Tampa Bay HEAT Athletics
FHSAA Forms & Requirements
Families with athletes participating in high school-level sports should review the information below carefully. Required forms, transcripts, videos, and documentation must be completed before an athlete may participate in tryouts, practices, or competitions.
Returning Athletes
Athletes Who Turned in Paperwork in the Fall
For an athlete who turned in paperwork at the beginning of the school year, the following is required to begin spring semester sports:
- Submit an updated transcript with a cumulative unweighted GPA.
- Families may submit a new transcript that includes last semester’s classes and grades, or complete an EL9.
- Make sure the athlete’s physical is up to date. Physicals are valid for one year from the date completed.
Returning Athletes
Traditional Homeschool Students Not on PEP
This section is for traditional homeschool students who have played with HEAT in the past, but did not participate last semester.
Required Items
- EL2 physical
- EL3 liability release after required videos are completed
- EL7V county verification form
- Updated transcript with cumulative unweighted GPA
Submit Completed Forms
Once the EL7V is completed by the county, families should submit the completed form and required paperwork to Tampa Bay HEAT.
Returning Athletes
PEP Students Who Played Previously
This section is for PEP students who have played with HEAT in the past, but did not participate last semester.
Required Items
- EL15
- Proof of PEP
- EL2 physical
- EL3 liability release
New Athletes
New Traditional Homeschool Students Not on PEP
This section is for new traditional homeschool students who have never played with HEAT.
EL7 Homeschool Registration
On every form where it asks for the school, list Tampa Bay HEAT. On question number three, check “No” on both questions. Be sure to include any sports your athlete may be interested in.
This form must be notarized.
Transcripts
Transcripts must include the athlete’s full high school academic history up to this point and include a cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale.
If the student has attended any school that provides a transcript, such as FLVS, dual enrollment, public school, or private school, families must provide a copy of that transcript for the student’s records.
High School GPA Guidance
To calculate a high school GPA, families may use the following 4.0 scale:
Add the grade point values together and divide the total by the number of classes taken.
Required Forms
Forms Needed for New Traditional Homeschool Athletes
EL7V County Verification
Families should complete the top portion of the EL7V, send it to their home education office, and wait for the county to complete the bottom portion. Once returned, please submit the completed form to Tampa Bay HEAT.
EL2 Physical
Families should submit page four of the EL2 physical form. Please make sure the form is signed and dated in the required section.
EL3 Liability Release
The EL3 includes required signatures and student-athlete video requirements. On page one, do not list the sport your athlete is trying out for in the section asking which sports the athlete cannot participate in.
GA4 Affidavit
The GA4 confirms the athlete was not recruited by Tampa Bay HEAT and provides information about any previous teams or schools.
Families should also submit a copy of the athlete’s birth certificate along with all required forms.
Required Videos
NFHS Student-Athlete Courses
Student-athletes must complete the required NFHS videos. After each course is completed, families should submit the certificates of completion to Tampa Bay HEAT.
Sportsmanship
Heat Illness Prevention
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Concussion for Students
New Athletes
New Athletes on the PEP Scholarship
EL15
On every form where it asks for the school, list Tampa Bay HEAT. On question number two, check “No” on both questions. Be sure to include any sports your athlete may be interested in.
This form must be notarized.
Proof of PEP
Families should provide scholarship award details that include the student’s name, scholarship, school year, and award ID.
Families may access this through the EMA portal under the student profile. Once obtained, please submit the information to Tampa Bay HEAT.
Other Helpful Links & Contacts
Hillsborough County Home Education
Home Education Office
2704 N. Highland Ave. Room 309
Tampa, Florida 33602
Email Home Education
Families may contact the Hillsborough County Home Education office by email.
Submit Forms & Questions
All completed forms, certificates, supporting documentation, and questions regarding athletic eligibility should be submitted to Tampa Bay HEAT.