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Online Registration for Athletics

Online Registration 

Athletics registration is done electronically through the ParentVue Portal. Information regarding middle school athletics registration can be found here. Below are some helpful resources to assist parents/guardians with the online registration process and with securing a physical evaluation prior to in-person engagement.

• ParentVue Guide - A "Quick Guide to ParentVue for Athletics" for parents/guardians when registering their students for athletics.
• ParentVue Guide - A "How to Guide" for parents/guardians for Getting Started with ParentVUE.pdf

Parents/guardians must complete the online registration process for students participating in the MCPS interscholastic athletics program, prior to participating in practices or tryouts. As part of the online registration process for MCPS athletics, students and parents/guardians are required to review health and safety information, including materials on baseline testing, concussions, and sudden cardiac arrest.  Any questions about completing the online registration process should be directed to your local school Athletics Specialist or Athletic Coordinator. 

• Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form - The Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Form is valid for 13 months (for high school athletes) and two years (for middle school athletes) from the date of the exam, and covers participation for all sports within that time period. Parents/guardians submit the last page to the school/coach (the Clearance Form). Schools keep the forms on file.  A partial list of Clinics that offer Sports Physicals within the Montgomery County area is available online.
• Medical Card for Athletes (MCPS Form 560-30) -This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate.
• Student-Parent Participation Contract and Parent Permission Form (for High School), Student-Parent Participation Contract and Permission Form (for Middle School) - The form includes information that student-athletes and parents are required to review, including reference to the Health/Safety section of the MCPS Athletics website. This form must be submitted for each sport in which the student wishes to participate.
• Middle School Athletics registration information can be found here.

Required Concussion, Baseline Testing, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Forms

Please refer to the Concussion, Baseline Testing, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Parent packet available in the Health and Safety Section.

• Consent Form ImPact Baseline Concussion Testing - All student-athletes are encourage to complete a baseline test prior to their initial participation in the MCPS athletics program. The local school provides access to baseline testing, please reach out to the local school athletics specialist for more information. This form is required for taking a baseline test.
• MSDE Concussion Awareness and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Parent/Student-Athlete Acknowledgement Statement -  This form indicates that the parent and student-athlete have received information regarding concussions and sudden cardiac arrest.
• MSDE Pre-participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting Form for Extracurricular Activities - This form indicates whether the student has previously suffered a concussion.

Additional Forms for Students

• Graduated Return to Play Form
• MSDE Medical Clearance Form in English and en Español
• Parent/Guardian Approval For Trips (Transportation Form) (MCPS Form 560-31) - This form is only applicable whenever students are transported to games in cars. The coach of the team will provide this form if it is necessary for that sport.
• Football Insurance Parent Letter and brochure - available in English and Español
• Student Accident Coverage Plan
• Wrestling Weight Certification Permission Form - additional details about the wrestling certification process are available on the Wrestling page (note that the Wrestling information is updated annually in September).
• Pole Vault Permission Form - Pole Vault/Pole Vault Helmets