A: Sign-ups for each team happen about a month before training/tryouts start. You need to pay attention to the bulletin to know the exact dates.
A: Practices vary on the sport. However, if you are participating on the varsity level, expect to practice 5, maybe 6, times a week.
A: All student-athletes must complete the Hawai'i State DOE Physical Examination Form for Athletes, which is valid for one calendar year. All Physical Examination Forms must be completed and in the possession of the Athletic Trainer in order to actively participate in any athletic activity, including practices, pre-season work-outs, and try-outs.
A: Yes, the other form is the Parental/Guardian Consent, Release, and Assumption of Risk Form which must also be in the possession of the Athletic Trainer before the student can participate in any athletic activity, including practice and try-outs. This form must be renewed for every sport participating in. Both Physical and Consent forms can be downloaded from the Forms, Policies, & Helpful Links link.
A: To participate in athletics, student-athletes must have (1) at least a 2.0 overall grade point average and (2) receive passing grades in courses required for graduation. Students in grades 9-12 or a student, who becomes nineteen on or after September 1 of any given year, are age-eligible for sports offered at the public high schools. Upon entry to the ninth grade, students shall have only four consecutive years of participation eligibility, regardless of a break in school attendance.
A: JV sports are open to Freshmen & Sophomores. Once a student is a Junior, they can only tryout at the Varsity level. Varsity sports are open to all grade levels, if the athlete meets the Varsity expectations & requirements.
A: You would join a sport to get involved, meet new people, and stay active. It’s also a way to represent your school and community. You also never know where sports will take you. It could earn you a free college education.
A: The Academic Review Status (ARS) period is for the duration of the quarter. The student-athlete may participate in practices during this period, but eligibility for competition is determined by the ARS grade check. Please see the Student-Athlete Academic Eligibility link for more info on dates and the ARS determination process.
A: Yes, although the student-athlete may pass the grade check, he/she is still on Academic Review Status and is required to attend all mandatory study hall sessions for the entire quarter.
A: To get started on this process, please visit our Student-Athlete Academic Eligibility link. Also visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website.