Brevard Public Schools requires all student athletes to follow the Athletic clearance process prior to any tryouts or participation in athletics on campus. In alignment with Florida Statute, the FHSAA, in conjunction with the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors, have released the new ECG screening form(s) on www.fhsaa.com.  The form(s) can be found by selecting the "Parents" tab or following the links below.

To participate in sports on the SHS campus, please make sure to complete the following forms and upload them to the link below: EL1, EL2, EL3.

The EL1/2 is only required if a follow up is required for the EL1 or EL2. The ME1 is only used to exempt students from the ECG and must be completed by a medical doctor.

All athletes must be registered and all paperwork uploaded to the page below:

A step-by-step cheat sheet on how to do this can be found at this link: Athletic Clearance Steps

 If you have any questions please feel free to email the athletic director, T.J. Gaudy at: Gaudy.Taylor@brevardschools.org

Summary of new documents and changes to existing documents:

1. EL1 - ECG Screening form - required form starting July 1, 2026 for all incoming 9th graders and new student athletes in grades 10-12.

2. EL1/2s - this form replaces page five of the EL2 and is for use when a follow-up is required for either the EL1 or the EL2

3. EL2 - Page five of the EL2 was removed.  The first four pages of the EL2 did not change in any way and the previous version can still be used.

4. EL3 - Information, including vital State Statute language was added to the EL3.  This new version of the EL3 will need to be used by parents moving forward.

5. ME1 - For use by Medical doctors to exempt a student athlete from the ECG requirement.

Who Must Obtain an ECG:

• All incoming 9th-grade student-athletes (2026-27)

• Any student in grades 10–12 who has never participated in an FHSAA-sanctioned sports

Returning athletes are not required but strongly encouraged to obtain an ECG. The goal is to identify undetected cardiac risk factors and enhance athlete safety.

Documentation:

A one-page standardized form (EL1) will confirm ECG completion, including:

• Parent/guardian attestation

• Clinician verification

• Referral information, if needed

Any follow-up that is requested by the medical professional will require the completion of the EL1/2s.

An ECG performed on or after July 1, 2024 will satisfy the requirement.

Parents can visit WhoWePlayFor.org for local screening opportunities, contact their school athletic director or athletic trainer, or consult their family healthcare provider.