The next School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room in Building 3.

Athletic Unit
Pasco County Schools Athletics

Welcome to the Athletics Site for Pasco County Schools

Here you will find a listing of the Athletic Directors for each school, athletic forms, links to athletic organizations, resources for students and coaches, and links to local media websites, along with our contact information.

Athletic Director Contact Information - High Schools

 

Middle School Athletic Directors

Angeline Academy of Innovation

Athletic Director: Lauren Klein

Phone: 813-346-2500

Athletic Director: James Newton

Phone: (727) 774-7501

Athletic Director: April Beeler

Phone: (352) 524-9762

Athletic Director: Crystal Flatley

Phone: (813) 346-1200

Athletic Director: John Cox

Phone: (727) 774-1316

 

Athletic Director: Rob Petrucci

Phone: (727) 246-1600

MS Athletic Director: Joe Neale

Phone: (813) 346-4602

Athletic Director: Abner Barrios

Phone: (813) 346-6280

Athletic Director: Kristin Adamski

Phone: (727) 774-8065

Athletic Director: Therese Flood

Phone: (727) 774-8315

Athletic Director: Courtney Dangerfield

Phone: (352) 524-8442

Athletic Director: Marlon Malone

Phone: (727) 246-3251

Athletic Director: Jen Craven

Phone: (813) 794-4869

Athletic Director: Norman Scheuerman

Phone: (813) 794-6350

Athletic Director: Christine Brando

Phone: (727) 774-7187

Athletic Director: Dan Gigantelli

Phone: (727) 774-6752

Starkey Ranch K-8

Athletic Director: Matt Van Daele

Phone: 727-246-2100

Athletic Director: Wayne Ackett

Phone: (813) 794-0304

 

ALL FORMS MUST BE UPLOADED TO: www.athleticclearance.com  before your student is allowed to try out for a sport or participate in off-season conditioning. 

Parents & Students: Athletic Clearance instructions and FAQs

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL Athletic Participation Forms:

 

HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Participation Forms:

The following forms must ALL be completed, signed, and submitted to the coach/school BEFORE your student can participate in off-season conditioning or in-season tryouts. 

 

Athletic Transfer Compliance Forms: 

 

Additional Forms & Information:

 

Formas atléticas en español:

 

All Middle Schools in Pasco County offer the following:

1st Qtr - Tryouts start on 7/29/24 - Cheer, Girls Volleyball, Football 

2nd Qtr - Tryouts start on 10/14/24 - Boys Soccer, Girl's Basketball, Cheer

3rd Qtr - Tryouts start on TBD  - Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Cheer

4th Qtr - Tryouts start on TBD - Boys & Girls Track and Field

Please reach out to your child's school for more information regarding tryout dates and times, all schools may vary. 

 

All High Schools in Pasco County offer the following (tryouts start date):

Fall FHSAA Sports (7/31/23) - Boys & Girls Golf, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Football, Boys & Girls Swimming and Diving, Sideline Cheer.

Winter FHSAA Sports - Boys & Girls Basketball (10/30/23), Boys & Girls Soccer (10/16/23), Girls Wrestling (10/30/23), Boys Wrestling (11/6/23), Girls Weightlifting (10/9/23), Competitive Cheer (10/16/23). 

Spring FHSAA Sports (Check FHSAA website for official start date, Spring dates not published yet) - Baseball, Softball, Boys & Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Track and Field, Boys Weightlifting, Boys Lacrosse (ONLY at JWMHS, SLHS, WCHS, PHS, LOLHS, WRHS, CCHS), Girls Lacrosse (ONLY at JWMHS, SLHS, RRHS, WCHS, PHS, LOLHS, WRHS, CCHS), Girls Flag Football. 

Please visit www.fhsaa.com for more details on sports offered by the state. Additionally, as of July 1st, 2023, if your school does not offer a sport, by state statute (HB225), you are allowed to play (tryout) that sport at any public high school in Pasco County. You must notify the school before tryouts to be eligible to participate. You cannot try out at multiple schools for the same sport in the same year. 

