Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENT PRICES

Under 10 years of age: FREE
Family Passes (20 Punches): $65
Student Passes: $30 (Good for all school year events)

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENT PRICES

All DVUSD students (with school I.D.): FREE

Adults: $4

Seniors/Military Veterans: $2
Family Pass (10 Punches): $30

ATTENTION

Athletics participation fees have increased for the 2025-26 school year for middle school and high school athletes, as well as high school marching bands and AFJROTC color guard units. See the new fees listed below.

Fees were increased in part because of the failure of the M&O override passage in November 2024. The increased rates were approved unanimously (5-0) by the DVSUD Governing Board on May 13, 2025.

ATHLETIC FEE PAYMENTS

• It is the parent’s or guardian's responsibility to keep receipts when paying for multiple family members in regards to tracking the family maximum amount being met.
• Athletic fees are non-refundable.
• The DVUSD Athletic Fees do not guarantee playing time in competition.
• Financial hardship waiver forms are available in the school office or athletic office.

For more details on athletic fee payments, consult the DVUSD Athletic Handbook, or discuss any concerns you may have with your child's coach or the school's athletic director.

STATE LAW ON CONCUSSIONS

Each organization must provide guidelines, information and forms to inform and educate coaches, pupils, and parents of the dangers of concussions and head injuries and the risks of continued participation in athletic activity after a concussion.

Before a student participates in an athletic activity, the student, the student’s parents, and the coaches shall participate in a program to educate the participants of the danger of concussions, head injuries, and the risk of continued participation in an athletic activity after a concussion.

All groups or organizations that request use of district-owned or operated property or facilities shall submit to the school principal a written document describing the group’s or organization’s program and verifying that the program is and shall continue to be compliant with A.R.S. 15-341 and Board Policy JJIB. The submitted document must be signed by an official authorized by the group or organization, dated and submitted with the DVUSD Agreement and Application for Use of Facilities to the school principal when the contract is turned in for approval.

LEGAL REF.: A.R.S. 15-341  15-802.01

A.G.O. I86-095
A.A.C. R7-2-808
CROSS REF.: JJJ - Extracurricular Activity Eligibility
KF – Community Use of School Facilities

For more information and before signing this form please visit the CDC concussion guidelines.

HEAT RELATED PRACTICES

It is the position of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Section 41.4.1 that prevention is the best way to deal with heat illness.

Prevention includes educating athletes and coaches regarding:

• Recognition and treatment of heat illness
• Risks associated with exercising in hot, humid environmental conditions
• The need for gradual acclimatization over a 10 to 14 day period
• Guidelines for proper hydration
• Following practice/competition modifications based on the local temperature and relative humidity readings.

In determining safe competition, the air temperature and relative humidity (RH) must be identified and used to determine whether or not practice/competition should be modified, postponed or canceled. There are three different zones:

• Below danger zone
• Danger zone
• Critical zone

If the source of the temperature readings is in question, it is advised to be conservative and follow the modifications of the higher zone. Temperature measurements can be obtained by using a sling psychomotor or from various Internet weather-related sites such as: www.weather.com or www.noaa.gov.

Example: 105 deg. F + 35% Relative Humidity = 140 (danger zone)

Below Danger Zone is (Temp + RH under 135), or if the air temperature is under 105

Practice/Competition as normal
Full pads
Regular running schedule

Danger Zone is (Temp + RH = 136-145), or if the air temperature is 106-110

Practice/Competition with modifications
Reduced amount of equipment
Adjust start times
Reduced running schedule
Water breaks every 10-15 minutes or as needed

Critical Zone is (Temp + RH = 146 and above), or if the air temperature is 111 or above

Practices modified; Competition postponed or canceled /rescheduled
No equipment worn
No running
Water breaks every 10-15 minutes or as needed
Practice moved indoors