FAQs

NO.  It is our belief that student-athletes that are involved in multiple sport programs (or other club/activity groups) become healthier and happier students.  All of our varsity teams maintained an average GPA of over a 3.0 this year.  We are preparing our student-athletes to compete at a high level, but ultimately, to live healthy lives as the vast majority of them will not participate in athletics beyond high school.

2) What do we do about getting a physical for our student-athlete?

Take your student-athlete to get his/her physical AFTER  June 1^st, 2011.  This will allow them to compete all of the way through his/her sophomore year.  Physicals are good for two years FROM THE DATE OF THE EXAM.  He/She will need to get another physical before the beginning of his/her junior year.  The Doctor’s Family Clinic in Tigard (503.639.2800) does physical exams for $50.  No appointments are necessary.

3) Where can I find more information about policies around TuHS athletics?

Each student-athlete will receive an official Athletic Handbook when they sign up for their respective sport.  This handbook contains more details about our drug/alcohol, academic, etc. policies.

4) How do we know if our student-athlete is eligible to participate?

All student-athletes need to have a physical, pay-to-play fee, and clearance form on file in the athletic office.  They need to be living within TuHS’s boundaries.

5) What about academic eligibility?

OSAA - Student-athletes need to be taking 5 out of 8 classes during the semester(s) of participation and the previous semester.

TTSD - They need to carry a 2.0 GPA and earning no F’s or they will be placed on probation.

Probation will be handled through the athletic office and is an opportunity for us to help get these students back on track before their grades start affecting their transcripts.

6) When do sign-ups take place for FALL SPORTS?

FALL SPORTS – Wednesday, August 17^th, 2011 – student-athletes should be prepared to hand in all forms and fees on this day.

Student-athletes will be turning in the same forms prior to the first day of practice for their respective seasons.  This will be done during the first week of November for winter sports and the first week of February for spring sports.

8) When are the first practices for the 2011-2012 school year?

FALL – August 22, 2011

WINTER – November 14, 2011

SPRING – February 27, 2012

9) What are cut sports?

These are sports that have limited space on a roster and the coaches must select the best student-athletes from those trying out for the sport.  Current cut sports at TuHS: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, & golf.  TuHS competes at the 6A level in all OSAA athletics.  This is the highest level in Oregon and requires that our athletes and coaches take competition seriously as they prepare for games, matches, races, etc.

10) If he/she gets cut from a sport, what options are there?

The first option is for them to transfer to another sport during the same season that is NOT a cut sport (Fall – cross country, football; Winter – wrestling, swimming; Spring – tennis, track).

The second option would be to get a refund of the pay-to-play fee from the bookkeeper; these will be issued automatically unless we hear that the student-athlete is transferring to another sport.

The city of Tualatin also runs several high school level recreational sports programs that are accessible to all of our students.

11) What are Pay-to Play and Lock fees and what do they cover?

Each student-athlete pays a fee to participate in a district sport/activity.  The monies collected help to cover the cost of coaches, buses, and officials needed for the different sports to function.  Each sport charges a $225 fee .  Families have a $700 maximum limit for athletic participation at TuHS.  The Lock Fee is a $5 refundable deposit for the use of a combination padlock during the season.

12)  How do TuHS student-athletes get to and from games?

All of our teams travel to and from “away” competitions using district-provided buses.  Student-athletes are allowed to go home with their parents provided that the parent checks in with the coach before leaving the site of the game.  Student-athletes WILL NOT be released to another parent for transportation without 24 hours prior notice being given to the athletic office using the transportation form.

13) How much of a commitment does it take?

High school sports practice or play games five days a week and some even six.  Practices typically last for 2 – 2 1/2 hours with some going longer.  Some sports have late practices that require student-athletes to get rides after hours.  Coaches try to communicate a schedule to their athletes at the beginning of each season, but changes do occur.  Some programs have required practices over holiday breaks; be sure to check with the coach before scheduling family vacations.