Athletics Registration
SOUTH RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
ATHLETIC REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Prior to participation on a school-sponsored athletic team, every student in grades 6 through 12 must complete and submit ONE of the following 2 packets of forms for EACH AND EVERY SPORT SEASON as well as the Athletic Forms† in the parent portal on Genesis. The ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION PACKET needs to be completed if you are in need of a new pre-participation physical examination from your physician. If you have a physical that has not expired, you need to complete the ATHLETIC REPEATER PACKET. The packet forms are fillable PDF forms and may be filled out PRIOR to printing them. A hard copy with original signatures must be submitted. The Athletic Registration Forms† in the parent portal on Genesis DO NOT need to be printed. Submit them electronically through the parent portal.
- ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION PACKET which consists of the following:
* Pre-participation Physical Evaluation History Form
* Pre-participation Physical Evaluation for the Athlete with Special Needs: Supplemental History Form (if applicable)
* Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Physical Examination Form (completed by MD, APN, or PA)
* Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Clearance Form (completed by MD, APN, or PA)
* Athletic Forms† in the parent portal on Genesis
*IMPORTANT* The required physical examination shall be conducted within 365 days prior to the first day of official practice in an athletic season. Therefore, if you have submitted the pre-participation physical examination and clearance forms that are a part of the Athletic Participation Packet within that time period, then you are required to only complete the Athletic Repeater Packet for this sports season.
*If you are unsure as to the date of your last physical, visit the parent portal in Genesis*
*NOTE* PLEASE be aware that the School Physician must review and approve ALL athletic pre- participation physical examinations. If the pre-participation health history, physical examination and clearance forms are handed in late, the official confirmation for participation on an athletic team can be
delayed, regardless of the status determined by your personal physician. Therefore, it is important to obtain the examination in a timely manner.
* The physical examination may only be completed be a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse (APN) or a physician assistant (PA) that has completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment Professional Development Module. Be certain to verify with your medical provider that they have
completed the module BEFORE scheduling an appointment.
* Parent/Guardians MUST complete the Pre-Participation Physical Examination Health History PRIOR to the physical examination and present it to the medical provider at the time of the physical examination.
- ATHLETIC REPEATER PACKET which consists of the following:
* NJDOE History Update Questionnaire Form
* Athletic Forms† in the parent portal on Genesis
† The ATHLETIC REGISTRATION FORMS that MUST be completed in the parent portal on Genesis are as follows:
(These forms can be found in the parent portal on Genesis, under forms, then athletic forms. Remember to click the green "Update Answers" button at the bottom of the page to submit all forms.)
* SRSD Athletic Participation Form
* SRSD Athletic Contract
* SRSD Acknowledgement of Receipt and Consent Sign Off Forms
Prior to signing the Acknowledgement of Receipt and Consent Sign Off Forms you MUST read the following fact sheets:
* Sports Related Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet (English | En Español)
* Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes Fact Sheet (English | En Español)
* Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet (English | En Español) & Video
* NJSIAA Steroid Testing Policy
* NJSIAA Steroid Testing Protocols
* NJSIAA Banned Drug Classes List (current)
* Sports Related Eye Injuries Educational Fact Sheet
*NOTE* The Athletic Forms† on the parent portal on Genesis DO NOT need to be printed. Complete and submit the forms electronically through the parent portal.
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES: submit the entire and complete packet to the Athletic Department ONLY (located in the high school main office) no later than TWO WEEKS BEFORE the first practice. DO NOT give the packet to your coach or the school nurse.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES: submit the entire and complete packet to the middle school nurse no later than TWO WEEKS BEFORE the first practice. DO NOT give the packet to your coach.
If you are submitting packets DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, whether you are a high school athlete or a middle school athlete, the entire and completed packet must be submitted to the Athletic Department (located in the high school main office) no later than TWO WEEKS BEFORE the first practice.