Athletics Resource Center
This page serves as a gateway to WCPSS athletics information. Topics covered here will include eligibility information, conference data, sports medicine information, and other pertinent information for both high school and middle school athletics.
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WCPSS Athletics 2008-2009
WCPSS Athletic Mission and Vision
National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
North Carolina Coaches Association Coaches Code of Ethics
WCPSS Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school. Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
High School Athletics
High
School Athletic Conferences
A listing of WCPSS high schools and the athletic
conferences to which they belong.
High
School Athletic Eligibility Requirements
These are the requirements students must meet to
participate in WCPSS high school sports.
High
School Cheerleading Regulations
Information on North Carolina High School Athletic Association, National
Federation, and Wake County Public School System cheerleading rules are
provided in this section.
High
School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and
a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
Insurance
Information
Wake County Public School System furnishes an Interscholastic Athletic Insurance
Policy that provides limited benefits for all high school students in the
system who participate in high school sponsored and supervised interscholastic
athletic activities. More information is included in Insurance Schedule
of Benefits, How to File a Claim Form, and an Accident Claim Form.
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA has established a central eligibility center to certify athletic eligibility to Division I and Division II institutions. Students, who intend to participate with or without a scholarship as a freshman in college, must register with and be certified as eligible by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Transfer/Residency
Requirements for High School Athletic Participation
Information on the policies pertaining to the athletic
eligibility of transfer students.
North Carolina High School Athletic Association Eligibility Powerpoint
NCHSAA staff put together this powerpoint presentation on eligibility rules that must be followed in order to participate in high school athletics.
High School Schedules – Please go to the high school website (www.wcpss.net, and schools) or contact the school.
WCPSS
Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school.
Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
NCHSAA Hazing and Risk Management Powerpoint
This powerpoint was developed for the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Class and provides definitions, WCPSS Board Policy, and information on hazing. It also includes information on Risk Management in Athletics.
Middle School Athletics
Middle
School Conference Information
Basic information about Wake County Public School
System's three middle school athletic conferences and the schools that comprise
them.
Middle
School Athletics Eligibility Requirements
A listing of WCPSS middle school athletic policies,
including eligibility requirements.
WCPSS
Sportsmanship Education Brochure
A guide to promoting SPORTSMANSHIP in your school.
Includes materials on the "High Fives" to Sportsmanship.
Middle
School Athletic Schedules
From the Online Master Calendar.
Sportsmanship/Ejection
Policy
Examples of behavior or conduct which will result
in an ejection from any athletic contest.
Middle
School Parent/Coach Communication Guidelines
Guidelines for establishing good communications and
a solid working relationship with your child's coach.
Middle School Cheerleading Rules
Information on State Board of Education, National Federation, and Wake County
Public School System cheerleading rules are provided in this section.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Eligibility Powerpoint
NCDPI staff put together this powerpoint presentation on eligibility rules that must be followed in order to participate in middle school athletics.
Sports Medicine Information
Dealing with Hot Weather
All athletes and their parents should read this document.
Hydration Video
"Fueling Sports Performance" Provided by NFHS (Quicktime Movie - 25MB)
Please right click on the above links to download!
Due to file size, please allow several minutes for video download.
Three Percent Limit
Weight Chart
Football players must be within three percent of
the previous days pre-practice weight to practice.
MRSA Information
Information on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) that has been approved by Dr. David Damsker, Community Health Medical Director, Wake County Human Services is provided. This includes a brochure, facts sheet, and letter to parents.
National Federation of State High School Associations Lightning Guidelines (13kb pdf)
NFHS lightning guidelines
WCPSS
Hot Weather Guidelines for Athletic Practices
WCPSS is following the hot weather guidelines developed
by the Sports Medicine Commission of the Department of Public Instruction.
WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Athletic Games/Matches (16kb pdf)
Information is provided on how athletic programs deal with hot weather for athletic games and matches.
WCPSS Hot Weather Guidelines for Cross Country Practices and Meets (18kb pdf)
Information is provided on how schools deal with hot weather for cross country practices and meets.
Information is provided on how athletic programs deal with hot weather for summer practices.
Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
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| Bobby Guthrie | Senior Administrator | 919-850-1887 | |
| Kate Stuart | Secretary | 919-850-1788 |