CANYON CREST ACADEMY ATHLETICS
Due by October 8, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
When should I start the athletic clearance process?
At least 1 month before tryouts. Earlier is strongly recommended.
When do athletic clearance applications open?
Applications for FALL of the 2026-27 school year are open now!
Do both the student and parent need accounts?
No. A parent creates an account and submits an athletic clearance application for their student-athlete.
I have multiple students participating in athletics, do they each need a separate athletic clearance application?
Yes
My student-athlete participated in athletics last year, do I need to do everything again?
Yes. You must:
Select a clearance application for the correct year.
Update your information.
Re-sign all required forms.
Upload a current physical.
I’m playing multiple sports throughout the year—do I need multiple clearances?
No. Each student–athlete only needs to complete one athletic clearance application for the year, but you must add each sport in HomeCampus.
I forgot to add one of my sports at the beginning of this process, is it too late to add more?
No, instead of starting a new clearance application, log in and edit your existing application by clicking “Change Sports” and selecting any additional sport/s your student-athlete wishes to participate in. Make sure to save your changes!
Do I need a new physical every year?
Yes. Physicals are valid for 365 days, and must not expire during your sports season.
What type of healthcare provider can complete the physical?
Physical exams must be performed by an approved healthcare provider licensed in the state of California. Approved healthcare providers:
MD (Medical Doctor)
DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
NP (Nurse Practitioner)
PA (Physician Assistant)
What happens if my physical expires mid-season?
You will become ineligible immediately until a new physical is uploaded and approved.
What does “Ready for Review” mean?
It means your application was submitted to the department for review, but you are NOT CLEARED yet. You must wait for an email confirmation that your application was approved.
Can I turn in paper forms instead of uploading them?
No. All documents must be uploaded to HomeCampus. See instructions above.
How long do I have to wait for my application to be reviewed and approved?
Please allow 3 business days for the athletics department to review and approve your application.
Can I try out while my clearance is being reviewed?
No. You must be fully cleared with a confirmation email before participating.
I’m transferring—what is the 510 form?
The CIF 510 Transfer Form verifies eligibility after transferring schools. It must be completed and submitted to admin to review before you can be cleared. This is MANDATORY by CIF San Diego.
Step 1 - Create an Online Clearance on Home Campus
- Navigate to www.homecampus.com/login or click the hyperlink.
- Create an account or login to your existing account. Do not use a student school email when creating your account. You will not receive any emails from Home Campus if you do.
- Click the "Start Clearance Here" button.
- Select ALL sports that you are interested in regardless of season
- Enter all required information and upload your forms (Step 2)
- To add an additional sport after completion, login to your Home Campus account and select the +Sport button.
- After your online clearance is reviewed you will receive one of three status emails. Cleared, Practice Only, or Denied. Practice Only is for transfers. Denials are missing forms from Step 2. Update and/or upload any missing information to update your clearance status.
Step 2 - Upload ALL required forms listed below as PDF, JPEG, or PNG
- Only upload the Medical Eligibility Form (4th page)
- Athletic physicals are valid for one year from the appointment date. Know when your athletic physical expires!
- If a physical expires, athletes will be immediately uncleared until an updated copy is uploaded regardless of previous clearance status.
- Physical form must be signed AND stamped by your doctor!
Private Auto Use Form (Parents AND Athletes)
- This is a required form for ALL active drivers. Parents AND applicable athletes in your household must upload a form in their name.
- More than one name can be entered on the form if the same vehicle and insurance information will be listed. If this information differs, a separate form must be completed with the new information and be uploaded. The form will be added and will not overwrite the previous upload.
- Its purpose: Allows parents/guardians to drive their child to or from a sporting event instead of utilizing the school transportation provided.
- Athletes who drive must submit this form. However, they can NOT drive when school transportation is provided.
- The minimum auto policy limits under Insurance Information must be met or exceeded for the form to be accepted.
HEALTH Insurance Card (Front and Back)
- Scan or take a clear picture of the front AND back of your card.
- If you have two separate images, you may use the same upload area to add them. It will be added and will not overwrite the previous upload.
- For our military families, please click HERE to learn how to obtain proof of Tricare coverage
- Please click HERE if you would like to purchase low cost accident insurance from Pacific Educators Insurance Services. This can be in addition to the health coverage you provide (Optional).
Step 3 - Transfer Worksheet (only where applicable)
- Regardless of previous school district, an incoming 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student that did not start at Canyon Crest Academy their previous year is considered a transfer athlete.
- Incoming 9th grade students who are new to SDUHSD are considered transfer athletes
- Please click HERE if you fall under one of the above categories.
- This form will NOT be uploaded to Home Campus. Please email ccaathletics@sduhsd.net or turn in the Transfer Worksheet to the CCA Athletics office.
Step 4 - Mandatory CCA Parent and Athlete Presentation
- One parent/guardian must complete the presentation hyperlinked above. This is a mandatory requirement.
- All SDUHSD student-athletes are required by the district to attend their school site’s preseason orientation meeting. The student-athlete will not be able to participate in their first contest until they attend the set meeting. The date will be announced AFTER tryouts and rosters are set. If they miss this in-person meeting due to valid reasons, they MUST watch and complete the above presentation in addition to their parent.
- It's important to note that if you have already completed this requirement for a previous sport within the same school year, you do not need to complete the presentation again until the following school year.
In order to be eligible to tryout and participate on a sports team, you must first complete the athletic clearance process every new school year. All paperwork must be filled out completely and uploaded to Home Campus' site. You must be fully enrolled at CCA to be considered.
Failure to complete any of these forms will prevent your child from tryouts, practices, and competitions. You are encouraged to complete the process before the deadlines listed.
FALL SEASON
CLEARANCE
Due by January 15, 2027
ALL athletic clearance questions should be directed to the Athletics Secretary, Nancy: ccaathletics@sduhsd.net or by phone 858-350-0253 ex 4038
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Due by July 11, 2026
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