Tampa Bay HEAT Athletics
FHSAA Forms & Eligibility Requirements
Follow the steps below to complete eligibility paperwork for an FHSAA high school-level sport.
Who Needs FHSAA Paperwork?
All high school athletes participating in an FHSAA sport must complete these requirements.
Middle school athletes trying out for a high school-level team must also complete the full FHSAA process.
Not required: Archery or TBCAL sports for 4th–8th grade athletes.
Process
Checklist
NFHS Courses
Student Type
Traditional
PEP
Transcript & GPA
Spring Athletes
Contacts
Start Here
The FHSAA Paperwork Process
Complete the process in this order so nothing is missed.
Complete All-Athlete Requirements
Finish the six items required for every new and returning athlete.
Complete NFHS Courses
Save each completion certificate so it can be uploaded.
Choose the Correct Student Type
Follow either the Traditional Homeschool or PEP requirements.
Upload and Review
Submit everything through Home Campus and confirm it is complete.
Step 1.
All Athletes: Complete These 6 Requirements
Every new and returning athlete must complete all six items below.
| # | Requirement | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | NFHS Courses | Complete all four courses and upload each completion certificate. |
| 2. | Birth Certificate | Upload a copy, even if one was submitted in a previous year. |
| 3. |
EL1 ECG Screening Form |
Print, complete all required sections, and upload. *EL1 is only required for incoming 9th graders or new to FHSAA high school athletes. If they played as a 9th-11th grader previously they are grandfathered in and do not need it. |
| 4. |
EL2 Physical |
Have an authorized medical provider complete the form, then upload it. |
| 5. |
EL3 |
Complete the consent and eligibility requirements in Home Campus. |
| 6. |
GA4 Affidavit |
Print, complete, and upload with the athlete’s supporting documentation. |
Quick Access to FHSAA Forms
Use the group that applies to your athlete.
Required for All Athletes
Traditional Homeschool
PEP Scholarship Students
Step 2.
Complete the Required NFHS Courses
Complete all four courses and upload each completion certificate through Home Campus.
Sportsmanship
Complete the required NFHS Sportsmanship course.
Heat Illness Prevention
Complete the course covering recognition, safety, and prevention.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Complete the course covering warning signs and emergency response.
Concussion for Students
Complete the student course covering symptoms, safety, and reporting.
Step 3.
Choose the Correct Student Type
Complete only the additional requirements that apply to your athlete.
Traditional Homeschool Student
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EL7 Main Eligibility
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EL7V County Verification
- Transcript with cumulative unweighted GPA.
PEP Scholarship Student
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EL15 PEP Registration
- Proof of PEP scholarship.
- Transcript with cumulative unweighted GPA.
Traditional Homeschool Requirements
Traditional homeschool athletes who are not participating through PEP must complete the following additional requirements.
Required Documents
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EL7 Main Eligibility
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EL7V County Verification
- Transcript with cumulative unweighted GPA.
The EL7V must be completed and signed by the county before it can be uploaded.
Completing the
EL7
- Complete the EL7, even if one was submitted in a previous year.
- Have the form notarized.
- List Tampa Bay HEAT wherever the form asks for the school.
- On Question 3, select “No” for both questions.
- Include every sport the athlete may be interested in participating in.
Use Age-Appropriate Grade Placement
Academically accelerated students should be entered at the grade level appropriate for their age, not necessarily the grade level of their coursework.
For example, a 13-year-old completing 10th-grade work should be entered as an age-appropriate 8th grader. Athletes receive four years of eligibility after entering 9th grade, so entering high school early may affect future eligibility.
PEP Scholarship Student Requirements
These requirements must be completed every school year, including for returning athletes.
Required Documents
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EL15 PEP Registration
- Proof of PEP scholarship.
- Transcript with cumulative unweighted GPA.
Proof of PEP
Upload scholarship documentation showing:
- Student’s name.
- Scholarship.
- School year.
- Award ID.
Families can find this information in the EMA portal under the student’s profile.
Completing the
EL15
- Complete the EL15 every school year, even if one was submitted previously.
- Have the form notarized.
- List Tampa Bay HEAT wherever the form asks for the school.
- On Question 2, select “No” for both questions.
- Include every sport the athlete may be interested in participating in.
Use Age-Appropriate Grade Placement
Academically accelerated students should be registered at the grade level appropriate for their age.
A 13-year-old completing 10th-grade work should be entered as an age-appropriate 8th grader. Athletes receive four years of eligibility after entering 9th grade.
Academic Records
Transcript & GPA Requirements
Traditional homeschool and PEP athletes must upload a current transcript showing a cumulative unweighted GPA.
Transcript Checklist
The transcript must include:
- The athlete’s full high school academic history.
- A cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Current courses and completed high school credits.
If the student attended FLVS, dual enrollment, public school, private school, or another program that issues transcripts, include those records as well.
4.0 GPA Scale
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Returning Athletes
Playing a Spring Sport?
Athletes who completed the full paperwork process for a fall sport generally need only the updates below.
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Updated transcript.
Upload a transcript that includes the most recent semester’s classes, grades, and cumulative unweighted GPA. -
EL9, when applicable.
Families may submit a new transcript that includes last semester’s classes and grades, or complete an EL9. -
Current physical.
Confirm that the athlete’s physical remains current. Physicals are valid for one year from the date completed.
Helpful Resources
Home Education Contacts
Hillsborough County Home Education
Home Education Office
2704 N. Highland Ave., Room 309
Tampa, Florida 33602
Email Home Education
Contact the county office with questions about homeschool records or county verification.
Step 4.
Ready to Submit?
Review all forms, certificates, transcripts, birth certificates, and supporting documentation before uploading everything through FHSAA Home Campus.
Tampa Bay HEAT does not accept completed FHSAA paperwork by email.