If you plan on participating in a winter sport, please make sure you're registered in Final Forms for your winter sport, all forms are completed, and a physical must be current. Failure to complete registration, forms, and provide a valid physical will result in removal from participation until everything is submitted.

• Final Forms registration ends for winter sports on October 23rd, 2026 (Wrestling registration ends on November 1st). If you are not registered by that date, you will be required to seek approval from the head coach of the sport you wish to participate in and register in person by visiting the Athletic Office.

• Cheerleading - All Cheerleaders will be added to Final Forms by the Athletic Office as team selection has already been completed.

Final Forms Registration Instructions:

1. Visit: https://talawanda-oh.finalforms.com/

2. Log in to your parent account.

3. Click on the "PROFILE" button for the student you would like to register for a sport.

4. Click on the "MANAGE SPORTS" button below the student’s profile information.

5. Select the sport the student would like to participate in this season.

6. Click the "UPDATE SPORTS" button at the bottom of the page to complete registration.

Important: While logged in, please ensure that all forms are complete and that an OHSAA Preparticipation Physical is uploaded.  FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BY BOTH THE PARENT AND STUDENT-ATHLETE TO START PARTICIPATION.

Physicals Are Required Before Participation

• Athletes must have a physical completed and uploaded in Final Forms.

• No participation in practices or tryouts will be allowed until a valid physical is on file.

• The OHSAA physical form can be found here.

If you would like more information on any of the fall sports, please reach out to the appropriate head coach, whose contact information is listed below:

• Cheer - Head Coach Janna Eason - easonj@talawanda.org  

• Boys Basketball – Head Coach Rodney Parrett – parrettr@talawanda.org  

• Girls Basketball – Head Coach Zach Stapleton – stapletonz@talawanda.org  

• Bowling – Head Coach Andrew Nieman – andrew@oxfordlanes.net  

• Swim & Dive – Head Coach Steve Pasquale – pasquales@talawanda.org 

• Wrestling - Head Coach Dallas Fudge - fudged@talawanda.com  

Other Important Information:

Parent/Guardian & Player Winter Sports Meeting

We will hold our MANDATORY Winter Sports Parent/Guardian & Player meeting on Wednesday, November 11th at 6:00pm in the Talawanda High School Performing Arts Center (PAC). 

SportsYou

SportsYou is the communication platform for all Talawanda Middle School and High School athletic teams.
Please ensure you have an account and have joined the athletic team you are participating with. If you need access to a team, please email the coach of that team and have them send you a code to join the group. SportsYou provides access to all communication from your coach, as well as the team calendar and important updates.

Picture Day

Picture day is scheduled for Friday, November 20th. The picture day schedule is attached.

Athletic Fees

Athletic Fees will be added to student-athletes' PaySchools account. They can be paid online with a credit card or in person (cash or check only) at the Main Office or Athletic Office.  We will not have Athletic fees on the students account until November 6th, at which time parents/guardians can login and pay Athletic Fees.

Payschool instructions 

- Go to https://payschoolscentral.com/ (or download the app)

- Create a new account

- Add your student by using their first name, last name and STUDENT ID #

- You can then add money to your student's lunch account or pay fees.

Fees for 2026-2027 School Year

• First Sport: $300

• Second Sport: $300

• Third Sport: Free 

• Family cap of $800 for HS

• Family cap of $1200 for HS & MS Combined.  

**We have to track family caps manually, so please let us know if we miss making those adjustments on the account and we will adjust accordingly.

Payment Due Date

• Friday, November 13th

• Athletic fees will be open for payment starting November 6th, once rosters are finalized and added to the new PaySchools system.

Payment Plans

• To set up a payment plan, email Mr. Richardson (richardsonj@talawanda.org) by NOVEMBER 1st.

• Payment #1 due date ($150): November 13th

• Payment #2 due date ($150): December 4th

• Requests for payment plans after November 1st are not guaranteed and student-athletes may be removed from participation until payments are received.

Bus Transportation for Athletics

Athletic transportation by bus will not be available for weekday competitions starting before 6:00pm (6:30pm for competitions at schools that are further away). Student-athletes and parents/guardians should be prepared to arrange their own transportation to away events when bus transportation is not available.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you, and we look forward to a great season!