PLEASE CONTACT THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT YOUR SCHOOL FOR SPECIFIC TRYOUT DATES. SCHOOLS CAN HOLD TRYOUTS ON DIFFERENT DAYS AND TIMES. 

All Pasco County High Schools form the Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC)

Gameday Links, Policies & Procedures

Gameday Policies & Procedures

Game Entry

  1. Tickets sales are on Go Fan (online) or some schools accept cash. 
  2. No Re-Entry to games once a patron leaves the game. 
  3. FREE ENTRY ONLY: Pasco County School District Employees (with ID Badge present), Active Military (with ID), Senior Citizens, kids UNDER the age of 5. Veterans, employee spouses, and others do not get in free. Free enter is for regular season games only.  

Bag Procedure

All bags are subject to search upon entry. Bags and items not permitted on Pasco County Schools property must be returned to the patron’s vehicle.

  1. ONLY clear plastic, clear vinyl, or clear Ziploc bags are permitted inside an event venue.
  2. Student athletes are permitted to bring bags. These bags are subject to search.
  3. Small clutch or wallet style bags no larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are permitted for entry but will be subject to search. All other styles of bags such as backpacks, fanny packs, purses and duffle bags are not permitted.
  4. An exception will be made for medically necessary items, diaper bags, and properly credentialed school and professional photographers’ camera bags. These bags will be subject to search prior to entry, unless the item meets the clear bag guidelines.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following:  (TO BE POSTED)

  1. Firearms
  2. Weapons of any kind
  3. Knives
  4. Any item that could be used as a missile
  5. Fireworks
  6. Glass
  7. Recreational Balls
  8. Horns/Lasers
  9. Illegal Drugs
  10. Alcoholic beverages of any kind
  11. Pets (exceptions will be made for service animals)
  12. Coolers
  13. Sticks/Poles/Camera “Selfie” Sticks/Extenders or Gimbals
  14. Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Radio Controlled Model Aircraft/Drones (strictly prohibited on stadium property including parking lots, stadium exterior and inside the stadium)
  15. No outside food.

 

Allowed Items Include the following:

  1. Umbrellas
  2. Ponchos if worn, carried over the arm, or in original sealed clear package
  3. Blankets and/or towels if unrolled or unfolded
  4. Small, handheld radios or TVs with earphones
  5. Binoculars, worn around the neck or carried (not in a case)
  6. Cameras with carry strap (not carried in a case)
  7. Sunscreen lotion
  8. Banners and/or flags without sticks or poles
  9. Laptops/tablets (not in a case)
  10. Seat cushions
  11. Sealed non-alcoholic drinks by ticketed adults only.

Patron Code of Conduct

Students are expected to abide by the Pasco County Schools Student Code of Conduct. Pasco County Schools is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans, both in the stadium and in the parking lots. We want all fans attending our events to enjoy the experience in a responsible fashion. When attending a game, you are required to refrain from the following behaviors:

  1. Behavior that is unruly, disruptive or illegal in nature
  2. Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or drug impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
  3. Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures
  4. Interference with the progress of the game (including throwing objects onto the field)
  5. Failing to follow instructions of school officials
  6. Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans

Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats. Staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where event patrons, their guests and other fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Event patrons and guests who violate these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future games.

 

 

Click the icon below to go to the live-streaming website for Pasco County Athletics

 

Click on the icon below to purchase e-tickets for games this year!

Athletics Structure

Athletic Compliance, FHSAA/ FIAAA Representative, Sunshine Athletic Conference, AD & Coach Training, Certified Athletic Trainers:

Matthew Wicks, Supervisor for Athletics - Office for Leading and Learning (OLL)

Athletic Bids, Equipment:

Deb Mateo, Purchasing

Athletic Facilities:

Mark Fox, Maintenance

Athletic/School Equity:

Sheila Blue, Employee Relations

School Athletic Complaints/Concerns/Issues: Please contact your school’s Athletic Director.