Athletics

Representing MHS in Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) Athletics is a privilege. Athletes (and all students associated with athletic teams) should understand that this privilege carries with it some very personal responsibilities to teammates, coaches, Middletown High School, and the Town of Middletown. Dedication, a willingness to sacrifice, the desire to improve, and the practice of self-discipline are all elements of skill development.  

Equally important, however, is the ability to conduct oneself in a manner that adheres to team and school regulations which includes coming to school on time. Adherence to those regulations will promote the development of student athletes who will not only demonstrate athletic prowess, but also display the characteristics of responsible school and community citizenship.  

It is essential that an athlete clearly understands all standards of performance to which all MHS athletes are expected to adhere. They will be enforced by the Principal, all Head and Assistant Coaches, the Director of Athletics and the RIIL. 

The following eligibility policy applies to athletics and all other approved extracurricular activities. 

• To be eligible, students must have passed 60% of the previous quarter’s course load (i.e have received an "F" grade in no more than 2 courses). This is a rule set forth by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and is non-negotiable.

  • Note: Fall sports and activities must use - the 4th quarter grade from the previous school year to establish eligibility students not meeting the 60% rule must wait until the end of the next marking period (end of quarter) to regain eligibility.  

• At the end of each quarter, if a student is passing 60% of their coursework but has  a grade point average (GPA) that is below 2.0 for that quarter, the student is placed on academic probation. Students placed on probation can practice with their respective teams but must earn, through academic improvement, the ability to participate in competitions/events.

• Students who are placed on academic probation must:

  • • Have participated in the original tryout and made the team/activity.

    • Request a "Reassessment of Grade" form for bi-weekly grades from the Athletic Director or Advisor. 

    • The student (not the athletic director or advisor)  should be requesting grades from their teachers

    • The Athletic Director/Advisor will verify the updated, bi-weekly grades, this will not be done before 12:00 pm Friday of each week. 

    • If the student has achieved a GPA of 2.0 or more with these bi-weekly grades, they will be allowed to participate in competitions/events until the next bi-weekly grade check-in.

      • Note:   Once the student is eligible, it is the advisor/coach’s discretion will determine when the student is ready to compete or participate. It is  the goal of this amendment to serve as an achievement incentive for ineligible students.

    • Eligibility will be determined at the end of each quarterly marking period. Ineligible students will be informed by the Athletic Director/Advisor the day grades are electronically submitted for report cards. If the student’s GPA is at or above a 2.0 for the current marking period, they will regain their full eligibility.

      • Freshman (Gr 9) student-athletes will have grades assessed during the interim of the first quarter. Failure to meet the 60% passing and 2.0 GPA threshold will result in immediate placement on academic probation and all above guidelines will be followed.

So you're interested in participating in one of our programs? Great news! Please take a look at the following important information that will be required should you decide to register:

• PHYSICAL EXAMS: (Required for participation in all athletics) A physical exam must be current within the past 12 months and signed by the physician. If the student’s physical expires during the season, they will not be able to play until a new physical exam is received.

• ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Required for participation in all athletics and some clubs) This form must be completed by all students, regardless of grade, intending to participate in any Rhode Island Interscholastic League sport. All minor students must sign and have a parent or legal guardian also sign. All forms are to be notarized and returned to the school office. 

• INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER: It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your online registration.  

  • • Doctor’s information  

    • Insurance information  

    • Emergency contact information  

    • Copy of current physical 

  • A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link:  https://www.familyid.com/middletown-athletics and following these steps: 

1. Under the "Programs" title, click on the link for the program you want to sign up for. Scroll to bottom of page to either Sign Up as a Family or Individual if this is your first-time using Family ID or Log In if you already have a Family ID account. 

2. Sign Up for your secure Family ID account by entering your family name, email address and password. You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your spam or junk folders.) 

3. Click on the link in your email confirmation, which will log you in to Family ID, and then complete the information requested on the registration form. When you have completed the form, click the "Save & Continue" button. 

4. Review your registration summary and click "Confirm Registration" to submit. Once completed, you will receive an email receipt from registrations@familyid.com. You can also view your completed registration on your Dashboard. You can log into https://www.familyid.com at any time to update your information and to check your registration(s). 

5. You can always find our programs at www.familyid.com by clicking "Find Programs" in the top blue banner and searching for our organization name.  

SUPPORT: If you need assistance with your registration, you can call Family ID at 888-800-5583 X1 or email support@familyid.com. Family ID also offers online chat during business hours and a support center at https://familyid.desk.com. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.  

We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online registration through partner company, Family ID, at https://www.familyid.com/organizations/middletown-athletics.

 Family ID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through Family ID, the system keeps track of your information in your Family ID profile, so you enter your information only once for multiple uses, multiple family members and multiple programs.   

• Candidates must pass a physical exam and return a signed physical form prior to playing a sport. Students and parents are responsible to make the necessary arrangements for the physical. 

• Parents must give consent for the student to participate and understand that he/she must abide by the Middletown Athletic Code.  

• Students trying out for sports are required to complete a Rhode Island Interscholastic League Form. However, this only has to be done once during the student’s high school career.  

• Insurance is mandatory for all athletes. Parents must verify private insurance. In the case of not having private insurance, parents must purchase school insurance. Parents should be aware of the coverage they have purchased and what that entails. 

Injuries 

• All athletes must report each injury, however minor, to the coach.

• The student, or a designee, should obtain insurance claim forms from the main office of the high school.  

• Failure to return or delay in returning completed insurance forms may result in possible loss of coverage for this injury.  

• All injury situations, where there is a medical expense involved, must be reported to the Athletic Director at once.  

• The school will not be accountable for failure to report. 

• All students should be familiar with and must follow the Substance Use and Student Wellness Policy (Policy # 7010) whether they attend events on or off the high school campus.  

• All students are required to attend Substance Use and Student Wellness Policy, *formally the Chemical Health and Student Safety, Workshops with a parent/guardian.