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, 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 and Student Sports and Concussion Education - Parents and students are required to review this document and return the signed form to school prior to participating in high school sports.
- 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).
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.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.
|
Region C Class 6 |
Region D Class 6 |
Region C Class 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Annandale | Centreville | Briar Woods |
| Edison | Chantilly | Freedom (Loudoun) |
| Fairfax | Herndon | Thomas Jefferson |
| Falls Church | Langley | Lee |
| Hayfield | Madison | Potomac Falls |
| Justice | Marshall | Riverside |
| Lake Braddock | McLean | Rock Ridge |
| Mount Vernon | Oakton | Stone Bridge |
| Robinson | South Lakes | Woodgrove |
| South County | Wakefield | |
| West Potomac | Washington-Liberty | |
| West Springfield | Westfield | |
| T. C. Williams | Yorktown | |
| Woodson |
District Alignment
|
Concorde District |
Liberty 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