Athletics Resource Center
This page serves as a gateway to WCPSS athletics information. Topics covered here will include eligibility information, conference data, sports medicine information, and other pertinent information for both high school and middle school athletics.
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WCPSS Athletics
WCPSS Athletic Mission and Vision
National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
North Carolina Coaches Association Coaches Code of Ethics
WCPSS Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school. Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
High School Athletics
High
School Athletic Conferences
A listing of WCPSS high schools and the athletic
conferences to which they belong.
High
School Athletic Eligibility Requirements
These are the requirements students must meet to
participate in WCPSS high school sports.
High
School Cheerleading Regulations
Information on North Carolina High School Athletic Association, National
Federation, and Wake County Public School System cheerleading rules are
provided in this section.
High
School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and
a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
Insurance
Information
Wake County Public School System furnishes an Interscholastic Athletic Insurance
Policy that provides limited benefits for all high school students in the
system who participate in high school sponsored and supervised interscholastic
athletic activities. More information is included in Insurance Schedule
of Benefits, How to File a Claim Form, and an Accident Claim Form.
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA has established a central eligibility center to certify athletic eligibility to Division I and Division II institutions. Students, who intend to participate with or without a scholarship as a freshman in college, must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
College-Bound Student-Athletes Initial Eligibility Center
Information and Resources for College-Bound Student-Athletes and Parents
Transfer/Residency
Requirements for High School Athletic Participation
Information on the policies pertaining to the athletic
eligibility of transfer students.
North Carolina High School Athletic Association Eligibility Powerpoint
NCHSAA staff put together this powerpoint presentation on eligibility rules that must be followed in order to participate in high school athletics.
High School Schedules – Please go to the high school website (www.wcpss.net, and schools) or contact the school.
WCPSS
Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school.
Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
NCHSAA Hazing and Risk Management Powerpoint
This powerpoint was developed for the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class and provides definitions, WCPSS Board Policy, and information on hazing. It also includes information on Risk Management in Athletics.
Middle School Athletics
Middle
School Conference Information
Basic information about Wake County Public School
System's three middle school athletic conferences and the schools that comprise
them.
Middle
School Athletics Eligibility Requirements
A listing of WCPSS middle school athletic policies,
including eligibility requirements.
Admission Prices to WCPSS Middle School Athletic Events
WCPSS
Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school.
Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship/Ejection
Policy
Examples of behavior or conduct which will result
in an ejection from any athletic contest.
Middle
School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and
a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
Middle School Cheerleading Rules
Information on State Board of Education, National Federation, and Wake County
Public School System cheerleading rules are provided in this section.
Middle School Eligibility Powerpoint
This powerpoint presentation on middle school eligibility rules must be followed in order to participate in middle school athletics.
Coaching Education and Resources
Powerpoint on Coaching Education (Powerpoint 3.42MB) – View information about the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class. Class objectives and unit by unit previews are provided.
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) – This link will take you to nfhslearn.com. Information on the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class and more are available.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class Information – General information about the class is provided.
(Word - 25 KB | PDF - 11 KB)
Schedule of NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Classes – A list of classes offered and taught by Bobby Guthrie, WCPSS Senior Administrator for Athletics.
Word
Information is provided about other classes available online now at the below link, just click on titles under Courses: http://www.nfhslearn.com/
NFHS Coaching Certification - This link will provide information on becoming a Level 1 Accredited Interscholastic Coach.
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Resources – This link will take you to several NFHS resources including, “Role of the Principal in Interscholastic Athletics” and a hydration video called “Fueling Sports Performance.”
Emergency Action Plan
(Word - 33 KB | PDF - 21 KB)
WCPSS Board Policies Related to Athletics
(Word - 26 KB | PDF - 17 KB)
Coaches Checklist and Duties
(Word - 38 KB | PDF - 23 KB)
North Carolina Coaches Association Code of Ethics
(Word - 26 KB | PDF - 17 KB)
National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
(Word - 26 KB | PDF - 17 KB)
Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level – This link will take you to an article provided by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
What Do Athletes Really Deserve?– This is an article by Tim Stevens, Raleigh News and Observer prep sports writer. Tim was inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame during the summer 2008.
(Word - 29 KB | PDF - 15 KB)
Sports Medicine Information
Authorization to Use a Prescribed Appliance in an Athletic Contest - This form is required by the NCHSAA if using a prescribed appliance.
Concussion
This link will take you to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Information on concussion is provided for coaches, athletes and parents.
NFHS Concussion Course - This link will take you to the free course "Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know". http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=15000
Concussion Return to Play - This is a mandatory form to be filled out and signed by a licensed medical doctor as needed.
Dealing with Hot Weather
All athletes and their parents should read this document.
Hydration Video
"Fueling Sports Performance" Provided by NFHS (Quicktime Movie - 25MB)
Please right click on the above links to download!
Due to file size, please allow several minutes for video download.
Three Percent Limit
Weight Chart
Football players must be within three percent of
the previous days pre-practice weight to practice.
MRSA Information
Information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that has been approved by Dr. David Damsker, Community Health Medical Director, Wake County Human Services is provided. This includes a brochure, facts sheet, and letter to parents.
National Federation of State High School Associations Lightning Guidelines (13kb pdf)
NFHS lightning guidelines
Physician Release for Wrestler to Participate with Skin Lesion - This is a mandatory form to be filled out and signed by a physician as needed.
WCPSS
Hot Weather Guidelines for Athletic Practices
WCPSS is following the hot weather guidelines developed
by the Sports Medicine Commission of the Department of Public Instruction.
WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Athletic Games/Matches (16kb pdf)
Information is provided on how athletic programs deal with hot weather for athletic games and matches.
WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Cross Country Practices and Meets (25 KB PDF)
Information is provided on how schools deal with hot weather for cross country practices and meets.
WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Summer Practices (25 KB PDF)
Information is provided on how athletic programs deal with hot weather for summer practices.
Parents
Middle School Athletics Eligibility Requirements
A listing of WCPSS middle school athletic policies, including eligibility requirements.
High School Athletic Eligibility Requirements
These are the requirements students must meet to participate in WCPSS high school sports.
High School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
Middle School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA has established a central eligibility center to certify athletic eligibility to Division I and Division II institutions. Students, who intend to participate with or without a scholarship as a freshman in college, must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Transfer/Residency Requirements for High School Athletic Participation
Information on the policies pertaining to the athletic eligibility of transfer students.
Estimated Probability of Competing in Athletics Beyond the High School Interscholastic Level – This link will take you to an article provided by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
What Do Athletes Really Deserve?– This is an article by Tim Stevens, Raleigh News and Observer prep sports writer. Tim was inducted into the NFHS Hall of Fame during the summer 2008.
(Word - 29 KB | PDF - 15 KB)
Concussion
This link will take you to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Information on concussion is provided for coaches, athletes and parents.
Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act - This link will provide information concerning the Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Act including the legislation, resource packet, Concussion Information and Form for Students, Concussion Information and Form for Parents, Guidelines for an Emergency Action Plan, and Concussion Clearance Form.
NFHS Concussion Course - This link will take you to the free course "Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know".
NFHS Role of the Parent - This link will take you to the free course "Role of the Parent in Sports".
Links to Valuable Online Sources
- North Carolina High School Athletic Association
- National Federation of State High School Associations
- National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
- North Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association
- National Athletic Trainers' Association
- North Carolina Athletic Directors' Association
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Eligibility Center
Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|
| Bobby Guthrie | Senior Administrator | 919-850-1887 |