North Carolina High School Athletic Association
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Concussion Awareness

Concussion Awareness Pre-Season Resources In-Season Forms Concussion Management Algorithm (English) July 2026 Concussion Management Algorithm (Spanish) July 2026 Gfeller-Waller Seasonal Compliance Checklist Concussion Management Guiding Principles Student-Athletes & Parents CrashCourse Concussion Resources Student-Athlete & Parent/Custodian Concussion Statement English Spanish School Personnel CrashCourse Concussion Resources Schools & Athletic Personnel Concussion Information Sheet Schools & […]

Checklist of Athletic Director’s Responsibilities

[…] the game) Check on the status of coaches completing the coaches’ education requirements NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (must be completed before coaching in the first contest), NFHS Concussion Courses (required of all coaches and must be completed before first practice), CPR/AED certification with hands-on for all coaches and Crash Course in Concussion Video Conduct […]

Health & Safety

[…] Students 2026-2027 Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) – English Instructions for Completing PPE – English 2026-2027 Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) – Spanish Instructions for Completing PPE – Spanish Concussion Forms and Gfeller-Waller Information Insurance Forms and Information Annual Systems Operation Maintenance Checklist Concussion Forms Link to Watch CrashCourse Video Emergency Action Plan Venue Example: A suggested […]

Coaches

Coach Eligibility NFHS Certifications NCHSAA Resources Required Education BEFORE FIRST PRACTICE All Coaches Head Varsity Coach NFHS Concussion in Sports annually View Pre-Season and CrashCourse Concussion Videos annually Valid AED/CPR Certification Should include some hands-on, in-person skill presentation. BEFORE FIRST CONTEST All Coaches Head Varsity Coach NCHSAA Rules Clinic annually NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching […]

Annual forms

[…] of each season. Parents & Students Schools Helpful Links Health and Safety Page – For Parents and Students (PPE) Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Student-Athlete Eligibility (Includes forms and Checklist) Concussion Awareness (Includes forms and Checklist) Insurance Information Annual Systems Operation Maintenance Checklist – Rev. Sept 2021  Eligibility Forms and Links Health and Safety Insurance Information Lighting Standards and […]

Regulations, Fees and Other FAQs

[…] be an eligible NCHSAA official Regional Association Payment Requirements for Eligibility Once Registered: Background Check Local Clinics Attendance Local Association Meeting Attendance Scrimmages State Rules Clinic NFHS Concussion Course NFHS Sport Exam 75 + Regular Season Eligible 80 + Post-Season Eligible  Back to Top I’m a new official – do I have to pay […]