Non-Geneva Student Athletes (6th–12th Grade)
Athletic Programs for 6th–12th Grade Non-Geneva Students
The Geneva School Athletic Department has proudly welcomed non-TGS students to be a part of our middle school, JV, and varsity athletics for many years. The FHSAA now allows students that attend non FHSAA schools to participate with a private school of their choice. Approximately 30–40 non-TGS students participate across multiple sports teams each year. We believe the key to building and maintaining relationships with our non-TGS student athletes and their families is treating them just like enrolled Geneva students. One team, one family: Geneva Knights!
Requirements to Participate
The Geneva School accepts participation from non-Geneva student athletes under the bylaws of section 9 of the FHSAA handbook. Non-Geneva students in 6th–12th grade may try out for middle school, JV, and varsity teams. All Non-Geneva participants must complete the athletic clearance requirements and pay the participation fee in order to be cleared without limitations. Here is a reference guide to the forms required for non-Geneva students.
Payment for Non-TGS Athletes
- Please wait to pay for a season of sports until after tryouts and after teams have been selected.
- Athletes may not tryout for a team until all the necessary forms have been submitted to the athletic clearance site.
- Payment should be made via the Athletic page on the TGS online store.
For more information:
Athletic Director: Dan Harger (please use form below)
Assistant Athletic Director: Hollie Benjumea (please use form below)
FORMS REQUIRED BY NON-GENEVA ATHLETES
| FHSAA ONLINE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE FORM | Required for all 6th–12th grade athletes. This new online form MUST be submitted before a student may participate (including practice) in any middle school, JV, or varsity sport. |
| FHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (EL2) | Required for all 6th–12th grade athletes. Page 2 must be completed by a physician. This form MUST be completed and uploaded during completion of the FHSAA Online Athletic Clearance Form before a student may participate (including practice) in any middle school, JV, or varsity sport. This form is valid for 365 calendar days from the date of the evaluation as written on page 2. |
| FHSAA Medical Eligibility Supplemental Form | The Medical Eligibility Supplemental Form is required when a student must obtain further evaluation by a qualified medical specialist prior to clearance for participation in interscholastic athletics. This form supplements eligibility documentation for referrals originating from either the EL1 - ECG Screening Form or the EL2 - Preparticipation Physical Evaluation. This form documents the specialist’s evaluation, recommendations, and clearance status related to the medical concern identified during the initiatl screening/evaluation. Completion of all applicable sections by the appropriate specialist is required before athletic clearance may be granted |
| FHSAA Electrocardiogram (ECG) Screening Form | Effective July 1, 2026, all first-time high school participants in FHSAA athletics must have an Electrocardiogram (ECG) screening before participation. This applies to students with no cardiac symptoms. Students with cardiac symptoms should consult their healthcare provider. An ECG completed within two (2) years prior to July 1 of the participation year satisfies this requirement. If the ECG requires further evaluation, the student must be cleared by a licensed medical practitioner trained in the diagnosis, evaluation and management of ECGs before participating in FHSAA athletic competition, practice, tryouts, or workouts. |
| FHSAA Post Head Injury/Concussion Initial Return to Participation (AT18) | This form is to be completed by an appropriate health care provider (AHCP) trained in the latest concussion evaluation and management protocols as defined in FHSAA policy 40.2 for any student-athlete that has sustained a concussion and must be kept on file at the student-athlete’s school. The choice of AHCP remains the decision of the parent/guardian or responsible party of the student-athlete. |
| FHSAA Homeschooler Eligibility Form (EL7) | This form must be completed once each school year by all homeschoolers wishing to participate on a TGS team and uploaded during completion of the FHSAA Online Athletic Clearance Form. An athlete may not practice prior to final approval from the FHSAA. |
| Registration Form for Non-Member Private School Students (EL12) | Page 1 is to be completed by the student and his/her parent/legal guardian. The student and parent/legal guardian must sign in the presence of a notary public. Page 2 is to be completed by an administrator at the non-member private school the student attends. The documents must then be filed with the FHSAA member school at which he/she wishes to participate before the student can practice and compete. Page 3 is to be verified by the member school. The participating school will review the form and attachments before registering the information with the FHSAA Office. This form must be submitted to the participating school prior to participation in the sport(s) in which the student wishes to participate. |
| Verification Form for Non-Member Private School Students (EL12V) | This form is to be completed by an administrator at the non-member private school the student attends. The form must then be filed with the FHSAA member school at which he/she wishes to participate before the student can practice and compete. The participating school will review the form and attachments before registering the information with the FHSAA Office. |
| Registration Form for Personalized Education Program (PEP) Student (EL15) | The student and parent/guardian must complete, sign in the presence of notary public and submit this form to the school at which the student wishes to participate prior to participation in the sport(s) in which the student wishes to participate and needs to be submitted one time per school year. |
| Affidavit of Compliance with the Policies on Athletic Recruiting & Non-Traditional Student Participation (GA4) | This form must be completed and uploaded during completion of the FHSAA Online Athletic Clearance Form by all Non-Traditional students participating with Geneva athletics for the first time. In addition, students who enroll at Geneva in 9th grade and above and participate in athletics during their first year as a TGS student should complete and upload this form. This form only needs to be done once for each change of school or change in participation as a Non-Traditional student at a FHSAA member school. |
Have a Question? Want to Learn More?
Please use the following form to submit questions to the athletic/coaching staff.
