ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Welcome to St Paul Central! We are excited to have you on the team and become a part of the rich history of Minutemen Athletics. Central High School encourages every student to participate in athletics. The Minnesota State High School League and the St Paul Public Schools feels membership in any activity is a privilege and demands responsibility. All athletes are expected to follow the eligibility requirements listed below. If an athlete does not follow all requirements, their eligibility may be jeopardized.
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- ACADEMICS- All athletes must make academics their first priority. Academic eligibility requirements can be found below.
- STUDENT CONDUCT- At all times student-athletes represent their team(s) and Central High School. If a student-athlete shows bad judgment or poor behavior they risk their position on the team. Student-athletes should be aware of the following policies that pertain to student conduct:
- A student who is dismissed or suspended from school will not be eligible to participate in the next contest until reinstatement occurs
- At Central, a student must be in school by 10:00am and have written authorization for their absence. Also, a student must attend school for at least four hours to participate in athletics after school. A student who is marked unexcused the day of the contest will not be allowed to participate.
- The Minnesota State High School League and Central High School expect all athletes to remain FREE of illegal chemicals (alcohol, all forms of tobacco and any illegal drugs). This includes use, possession, buying, selling, or distributing any controlled substances, including steroids. Failure to abide by this rule will result in the consequences stated in Article 19 of the Minnesota State High School League General Rules.
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- LETTER AWARDS- Central High School Varsity “C” letter awards are awarded upon recommendation of a varsity head coach at the end of the sport’s season.
**Here is a brief message from the Minnesota State High School League for Parents and Students for before the season starts. StudentsMSHSL.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility rules were passed by the St Paul School District, for all Saint Paul Public students who participate in extracurricular activities. The implementation of this policy is another expression of the District’s commitment to improve instructional programs.
Under the St. Paul City Conference Eligibility Rules the following criteria must be met in order to be and remain eligible to participate in athletics:
SPPS ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
Athletic Office
275 N Lexington Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Room 1407
Phone: 651-744-7397
Fax: 651/632-6029
Athletic Director
Alicia Ekegren
651-744-7397
alicia.ekegren@spps.org
Administrative Assistant
Adam Hunkins
651/744-5102
Athletic Forms
All forms and fees require 24 hours to process. Please turn in by Friday before the start of the season to be eligible to participate on the first day of the season.
2023-2024 MSHSL Eligibility Brochure The Minnesota State High School League Eligibility statement is to be signed by the participant and participant's parent/guardian each school year prior to participating that year.
2023-2024 Sports Physical Exam Form Sport physicals must be turned into the Athletic Office before a student can participate. A sports physical is valid for 3 years with a normal Annual Health Questionnaire.
Student Conduct & Academic Eligibility Requirements Membership in any activity is a privilege and demands responsibility. All athletes are expected to follow all eligibility requirements in and out of season. **PLEAS REVIEW ELIGIBILITY CHARTS ABOVE
Athletic Participation Fees Athletic fees vary by sport. Checks payable to Central High School, unless stated otherwise. (See Fee Chart Below)
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES
FALL ATHLETIC FEES
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FALL SPORTS
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ATHLETIC FEES
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REDUCED FEE*
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ADAPTED (CI/PI) SOCCER
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$60
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$30 |
SOCCER (BOYS & GIRLS)
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$60 |
$30 |
CHEERLEADING
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$60 |
$30 |
CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS & GIRLS)
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$60 |
$30 |
FOOTBALL
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$60 |
$30 |
GIRLS SWIM & DIVE
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$60 |
$30 |
GIRLS TENNIS
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$60 |
$30 |
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
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$60 |
$30 |
WINTER ATHLETIC FEES
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WINTER SPORTS
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ATHLETIC FEE
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REDUCED FEE*
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ADAPTED (CI/PI) FLOOR HOCKEY
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$60 |
$30
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ALPINE SKIING (GIRLS & BOYS)
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$250- To "St Paul Central High School"
$Approx~345- Afton Alps Season Pass
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n/a
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BASKETBALL (GIRLS & BOYS)
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$60 |
$30
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CHEERLEADING
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$20
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$30 |
GYMNASTICS |
$60 |
$30 |
HOCKEY (GIRLS) |
$100 Checks payable to Highland Park SR. High: |
$30 |
HOCKEY (BOYS)
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$100 Checks payable to Highland Park SR. High
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$30 |
NORDIC SKIING
(GIRLS & BOYS)
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$$60 to Central HS
$100- to Nordic Ski Booster Club
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$30
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BOYS SWIM & DIVE
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$60 |
$30 |
WRESTLING
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$60 |
$30 |
SPRING ATHLETIC FEES
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SPRING SPORTS
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ATHLETIC FEE
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REDUCED FEE*
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ADAPTED (CI/PI) BOWLING
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$60
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$30
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ADAPTED (CI/PI) SOFTBALL
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$60 |
$30 |
BADMINTON |
$60 |
$30 |
BASEBALL
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$60 |
$30 |
GOLF (GIRLS & BOYS)
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$70
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$30 |
BOYS TENNIS
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$60 |
$30 |
GIRLS SOFTBALL
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$60 |
$30 |
LACROSSE (BOYS & GIRLS)
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$150
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$60
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TRACK & FIELD (GIRLS & BOYS)
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$60 |
$30
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General Transfer Student Information Students who have enrolled at multiple high schools must attain additional clearance from the Central Athletic Office and the Minnesota State High School League before competing at any level.