINE:

Please note-Do not use Cell Phones, Use Parent Portal, Allow Pop Ups, and Limit File Size (4MB) for all uploads.

The HCPSS Office of Information Technology has developed a portal through HCPSS Connect Parent Access to submit ALL Athletics Forms. Parents/guardians can now fill out required forms, upload physicals and proof of residency documents, and complete the eligibility process just by following this link:  HCPSS Connect.

- Login to your HCPSS Connect Portal (Parents & Guardian MUST use the parental login.  Using your students log in info. will not allow you to register); Once logged in, go to the menu on the left and  click the bottom option More Options.  ​If you have more than one student make sure you have selected the correct student from the drop down menu at the top of the page.
- Click on Athletic Registration on the right hand side Menu,
- Click on the Athletic Participation Form and begin filling out form (All sports will be indicated as varsity)
- Once you hit Save- all of the other forms will open up on left tab
- Complete all of the forms: Athletic Participation Form, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form, Concussion Information, Concussion testing program, and recent COVID-19 Awareness form. Please complete all additional document.  Do not skip or leave any boxes blank.

- If you participatd in a fall sport, all you need to submit is a new parent permission form, indicating the winter sport, a vaccination card an updated residency.
- Upload the following forms: Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form dated on/after April 1, 2020. Upload ALL pages of the Physical Examination Form (including COVID last page).  Older physicals will not be accepted.
- Upload a RECENT Utility bill, bills must be date no more than 2 months prior to the beginning of the season.  Utility (BGE, Potomac Edison, Copy of Deed, tax bill, Solar, Water, Cable/Satellite are allowed)  **No Cell Phone Bills will be accepted** 

**Reminder: Physicals for Athletics are different from those used to register to attend school and wellness visits are not considered a physical.

** Reminder: Just because you have submitted all paper work, the AAM must verify the documents are complete, accurate and meet HCPSS guidelines.

Physicals: The Athletic Boosters have provided a convenient opportunity for students to have a physical at Maple Lawn First Cal Urgent Care. Click this link for more information. Portion of the proceeds go to the athletic boosters

TRYOUT FORMS: Pleack click this link for access to the hard copy forms that are required for tryouts.

SPORTSMANSHIP

At all Howard County athletic events, we strive to provide a pleasant and safe environment for all spectators and participants. We ask fans to refrain from:

• Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials, or fans
• Using profanity
• Throwing objects
• Entering the playing area
• Loitering in the hallways or on the grounds
• Those who fail to abide by the Rules of Conduct will be asked to leave the contest, and could result in a trespass letter banning the spectator from future athletic events at the school.

Admission is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to display insensitive or offensive behavior. Enjoy the event! Be a fan, not a fanatic!

HCPSS Interscholastic Athletic Handbook

Many of the HCPSS interscholastic rules and guidleines can be found here by clicking this link