Welcome to the Orchard Park Central School District (OPCSD) Online Athletic Registration Process

The OPCSD will be offering an online athletic registration process through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. This is a secure registration platform that is an easy, user-friendly way to register for athletics.

The online registration process MUST BE COMPLETED BY a PARENT/GUARDIAN and should be viewed and discussed with the student-athlete. Please complete the registration with the student-athlete present. Parents/Guardians are responsible for completing forms and ensuring that all medical information concerning your child's health, medical concerns, injuries, medications and allergies are reported to the School Nurse.

Please note: Families with multiple students must complete an online registration form for each of their students.

It is important that the athlete/parent review the student athlete handbook as it outlines the policies for participation, click to view the handbook.

STEP 1:  Ensure your child has a valid physical on file with the district.  Physicals are good for a period of one year from the date of the physical, to the end of the month (i.e. physical done 8/25/23 is valid until 8/31/24).  

Valid sports physical date for the Winter 24-25 season is 11/1/23 or after

• During the summer - updated physicals are to be turned in to the Athletic Office.
• During the school year - updated physicals are to be turned in to the School Nurse in your building.  

STEP 2:  Complete the registration on Parent Portal.  The registration can only be submitted if a valid physical is on file with the school nurse.

• Winter registration will be available for Varsity, JV & Freshman sports from Oct. 21st-Nov. 14th
• Winter registration will be available for Modified sports from Oct. 28th-Nov. 21st

 PowerSchool Parent Portal <--- log into the Parent Portal and click on "Forms" (left hand column) and then click to complete "Orchard Park Central Schools Interscholastic Parent Permission Form" (right hand column) Please use a lap top or desktop.  Limited accessibility on other devices.

Note: If your child is a 7th or 8th grader planning to try out for a JV or Varsity level sport, they must complete the Athletic Placement Process.  Click here for further information.