Interscholastics are an integral and valued part of the Tucson Unified School District. Our performing arts and athletics teams are some of the best that Southern Arizona has to offer and are available to all interested students in our district.
- Sign Up Through the Athlete Portal (ATS)
Students must sign up each year in the portal to participate in sports or competitive fine arts. The Athletic Trainer System (ATS) follows all our students' involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Get a Physical
Each year students must submit physical examination forms, per the bylaws of the AIA (Arizona Interscholastics Association). Only physicals dated March 1st or more recent are valid for the upcoming school year. For more info, please visit About Us > Physical Exam tab.
- Fill Out Forms
Each grade may have different requirements for participation. Visit Forms for a list for your student's grade.
- Pay the Fees
Participation fees may be required for an activity; however, there are scholarships and other fee assistance options based on need.
If you need help covering fees, apply at the Education Enrichment Foundation's Program – Interscholastic Participation Fee Assistance
- More questions? Try our frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Physical Exam Forms
All student athletes must submit up-to-date sports physical
every school year. (Forms from
Forms AIA Online.)
Tucson Area Health Clinics
The following health care facilities are provided to you as a reference guide. Please contact them directly via phone or visit their website for additional information.
- Concentra Medical Center: 520-881-0050
- Courtney Medical: 520-797-8555
- El Pueblo Health Center: 520-573-0096
- Freedom Park Health Center: 520-790-8500
- Minute Clinic (inside CVS pharmacies)
- Nextcare: 520-290-0022
- Old Pueblo Health Clinic: 520-886-5315
- Ortiz Community Health Center: 520-682-3777
- Santa Catalina Health Center: 520-825-6763
- St. Elizabeth's Health Center: 520-628-7871
- Sunnyside Medi-Center: 520-750-8855
- Take Care Clinics inside -Walgreens
- Pima County Health Department (IMMUNIZATIONS ONLY)
Requirement
Physical examinations are required for participation in interscholastics by the bylaws of the Arizona Interscholastics Association. Bylaw 15.7.1 states that:
"A student shall not be allowed to practice or compete in interscholastic athletics until there is on file with the principal or his/her designee a record of a physical examination performed by a doctor of medicine (M.D.), osteopathic physician (D.O.) or certified registered nurse practitioner (N.P.) licensed to practice, or a certified physician's assistant (PA-C) registered by the Joint Board Of Medical Examiners and the Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery. The physical examination for the following school year shall be given on or after March 1. The physical examination card on file shall be signed by one of the aforementioned medical providers and shall state that, in the opinion of the examining provider, the provider did not find any medical reason to disqualify the student from practice or competition in athletic contests. The principal or his/her designee, if deemed advisable, may require a student to be reexamined. Member schools shall utilize the physical examination forms provided by the AIA. There shall be two parts: Annual Physical Examination form and Annual Preparticipation Physical Evaluation."
ELEMENTARY SPORTS SEASONS
- Boys and Girls Cross Country (Kindergarten – 5th Grade)
Season: August 15, 2022 – October 4, 2022
Championship Meet: October 4, 2022
- Coed Flag Football (4th and 5th Grade)
Season: October 17, 2022 – November 19, 2022
Championship: November 19, 2022
- Boys/Coed and Girls Basketball (3rd Grade – 5th Grade)
Season: November 21, 2022 – February 4, 2023
Playoffs: January 21, 2023 – February 4, 2023
Championship: February 4, 2022
- Boys and Girls Track & Field (3rd Grade – 5th Grade)
Season: February 6, 2023 – April 1, 2023
Divisional Meets: March 4, 2023 – March 18, 2023
Championship Meet: April 1, 2023
- Coed Kickball (3rd Grade – 5th Grade)
Season: April 10, 2023 – May 20, 2023
Championship: May 20, 2023
If these sports are not at your school, please call the School's Principal or call the Interscholastics Department at 520-232-8650.MIDDLE SCHOOL SEASONS
1st Season (August 15, 2022 – October 22, 2022)
- Boys and Girls Cross Country
Regular Season: August 29, 2022 – October 1, 2022
Divisional Meets: October 3, 2022 – October 8, 2022
Championship Meet: October 22, 2022
- Boys Basketball
Regular Season: August 29, 2022 – September 24, 2022
Playoffs: September 26, 2022 – October 22, 2022
Championship: October 22, 2022
- Girls Volleyball
Regular Season: August 29, 2022 – September 24, 2022
Playoffs: September 26, 2022 – October 22, 2022
Championship: October 22, 2022
2nd Season (October 24, 2022 – December 24, 2022)
- Boys Volleyball
Regular Season: November 7, 2022 – December 3, 2022
Playoffs: December 5, 2022 – December 20, 2022
Championship: December 20, 2022
- Girls Basketball
Regular Season: November 7, 2022 – December 3, 2022
Playoffs: December 5, 2022 – December 20, 2022
Championship: December 20, 2022
- Coed Flag Football
One Day Tournament: November 19, 2022
3rd Season (January 9, 2023 – March 11, 2023)
- Boys and Girls Soccer
Regular Season: January 23, 2023 – February 16, 2023
Playoffs: February 20, 2023 – March 11, 2023
Championship: March 11, 2023
4th Season (March 13, 2023 – May 13, 2023)
- Boys and Girls Track & Field
Regular Season: March 27, 2023 – April 22, 2023
Divisional Meets: April 24, 2023 – May 5, 2023 Championship Meet: May 13, 2023
If these sports are not at your school, please call the School's Principal or call the Interscholastics Department at 520-232-8650.
