• Dear New Students and Parents, 

    Welcome to Shawnee Athletics!

    We are excited and looking forward to having you join one of our many sports teams at Shawnee High School.  We offer many opportunities for you to play sports all year long, and all throughout your high school career.

    We find that our new students (and parents) have many questions regarding the registration process, practice schedules, and team meetings.  To help you become “Renegade Ready,” we have listed below the most Frequently Asked Questions which we receive from incoming students and their families, with links to take you directly to the places you need to go!  If you have additional questions, please feel free to call or email the Shawnee High School Athletics Office at the contact information provided below.


    What sports are offered at Shawnee High School?

    Fall (Begins during the summer):
    Cheerleading (Football)
    Cross Country (Boys/Girls)
    E-Sports (Boys/Girls)
    Field Hockey
    Football
    Gymnastics (Girls)
    Soccer (Boys/Girls)
    Tennis (Girls)
    Volleyball (Girls)

    **Marching Band is our only non-athletic activity which also begins during the summer months.  All other activites begin when school is in session in September.

    Winter:
    Basketball (Boys/Girls)
    Bowling (Boys/Girls)
    Cheer/Dance (Basketball)
    Swimming (Boys/Girls)
    Winter Track (Boys/Girls)
    Wrestling

    Spring:
    Baseball
    E-Sports (Boys/Girls)
    Golf (Boys/Girls)
    Lacrosse (Boys/Girls)
    Softball
    Tennis (Boys)
    Track and Field (Boys/Girls)
    Volleyball (Boys)

     

    My child will be a new student at Shawnee in September. When and how do I register for a fall sport?

    In early summer, beginning July 10, we will open our fall registration portal.  All student athletes must be registered in advance for the sport which they want to play.  These registrations will be made through your parent portal of Genesis, our student information system, under your "forms" tab.  Through that portal, you, as the parent, will choose the sport which your child wants to play, and you will be required to enter contact and emergency information, student health information, as well as health insurance and health provider information.  You will also be required to view and acknowledge that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of various items.  Please note, we open our sports registrations on a seasonal basis, so you will have to re-register your child each season (fall, winter, spring) depending on the sport.

    To join the Shawnee Marching Band:
    Any students interested in joining the Shawnee Fall Marching Band can register through this link beginning April 1st:  www.lrhsd.org/joinshawneemarching.  Your information will be received by our Marching Band Director, who will then share with you all pertinent information regarding parent meetings, first day practices, and the summer schedule.



    Are there specific due dates to register or submit paperwork?
    Yes!  You will need to mark your calendars!  Fall sports registrations generally open on the second Monday in July.  At that time, you will need to access your Genesis parent portal, navigate to your "forms" tab, click on the link for the Fall Athletics Application and follow the prompts to register.  You will be able to submit your participation fee via SchoolCashOnline beginning the second Monday in July as well.  Students will not be cleared to play until all three items are complete: the online registration, payment of participation fee, and the receipt of a cleared Medical Eligibility form.  

    Are annual physicals required to play a sport?
    Yes.  You must bring the sports physical paperwork (links provided below) to your child's physician's office.  At the time of the exam, your child's physician will give you a Medical Eligibility form based on the exam findings.  Parents/Guardians must bring the original Medical Eligibility form to the Shawnee main office.  We do not accept faxes, emails or copies.  Once our school physician reviews the Medical Eligibility Form, you will receive a notice of clearance/approval via your Genesis Parent Portal.
     
     
    Are there special forms required for annual physicals?
    Yes.  Please download and bring the physical forms with you to your child's appointment.  (Link: NJ State Preparticipation Physical Yearly Evaluation Form)
    Your child's physician will keep the physical forms on file at their office, and they will give you only the "Medical Eligibility Form" after the examination.  Please bring the original Medical Eligibility form to school and drop it off at the Shawnee main office.

    If your child had a physical within 365 days of the first day of the season, but it is still dated more than 90 days prior to the first day of the season, then you are required to complete a Health History Update Questionnaire and return this update to the Shawnee main office.  A physician's signature is not required for this Health History Update Questionnaire.  (Link:  NJ State Health History Update Questionnaire.)

    **Freshman Students: If your child had their annual physical during their 8th grade year, (only if the date of that appointment was on/after August 15, 2023 for Football and Tennis, and on/after August 27, 2023 for all other fall sports) then all you need to do is ask your child's physician for a Medical Eligibility form based on that visit.  If this situation applies, you can then drop the original Medical Eligibility Form to our main office as soon as your child has officially graduated from 8th grade.  You will also need to submit the Health History Update Questionnaire at the same time as well.


    How do I know if my current physical exam paperwork is valid?
    Annual physical exams are valid for only 365 days.  Please visit our Health Physical Requirements page with details on which forms you need to submit and when those forms need to be dated by your physician in order to be valid.


    When should I submit my child’s Medical Eligibility Form?
    → As soon as possible!!!  Especially for incoming students participating in sports for their first year at Shawnee, we strongly encourage the submission of the Medical Eligibility form as soon as possible, regardless if they will participate in the fall, winter or spring seasons.


    Where do I drop off my child’s Eligibility Form?
    All forms should be dropped off at the main office of Shawnee High School.  There is a bin marked “trainer,” and the paperwork should be left in that bin.  There is a clipboard located next to the bin, and we ask the person who drops off the paperwork to sign and date the form on the clipboard.  Please drop off originals only, do not fax or email.


