Student Athletics
Find out the requirements for participating in high school sports in FCPS.
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, in order to be valid for the next school year).
- Please contact FCPSSAAP@fcps.edu or call 571-423-1260 for more information.
- An Emergency Care Card (available as part of FCPS General Registration packet).
- Student-athletes in FCPS are required to be covered by medical insurance. If your student is not covered by another plan, there is a link below to an option.
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, 2020 to be valid for the 2020-21 school year. Completed forms should be turned in to the Activities Office at school.Student Insurance Information
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 two regions beginning Fall 2021.
|
Region C Class 6 |
Region D Class 6 |
|---|---|
| Annandale | Centreville |
| Edison | Chantilly |
| Fairfax | Herndon |
| Falls Church | Langley |
| Hayfield | Madison |
| Jefferson | Marshall |
| Justice | McLean |
| Lake Braddock | Oakton |
| Lewis | South Lakes |
| Mount Vernon | Wakefield |
| Robinson | Washington-Liberty |
| South County | Westfield |
| West Potomac | Yorktown |
| West Springfield | |
| T. C. Williams | |
| Woodson |
District Alignment - effective Fall 2021
|
Concorde District |
Liberty District |
National District |
Patriot District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | Herndon | Annandale | Alexandria City |
| Chantilly | Langley | Edison | Fairfax |
| Madison | Marshall | Falls Church | Lake Braddock |
| Oakton | McLean | Hayfield | Robinson |
| South Lakes | Wakefield | Jefferson | South County |
| Westfield | Washington-Lee | Justice | West Springfield |
| Yorktown | Lewis | Woodson | |
| Mount Vernon | West Potomac |
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