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Athletics Resource Center

This page serves as a gateway to WCPSS athletics information. Topics covered here will include eligibility information, conference data and other pertinent information for both high school and middle school athletics.

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High School Athletics


High School Athletic Conferences
A listing of WCPSS high schools and the athletic conferences to which they belong.

High School Athletic Eligibility Requirements
These are the requirements students must meet to participate in WCPSS high school sports.

High School Cheerleading Rules
Information on North Carolina High School Athletic Association, National Federation, and Wake County Public School System cheerleading rules are provided in this section.


High School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and a solid working relationship with your child's coach.

Insurance Information
Wake County Public School System furnishes an Interscholastic Athletic Insurance Policy that provides limited benefits for all high school students in the system who participate in high school sponsored and supervised interscholastic athletic activities. More information is included in Insurance Schedule of Benefits, How to File a Claim Form, and an Accident Claim Form.

MRSA Information
Information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that has been approved by Dr. David Damsker, Community Health Medical Director, Wake County Human Services is provided. This includes a brochure, facts sheet, and letter to parents.

National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Requirements
The NCAA has established a central clearinghouse to certify athletic eligibility to Division I and Division II institutions. Students, who intend to participate with or without a scholarship as a freshman in college, must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.

Transfer/Residency Requirements for High School Athletic Participation
Information on the policies pertaining to the athletic eligibility of transfer students.

WCPSS Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school. Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.

 

 

Middle School Athletics

Middle School Athletics Eligibility Requirements
A listing of WCPSS middle school athletic policies, including eligibility requirements.

WCPSS Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school. Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.

Middle School Athletic Schedules
From the Online Master Calendar.

MRSA Information
Information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that has been approved by Dr. David Damsker, Community Health Medical Director, Wake County Human Services is provided. This includes a brochure, facts sheet, and letter to parents.

Sportsmanship/Ejection Policy
Examples of behavior or conduct which will result in an ejection from any athletic contest.

Middle School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and a solid working relationship with your child's coach.

Middle School Conference Info
Basic information about Wake County Public School System's three middle school athletic conferences and the schools that comprise them.

Middle School Cheerleading Rules
Information on State Board of Education, National Federation, and Wake County Public School System cheerleading rules are provided in this section.

 

Hot Weather Guidelines

WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Athletic Practices
WCPSS is following the hot weather guidelines developed by the Sports Medicine Commission of the Department of Public Instruction.

Hot Weather Information
All athletes and their parents should read this document.

Three Percent Limit Weight Chart
Football players must be within three percent of the previous days pre-practice weight to practice.

Hydration Video
"Fueling Sports Performance" Provided by NFHS (Quicktime Movie - 25MB)
Please right click on the above links to download!
Due to file size, please allow several minutes for video download.

Contacts

Name Title E-mail

Phone Number

Bobby Guthrie Senior Administrator 850-1887
Kate Stuart Secretary 850-1788