Bay District Schools is committed to ensuring that all student-athletes have a safe and successful experience participating in extracurricular athletics. Before any student can participate in workouts, practices, tryouts, or contests, they must complete the athletic clearance process through AthleticClearance.com and receive approval from their school. (athleticclearance.fhsaahome.org)
To help families navigate the process, we have created an Athletic Clearance Document Checklist that outlines the required forms based on each student's educational setting.
Documents Required for All Students
Every student-athlete must complete and upload the following:
EL2 – Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
Additionally, beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law requires an ECG/EKG screening (EL1) for all incoming ninth-grade student-athletes and any student in grades 10-12 who have never previously participated in interscholastic athletics. (fhsaa.com)
Traditional Public School Students
Students attending their zoned Bay District School and participating in athletics at their enrolled school must upload:
EL1 (New to High School Athletics)
EL2
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
Home Education Students
Home education students are eligible to participate in athletics at their assigned public school but must provide additional documentation to verify enrollment and academic eligibility. (Mandarin High Athletics)
Required documents:
EL1 (New to High School Athletics)
EL2
EL7/EL7V
GA4
Official Grade Record
Bay District Schools Extracurricular Activity Commitment Form
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
Personalized Education Program (PEP) Students
Students participating through Florida's Personalized Education Program (PEP) must submit:
EL1 (New to High School Athletics)
EL2
EL15
GA4
Official Grade Record
Bay District Schools Extracurricular Activity Commitment Form
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
Charter, Collegiate, Private, Florida Virtual School (FLVS), Bay Virtual, Alternative, or Traditional Public School Students Participating at Another School
Students who attend one of these educational settings and are participating under Florida's school choice and non-traditional student provisions must upload:
EL1 (New to High School Athletics)
EL2
EL16
GA4
Official Grade Record
Bay District Schools Extracurricular Activity Commitment Form
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate
Before You Submit
Please verify the following before submitting your athletic clearance:
All forms are fully completed and signed
All uploaded documents are legible
Physical examination is current and valid
Official grade documentation has been uploaded (if required)
All NFHS course certificates have been uploaded
All required FHSAA eligibility forms have been uploaded based on student status
Important Reminder
Students are not eligible to participate in workouts, practices, tryouts, camps, or contests until all required documentation has been submitted, reviewed, and approved through Athletic Clearance. Families are encouraged to begin the process early to avoid delays when sports seasons begin.
For assistance with athletic clearance, please contact your school's Athletic Director or the Bay District Schools Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Office.
Start your clearance today: