Athletics

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The interscholastic athletics program at TEMS emphasizes participation, fun, and safety. We offer a variety of sports that support both the athletic and social development of our students. These programs are open to all 7th and 8th grade students, in accordance with PIAA guidelines.  For many students, participating in interscholastic sports is an important part of school life. Our program highlights the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and active participation.

 

HOW TO GET STARTED
Students should listen to the morning announcements for information on team meetings and the first practice dates. Informal sign-ups are also available during lunch periods in the cafeteria.

For questions about practice start times or general team information, students and parents can contact the athletic or main office, or speak directly with team coaches.

 

REQUIRED PAPERWORK
To participate in interscholastic sports, students must complete all required paperwork, including:

• ImPACT baseline concussion test

• PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE)

All forms must be submitted electronically through PowerSchool. For full instructions, please visit the Participation Paperwork link above.

 

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY

To remain eligible:

• A student may not be failing more than one (1) major subject or more than three (3) special area classes.

• If a student fails to meet academic standards during any grading period, they will be ineligible for the first four (4) weeks of the next grading period.

 

TEAM SELECTION

We encourage all students to participate in any of the sports offered.  However, certain teams select players through a try-out process.  Currently, those teams are boys and girls basketball and boys baseball.  The try-out schedule will be posted on the athletic bulletin board, outside the main office, and on the athletic page on the school website.  They will also be announced on the morning announcements.

 

INFORMATION MEETINGS

Before the first practice, coaches generally hold team meetings to provide details about proper attire, equipment, expectations, schedules, etc.  Practices generally end at 5:00 PM, and parents must arrange prompt pick-up for student-athletes. For daily updates on practices, games, and weather-related changes, please check Schoology.

 

Go Bulldogs!  

PARTICIPATION REQUIRMENTS AND INJURY INFORMATION

Every student must complete PIAA paperwork for every new sports season.  
More information about TEMS Athletics in the tabs above.

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PARTICIPATION PAPERWORK AND INJURY INFORMATION 
In order for a student to be eligible to participate in PIAA sports, he/she must meet the eligibility requirements as outlined on our athletic program form. Students and parents must also complete all the necessary forms. These forms, available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal, must be completed before a student can participate in a school sport.

Medical documentation is also necessary for participation in Sports.
 

DIRECTIONS FOR PIAA PAPERWORK

1) Logon to Powerschool (http://powerschool.tesd.net) 

2) Click on TESD FORMS

3) Complete the eight-part form in its entirety and hit SUBMIT.  You must complete sections 1,2,3,4,5,6,10, and 11.

 4) Section 6 needs to be signed by a physician and dated after May 1st, 2025. 

5) Link to printable health history form to be filled out by a physician (section 6) 
https://www.tesd.net/cms/lib/PA01001259/Centricity/Domain/16/PIAA_Section_6_20230523.pdf

6) Upload physical form in PIAA section 6

 

ImPACT TEST
All student-athletes playing an “impact” sport (all except track and field) must have an ImPACT baseline test completed before participating.  Track and field athletes are permitted but not required to have a baseline test. A baseline test is good for two years, therefore student-athletes typically take one baseline test during their athletic career at VFMS.  Testing dates and times are offered at the beginning of every season.  Those dates are posted on our school calendar and stated on the morning announcements.  

ImPACT test Link: https://www.impacttestonline.com/rothmaninstitute 

 

CONCUSSIONS AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST
In addition to medical clearance to participate, state law and district regulations require that student-athletes and parents are informed about concussions and sudden cardiac arrest. Please read the following links for more information and sign and return the risk and injury information form along with the physical evaluation forms.

School Board Regulation 5422: Student Accident & Injury – Treatment and Reporting

Concussion Information for Athletes
Concussion Information for Parents (1)
Concussion Information for Parents (2)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Facts Sheet

 

District regulation on student injuries: https://www.tesd.net/cms/lib/PA01001259/Centricity/Domain/14/r5422.pdf 

TESD Participation Fee: CLICK HERE

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Practice and Game updates via Schoology

 

 

GAME SCHEDULES

Central League Middle School Website

tems.digitalsports.com