At the high school level, Acero Athletics offers a variety of team sports during the year. Sports may be offered as intramurals, club teams or IHSA teams. Sports offerings vary by campus and season; please check directly with each high school campus for specific offerings.

Parents are expected to support their student-athlete(s) in their sports activities and be present at pre-season meetings, parent workshops, team meetings, games and end-of-season awards ceremonies. Parent support is critical to ensure that student-athletes maintain required academic eligibility and that expected standards of conduct are followed.

A student fee is charged for participation in each sport. These funds help to offset costs associated with the program (e.g., transportation, officiating, equipment, uniforms, rental of facilities for games, etc.). Uniforms will be provided to all participating athletes and must be returned in the condition received at the end of season.

Eligibility for IHSA Teams Participation – Official Acero Athletics

To be eligible to tryout and participate in official Acero Athletics, students must adhere to the following:

• Submit the Illinois High School Athletic Association (IHSA) Sports Physical, completed and signed by a primary care physician before the first team practice – no student/athlete will be allowed to practice without this official form on file.
• Submit the High School Student Athlete Record Packet, signed by parent/guardian before team selection – no student athlete will be allowed to participate without this form on file.
• Settle any financial outstanding balance with the school.
• Maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than a 2.0 with no F’s.

 Eligibility for High School sports is to be determined by the High School Principal and Acero’s Director of Athletics.