Sports

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (EL2)

Carwise Middle School Athletics Information

Athletic Coordinator
Giovanna Thomas, 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Sports Offered

• Cheer
• Cross Country
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Flag Football

Eligibility Requirements

Students must meet all requirements at the time of tryouts to participate. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be eligible to try out.
Note: The GPA requirement does not apply to incoming 6th grade students during the first grading period.

• Completed Participation Form signed by a legal guardian
• Minimum 2.0 GPA (checked every six weeks)
• Student Accident Insurance
• Current Sports Physical - EL2 Form must be submitted to school (valid for 365 days from doctor’s signature date)

Important

• Please staple all required documents together and submit them to the 7th Grade Office.
• Keep a copy of all paperwork for future sports participation.
• All paperwork must be printed and turned in directly to coaches at tryouts.
• Paperwork already on file in the office cannot be used in place of the required copies for coaches.
• Once submitted, your paperwork will be kept on file for the school year and used for all sports. You do not need to resubmit it for each sport.

Co-Enrollment

Students who attend a school that does not offer the sport they desire must complete a Co-Enrollment Form to participate in athletics at their zoned school.

• Must be submitted annually
• Allows students to try out at their zoned school only
• Does not guarantee a spot on a team
• Students may not try out at multiple schools

 Find your zoned school:
https://asd.pcsb.org/PubInfo/

Co-Enrollment Submission Email:
pcsathletics@pcsb.org

Important:
Students may not participate or try out until the form is approved.

Co-Enrollment Submission Windows

• Cross Country: June 15 – August 17
• Volleyball: June 15 – August 17
• Basketball: September 28 – October 27
• Soccer: November 9 – January 7
• Track & Field: January 18 – February 15
• Flag Football: March 8 – April 5

Transportation

Pinellas County Schools does not provide transportation for athletic events.

• Parents are responsible for transportation:
  • To and from practices
  • To and from home games (Some volleyball games, as well as all soccer and flag football games and track and field meets, are held off campus.)
  • To and from away games
• Students must be picked up promptly after practices and games

Uniform Expectations

• Students must care for and properly wash uniforms
• Families are responsible for lost or damaged uniforms (replacement fees apply)
• Uniforms must be returned on time to avoid additional fees

Athletic Fees (paid only after a student makes the team)

• $50 per sport (PCS students)
• $200 maximum per family (students must be linked in Focus)
• $400 per sport (Non-PCS students)

Payment Instructions (via Focus):

1. Log into your Parent Focus account
2. Click Student Reservation System
3. Select the fee(s)
4. Click Checkout
5. Enter payment information and click Pay

Fees are paid only after your student makes the team.

Event Tickets (PCS PrePass)

All athletic events use electronic ticketing only:
https://prepass.pcsb.org/

• Ticket price: $3.00
• Sales end times:
  • Cross Country – before the 2nd race begins
  • Track & Field – after the 800m race
  • Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football – at halftime of the second game

For more athletics information, visit:
https://www.pcsb.org/learning/athletics-and-extracurricular-activities/middle-school-athletics