2026-2027
Athletic Clearance Instructions
IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL OR HAND IN ATHLETIC FORMS. ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND UPLOADED THROUGH THE ATHLETIC CLEARANCE WEBSITE.
Step 1: Download & Complete Required FHSAA Forms
EL2 – Physical Evaluation Form
- All pages must be signed and dated by your child's physician on the day of the examination.
- Only page 4 is required for upload
- Valid for 1 year from the exam date (Example: May 22, 2026 – May 22, 2027)
EL3 – Consent and Release from Liability Certificate
- FHSAA has updated this form for the 2026–2027 school year
- Parents and students must complete the newest version
NEW: EL1 – ECG Screening Form
Beginning July 1, 2026, the EL1 ECG Screening Form is required for:
- All incoming 9th grade student-athletes
- Any student in grades 10–12 participating in an FHSAA sport for the first time
Important notes:
- An ECG completed on or after July 1, 2024, will satisfy the requirement
- Returning student-athletes who have previously participated in FHSAA sports are not required to complete an ECG, but it is strongly encouraged
Additional Forms (If Applicable)
- EL1/2s – Required only if a medical professional requests follow-up evaluation related to the EL1 or EL2
- ME1 – Completed only by a licensed medical doctor to exempt a student-athlete from the ECG requirement
Parents may obtain ECG screenings through their healthcare provider or through local opportunities offered by Who We Play For.
Step 2: Complete Required Safety Courses (NFHS/FHSAA)
Students must complete all the following free online courses:
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- FHSAA Concussion in Sports
- FHSAA Sportsmanship
Certificates do not need to be uploaded, but course completion is required.
Step 3: Register & Submit Online
Go to: Athletic Clearance Website
- Click “Create Account” and follow the prompts
- Verify your email, then click “New Clearance”
Select:
- School: Riviera Prep (Miami)
- Year: 2026–2027
- Sport(s): You may select multiple options
Complete all required sections:
- Student Information
(Include the student’s 7-digit Riviera ID from FACTS) - Parent Information
- Medical Questions
- Parent & Student E-Signatures
Uploads:
- Page 4 of the EL2 Physical Form signed and dated by the physician
(A clear photo from your phone is acceptable.) - EL1 ECG Screening Form, if required