    What are your summer office hours?
    Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


    I dropped off my child’s Medical Eligibility Form this morning. Why is my child being told that he/she cannot practice or participate today?
    Once received, all forms must go through a clearance process with our school physician, which can take anywhere from 7-10 days.  You will receive a notice of approval in your Genesis Parent Portal once your child has been cleared to participate in sports.  Athletes are not automatically cleared to play the same day on which their Eligibility Form is submitted.……there are no exceptions to this clearance policy.

    Throughout the school year, and especially during the weeks just prior to a new sports season, we can receive hundreds of Eligibility Forms on any given day.  To avoid any delays with your child's paperwork, please submit the required forms AS SOON AS POSSIBLE – please do not wait until the first day of practices!  The earlier we receive your child’s Eligibility form, the better!


    Is there a fee to play sports (or join an activity)?
    Yes, the Lenape Regional High School District assesses an extra-curricular participation fee for athletic sports which requires a board of education paid coach AND the submission of a Medical Eligibility Form.  The athletics participation fee is currently assessed at $300.00 per student.  This is a one-time fee which covers participation in unlimited sports (and activities) for the entire school year.  Students CANNOT try out or join a team until this fee has been paid.  Participation fees are waived for students who receive free/reduced lunch.  Hardship waivers are also available. (Please contact the Athletics Office with questions regarding waivers.) Participation fees are also submitted through School Cash Online beginning the second Monday in July for the upcoming school year.  Your child will not be able to participate in athletics or activities until the fee is paid.  Click here to access the SchoolFundsOnline electronic payment system. 


    Do coaches make cuts?
    Sometimes, depending upon the number of students trying out for a team, cuts will be necessary.  Teams that historically do not make cuts to their program include football, boys/girls cross country, wrestling, boys/girls bowling, boys/girls winter and spring track.


    If my child does not make a team, can they participate in another sport?
    Yes, if your child has tried out for a team and is cut, they can contact another coach and make arrangements to try out (if applicable) or to simply join the new team if try-outs are not required.


    What happens to the participation fee if my child does not make the team and does not want to participate in another sport?
    The participation fee is non-refundable unless the student is cut from the athletic/activity roster and does not participate in any other athletic/extracurricular activities for the remainder of the school year. A refund request form must be completed and submitted by June of that year or the fee will be forfeited.  Forms are available in the high school athletics office.  Refunds will be issued over the summer, after all the student's obligations have been fulfilled. Any outstanding student obligations will be deducted from the refund at that time. Students who voluntarily drop out of an activity will forfeit their fee.

    Payment of the Athletic and Extracurricular Activity Participation Fee does not guarantee position, role, or playing time. It does not guarantee the student or his/her parents, guardians or family control over any conditions, guidelines or policies regarding the team or activities.


    How can I contact a coach?
    Email is the best method of communication as most of our coaching staff teach during the day and are unable to speak on the phone during class time.  A complete listing of our sports programs, coach names and contact email addresses are listed by season as follows:

    Fall Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneefallcoaches
    Winter Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneewintercoaches
    Spring Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneespringcoaches


    How do I find out about team parent meetings?
    Many coaches use social media (Twitter, Facebook, Team Websites,) to publish this information.  The Shawnee Athletics Department also manages a Twitter feed, (@SHSRenegades) and for students already in the building, meetings are announced during the school day.  You can also email the coach directly and ask them to add you to their contact lists!  Also, please feel free to click here and complete our Incoming Freshman Sports Interest Survey.  Completion of this survey will allow us to forward your and your child's information directly to our coaches.


    Where do I find my child’s team schedule and the most up to date information in case of weather or schedule changes?
    You can find a daily listing of our sports events, start times, and location (home/away) on our website: www.lrhsd.org/shawneegames.  You can also check out our Twitter account at https://twitter.com/SHSRenegades


    Does Shawnee offer late bus transportation?
    No, Shawnee does not offer late bus transportation.  


    Do I have to purchase a team uniform?
    No, Shawnee High School provides uniforms for our athletes.  However, a coach may require that a certain style or color of sneaker be purchased.  Additional personal equipment or protective items (i.e., shin guards, field hockey/lacrosse sticks, etc.) are the responsibility of the student athlete.


    Does the Athletics Office sell Shawnee logo clothing?
    No, the Athletics office does not sell clothing with the Shawnee logo.  However, the Shawnee school store supplies many different “Shawnee” items.  This includes sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, scarves, jackets, hats, socks and bags if you or your son/daughter would like to purchase and wear Shawnee gear!  Many of our sports teams also run fundraisers and sell clothing items throughout the year.


    What if my son/daughter loses their uniform?
    Athletes are responsible for the care and upkeep of uniforms during the season.  We expect uniforms to be returned clean and without damage.  If a student loses a uniform, there will be a charge assessed to the student's account for the current cost of replacement.


    Who do I contact with any other questions?
    For questions regarding a particular sport, practices, uniforms, schedules or parent meetings, please email the varsity coach.  Our full coaching directory is listed online by season:

    Fall Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneefallcoaches
    Winter Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneewintercoaches
    Spring Sports:  www.lrhsd.org/shawneespringcoaches  

    For questions regarding the fall Marching Band, please email Band Director Ms. Pam Czekay at pczekay@lrhsd.org.

    For questions regarding Medical Eligibility Forms and Health Update Questionnaires, please email our Athletic Trainer, Mr. Kip Patterson, at kippatterson@lrhsd.org.

    For any other questions, including participation fee payments or registrations, please email our Athletics Secretary, Ms. Doris Baratti, at dbaratti@lrhsd.org.