North Medford Black Tornado

Athletic Eligibility

Athletic Eligibility

  • It is the belief of the Medford School District that participation in athletics is a privilege extended to students.  Students involved with athletics are to be responsible representatives of North Medford and their community.  The impression a student leaves on people has a direct effect upon the school, fellow students and the Medford community.

Black Tornado

  • Physical Form Eligibility Requirements:

    Academic Eligibility

    • Earn 2.5 credits previous two (high school) quarters
    • Currently enrolled and in good standing in at least 5 classes
    • Beginning of 10th grade – must have earned at least 4.5 credits, 11th grade – 10 credits, and 12th grade -17 credits
    • POA – In addition to OSAA academic requirements, the Medford School District stipulates that students involved in extra-curricular activities who earn one or more “F” grades in each of the previous two high school quarters become ineligible to compete. Students may become eligible on a week-to-week basis after being placed on, and meeting the requirements of, a weekly Plan of Assistance (POA) to be administered by the Athletic Director.

    Current Physical

    • Must have a current OSAA physical form on file. Good for two years. Forms available at middle and high schools.

    Insurance

    • Required to participate in high school athletics.
    • Private or student insurance (forms in athletic office)
    • Please list company and policy number

    Participation Fees

    • $100 per sport, $200 cap per person – No family cap
    • Payment plans and scholarships available
    • Must be paid prior to practicing – unless a cut sport (if cut sport, must be paid one week after establishment of team)
    • Non-refundable if student quits sport

    General

    • Participation & Code of Conduct paperwork – read, sign, and turn in.
    • Maintain eligibility through-out the entire season.  Academic eligibility is defined in the Student Handbook.
    • Adhere to the District Athletic Code of Conduct.
    • Attend all practices and games.  Exceptions must be arranged with the coach prior to absence.
    • Complete Season.
    • Return all equipment and/or pay all fines for missing or lost articles.

     

    All athletes must complete the following steps and forms to be eligible to play on a North Medford High School athletic team. If you have questions, please contact the North Medford Athletic Office at 541-842-1190.

     

    STEP 1: Stay Academically Eligible:
    • Athletes must pass 10 classes and earn 2.5 credits in the previous two quarters.
    • Athletes must be currently enrolled an in good standing in at least 5 classes.
    • Must maintain minimum progress requirements. 4.5 credits prior to sophomore year,  10 credits prior to junior year, and 17 credits prior to senior year.
    STEP 2: Complete a Physical Exam (valid for two years)
    IMPORTANT:  OSAA requires physicians to use the OSAA School Sports Pre-Participation Examination form when conducting physical exams. Hard copies of this form are available from the Athletic Department.
    STEP 3:Register your athlete on Registermyathlete.com https://registermyathlete.com/login/
    STEP 4: Participation Fees
    • Each athlete will pay $100.00 per sport with a $200.00 cap per athlete (per year)
    • No family cap for fees
    • Payment plans and scholarships are available
    • Fees must be paid to the Activities Office prior to practicing (getting on field/court)
    • All fees are non-refundable
    • If you would like to make a scholarship contribution, please call the North Medford Athletics Office at 541-842-1190
    North Medford High School
    1900 North Keene Way Drive – Medford, OR 97504
    541-842-1190
    Principal – Dr. Dan Smith
    Athletic Director – Brent McConaghy
    Athletic Secretary – Marilyn Gamby