After School Interscholastic Athletics (Upper School)
Oakwood fields a number of sports teams every year in both middle school and high school. Participation in athletic programs is open to all eligible students with the intention that the program be both inclusive and competitive. In order to be eligible to participate in athletic programs, students must maintain minimum academic standards of a 2.0 GPA. Announcements will be made about team sign-ups.
Every student on an athletic team and their parents are required to must submit a number of documents and form acknowledgements through Magnus Health, including a Consent to Participate and Waiver and Release Form signed by his/her parents and provide a signed acknowledgment of his/her obligations to comply with all athletic program rules and policies. Students’ Magnus Health must be current before participating in practices, games, and any other athletic team activities. For more on Magnus Health, please see “What is Magnus Health?” in the FAQ section of this handbook.
Oakwood High School teams are members of the (PCAL) Pacific Coast Athletic League of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).
Most Oakwood teams are “no cut” teams, meaning that no one who fulfills player responsibilities will be dropped from the teams. Students who sign up should be serious about playing. The rewards of learning skills and team work are worth the effort to participate in practices and games. There is no additional cost for joining a team. Go Hawks!
Sportsmanship
Our student athletes exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship. We are very proud of the many compliments they receive from opposing coaches and officials in this area. We expect all present or participating in these games – coaches, parents, students, and spectators—to exhibit this same level of sportsmanship.
Concussion Policy
In the event that a student sustains or is suspected of sustaining a concussion or a head injury while participating in an athletic activity, the student will be immediately removed from the athletic activity for the remainder of the day, and prohibited from returning to the athletic activity until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussions, and acting within the scope of his or her practice, and the student receives written clearance from the licensed health care provider to return to the athletic activity.
If the licensed health care provider determines that the student sustained a concussion or other head injury, the student must also complete a graduated return-to-play (“RTP”) protocol of no less than seven days in duration under the supervision of a licensed health care provider before competing in an athletic activity.
Do you like to coach?
Oakwood invites family members to volunteer to coach Oakwood sports teams. It’s a wonderful way to get involved with our amazing students. Call or email the Athletic Director to discuss your preferences for volunteering to coach.