KHS Athletics

**UPDATE**
IMPORTANT OFF-SEASON ATHLETIC TRAINING INFORMATION

Kelso Parents and Athletes,
Beginning on Monday, October 26th, as long as county health numbers remain at current levels, we will open our facilities to Kelso High School student athletes and coaches for off-season training opportunities. We will do so by adhering to general and sport specific guidance provided by WIAA in conjunction with the Governor’s office and the Washington State Health Department. Decisions are being based on ongoing discussions with the Cowlitz County Health Department and the Kelso School District.
Please contact specific sport coaches for information and questions on workout availability and times.
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION:
o REQUIRED: In order to be on campus, parents must complete an online waiver and consent form for their athlete. This will be done similar to our regular sport season registration process.
 Access these forms at our KHS Athletics page.
 Follow the “To Pay Athletics Fees and Register, click here or on the image below” link.
 You will need your Skyward Family Access login information.
 PLEASE FILL OUT A FORM FOR EACH OFF SEASON SPORT YOU WILL PARTICIPATE IN
o COVID RELEASE IS SEPERATE FROM SPORTS REGISTRATION. WHEN SPORTS SEASONS BEGIN, YOU WILL NEED TO COME BACK TO REGISTER FOR EACH SPORT
• Student participation in off-season training is completely voluntary and not a requirement of KHS, KSD, or WIAA.
• The out of season workout window will run from October 26th thru December 18th
• PHYSICALS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR OFF SEASON WORK OUTS. HOWEVER, WE ENCOURAGE YOU YOU TO CHECK THE THE STATUS OF YOUR ATHLETES PHYSICAL NOW. IF IT IS EXPIRED, GET IT RENEWED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Do not wait until the sports season begins. There will be no waiver for expired physicals due to COVID-19. To check the status of your child’s physical, email Cathy Usher at cathy.usher@kelsosd.org or Nicole Nickel at nicole.nickel@kelsosd.org. YOU MAY ALSO GO TO SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS AND CLICK THE PORTFOLIO TAB.
• Student Athletes will not be allowed on campus unless they have up to date immunizations AND an updated health plan on File with the school nurse. Please check to ensure you are current. For questions, contact Nicole Nickel at (360)501-1853

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