General Information and Requirements

Athlete Participation Requirements for Athletics at Sparta High School

• Have on file the state mandated medical and consent forms. (See "Athletic Participation Packet" under the Physical Information and Forms section).

Eligibility Requirements According to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association rules (NJSIAA)

• Any student 19 years of age prior to September 1 is not eligible.

• Must pass 15 credits for the first semester and 30 credits at end of the school year.

  • These credit requirements are state mandated. 

  • Any athlete who has not passed the required amount of credits per semester, will not be eligible to participate on any athletic team. 

  • They may become eligible following the subsequent semester providing they have passed 15 or 30 credits respectively. 

Sparta High School Academic Policy

• 1.8 grade point average and not more than one unsatisfactory mark ("U") in conduct must be maintained for each marking period.

  • Failure to meet the academic and conduct requirements for any given marking period will result in the student being placed on probation for the following marking period.

  • If the student does not meet the requirements at the end of the probationary marking period, the student will be immediately denied participation in any athletic activity for the ensuing marking period.

  • Eligibility to participate will be reinstated at the end of the non-participating marking period if academic and conduct standards are met.

  • Eligibility is determined by grades received in each of the marking periods and not the cumulative grade point average.

• Be responsible for the care and safe return of all school athletic equipment used; student will pay for lost equipment. 

• Agree to obey all regulations pertaining to training rules established by the Athletic Department.

• Hazing in any form is strictly forbidden and will be considered as a serious form of interpersonal disrespect.

• Acknowledge the penalties for use and possession of tobacco, steroids, alcohol or any controlled or dangerous substance (NJAC 6:29-9.3) during your high school eligibility.

  • First Violation: Minimum 1 week suspension from activity or sport as recommended by substance awareness coordinator and school administration.

  • Second Violation: 30 days from activity or sport as recommended by substance awareness coordinator and school administration.

  • Subsequent Violations: Consequences to determined by the principal,Substance Awareness coordinator and Athletic Director. Counseling and/or evaluation must be implemented before returning to activity or sport.

Attention Sparta High School's Incoming Freshman (Class of 2028) and Returning Athletes:

All SHS athletes participating in a 2024-2025 Fall sports MUST have their physical forms into the Nurse's Office NO LATER than August 1, 2024.  This paperwork should not be submitted to the Athletic Department or the Athletic Trainers.  Your forms can be dropped off in the black locked box inside  the vestibule at the high school. *NOTE: Forms submitted after that date may cause a delay in the athlete's participation in practices.    ***PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS IS AN UPDATED STATE FORM THAT MUST BE USED AFTER JULY 1, 2024.  

The packet consists of 5 total pages 1 & 2 (Health History) to be completed by parent/guardians and reviewed by the doctor, and pages 3, 4 & 5 (Physical Examination Form) to be completed and signed off by your doctor. The state now requires that all examining physicians have completed the Student-Athlete Cardiac Assessment Professional Development Module. All physicals are valid for 365 days. However, any athlete participating in future seasons must complete a "Health History Questionnaire".   

Attention Sparta Middle School's Incoming Class of 2031 and Returning Athletes:

All SMS athletes participating in Field Hockey or Cross Country during the Fall of 2024, MUST have their physical forms into the Nurse's Office NO LATER than August 1, 2024.  *NOTE: Forms submitted after that date may cause a delay in the athlete's participation in practices.

**Physical forms and Updates are below.  Please click on the form to download and print.  

***NO PAPERWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.  PAPERWORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICES OF THE HIGH SCHOOL OR MIDDLE SCHOOL.