Fall Sports Set to Begin in Caribou County

Important Dates:

August 4 - August 11: No Contact Period for ALL Sports

August 12 - Start of Fall Sports practices, Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country.  Look for specific sport announcements on start times.

SSHS

As July comes to a close and August is just around the corner it's a sure sign that School and Fall Sports are just about to begin.  With the start of fall sports, student athletes and parents need to be aware of critical paperwork that needs to be completed before the first day of practice.  Contact the high school or specific sport coaches for more information.

Important Notes:

-All freshmen, juniors, or new athletes need to get a physical.  These forms can be found on the IHSAA website under Resources -Forms -Miscellaneous Forms -Student Physical Exam.  

https://idhsaa.org/asset/document/99Physical%20Exam%20and%20Consent%20Form.pdf

-All Sophomores and Seniors that have a physical on file need to fill out an Interim Questionnaire.  This can also be found on the IHSAA website under Resources - Forms - Miscellaneous Forms - Student Interim Questionnaire. 

https://idhsaa.org/asset/FORMS/Interim%20Questionnaire.pdf

-Additional paperwork will be distributed on the first day of practice.

-It should also be noted that student athletes will have to pay a players fee of $100 per sport that they participate in.  This fee can be paid at the office during registration...payment plans can be arranged if necessary, check with the school secretary for details.

-10 practices are needed to compete in the first competition of each sport...make sure to have your student athlete present at all practices to ensure their participation in the first competition

NORTH GEM

Fall sports are just around the corner and before we know it North Gem Student Athletes will be taking the football field and volleyball court. But before they can do that there are a couple items of business: 

-MS & HS Athletes: Fill out and sign the Athletic Packet. Packets can be picked up at the front office, from any coach, or AD. Packets need to be turned in by August 12 for HS and the first day of school for MS. 

-MS & HS Athletes: Take the baseline concussion test. Parents please assist your student-athlete in setting up at taking the test at https://baselinetesting.com/ There is a $20 cost associated with this. Please screenshot confirmation of taking the test and email to [email protected] or print it and attach it to athlete’s Athletic Packet. 

-All HS Cheerleaders and any freshman and juniors playing sports are required to have a sports physical before the first day of practices on August 12.