Student Athletics
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Students and parents will need to complete several steps prior to participating in high school sports, including:
- A completed VHSL Pre-Participation Exam Form (must be on the VHSL form and completed after May 1, 2019, in order to be valid for the 2019-20 school year). Please note: You can also choose to have your student attend an upcoming VHSL Pre-participation Physical Exam screening. These will take place at 25 locations in May and June.
- Parent Concussion Education (online through FCPS).
- Student Concussion Education (online through FCPS).
- An Emergency Care Card (available as part of FCPS General Registration packet).
- A completed Student Participation Pledge (will be available before the first contest date of fall season).
Virginia High School League Pre-participation Exam Form
Students must have a completed physical exam prior to participating in high school sports. The exam must be completed by a MD, DO, NP or PA on the current VHSL form. The form must be completed by the physician after May 1, 2019, to be valid for the 2019-20 school year. Completed forms should be turned in to the Activities Office at school.Concussion Education--Parents
Parents must complete the concussion education program prior to the student’s participation in high school sports. Parents need only complete the program one time for all their children participating in FCPS athletics if they register each child's FCPS ID number prior to viewing the slideshow.
Parent Concussion Education
Concussion Education--Students
Students must complete the concussion education program prior to participating in high school sports.
Student Concussion Education
Voluntary Student Insurance
Interscholastic Sports in FCPS
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
| Cheerleading – Varsity, JV, Freshman | Boys and Girls Basketball - Varsity, JV, Freshman |
Baseball – Varsity, JV |
| Boys and Girls Cross Country | Girls Gymnastics | Boys and Girls Crew* |
| Girls Field Hockey – Varsity, JV, Freshman* | Riflery* | Boys and Girls Lacrosse– Varsity, JV |
| Football – Varsity, JV, Freshman | Boys and Girls Swimming/Diving | Boys and Girls Soccer - Varsity, JV |
| Boys and Girls Golf | Boys and Girls Track and Field | Softball – Varsity, JV |
| Girls Volleyball - Varsity, JV, Freshman | Wrestling – Varsity, JV | Boys and Girls Tennis |
| Boys and Girls Track and Field |
Coed Sports - Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Riflery*, Wrestling
*Club Sports are not necessarily VHSL sanctioned, but are FCPS sanctioned and are financially self-supporting activities.
Regional Membership of FCPS in Virginia High School League
Each FCPS high school is a member of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) and is assigned in one of three regions.
|
Occoquan Region Class 6A |
Northern Region Class 6A |
Region C Class 5A |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale | Battlefield | Briar Woods |
| Colgan | Centreville | Broad Run |
| Fairfax | Chantilly | John Champe |
| Forest Park | Herndon | Edison |
| Freedom (PW) | Stonewall Jackson | Falls Church |
| Gar-Field | Langley | Freedom (LC) |
| Hayfield | Madison | Thomas Jefferson |
| Hylton | Marshall | Lee |
| Justice | McLean | Potomac Falls |
| Lake Braddock | Oakton | Rock Ridge |
| Mount Vernon | Osbourn | Stone Bridge |
| Robinson | Osbourn Park | Tuscarora |
| South County | Patriot | Wakefield |
| West Potomac | South Lakes | |
| West Springfield | Washington-Lee | |
| T. C. Williams | Westfield | |
| Woodbridge | Yorktown | |
| Woodson |
District Alignment
|
Concorde District |
Cardinal District |
Gunston District |
Patriot District |
National District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | Herndon | Annandale | Fairfax | Edison |
| Chantilly | Langley | Hayfield | Lake Braddock | Falls Church |
| Madison | McLean | Mount Vernon | Robinson | Thomas Jefferson |
| Oakton | South Lakes | West Potomac | South County | Justice |
| Westfield | Washington-Lee | T.C. Williams | West Springfield | Lee |
| Yorktown | Woodson | Marshall | ||
| Wakefield |
Athletic Training Program
Each high school has a certified athletic trainer that ensures the health and safety of student athletes.
Find out more about the Athletic Training Program
Directors of Student Activities
The Directors of Student Activities are in charge of a variety of programs at each high school.
Get contact information for High School Directors of Student Activities