At South Broward High School, home of the Bulldogs, our athletic program is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship. We strive to develop student-athletes who are not only skilled and competitive but also embody the values of teamwork, respect, and perseverance. Our vision is to create an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential, both on and off the field. We are committed to promoting lifelong health and fitness, academic achievement, and personal growth, preparing our Bulldogs to be leaders and champions in all aspects of life.

1. Freshman Entry:
   • To join high school sports or clubs as a 9th grader, you must have moved up from 8th grade without academic or behavioral issues.
   • You start with automatic eligibility but need to keep passing your classes and work towards graduation to keep participating.
     
     
2. Ongoing Eligibility
   • From your first day in 9th grade, you need to maintain a 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) to stay eligible for sports and activities.
   • This rule applies to all students in grades 9-12, and your GPA is checked every 18 weeks.
   • Broward County requires this 2.0 GPA despite some state rules allowing lower GPAs in certain cases.
   • Remember, GPA is calculated without extra points from honors or AP classes.
3. Student Behavior: Good behavior is a must. Poor conduct can lead to losing the privilege to participate in these activities.
   
   
4. Transferring to a New School
   • If you're new to a school, you're eligible to join activities there as long as you enroll at the start of the school year or participate in summer practices.
   • Transferring schools after starting 9th grade requires completing the correct forms to ensure compliance with recruitment policies.
   • If transferring before a sports season starts, you're eligible at the new school if you meet certain conditions, including district or private school transfer policies.
     
     
5. Age Restriction: you can participate in high school sports until you turn 19 years and 9 months old, as long as you haven't passed four years of high school eligibility.
   
   
6. The Four-Year Rule states that you are eligible for high school sports for four consecutive years, starting from the time you enter 9th grade.
   
   
7. Health Insurance and Physicals:
   • Athletes need to have health insurance AND a completed SPORTS physical exam form (See below for the EL 2 Form) on file. If you don't have personal insurance, you can buy it through a school-approved vendor.
   • You also need to complete and file consent forms for physical fitness and liability release.
     
     
8. Personal Fitness Waiver: Participating in two complete sports seasons can exempt you from one personal fitness credit if you pass a competency exam. This is managed through your school's athletic department.