- Rockwood Area School District
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WELCOME TO THE ROCKWOOD ROCKETS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Coaching applications are accepted for each sport for a two-week window after completion of the final competition (regular and/or playoff game, whichever is later). Interested applicants should contact the Athletic Director for additional information.
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2025 - 2026 SPORTS PHYSICAL INFORMATION
The Sports physicals for the 2025 - 2026 school year will be done by Dr. Clarke in the Nurse's Office on Thursday, TBD. The cost of the physical is $15.00. Check payable to Dr. Clarke. If you want your student to have a sports physical done that day, you must submit physical paperwork and $15.00 to the High School Office by TBD. PIAA Sports Physical Form
If your child is interested in participating in a Winter Sport, please fill out this form. Winter Sports Sign Up
Each athlete must have a PIAA physical form completed (dated after May 1, 2024) by a PCP, Medexpress, or another medical facility that performs physical examinations. Please note that there are 6 sections in the PIAA physical form. Section 1 - 5 is completed by the parent/guardian. Section 6 is completed by the physician. Section 5 should be made available to the physician performing the physical. Here is the link for the physical form. PIAA Sports Physical Form
MANDATORY PRACTICE DATES
FALL - AUGUST 12, 2024
WINTER - NOVEMBER 15, 2024
SPRING - MARCH 3, 2025
NFHS PIXELLOT LIVE-STREAMING
Rockwood Athletic Department is excited to announce that we have installed the NFHS Pixollet camera system in our Outside Man Field and the High School Gym. Our Fall and Winter sporting events can be live-streamed on any device using this link. SPRING SPORTS WILL NOT BE STREAMED. NFHS Pixellot Streaming Link A subscription is required to view the events.
Additional forms to be completed to participate in sports can be found under the "Forms and Documents" tab.
- PIAA Emergency Form
- Athletic Policies - Equipment - Insurance Form
CONCUSSION INFORMATION: Every two (2) years, each athlete must have a Concussion baseline test completed. RASD currently uses ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) to assist in evaluating and treating head injuries. This test may be taken on any device that has internet access. More information regarding the concussion testing process will be provided at a later date.
- Please be sure to read the Rockwood Area School District Athletic, Health, and Safety Plan. Rockwood Athletic Health and Safety Plan
- Any other questions or concerns, please email Nicholas Buterbaugh at nbuterbaugh@rockwoodschools.org.
Thank you for your continued support of our athletic programs.
Nick Buterbaugh
Athletic Director