North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Since 1913

Student-Athlete Eligibility

This page outlines the eligibility policies to govern interscholastic athletics, including attendance and homeschool participation requirements. Here, families, schools, and student-athletes will find the tools and information needed to ensure compliance with high school athletic eligibility standards and the regulations that oversee interscholastic sports across North Carolina.

2026-2027 Eligibility, Consent to Participate, and Release Form
To be completed by parents/guardians to permit students to participate in high school athletics.


  • Health & Safety Forms
  • Master Eligibility FormUpdated – June 2025
    • Complete one form for each team.
    • The linked document is a view-only template and cannot be edited.
    • To complete:
      • Download it as an Excel file, or
      • Select “Make a Copy” to use it in Google Sheets.
    • Send completed form to your Conference Administrator and keep a copy on file at your school.
    • Do not submit this form to the NCHSAA.

2026-2027 Pre-Season Video

Required viewing for all coaching staff and encouraged for parents and students.


Eligibility Summaries in DragonFly

Vault > “Fill Out A Form,” and search for season-appropriate summary form.

  • Fall – Due September 1
  • Winter – Due December 1
  • Spring – Due March 15

Also see Annual Forms.