Registration

Students wishing to participate in middle school interscholastic athletics must complete the following in order to be eligible.  A student MAY NOT participate until all items are completed and verified.

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For enrolled students: Online registration through PowerSchool for each season of participation
During this registration process, the parent/guardian will 

• give permission for participation and provide emergency and medical information 

• provide proof of health insurance.  

• accept policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in this handbook.

 
Opportunities will be provided for families to use a school computer if other internet access is not available.

For non-enrolled students who live in district, please use this form and turn them into the Athketic office once complete.

1. Proof of medical examination clearing student for athletic participation

This is required once in the student’s high school career.  It is required prior to participation at any level.  For students new to high school athletics, the physical must be dated on or after July 1 of the previous year.  
For example:  for the 2019-20 school year the physical must be dated on or after July 1, 2018 (last summer).
If necessary, please see the Athletic Department for information regarding locations of free or inexpensive athletic physicals.

   
  2. Athletic User Fee Payment
  Checks in the amount of $75  should be made payable to “Amerst Middle School” with the sport name on the memo line. Please turn checks into the coach or main office. There will be a $35 charge for all checks returned due to insufficient funds.  Students may try out prior to this fee being paid but students will not be issued a uniform until the fee is settled 

Fee Waivers

• Students who qualify for free or reduced meals through the Food Services Program are exempt from athletic fees and should indicate this at the time of registration.  

• Any student-athlete who is a three-season participant in good standing in the same school year will not be charged the user fee for the spring season. 

• No family will be required to pay more than $300 in any single school year. 

 
A fee waiver or payment plan may be requested if there are extenuating circumstances regarding financial hardship.  This request can be made during the online registration process.  ​
 

Refunds
Full refunds will be issued if a student submits payment and then does not make a team.  
 
A 50% refund will be given if a student is injured in the first half of the season and will not be able to play due to medical conditions.  The Athletic Office must be notified of such injuries
 
No refunds will be given if a student quits, is removed from the team for disciplinary or attendance reasons, or fails to meet the academic eligibility standards during the season.