FAQ
What do I need to do to play sports in Wake County? Be academically eligible. Register on DragonFly and be approved by the Athletic Director.
Can 6th Graders play middle school sports? No. They may, however, apply to be a manager.
Do I need to upload new paperwork for each season? No, you just need to ensure that the uploaded physical does not expire during the current season. Physicals are valid for 395 days from the date of examination.
What should I do if my athlete’s physical becomes outdated during a season? Email the Athletic Director after updating your child’s DragonFly Account with up-to-date documentation; staff do not receive notifications when new documentation is uploaded and needs to be reviewed.
When Should I sign up for DragonFly? As early as possible.
How is Eligibility Determined? Eligibility is based on the previous semester. Students must meet academic and attendance standards (see complete eligibility requirements here). Fall Sports are based on the 2nd semester of the previous year. Winter Sports- Begin with 2nd semester of the previous year. The semester changes over in January, so eligibility for Basketball and Cheer will be reevaluated during that time. Spring Sports- Based on the 1st semester of the current school year.
How Many Absences can you Have and Still be Eligible? 14 absences (85% attendance requirement) in the previous semester. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THEY ARE EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED.
What Grades are Required to be Eligible? You must pass 3 of 4 Core classes in the previous semester.
What Happens if I miss the Deadline for signing up for sports? Unless you have worked out special circumstances with the Athletic Director, you will not be allowed to tryout!
Why does Wakefield have Deadlines for Tryout Registration? Every student must be checked to make sure they meet all of the eligibility requirements prior to tryouts. Coaches need to have an idea of how many students are trying out. Large numbers may require more days of tryouts. Many people wait until the last minute, and without time to check every student, some students would not get to tryout. So the earlier the better!
Can I Tryout for 2 Sports in the Same Season? Generally, the answer is no. You need to select the sport you want to tryout for the most and stick with it. This is sometimes a possibility when one sport may start tryouts later than the others.
Can we tryout for one sport one day and the other sport the other day? This is not recommended. You have a smaller work sample for two different coaches. Again, pick your sport and give it everything you have.
Should I keep a Digital Copy of my Physical? Yes.
Do you have to pay to get into games? Yes, the standard cost of admission to Wake County Middle School Athletic Events is $6.00 cas or digitally with the Go Fan App.
