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Sports Participation
Play Sports at Your Zoned School
Pivot Charter School does not currently offer athletics due to our small school size, but that doesn’t mean your student has to miss out on being part of a team. Under Florida law, charter school students may participate in sports at their zoned public school while remaining fully enrolled at Pivot. At Pivot, students enjoy the best of both worlds: the benefits of a small school environment with personalized learning, strong relationships, and smaller class sizes, along with the athletic opportunities available through larger schools. Because our academic day ends earlier than most traditional schools (1:25 PM for our first session and 2:17 PM for our second session), students have plenty of time to travel to their zoned school for practices or games. This page explains how the process works and what paperwork is required.
Note: Pivot Charter School does not provide transportation to or from the host school.
Who Can Participate
A charter school student may play sports for another school if their charter school does not offer that sport. Pivot students may participate for:
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Their zoned/assigned public school (based on home address),
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A public school chosen through the district’s controlled open enrollment process, or
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A private school that agrees to an athletic participation arrangement.
Students must meet all standard FHSAA eligibility requirements—including academics, attendance, age, and conduct—and follow all deadlines and policies of the host school.
Important: A student cannot play the same sport for more than one school in the same year.
FHSAA Eligibility Requirements
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) establishes statewide rules for student athletic participation. Below are key eligibility criteria that apply to Pivot students who wish to participate in sports through their zoned school:
Academic & Enrollment
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Students must be in High School
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Students must maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at the start of each semester.
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Students must have been enrolled in and earned grades for all courses in the previous two full semesters.
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Students must maintain satisfactory conduct, attendance, and compliance with school policies.
Charter School Participation
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A charter school student may play for another school only if the charter does not offer that sport.
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Paperwork requirements include: EL2 (Physical), EL3 (Consent/Release), and GA4 (Academic Eligibility).
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If participating through controlled open enrollment, add EL14.
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The host school may also request EL16 (Registration Form).
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Additional Rules
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Students are ineligible to play the same sport at two schools in the same year, except under very limited circumstances (e.g., military relocation).
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Eligibility applies to all athletic activities, including tryouts, conditioning, and summer workouts.
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See Florida Statute §1006.15 for detailed legal requirements.
How to Get Started
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Confirm Eligibility
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Visit the FHSAA website and review the eligibility criteria under the “Parents” section.
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Contact the Host School
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Reach out to your child’s zoned or selected school’s Athletic Office to confirm tryout dates, required paperwork, and deadlines.
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Complete All Forms
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Fill out the EL2, EL3, and GA4. If needed, also complete the EL14 and EL16. Pivot will provide transcripts and complete our portion of the EL16 within 3 business days of receiving the request. Requests can be made via email to our Assistant Principal.
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Submit to the Host School
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All paperwork is submitted to the school where your child wishes to play.
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Need Help?
For more information, visit the FHSAA website. Pivot Charter School can assist with transcripts and completion of the EL16 form. Please contact our front office or email the Assistant Principal for support.