Registration Process

Step 1: Register on ArbiterSports

Step 2: Provide a copy of a current, annual physical

A student must have a physical examination on file with the athletic office which has been administered by a licensed Massachusetts medical physician, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant, to be eligible to participate in athletics (including tryouts). A physical examination is valid for 395 days (13 months). 

A STUDENT WHOSE PHYSICAL EXAM EXPIRES DURING A SEASON WILL BECOME INELIGIBLE THE DAY IT EXPIRES; THEY MUST SUBMIT A NEW PHYSICAL BEFORE THE START OF THE NEXT DAY TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE PLAYING.

Step 3: Complete Online Concussion Courses

Parents and Students — Athletes who plan to participate in any athletic program must complete a free online concussion course. The National Federation of High School Coaches has provided two free online courses, one specified for parents and one for students, that are available on their website and contain all information required by law. You will need to click the "order here" button and complete a brief information form to register. At the end of the course, you will receive a completion receipt. 

• Concussion for Students

• Concussion in Sports (Parents)

Step 4: Payment

Online or Check

Check: If you choose to pay by check, you can make checks payable to the "Wakefield Athletics Department." Options for checks

• Drop it off at the school or the Athletics Department

• Mail it to the school

Online: Payments can also be made through the UnipayGold portal: [LINK HERE]. Unipay accepts Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Digital Checks. Please note that online payments may take a few days to be reflected in our system.

Our user fees are as follows:

Standard Fee: $175 per child ($425 for Ice Hockey)

School Employees: $140 per child  ($340 for Ice Hockey)

Reduced Lunch Recipients  (25% Discount): $131.25 per child ($318.75 for Ice Hockey)

Free Lunch Recipients  (50% Discount): $87.50 per child ($212.50 for Ice Hockey)