The LCPS ATP is dedicated to the well-being of student-athletes and alliance with parents, coaches, LCPS staff, medical professionals, and the community.
For specific information, Visit Athletic Training Program Website.
The LCPS ATP is dedicated to the well-being of student-athletes and alliance with parents, coaches, LCPS staff, medical professionals, and the community.
For specific information, Visit Athletic Training Program Website.
Each high school is required to host a parent meeting for each sport season. In the seasonal parent athletic meeting, the athletic department will discuss the VHSL rules and regulations, LCPS rules and regulations, communication, sportsmanship, LCPS Student Athletic Health and Safety, and you will have an opportunity to meet the coaches.
These are the first official tryout start dates set by the Virginia High School League and Loudoun County Public Schools
School Year | Fall Sports | Winter Sports | Spring Sports |
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2024-2025 | August 5th | November 11th | February 24th |
2025-2026 | August 4th | November 10th | February 23rd |
2026-2027 | August 3rd | November 9th | February 22nd |
2027-2028 | August 2nd | November 8th | February 21st |
* Sports Physicals *
Many schools will be offering sports physicals this spring for a nominal fee for all student-athletes. Please check with each individual school for details and to schedule an appointment.
Designated non-practice/play dates for 2024 - 2025 (This includes off-season practices, conditioning, or weight lifting) - November 27, 28, December 24, 25, January 1, April 16, 17, and 18.
Spring Break Special Exception Rule: LCPS varsity athletic teams may participate in tournaments and invitationals through the entirety of spring break week. The tournaments and invitationals must be held outside of Loudoun County. Athlete attendance Thursday, Friday, and Saturday is voluntary.
No Sunday practices will be held.
Athletes should be prepared to practice/play on all other holidays/teacher workdays. An athlete must always consult his/her coach before missing a practice or game.
Starting dates may vary – check with your individual school for specific dates
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Please check individual school websites for rescheduled dates and any further information.
The Voluntary Student Accident and Football Accident Insurances offer various options on benefit plans of coverage from which you may choose. If you already have insurance coverage through another policy, these accident plans pay benefits for those eligible expenses in excess of and not paid by your primary insurance.
The VHSL physical form is the only paper form that you will need to turn into the athletic office at your school prior to participating in try-outs. All remaining forms must be filled out online through the activity registration link on each of the school's athletic websites.
PLEASE NOTE: These forms are available only for viewing below.
Physical Form & Physical Form (Spanish) (VHSL) - Physical must be dated May 1, 2023, or after, in order to be valid for the 2024-2025 school year.
In order for a student to participate on a Loudoun County Public School athletic team, each athlete must have satisfied all of the scholastic eligibility requirements prior to participation. These regulations state that athletes:
Cannot receive money or awards for playing
Cannot sign a contract to play professional sports while they still maintain high school eligibility
Cannot be 19 on or before August 1st of the current year
Must pass five courses the previous semester and be currently taking five courses
Must not repeat courses for eligibility purposes for which credit has been previously awarded
Must attend school the day of the game, and
Must be in school by no later than 15 minutes after the first bell to begin the school day and must remain in school that entire day. Exceptions may be made for a doctor or dental appointment or reasons excused by the principal.
Eighth-grade students who become 14 years of age by August 1st are eligible for sub-varsity athletics at the high school they would attend.
Any student that is academically ineligible for the winter sports tryouts will remain ineligible for the entire winter season.
Students must complete and turn in the following forms before trying out for a sports team:
Virginia High School League Physical Form
Emergency Medical Form
Acknowledgement of Risk/Parent Consent Form/Insurance Notification
LCPS Athletic Training Rules/Acknowledgement of Athletic Handbook Rules and Regulations
Concussion Protocol/ImPAct Testing Signature Page
Congratulations To All Our Champions !!
Click on individual links to connect to each school's athletic webpage.
John Champe High School
Riverside High School