Student-athletes MUST follow all steps below in order to participate in tryouts.
Registration is completed on Arbiter Registration.
Valid DOCTOR’S PHYSICAL (good for 13 months) must be on file before first season of athletic participation (updated/new physicals can be uploaded on Arbiter Registration or submitted to the Athletic Office)
If a student’s physical exam is outdated (over 13 months old), or the next scheduled exam is after the start of tryouts, we highly recommend students attend an AFC Urgent Care or CVS Minute Clinic.
Doctors’ notes or scheduled exam dates DO NOT work.
Completion of the State Mandated Concussion Education Course is required each year for all athletes.
The Athletic User Fee and applicable Sport Surcharge must be paid. Families may choose to wait until teams have been formed if there are cuts made. Link to pay on the right. Fees are found below.
To request a Request for Reduction of Fee Forms, please complete the form below and send to @mary_sgammato@needham.k12.ma.us.
$300 Interscholastic Athlete Per Sport
$235 Club Athlete Per Sport (Flag Football now included)
$1,200 Family Cap
Includes HS and MS sports. Does not include surcharges.
If you feel as though you have met the Family Cap, please be sure to reach out to Mary Sgammato prior to paying the User Fee.
User Fee Venue Surcharges
$330 / Hockey & Ski
$230 / Swim & Dive
$175 / JV2 Club Hockey
$190 / Sailing, Squash, Fencing
$235 B/G Cross Country, Field Hockey, Winter Coed Dance, B/G Outdoor Track, Coed Ultimate Frisbee
$260 Girls Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Boys Volleyball, Wrestling, Baseball
$7 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
*Gate fees waived for fee-paying athletes.
Times and locations are subject to change