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Wayne Hills High School Athletics

Registration and Sports Clearance Information for High School Athletics

Dear Parent/Guardian:

The NJDOE has changed the Health Forms required for sports clearance. The previous forms will no longer be accepted starting July 1. In an effort to ensure all of our new and returning student athletes are cleared to participate in their sport prior to the first official practice, please read this letter carefully and in its entirety taking note of the new procedures and forms. 

ONLINE SPORTS REGISTRATION- All students must register for EACH SPORT SEASON

FIRST TIME ATHLETES           Create a rSchoolToday account     WAYNE HILLS LINK     WAYNE VALLEY LINK           Complete all of the required information           Click on the link for the sports season in which your child will be participating    RETURNING ATHLETES           Log into your rSchoolsToday account     WAYNE HILLS LINK     WAYNE VALLEY LINK           Click on the link for the sports season in which your child will be participating Please note: Only one account per family is needed. Please keep a copy of your username and password for future registrations. If you are having issues with your account please contact rSchoolToday at 1-800-513-5220 for assistance.

*NEW* HEALTH FORMS- Retained by your child’s Healthcare Provider

HISTORY FORM- to be completed, signed, and dated by the student athlete AND the parent/guardian. THE ATHLETE WITH DISABILITIES FORM: SUPPLEMENT TO THE ATHLETE HISTORY- to be completed, signed, and dated by the student athlete AND the parent/guardian. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM- to be completed, signed, and dated by the student athlete’s healthcare provider.  The Physical Examination is valid for 365 days from the date of the exam. Please take note of the following official practice start dates to ensure your student athlete’s physical will be valid or if a new physical examination will be needed. Sport First Official Practice Date Valid Physical Exam Dates Football/Cheerleading and Tennis August 12, 2024 On or After August 13, 2023  All Other Fall Sports August 19, 2024 On or After August 20, 2023

*NEW* HEALTH FORMS- SUBMIT TO HEALTH OFFICE

PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FORM- to be completed, signed, and dated by the student athlete’s healthcare provider. HEALTH HISTORY UPDATE QUESTIONNAIRE- to be completed, signed, and dated by the student athlete’s parent/guardian if the student athlete’s physical exam was completed more than 90 days prior to the first official practice date. SUBMIT ALL COMPLETED ORIGINAL FORMS TO THE HEALTH OFFICE NO ELECTRONIC COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS

ImPACT® CONCUSSION BASELINE TESTING

ImPACT® Concussion Baseline Testing is to be completed by ALL student athletes. The Athletic Trainers will schedule and administer the computer - based testing for all new and returning athletes. The ImPACT® testing is valid for two years.

CLEARANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS

Once registration for the sport through rSchoolsToday is verified, the Medical Eligibility Form and the Health History Update Questionnaire have been reviewed and approved by the High School Nurse(s) AND the School Physician- a clearance letter to participate will be sent to the parent/guardian via email.  Your child will NOT be permitted to participate in official practice without clearance.

NOTE:  Athletic physicals are current for 365 days from the date of exam, not the date the paperwork was signed by the doctor. .     Step 3:  Submit all forms to the nurses in the health office.   Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Students will be permitted to participate when all required forms are submitted to the health office. Parents/guardians will be notified by email when their child has been cleared to participate in athletics.    All forms must be submitted DIRECTLY to the School Nurse  PLEASE SUBMIT FORMS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DELAYS IN THE STUDENT ATHLETE'S PARTICIPATION.  IMPACT Baseline Test:  All student-athletes are required to take an online concussion baseline test (IMPACT).  The Athletic Trainers will be responsible for scheduling and administering the test.  This test is valid for 2 years.  IMPORTANT REMINDER:  Students who are excluded from PE participation for any reason are not permitted to participate in athletics   ATHLETIC OFFICE STAFF 973-317-2008 David Drozjock               Athletic Director                   ddrozjock@wayneschools.com Lisa Buschmann             Admin. Assistant                  lbuschmann@wayneschools.com Ryan Bayley                   Coordinator of Athletics        rbayley@wayneschools.com                                                                                          HEALTH OFFICE STAFF 973-317-2020/2021 Judy Daly, RN            jdaly@wayneschools.com Laura Gomez, RN      lgomez@wayneschools.com                                                                           ATHLETIC TRAINERS 973-317-2009 Gary Maiella gmaiella@wayneschools.com Andrew Potts apotts@wayneschools.com