Athletics

Athletic Directors:

Athletic Schedules
Final Forms
Coach Information

TSSAA:

Interscholastic activities in Franklin County Schools are an important part of the overall educational process. The athletic programs offer students expanded learning opportunities that include self-discipline, self-esteem, and teamwork. Students who participate in extracurricular activities tend to get higher grades, have better attendance, and pose fewer discipline problems.


The opportunity to participate in Franklin County athletic programs is extended to all students who meet the eligibility requirements of the TSSAA and policies of the Franklin County Board of Education.

 

Before participating, students are required to have a physical on file along with necessary emergency medical information. Most physicians have a copy of the TSSAA physical form. We have included one on this page for your convenience.

 

It is the responsibility of the student athlete's parent/guardian to provide health and hospitalization insurance for all students participating in interscholastic athletics and to show proof of independently secured catastrophic and liability coverage. All athletes must submit the following required documents listed below under "Requirements."

It is the policy of the Franklin County School Board, whenever it is allowed by Tennessee State Law, to conduct random drug tests of athletes. All students in grades 6-12 desiring to participate in school-sponsored athletic events may be required to submit to drug tests. This includes cheerleaders and all members of the athletic teams' support staff, such as managers, equipment keepers, etc. Any student who refuses to submit to the drug screening will not be permitted to participate in any athletic practice or competition for the duration of the particular sport season; furthermore, the noted consequences for a FIRST POSITIVE OFFENSE (as stated in board policy 6.3072 below) shall be utilized. Any attempt to falsify the results of the drug test or present a "cold specimen" will be considered a "Positive" result for any, and all, students involved.