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Athletic Clearance

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE

for the 2026-2027 school year will open on May 1st

 

To guarantee clearance in time for tryouts, complete the following by the season due date:

          1. Physical *uploaded to Home Campus (*New for 26/27 - forms uploaded, not hard copies turned in)
          2. Home Campus profile completed (must be done each school year)
          3. Hard copy of Home Campus 'Confirmation Message' submitted to Athletic Dept.
 

Athletic Clearance Due Dates:

2026 Fall Sports: June 5, 2026

2026-2027 Winter Sports: Oct 16, 2026

2027 Spring Sports: Jan 15, 2027

 

Athletics Clearence

 
➡️Home Campus accounts are made by the PARENT.  Completion of Home Campus is reviewed and signed JOINTLY by BOTH the student and parent.   
 
➡️Please do NOT create multiple Home Campus profiles for your student.  You may add additional sports to their existing profile by checking the 'add sport' button.
 
➡️IMPORTANT STEP FOR RETURNING ATHLETES:   Log in to your EXISTING profile from the previous year (do NOT create a brand new account).  Then select 26/27 and follow the prompts.   Click the dropdown under "Choose Existing Student" and select student name.    Following this step ensures a physical from last year will auto-populate in student's 26/27 profile.
 
➡️PRINT THE FORMS BELOW and take with you to doctor appointment.   Then upload the Physical Exam form to the Athletic Department by the due date for the season.   

How to Complete the Athletic Clearance Process

Students who are interested in trying out for a sport are required to obtain a Pre-Participation Physical Exam and parents/guardians/students must complete paperwork annually, called "Athletic Clearance" paperwork.  The athletic clearance process is required once each school year, not each sport season.
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1. Complete Athletic Clearance profile and sign forms in HOME CAMPUS by your season due date

  • New students including current 8th graders: Parent/guardian should create a HOME CAMPUS account with parent/guardian email, create a profile for their student(s), then follow the prompts to complete the electronic forms for 2026-2027
  • Returning athletes can log into their existing Home Campus account and toggle to 2026-2027 school year.
 

2. Visit a Medical Professional for a Pre-Participation Physical Exam 

  • You may visit your primary care doctor, or if you're unable to get and appointment with your child's doctor by the season due date, click here for alternative PLACES TO GET A PHYSICAL EXAM and information/rules about physicals
  • All athletes are required to obtain a physical exam, which is valid for up to one year.    HOWEVER, in order to be valid for their season of sport, the physical can not expire at any point during that season.   If the physical doesn not cover the full season through CIF Finals, it is not valid for that season of sport.
*If the physical will expire in the middle of the season, you must have a new physical done by the season due date.
 
  • Print and take the following forms with you to your exam:
    • Health History form should be completed and signed by parent/athlete.
    • Blank Physical Evaluation form is for the health care provider to complete
    • Vision checks are required.  
    • Make sure when you leave the appointment, you take home the original doctor-signed hard copies with you.
 
  • Physicals must be done with one of the following California Licensed health care professionals:
    • Physician (MD/DO)
    • Physician’s Associate (PA-C)
    • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
          *Starting 26/27 physicals may not be done by chiropractors

3. Upload the forms to Home Campus

  1. Physical Form (1 page)
  2. Health History form 
  • Athletes will not be cleared until forms are uploaded and Home Campus is complete
  • Please ensure all names, dates, stamps, and signatures are included on all forms.
  • Please be advised that we cannot guarantee clearance in time for tryouts for late submissions
 
4.  Print and submit the 'Confirmation Message' from Home Campus.
  • Parent and student sign the confirmation page and student turns in the signed original copy to the Athletic Dept.
  • Once reviewed and cleared, parents and student will receive an email from Home Campus showing 'Cleared' status
  • Incomplete physicals will be denied, and you will receive an email from Home Campus stating the reason for denial and steps to correct.
 
5.  Check clearance status in Home Campus
  • You may check status at any time by logging into your Home Campus profile.
  • Please be patient, as we have hundreds of athletes to review and clear each season.
  • Due to the number of athletes to clear, we are unable to respond to calls/messages requesting status updates or confirmations of receipt. 

 

 

FAQ's

Q:  Can I email or fax my student's Physical Exam form to the Athletic Department?

A:   No, we cannot accept faxes or emails.  Please have your student drop off original hard copies at the Athletics desk.


Q:  How long are physicals valid?  

A:  Physicals are valid for one year, HOWEVER, they may not expire at any point during the sport season they are participating in.   If their current physical expires during the coming season, they will need a new physical exam done and submitted to the athletic department by the due date for that season.    CIF sport athletic season dates can be found HERE.
 

Q:  What happens if I turn in my Athletic Clearance forms/ or complete the online portion late?

A:  Please continue to complete everything, but be advised that due to the large volume of student-athlete paperwork, we cannot guarantee that late submissions can be processed in time for tryouts.

Q:  My doctor can't get my student in for a physical exam until after the deadline.  Can my student still try out?

A:   No, students may not try out without confirmed clearance through Home Campus.   Information on other places to get a sports physical can be found on the Athletic Clearance page on the DN website.
Q:  Does the "Confirmation Message" mean that my student is cleared to participate?
A:   No, the Confirmation Page is confirmation that all of the required documents in Home Campus have been completed on your end.   The Athletic Department still needs to review and approve all documentation.   When that has been done, you will receive a "Clearance" email.

 
  • NOTE: If your student will need to carry medication at school and during athletics, the doctor/parent/student must complete the following forms. A copy of these forms should be sent to the DNHS Health Office and all medication must be verified by the Health Technician. We strongly recommend students carry their life-saving medications (insulin, inhaler and/or epi-pens) for athletic practices and competitions.