Athletics

2026-2027 Sports Physicals - Honor Health

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) athletes must undergo a physical examination – dated after Sunday, March 1, 2026 – to participate in any Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) athletic practices or competitions.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

The HonorHealth Sports Medicine team is partnering with SUSD to offer physical exams for SUSD student athletes at a reduced cost. The exam is performed by certified athletic trainers, physical therapists and licensed physicians. It will involve a comprehensive orthopedic and general medical evaluation plus a comprehensive heart screening, including an EKG, at no additional cost.

Our team provides care for athletes at all SUSD high schools throughout the school year through athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians.

Time, date and location:
August 1, 2026 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
HonorHealth Pima Center
8435 N. Pima Center Pkwy. Suite 301
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Can't make it August 1st? Visit an HonorHealth Urgent Care to receive your physical at the standard $50 co-pay fee.

Appointments Appointments are required. For questions or scheduling assistance, please contact Lead Athletic Trainer Nickie Edwards at nedwards@susd.org or your school's head athletic trainer.

Cost: $25. We accept cash or checks. 100% of profits will go directly to your school's athletic training program.

Preparing for your appointment:

Loose-fitting T-shirt or tank top
Athletic shorts (you may wear pants over your shorts)
Athletic shoes
Corrective eyewear (contacts, glasses)
Completed AIA forms with athlete's information, medical history, and all required signatures before arriving.

Click here to sign up for your 2026-2027 Sports Physical

Information Flyer (Provided for Print)

On January 7, 2025, the SUSD Governing Board approved a Participation Fee increase for our Middle Schools.

These new fees will be $75 per Tier 1 sport, $40 for Tier 2, and $90 for Cross Country, Track and Spiritline. All Participation Fees can be claimed as refundable Arizona tax credits.

Middle school sports are available to boys & girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

Registration must be completed at Register My Athlete | Register My Athlete Instructions

Sports physical information & documents are available on the Register My Athlete or in the Documents & Links section below.

All physicals must be completed by physician AFTER March 1st, 2025.

Fees can be paid in the front office or online at the SUSD Online Payment Portal beginning the week of July 31st.

Tier One and Tier Two sports include:
Volleyball – Baseball– Basketball– Soccer– Softball– Flag Football

Cross Country & Track/Field are not divided into 2 Tiers

All registered athletes participate. This is non-competitive, so NO try-outs or cuts during this time.
A Saturday festival will take place to close Tier One. Players will be divided up into teams and play games against other teams from SUSD middle schools.
There will be no grade checks during this time of participation.
Cost is:
- $75 (Reduced Lunch
- $20-Free Lunch
- $10-Must bring letter of confirmation to front office).

Tier Two: COMPETITIVE

Tryouts for the Tier 2 competitive team(s) will be the week after the festival. Coaches will select 12–15 players per team.
NO PASS, NO PLAY. Students with an F or a GPA less than 2.0 are not allowed to try out or play in games.
Competitive games against other SUSD middle schools will be played weekly. Transportation will be provided for all away games leaving and returning to school.
Cost is an additional $40. Must be paid before first game (Reduced Lunch $10-Free Lunch $5-Must bring letter of confirmation to front office).