Athletic Training Program

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. 

LCPS Parent Athletic Meeting

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. 

Sports Season Tryout Start Dates

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

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

Important Dates

* 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

Fall Sports             

Winter Sports 

Spring Sports

  • Field Hockey  

  • Football 

  • Cross Country 

  • Volleyball 

  • Competition Cheerleading 

  • Golf

  • Boys Basketball 

  • Girls Basketball 

  • Swimming 

  • Cheerleading 

  • Gymnastics

  • Wrestling

  • Indoor Track 

  • Baseball (Boys)

  • Softball (Girls)

  • Boys Soccer

  • Girls Soccer

  • Boys Tennis

  • Girls Tennis

  • Boys Track and Field

  • Girls Track and Field

  • Boys Lacrosse

  • Girls Lacrosse

  • Rowing (Crew)

Postponements & Cancellations

Please check individual school websites for rescheduled dates and any further information.

Student Accident & Insurance Brochure

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.

Athletic Forms Required for Participation

Eligibility and Student Activities Handbook

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 

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