Fall athletics will begin soon. The fall parent & student & coach mandatory meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2, from 6-7 p.m. in the MPR.
Please ensure your students have completed all physical paperwork and concussion testing before starting their respective seasons.

Tuesday August 2nd
Mandatory for all Parents / Athletes / Coaches
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00 pm
Located in the SMS\SHS Multipurpose Room 

Eligibility Information dealing with physical exams, concussion testing, insurance, communication, expectations, calendars, and schedules will be shared with students-athletes and parents. Student-athletes and parents are required to complete the paperwork before the first scheduled practice.

Pre-season Informational Meetings: Student-athletes and their parent(s) are required to attend the pre-season informational meeting.

Physical Examinations: Required every 3 years.  A physical exam needs to be signed by a medically licensed provider. This exam needs to be completed prior to participation.
Example:
2022/23 -1st year (Physical Exam signed by a medically licensed provider & SDHSAA Health History Form)   
2023/24 - 2nd year (Interim Pre Participation Health History Forms)
2024/25 - 3rd year (Interim Pre Participation Health History Forms)
2025/26 -  New physical exam. (Physical Exam signed by a medically licensed provider) 
Athletes needing physicals are asked to set up appointments with their local health care provider. If you plan to use Coteau Des Prairies Clinic, make sure to have your insurance card and co-pay information.

Concussion Testing: All student-athletes participating in athletic activities sponsored by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) and the Sisseton School are required to have an annual concussion “baseline” test on file. Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate/practice in the 2022-2023 school year until a baseline test is on file. 

Heart Screening: is available prior to the start of the season and is available at the Coteau Des Prairies Clinic. More information is shared at the informational meeting. Heart screenings are not required by the SDHSAA or the Sisseton school.

Middle School Students (6-8 grades)
All middle school student-athletes will need the following requirements:   
- Attend the pre-season informational meeting held by the middle school coaches.  This meeting will be during the regular school day.
- Complete and return all eligibility paperwork.   
- Take an annual concussion test. 
- Attend all middle school practices
Practice times and game schedules will be shared with the student-athletes and parents.  

For more information on Sisseton Athletics, please contact the Activities Director - Eric Dahl  phone: 605-698-7613 x 1122  email: eric.dahl@k12.sd.us

SDHSAA Pre-Participation Form Packet  within this packet, you will find the following forms and information to be distributed to participants in SDHSAA Activities for the 2022-23 School Year in accord with local and SDHSAA Policy:
SDHSAA Pre-Participation Exam Bylaw information (information only)
SDHSAA Parent Consent and Permit Form – to be completed EVERY year, regardless of whether or not the athlete is having a physical exam
SDHSAA Consent for Medical Treat Form – to be completed EVERY year, regardless of whether or not the athlete is having a physical exam
SDHSAA Content for Release of Medical Information (HIPPA) Form – to be completed every year, regardless of whether or not the athlete is having a physical exam
SDHSAA Concussion Fact Sheets – to be completed EVERY year, regardless of whether or not the athlete is having a physical exam
SDHSAA Interim Pre Participation Form – to be completed only in years when a physical exam is not being given (biennial/triennial)
SDHSAA Health History Form - to be completed only in years when an actual physical exam is being given (annual/biennial/triennial)
SDHSAA Preparticipation Physical Exam Form – to be completed as the record of the physical examination, when prescribed

SDHSAA Pre-Participation Form Packet


SDHSAA Health History Form (physical form for medically licensed provider)
Non-Physical Year Health History Form Only

Below you will find additional documents needed to be filled out and signed by both the student and parent/guardian. These must be filled out each year.SDHSAA Consent for Participation in Activities
SDHSAA Consent for Participation in Activities
SDHSAA Consent for Medical Treatment Form
SDHSAA Consent for Medical Release Form (HIPAA)
SDHSAA Concussion Fact Sheet for Students 
SDHSAA Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents
Proof of Insurance 
Training Rules & Code of Conduct for Athletics 
Sisseton Redmen "Beliefs" Form
Big Stone Therapies, Inc. Consent Form
COVID Waiver

For more information on Sisseton Athletics please contact the Activities Director - Eric Dahl - 605-698-7613 x 1122 or eric.dahl@k12.sd.us 

COVID-19 Return to Play Requirements from SDHSAA (updated January 2022)

Boys Cross Country
Head Coach: Alex Marsh
Email: alex.marsh@k12.sd.us 
Click on the following link to look at Schedules, Rosters, Brackets

Boys Football
Head Coach: Gene Gibson
Email: gene.gibson@k12.sd.us 
Click on the following link to look at Schedules, Rosters, Brackets

Boys Golf
Head Coach: Tyler Munson
Email: tyler.munson@k12.sd.us 
Click on the following link to look at Schedules, Rosters, Brackets

Girls Volleyball
Head Coach: Jen Fisher
Email:jennifer.fisher@k12.sd.us 
Click on the following link to look at Schedules, Rosters, Brackets

Girls Cross Country
Head Coach: Alex Marsh
Email: alex.marsh@k12.sd.us 
Click on the following link to look at Schedules, Rosters, Brackets

Activities Director: Eric Dahl
Phone: 605-698-7613 x 1122
Email:Eric.Dahl@k12.sd.us