7:300 - Extracurricular Athletics

Student participation in school-sponsored extracurricular athletic activities is contingent upon the following:

  1. The student must meet the academic criteria set forth in Board Policy 6:190, Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities.
  2. A parent/guardian of the student must provide written permission for the student’s participation, giving the District full waiver of responsibility of the risks involved.
  3. The student must present a current certificate of physical fitness issued by a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant. The Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form, offered by the Illinois Elementary School Association, is the preferred certificate of physical fitness.
  4. The student must show proof of accident insurance coverage either by a policy purchased through the District-approved insurance plan or a parent(s)/guardian(s) written statement that the student is covered under a family insurance plan.
  5. The student must agree to follow all conduct rules and the coaches’ instructions as set forth in Board Policy 7:240, Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities.
  6. The student and the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) must: (a) comply with the eligibility rules of, and complete any forms required by, any sponsoring association (such as the Illinois Elementary School Association), and (b) complete all forms required by the District including, without limitation, signing an acknowledgement of receiving information about the Board’s concussion policy 7:305, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries.

The Superintendent or designee (1) is authorized to impose additional requirements for a student to participate in extracurricular athletics, provided the requirement(s) comply with Board Policy 7:10, Equal Educational Opportunities, and (2) shall maintain the necessary records to ensure student compliance with this policy.

Adopted: May 22, 2017
Revised: November 14, 2022; September 15, 2025

LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.30, 5/22-80, and 25/2.
23 Ill.Admin.Code §1.530(b).