High School Athletics

Superintendent Brian Kingsley

Poudre School District offers a variety of athletic opportunities for students at the high school level. The district offers a wide range of seasonal athletic opportunities to accommodate varied student interests and abilities.

Athletic Fees

ATHLETIC FEES 2026-2027            All Sports Unified Sports Ice Hockey Nordic Skiing
PSD Non-Charter Students $220 $110 $220 plus up to $1,000 $220 plus pay as you go
Home-Based, Charter & Private School Students $330 $175 $330 plus up to $1,000 $330 plus pay as you go

Fall Sports: Boys and Girls Cross Country,  Girls Flag Fotball*, Field Hockey*, Football, Boys Golf, Girls Gymnastics*, Boys Soccer, Softball, Spirit, Boys Tennis, Girls Volleyball

Winter Sports: Boys and Girls Basketball, Ice Hockey*, Girls Swimming/Diving, Wrestling, Nordic Skiing, Girls Wrestling*

Spring Sports:  Baseball, Girls Golf, Boys and Girls Lacrosse*, Girls Soccer, Boys Swimming/Diving, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field, Boys Volleyball*

*Athletic programs not offered by all six comprehensive high schools. These programs are combined teams. CHSAA requires the combined teams to be assigned to a specific high school. Information below identifies the combined sport and which high school it's assigned to. Students interested in the combined athletic programs may register through the athletic office at their high school (if a student is at one of the six PSD comprehensive high schools).

  • Girls Flag Football - Fort Collins High School
  • Gymnastics - Wellington Middle High School
  • Field Hockey - Fossil Ridge High School
  • Ice Hockey - Fort Collins High School
  • Nordic Skiing - Poudre High School
  • Girls Wrestling - Poudre High School
  • Boys Lacrosse - Timnath High School
  • Girls Lacrosse - Rocky Mountain High School
  • Boys Volleyball - Fossil Ridge High School & Poudre High School

Unified Sports - Special Olympics of Colorado Unified Sports offered at each high school.

  • Unified Basketball
  • Unified Cheerleading
  • Unified Flag Football
  • Unified Soccer 

Registration and Physical Forms

All high school students participating in PSD Athletics must have these forms completed online or turned into their school prior to participation:

English Forms

  1.  2026-2027 High School Registration Packet
  2. CHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms
  3. Pay athletic fee. Students who do not pay will not be allowed to participate. No family maximum.

Spanish Forms

  1. 2026-2027 Spanish High School Registration Packet
  2. CHSAA Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms-Spanish
  3. Pay athletic fee.  Student who do not pay will not be allowed to participate. No family maximum.

Sports Physicals 

Does your student need a sports physical?  The Health and Wellness Center at Centennial High School offers sports physicals/well child exams June through August. The Center can bill insurance and no child is ever turned away for inability to pay. For more information, visit the  https://hwcenters.org/ or call the office at (970) 488-4900.

 

French Field at Rocky Mountain High SchoolFrench Field at Rocky Mountain High School

Residents 60 years of age and older may contact the District Athletics office, 970-490-3332, to request an Activities Admission Pass.  Passes are valid for one school year.

Stadium Policies

Clear Bag Policy

PSD Athletics encourages fans not to bring any bags; however the following will be permitted for those entering French Field and PSD Stadium:

  • One clear bg no larger than 12" x 12" x 6" OR a one-gallon clear freezer bag (Ziploc brand or similar). Bags hould be made of plastic, vinyl or PVC.
  • In addition, fans may carry a small clutch bag/purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle/strap.
  • Each ticket holder, including children, may carry an approved clear bag and a clutch bag/purse. 
  • All other bags are prohibited when entering the stadiums.  These include backpacks, camera cases, and purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5". 
  • Soft and flexible seat cushions are permitted.
  • Disposable, crushable bottles, empty and without a cap, are permitted.
  • Diapers and wipes may be carried in a clear bag; however, diaper bags are not permitted.
  • Additional clothing, etc., are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag.  
  • Small cameras, binoculars and cells phone may be carried in loosely or in an approved clear bag.

PSD Athletics supports a safe and fan friendly environment at French Field and PSD Stadium.  The following items are not allowed into the stadium:

  • Outside food of any kind
  • Coolers, ice chests, bottles (other than factory sealed water bottles), cans, cups or containers of any kind
  • Backpacks
  • Fireworks, projectiles or explosives
  • Artificial noise makers
  • Pets (except for service animals)
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Balls, Frisbees or other items that may be thrown
  • Bicycles, roller blades or skateboards.

    Additional reminders:

  • All of the school property in and around the district stadiums including sidewalks and parking areas are alcohol and tobacco free areas.
  • Re-entry is not permitted. Guests and fans who exit the venue will not be allowed to return.
  • Spectators must wear shirts and shoes at all times.
  • Once spectators enter the stadium through a specific gate, they may not walk through to the other side of the stadium.
  • The practice of throwing baby powder (or any other powder substance) up in the air at outdoor or indoor contests is strictly prohibited.  This causes bleachers (and nearby playing areas in indoor venues) to be extremely slick.  Further, this practice is banned across the country due to the inhalation risk to asthmatic spectators.
  • Student are not to jump up on or against the fences in front of the bleachers after or during games.  It is both a safety concern and it causes damage to our facility.
  • Spectators are not permitted to enter field area before, during or after contests unless access is approved in advance by the District Athletic Director or Stadium Manager. 

PSD Ejection Policy

Any spectator affiliated with PSD schools that is ejected or removed from an athletic venue due to poor sportsmanship will be placed on probation and not allowed to return to further PSD athletic events until the following have occurred:

  1. The individual meets with the building administration to discuss future expectations for behavior.
  2. The individual completes an approved NFHS Sportsmanship course.  The course is free and is available online.  A certificate of completion must be presented to the District Athletic Director as proof of meeting this requirement.

Repeated minor offenses or egregious acts of unsportsmanlike conduct including contact with an official, coach, staff member, opposing team members, throwing items onto court or floor, etc. will be grounds for law enforcement involvement and may be grounds for spectator to be permanently banned from all future PSD contests.

Contact Information

Fort Collins High School Athletic Director
Mike Himlie  | 970.488.8011 | mhimlie@psdschools.org  | FCHS 

Fossil Ridge High School Athletic Director
Dave Walck | 970.488.6308 | dwalck@psdschools.org | FRHS 

Poudre High School Athletic Director
Will Cantwell | 970.488.6202 | wcantwel@psdschools.org | PHS 

Poudre Community Academy High School Athletic Director
Lucas Riojas | 970.490.3688 | lriojas@psdschools.org | PCA 

Rocky Mountain High School Athletic Director
Ian Wells | 970.488.7006 | iwells@psdschools.org | RMHS 

Timnath High School Athletic Director
Monty Alcaraz | 970.682.5716 | malcaraz@psdschools.org | TMHS

Wellington High School
Hilarie Bartling | 970.472.2716 | hbartlin@psdschools.org |  WMHS