Athletics

Wakefield High School Athletic Registration

Families,

All students and families who are interested in participation in VHSL athletics and activities at Wakefield HS will need to register in the Arbiter system for the 2026-2027 season. The website can get a little tricky, but we do not have a choice, it is a required site for registration within the Virginia High School League.

It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Firefox browser to complete registration. CONSENT LINK FOR ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE PARTICIPATION.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1, 2026 – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

PLEASE CREATE ONLY ONE FAMILY ACCOUNT FOR ATHLETIC REGISTRATION, FOR ALL YOUR CHILDREN, TO USE FOR THEIR ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS.

Fall Sports Begin August 3 (Golf starts July 27).

For more information on sport physicals and insurance click this link here 

Students registering for Athletics must have a current physical examination on file with the Activities Office AND the activity registration submitted before the student is authorized to participate in practice/tryouts. To ensure clearance for participation, physicals should be completed and submitted electronically to the Activities Office no later than 3 school days prior to the first day of practice/tryouts.

Physicals must be dated on or after May 1, 2025. Physicals for the 2025-2026 school year will be valid for 14 months after the date of exam.

VHSL Physical Form (New Version) https://wakefield.apsva.us/physical-form-new-2026-2027

Players will still be required to get a regular physical exam and provide proof of medical clearance from an approved medical provider (MD, DO, CNP or PA) but the form is different. The state has determined that physicals are now valid for 14 months. In response to this new law change, the VHSL has removed the “May 1 – June 30 the following year” validity rule and now physicals must be submitted every 14 months. (ex: a child who got their physical July 28, 2025 might find that they are all of a sudden unable to play in their game on September 29, 2026 because the physical expired the day before). We are asking that parents be patient with us and work with their providers to make sure they are filling out the appropriate forms required for physicals, as well as help us help you to make sure their physicals don’t expire in the middle of their sports season (by submitting an updated physical before the 14 months ends).

Athletes will still be required to register using the online activity participation website annually (school calendar annually). Online registration for school year 2026-2027 will open on July 1, 2026. New physicals can be sent electronically to [email protected] prior to that date. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

If the county chooses a different accident insurer to use for 2026-2027, we will update the below links. Otherwise the link provided in the letter below will explain student accident insurance and you should be able to link from the letter.

Student Accident Insurance Information Letter – SY2024-2025 – ENGLISH

Student Accident Insurance Information Letter – SY2024-2025 – SPANISH

Contact Us

• Registration Support 800-311-4060 [email protected]
• Brian Parke, CAA Director of Student Activities 703-228-6700 [email protected]
• Clarence Martin Assistant Director of Student Athletics and Activities 703-228-6733 [email protected]
• Becky Kigin, ATC Athletic Training Office Support Issues [email protected]
• LaRenda Bigsby, M. BA Athletics Administrative Assistant 703-228-6702 [email protected]