Health Requirements for Athletic Participation
All students in grades 7-12 who desire to participate in interscholastic athletics must be cleared through the school nurse’s office. No student will be allowed to try out, practice or participate with any team without a current physical examination on file and if they have not completed registration through Arbiter Sports. There are no exceptions.
Sports Physicals Offered at School
A current physical is one that has been completed within one year of the month in which the sport starts. The district offers sports physicals with the Board-appointed school physician primarily during the summer. These physicals are free of charge. Prospective student-athletes are encouraged to complete their physical during this time, as this will provide eligibility for the entire year. This means that if you are a fall, winter or spring athlete you should complete a sports physical on one of the dates provided. These physicals will take place in the nurse’s office at the high school.
If you are a middle school student seeking the Athletic Placement Process (APP) in order to play at the high school level, these physicals will meet that requirement also.
Student-athletes who do not complete a physical with the school physician will need to obtain one from their family doctor. In this event, the Physical Form must be completed and returned directly to the school nurse.
Registration & Health Exam Form Requirements
The Athletics Department uses the Arbiter Sports online platform for registration and for students to provide health documentation.
Required Health Examination Form
A current physical must be on file with the nurse’s office. A current physical is one that has been completed within 12 months of the month that the sport starts. Physicals can also be submitted through Arbiter Sports.
Registration During the Summer
During the summer, paperwork for all student-athletes in grades 7-12 should be submitted either in person or via U.S. mail to:
Niskayuna High School Nurse’s Office
1626 Balltown Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Registration During the School Year
During the school year, paperwork for middle school students should be submitted to the nurse at their respective school.
Register for Sports
The Athletics Department uses the Arbiter Sports online platform for registration and for students to provide health documentation.
Athletics Placement Process and Modified Sports
Explore the Athletic Placement Process (APP) to see if you’re eligible to try out for a higher-level team.