Athletics

Welcome PANTHERS!

East Pennsboro Area School District believes that the athletics and activities we offer not only provide the students with the opportunity to perform in something they enjoy; the offerings also prepare our students with skills they can utilize toward a productive future. Integrity, fairness, and respect are lifetime values taught through participation and the principles of good sportsmanship. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous relations, and graceful acceptance of the results.

A good sport is a true leader within the school and the community. As a member of our school, your sportsmanship goals should include:

Realizing that athletics and activities are part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the result;
Participating in positive cheers that encourage our students; and discouraging any cheer that would redirect that focus;
Learning, understanding and respecting the rules of the contest; while also respecting the coaches, advisors, and officials who administer them and their decisions;
Respecting our visitors, and acknowledging them for striving to do their best;
Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances.

You are a spokesperson for our school when you attend an athletic, or any co-curricular event. Your actions are viewed by family and friends, opposing fans, the local community, and the media. Your display of good sportsmanship will show the most positive things about you and our school; and hopefully remind us that activity is meant to be fun!

2023-2024 Enrollment Dates

SEASON	HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ENROLLMENT DEADLINE (5:00 p.m.)*	HIGH SCHOOL FIRST TRY-OUT DATE	MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST TRY-OUT DATE
FALL	8/7/2023	8/14/2023	8/14/2023
WINTER	11/9/2023	11/17/2023	11/17/2023
SPRING	2/26/2024	3/4/2024	3/4/2024

*Athletes may still be able to join a team following the deadline; but, they will not be able to participate on the first practice date and/or until all registration forms and fees have been submitted.

Athletics Registration

The EPASD Athletic Department is utilizing an online registration process for all student-athletes. Physical examination forms and medical history forms should be submitted to the Athletic Office prior to the enrollment deadline. All other information and athlete certification forms will be gathered through Rank One Sport, which will be made ready in July each year. For more detailed information, visit Athlete Enrollment & Physical Exams.

Governance

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Mid Penn Conference (MPC) govern East Pennsboro Area School District’s athletic programs.

Generally stated, the purpose and function of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) is to develop and enforce rules, which are authorized or adopted by the member schools, regulating interscholastic athletic competition. The Mid Penn Conference (MPC), geographically aligned within District 3, assists and serves its member schools with the maintenance of interscholastic athletic programs which are compatible with the highest standards of education, integrity, sportsmanship, and competitive sports.