Athletics
About Us
We recognize the primary responsibility of schools is to educate youth and an integral part of that educational process includes interscholastic athletics and activities. We encourage and promote diversity in all aspects of the programs as well as establish standards and practices to insure the safety, health, and general welfare of all participants.
Opportunities+ for All Students
The Kent School District will provide exceptional athletic and activity opportunities that focus on overall student development, encourage excellence, enhance our educational programs, and promote positive community engagement. The KSD Athletics and Activities team is dedicated to supporting and furthering the strategic plan of the school district as we provide our students with the best opportunities to pursue their interests and gain skills to be successful. Opportunities+ reflects our effort to leverage middle and high school connections to school-based athletics, activities, and clubs that provide experiences which help build confidence, leadership skills and teamwork, while instilling a strong work ethic. These foundational attributes help build the life skills of competing, overcoming adversity, planning for success, and developing positive habits. Our intentional programing will provide opportunities for every student plus the added value of developing purpose, passion, and preparing our students for a well-rounded life.
Good Sportmanship
Our Athletic and Activities team formulates policies that cultivate the ideals of good sportsmanship by students, coaches, and parents. We provide a model of clear communication processes between athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators. Our goal is to design all activities to provide fair and consistent opportunities for all students.
Athletics Participation Guide
Online Athletic Registration
Register ONLINE through FinalForms. Parent/Guardian will create an online family profile. Once profile is created, parent/guardian must follow the steps to register their student athlete for a specific sport.
Medical History & Physical Examinations
Physical Exam procedures for Student- Athletes: The physical eligibility form must be completed and signed/dated by a medical practitioner to be valid. Student-Athletes are responsible for completing their physical exam at their own expense.
Physicals are valid for up to 24 months from the date of the examination if all guidelines are met. Physical expiration dates must extend beyond the respective WIAA season ending date. Expiration dates occurring within a sports season shall require a new examination prior to that season. The best practice for student-athletes is to obtain the physical examination after June 1st of the 5th grade year, 7th grade year, 9th grade year and 11th grade year.
Directions:
Parents/guardians can go to FinalForms to register and complete the student’s medical information.
Once the student data is entered, FinalForms will create a personalized Pre-Participation Physical Examination (PPE) form (also referred to as the Medical History and Physical Eligibility Form for the Kent School District Athletics).
Parents/guardians print the PPE form and have the student take the form to the medical exam appointment.
Once the form is completed, it can be uploaded on FinalForms or turned in to the athletic administrative assistance or building athletic director.
» Physical Form English // Physical Form Spanish
The recommended medical history form. Stays with doctor.
» Physical Eligibility Form
The recommended medical eligibility form. Upload to FinalForms .
» Students With Disabilities Form
This form is supplemental to the athlete history form.
Medical insurance is also required to participate in interscholastic athletics. School insurance is available for a fee. Go to Student Accident Insurance at the bottom of this page to register if you need coverage.
Parent & Student Athletic Handbook
View the Kent School District Parent and Student Athletic Handbook (PDF) and Middle School Athletic Handbook (PDF) to learn what it takes to be a successful athletic participant through code of conduct, eligibility standards, and more.
Health Resources
Concussions: View the concussion in youth sports fact sheet to learn about symptoms, common treatment options, and preventative measures athletes can take while participating in sports.
Concussion Screening: Make an appointment for baseline concussion testing with Olympic Sports and Spine available to students participating in basketball, football, soccer, and wrestling.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: View the sudden cardiac arrest information sheet to learn about causes, common treatment options, and preventative measures athletes can take while participating in sports.
Return-to-Play Guidelines
The WIAA Return-To-Play Guidelines lists requirements for all athletic teams to participate in sports, along with sport-specific guidelines as each sport has unique circumstances to consider. Guidelines have been developed in consultation with Washington Department Health officials, medical communities, the national governing body for education-based athletics (NFHS), and state committees of coaches and athletic directors.
To resume participation following an illness and/or injury serious enough to require medical care by a doctor, a student athlete must present a completed and signed KSD Return to Play Form to the building Athletic Director.
Student Accident Insurance
The safety of our students is of critical importance to the Kent School District, and we want to protect them from injury. Even so, accidents do happen and required medical care can be very expensive. Please know that your school does not assume responsibility for such costs but does offer you access to several accident insurance plans for voluntary purchase. Details can be found on the links below:
For more information about insurance offerings, or to enroll, visit the Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. website or call 1-800-827-4695.
If you are already enrolled in the student accident insurance program, you may submit a claim using the Student Insurance Claim form.
Resources
Local City Parks and Recreation Offerings
The Covington Parks and Recreation Department offers various seasonal sports leagues for children.
The City of Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department offers a wide array of indoor and outdoor activities, classes, services, and facilities for all ages.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center
Preparing Student - Athletics for the College Process (PDF)
Creating an account on the NCAA Eligibility Center is the first step to becoming an athlete in college.
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association preserves, enhances and promotes educational-based athletics through the professional development of interscholastic athletic administrators.
North Puget Sound League (NPSL)
Visit the North Puget Sound League (NPSL) website for the most accurate schedules, scores, and standings for the 4A high school league. You can also register and subscribe to important event change notifications for all of your favorite NPSL 4A teams.
Washington Coaches Association
The Washington Coaches Association is focused on reviewing and recognizing the best coaches in our state, including professional and college coaches.
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is a private, nonprofit service organization and rule-making body formed in 1905 to create equitable playing conditions between high school sports teams in Washington.
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