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The following steps must be completed in order to try out for each sport, each season; 

1. RankOne Registration,

2. Submit a valid Physical

3. Complete the NFHS Concussion Course

4. Pay the user fee.

Payment via MySchoolsBucks should be completed before or during the tryout period. Families may choose to wait until teams have been formed if there are cuts made. 

Certain sports at Needham High School and at the Middle School level will make cuts depending on how many students try out. Cust are made by the coaching staff and there is no room for appeal by students or their parents/caregivers. Students who miss all or most of the tryout times will not be able to try out if cuts have already been made, unless approval has been given in writing by the coach and Athletic Director. 

Playing time is determined by the following; 1) Athletic ability in the sport, 2) Attitude and work ethic, 3) Attendance, 4) Commitment to the team, 5) Citizenship in school and in the community. This is determined by the coaching staff only. 

Below are the attendance and absence policies and procedures for all student-athletes at NHS:

• Students absent from school may not participate in any extra-curricular activities that day.

• Any students being excused for medical reasons from physical education classes may not participate in any athletic activities that day.

• Students who are dismissed from school by the school nurse due to illness or injury may not participate in extracurricular activities for that day, including athletic events and practices/activities, student performances, schoolsponsored trips, etc.

• Students who miss any classes or class time due to entering school late or leaving school early, or who cut a class, are ineligible to participate in any games, practices, or extra-curricular activities that day.

• Students who are absent from school on Friday, or the last day of the week, without an approved excuse, are ineligible to play on the next calendar day after the absence. 

It is preferred not to dismiss students early for regular season contests or practices. State competitions and tournament games may warrant early dismissal.

Linked below, From the earliest fall practice date, to the conclusion of the academic year or final athletic event (whichever is latest), a student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use, consume, possess, buy/sell, or give away any beverage containing alcohol; any tobacco product (including e-cigarettes, vape pens and all similar devices); marijuana (including synthetic); steroids; drug paraphernalia; or any controlled substance. This policy includes products such as “NA or near beer,” inhalants (defined as any substance that produces a mind-altering effect when inhaled), and misuse of over-the-counter medications and substances used for the purposes of altering one’s mental state. It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a legally defined drug specifically prescribed for the student’s own use by their doctor. 

Most teams will have one designated "Senior Night" or "Senior Recogition Contest". This is to recognize a senior student-athlete's commitment to the program over the four years. Coaches are not required to start seniors, or give seniors any additional playing time during these contests. While many coaches will do so, not all circumstances are equal, and thus this should not be the expectation. Coaches are encouraged to find playing time for a senior if a contest allows. 

We encourage all student-athletes and their parents/caregivers to engage in the Boosters Club Program. Creating lasting, memorable athletic experiences for our student-athletes would not be possible without the support and financial support of the Boosters. Boosters Meetings are generally held on the 1st Monday of each Month in the High School Cafeteria.