WHAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO TRYOUT ON MARCH 19TH

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for tryouts, practice, or participation in interscholastic athletic contests, a player must meet all Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) and East Hartford Public School System (EHPS) eligibility requirements and policies:

1. Sports Physical - Must receive a medical examination once every 365 days by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or licensed professional. (Click here for a student medical examination form).  If you need to get a physical right away bring the medical examination form to a nearby walk-in clinic or a CVS that offers sports' physicals.  (Click here for the CVS website)

2. Parent Permission Form - Must have a completed 'Parent Permission' form for each season of participation.  (Click here for Parent Permission page one & page two) May not participate at the high school level for more than four seasons in that sport (one season per year) and cannot participate for a period lasting longer than eight consecutive semesters upon entry into grade nine.

3. Age - May not participate if he/she becomes 20 years of age during the season.

4. Attendance - EHPS requires the student athlete to be present at least four (4) periods in order to participate in activities or practices.

5. Academics - Athletes must have a minimum of a 1.7 GPA

 

***OK Coach, I've met all the requirements and I've been cleared to tryout.  What else do I need?

 

• Water/water bottle

• Towel

• Athletic sneakers - preferably basketball sneakers. (skateboard sneakers, Converse All-stars, Nike Roushes will not be permitted.  They can lead to serious ankle injuries.)

• T-shirt

• Shorts

• and most importantly... A GOOD ATTITUDE!!!