Cal High Athletics
It has been the long-standing tradition and philosophy of the California High School Athletic Department that participation in athletics is an integral part of the educational process. The many lessons that athletics can teach include: sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, commitment, and developing self-confidence, as well as dealing with success and overcoming adversity. These are lessons that will last a lifetime. The true value of high school athletics rests in the learning of these lessons and working to develop future leaders.
Chad Ross, Cal High Athletic Director, cross@srvusd.net
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ATHLETIC REGISTRATION 2026-2027
If you plan to participate in a 2026-2027 sports team, you must complete the online registration process. All athletic teams in all seasons will be open for registration on May 1, 2026.
Athletes may select multiple sports while registering. An approved clearance is required for each sport you are trying out for.
* TIP FOR GRIZZLY ATHLETES: A valid physical form must be uploaded on AthleticClearance.com. The physician's physical is only valid for one calendar year. Time your annual physical to ensure participation throughout the school year. If your physical form expires before the season starts, you will not be cleared.
All physical forms must include the exam date, physician's signature and office stamp.
STEP 1
Click on the AthleticClearance.com
STEP 2
Freshmen and Transfer athletes without an account select the registration tab.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors please use the same login and password all four years. This will help so you don't have to fill out the whole form every year. It will keep most information in memory. It will also move the physical date input last year to the current year. No more having to ask when your physical expires.
VERY IMPORTANT
Make sure you select -California / San Ramon (CIF -NCS) when registering for a High School
- Sign in with your User Name (your Email address) and Password: What did you Choose? (write down password so you can log in again)
- Click on New Registration at top of the page. Choose current school year, California High / San Ramon, and the sport(s) you are trying out for. You may select multiple sports.
- Student information. Click the drop down menu for athlete already in the system. Click on athletes name. (This will auto fill the majority of the registration process. Go through and update any information if necessary.)
- Medical History, update any new injuries or illnesses. Print out Physical Forms for doctors visit. Scan a copy of your medical card into the "proof of insurance." Upload completed physical form. Both items must be uploaded or you will not be cleared.
- Parent and Guardian Information, Emergency contact info should be checked and updated
- Parent and Athlete Signatures. Parent reviews each document then digitally signs by printing full name. Student does the same. The names in the signature section must match the names used in the Student Information and Parent Information sections. If you get an error message, check to ensure that the names match and there are no typos.
Clearance Dates for 2026-2027
Submit clearance before August 10, 2026
Submit clearance before November 2, 2026
Submit clearance before February 8, 2026
Note to athletes:
You must be cleared through AthleticClearance.com prior to tryouts. Athletes may not try out if they have not been cleared.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
It is a privilege, not a right, to participate in any extra-curricular activity. To be eligible to tryout for any sport, SRVUSD mandates that all athletes have a 2.0 GPA or higher based on their last quarter's grades. A 2.0 GPA or higher must be maintained throughout the season or the athlete will become ineligible to participate.
FUNDING ATHLETICS
Funding
High school athletics in the San Ramon Valley Unified School district are "self-funded." We cannot run the programs without your financial support. High schools do not receive district (tax dollar) funds for equipment, uniforms, transportation, and most coaching stipends. As such, voluntary donations are solicited to fund these valuable programs. Without your generous donations, sports at California High School cannot be offered. High school sports cost much less than outside club sports. Please keep them afloat and ongoing with your donations.
Voluntary Donations (defined)
Voluntary donations are needed to help alleviate our coaching staff from necessary administrative duties that the Athletic Department performs, and allow coaches to focus on our student-athletes. These donations cover major operating costs of our athletic budget, which include: officials, equipment, possible athletic trainers, supervision/security, facility maintenance, first aid supplies, CIF, NCS & League fees, and various general expenses to operate our athletic department budget. The suggested donation will be detailed in a specific sport budget presented to parents at an orientation meeting after teams have been finalized.
GO GRIZZLIES!
IMPORTANT: SRVUSD VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
SRVUSD is implementing a new system for all adults who wish to volunteer on a school campus or drive/chaperone day and overnight field trips and athletic events. This new Volunteer Management System features a web-based software application that allows the District and all schools to better track and provide the appropriate level of clearance for school volunteers.
ALL adult volunteers will need to go through this new process. The District will NOT be asking parents to incur any of the costs associated with these clearance processes.
ALL adult volunteers will need to go through this new process. The District will NOT be asking parents to incur any of the costs associated with these clearance processes.
Visit the SRVUSD Volunteer Requirements site for more information.
SRVUSD ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION INFORMATION
Athletic Physical Education (APE) is offered by the Â鶹ÊÓƵ for students who are wanting to receive 10 Physical Education credits on their high school transcript for their participation on their high school athletics/sports teams.
