Athletics

Allegany County Public Schools are now part of the WestMac - Western Maryland Athletic Conference. The schools in this conference include Fort Hill, Allegany, Mountain Ridge, Southern and Northern. There are 12 varsity interscholastic sports offered in Allegany County: (fall) cross country, football, golf, soccer, volleyball; (winter) basketball, bowling, wrestling; (spring) baseball, outdoor track, softball, tennis. Unified Sports are now part of Allegany County. We offer Unified Tennis, Unified Track, and Bocce as part of the ACPS Corollary Athletics programming.

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Athletics Livestream Information

Subscribers can watch the livestreamed ACPS athletics events through the NFHS Network!

Allegany County Public Schools will live stream all junior varsity and varsity football, soccer, and volleyball games through the National Federation of State High School (NFHS) Associations beginning with the Mountain Ridge at Allegany varsity football game on Friday, March 5, 2021. The NFHS Network is the leader in streaming live and On Demand high school sports.

The NFHS Network covers 27 different regular season and postseason sports, as well as other high school activities, highlighting the accomplishments of student-athletes, student broadcasters, and high schools across the country. The NFHS Network is a joint venture created to provide fans with the ability to stream high school sports on any device from wherever they are.

All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Mobile Apps for iOS and Android and on TV Apps for ROKU, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.

To subscribe to watch ACPS sporting events, visit https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/subscribe/retail. Please note that the cost of a subscription is $10.99 per month for access to ALL high school events that are streamed through NFHS, not just ACPS athletic events. Additionally, any delayed broadcast of ACPS games that has been accessible in the past will continue to be available to the public.

Athletic Event & Participation Resources

Indoor Athletic Events

Creating a Safe and Positive Environment

Allegany County Public Schools is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all spectators. To help us achieve this goal, please review our expectations for all school-age children and attendees at indoor sporting events.

Join Us in Celebrating Our Community

We look forward to continuing to celebrate our entire community at our athletic events while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Event Guidelines:

For Elementary and Middle School Students:

Must be accompanied by an adult for entry.
Should remain seated in the bleachers except when visiting the restroom or concessions.

For All Students:

Any ACPS student currently suspended from school may not attend events during their suspension period, regardless of age.
Loitering or congregating in hallways and non-seating areas is not permitted—students will be asked to return to the bleachers.
Re-entry is not permitted once you've entered the building without prior permission.
Bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the gymnasium.

For All Attendees:

Re-entry is not permitted once you've entered the building without prior permission.
Loitering or congregating in hallways and non-seating areas is not permitted—students will be asked to return to the bleachers.
Bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the gymnasium.

Setting a Positive Example

Parents, family members, and fans play a crucial role in modeling good sportsmanship and respectful behavior for our students. Your actions help create an environment where young people learn valuable lessons about respect, teamwork, and community values.

Enforcement

Failure to follow these expectations may result in removal from the event. Additionally, the privilege of attending future events on ACPS properties may be revoked.

Outdoor Athletic Events Expectations

Allegany High School, Fort Hill High School, and Mountain Ridge High School would like to thank the community for the tremendous support during our athletic events, especially home football games. These events become a celebration of our community and we look forward to everyone continuing to attend the games to support and celebrate our teams.

Allegany County Public Schools wants to ensure a safe and positive experience for all spectators at these events. Therefore, we are reminding parents and guardians of the expectations for all children under high school age.

During all outdoor sporting events, the following expectations are in effect:

• All elementary and middle school age children must be accompanied by an adult for entry and should be seated in the bleachers unless visiting the restroom or concessions.

• Loitering and congregating in non-seating areas is discouraged and offenders will be asked to return to the bleachers.

• Students are expected to wait appropriately in the concession stand line. They are not permitted to cut in line or create disturbances through disruptive behavior.

• Any ACPS student suspended from school, will not be permitted to attend any events, regardless of age.

• Once admitted into the event, spectators are not allowed to leave and re-enter without prior permission.

• There will be no admittance to the stadium after half-time.

• Backpacks are not allowed inside the stadium.

Please note: Failure to follow these expectations may result in the removal of both the student and their accompanying adult from the stadium. Behavior resulting in removal from the stadium WILL lead to the student being banned from future events on all Allegany County Public School properties.

We look forward to being able to continue to celebrate our entire community at our athletic events and be able to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone by adhering to the expectations listed above.

Student Athletic Participation Resources

Interscholastic Athletics Participation Packet - Agreement Governing Participation in Athletics (PDF)(opens in new tab)

Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) Physical Evaluation Form (PDF)(opens in new tab)

Verification of Minimum Weight -(opens in new tab) WRE STLING ONLY (PDF)
(MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENCED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND TURNED IN TO THEIR COACH ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST AND PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST COMPETITION)

Parent - Student Athlete Information Packet

Concussion Information

Concussion Protocol (PDF)(opens in new tab) | ACPS Concussion/Probable Head Injury Protocol Packet

MSDE Policies and Programs on Concussion UPDATED (PDF)(opens in new tab)

Quick Facts on Concussions by Sport

2 out of 3 concussions in boys’ basketball result from a collision with another athlete.
1 out of 2 concussions in girls’ basketball result from a collision with another athlete.
91% of concussions in high school cheer leading happen during stunts.
The average high school football player has 592 head impacts in 1 season.
63% of concussions in high school football are from tackling.
3 out of 4 concussions from heading in boys’ soccer happen when players collide.
1 in 2 concussions from heading in girls’ soccer happen when players collide.
Nearly 40% of concussions in girls’ volleyball happen when diving for the ball.
1 out of 2 concussions in wrestling result from a takedown.

MPSSAA Heat & Hydration

Stadium Directions

Coaching Information

ATTENTION ALL COACHES...You must complete the Concussion in Sports training and renew it every 2 years. This is FREE!

Visit https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports to take the training.
Turn your completion certificate in to your Athletic Director.
How to become a Credentialed Interscholastic Coach!

All Coaches that do not hold a teaching certificate must become Credentialed Coaches. To accomplish this, all coaches that do not hold a teaching certificate must:

Complete the One-Credit Course in the Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. This course includes but is not limited to: Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Sport-Specific Rules. Coaches must also be re-certified yearly in CPR/AED training. Your Athletic Director will coordinate trainings each year with our BLS Instructor.
Possess an MPSSAA/MSDE Coach Certification, which means completion of the NFHS Level 1 Coaching Certification or MSDE Approved In-Service Coaching Education Program prior to the start of his or her fourth year as a coach. This certification consists of two (2) online courses: “Fundamentals of Coaching” and a “Sports Specific” course. Please check with your Athletic Director for which course you should choose.

Directions for taking the NFHS Online Courses:

Go to http://nfhslearn.com/
Register or Sign-In
Click “Courses” on the top toolbar and from the drop down list; choose “Fundamentals of Coaching” or “Sport-Specific Courses” and then choose your sport. If your sport is not listed, you can just pick one that is available.
Click on “Purchase Now.”
Choose the option “I am purchasing a course for myself” and “Continue.”
Choose “Maryland” from the drop down list and click “Save.”
The cost for the Fundamentals of Coaching course will be $35 and $50 for the Sports Specific course.
Continue “Checkout” and enter your credit card information. There will be a link on your receipt that you click to take the courses.
Congratulations! After successful completion of each course, you will be able to print out a Certificate of Completion. Please remember to submit a copy of your certificate to the Athletics Department to be kept on file.