Author: slhahn

Athletic
Philosophy

The Volusia County School Board and University High School recognize the value of athletic participation and the values and skills that can be gained by such participation. Our interscholastic athletic program is designed to be part of the overall school curriculum and serves to aid in the education and personal development of the student-athlete. Athletics are seen as an extension or “extra” curricular part of the total educational program and should never place the academic program in a secondary role. The opportunity to participate in the athletic program should be regarded as a privilege that carries responsibilities to one’s self, his or her family, school and community.

General Eligibility Guidelines
According to FHSAA, Volusia County School Board, and University High School Policies, Student-Athletes must meet and maintain the following eligibility requirements:
1) Student-Athletes must maintain at least a cumulative unweighted 2.0 GPA at the conclusion of each academic semester to be eligible for the following semester.
2) Students must be a resident zoned for University High School or be accepted into one of the school board approved academies or have an approved school board variance.
3) If a student reaches the age of 19 before August 1st of a school year, they will be ineligible to compete.
4) Each student is given 4 years of participation (8 consecutive semesters) beginning the first semester immediately after the conclusion of their 8th grade year.
5) Non-Traditional Students including Home School, FLVS, and Volusia Live students must be zoned for UHS, complete additional paperwork, and notify the Athletic Department prior to participation of their interest in participation. Please visit the athletic page of www.uhstitans.com for additional information
This list is an overview and not all inclusive. Please visit www.fhsaa.org for a detailed listing of all eligibility requirements.
Eligibility requirements are subject to state and school district change.

University High School

Getting Started

Getting Started

Sport Offerings

Register through Final Forms. You can access all athletic paperwork and sign up for specific sports through the FinalForms website located at https://volusia-fl.finalforms.com/ The process begins with a parent/guardian setting up a free account. Registration opens on May 1 for the following school year. Registration closes for specific sports at the mid-way point of the season. Be sure to double check your account at the start of each new sport season.
Watch Your Videos. Each school year, student-athletes must watch 3 videos—Concussions in Sport, Heat Illness, and Sudden Cardiac Illness. These videos are free and can be found at www.nfhslearn.com. Each student will need to create a free account. You will need the completion code found on your certificate to put into the correct form in FinalForms.
Get a Sports Physical. Anyone wishing to participate must have current paperwork completed online through FinalForms and an athletic physical on file in the Athletic Office. That means the physical must have been given and signed within the last 365 days. You can print off the physical form to take to the doctor from your FinalForms account. It is the very last form listed. You must complete the medical history before being able to print. You will submit only the pages the doctor has signed to the athletic office. Please do not give physical pages to a coach. You may also scan those pages and email them to slhahn@volusia.k12.fl.us
Summer Workouts. Many teams have voluntary summer workouts. This is a great time to “try” a sport. Incoming Freshmen are allowed to participate in summer workouts beginning the Monday following the last official day of school. Please note, not all sports offer summer workouts. Summer workout schedules are posted on the school website at the beginning of June.
Contact the Head Coach. Contact the Head Coach for sport specific questions. When are tryouts? What skills should I be practicing? What does the practice and game schedule look like? What additional fees might your team have? Where do you practice and play? What expectations do you have of your team/players? Head Coach emails can be found on the school website under “Athletics” followed by “More” tab.

Make sure you are eligible. There are many parts to eligibility including being zoned for UHS and Academic Eligibility. Please take the time to review eligibility requirements as presented on the school website & this brochure.
Monitor the Website. The school website is usually the quickest and most up to date information available and will list summer workouts, schedules, forms, etc.—www.uhstitans.com
Any Questions or Concerns, please contact the Athletic Director at slhahn@volusia.k12.fl.us or the Head Coach of the sport you are interested in. Please visit the athletic page of the school website - www.uhstitans.com for coaches contact information and additional athletic information.
Incoming Freshmen must meet the following requirements:
Have been academically promoted to the 9th grade.
Either be regularly zoned for University High School, be accepted into one of the academies or have an approved variance by the school district.
Must have maintained a satisfactory discipline record during their 8th grade year.
Must have been in regular attendance during 8th grade year with no attendance issues.
Academic Eligibility
You must have and maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of a 2.00. This includes all courses taken including:
high school courses taken in middle school,
dual enrollment courses,
virtual courses
Incoming Freshmen receive their first GPA at the conclusion of the first semester.

We are proud to offer the following interscholastic athletic opportunities:
Fall
Football
Girl’s Volleyball
Boy’s & Girl’s Swimming
Boy’s & Girl’s Cross Country
Boy’s & Girl’s Golf
Boy’s & Girl’s Bowling
Cheerleading
Winter
Boy’s & Girl’s Basketball
Boy’s & Girl’s Soccer
Boy’s Wrestling
Girl’s Wrestling
Girl’s Weightlifting
Cheerleading
Spring
Baseball
Softball
Boy’s & Girl’s Tennis
Boy’s & Girl’s Track & Field
Girl’s Flag Football
Boy’s Weightlifting
Sport offerings are subject to student interest.

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