DC Families,

I hope this finds you all doing well! As we approach the start of the fall sports season, here are some important updates and reminders:

Start Dates

• Varsity Football and Golf begin on Monday, August 4th.
  If you haven’t been contacted by the coaches, it likely means you’re not currently on their radar.
  Please reach out directly:
  
  
  • Football – Coach Lloyd Hill 
  • Golf – Coach Kevin Wallace
     
• All other fall varsity/JV sports begin on Monday, August 11th. Coaches for those teams should be reaching out soon with schedules and details.

PIAA Physicals

Don’t forget — you must have an updated PIAA physical uploaded to Magnus in order to participate in any practices.
If you still need one, Minute Clinics at CVS are a quick and convenient option.

PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) Form

All students who intend to participate in a sport for the next school year must submit sections 1-6 of the PIAA physical form to Magnus Health. PIAA forms can be found in Magnus or on thedckinghts.com under “Athletic Resources”. Section 6 will need to be completed by a physician. PIAA forms for the 2025-26 school year can be uploaded to Magnus Health beginning  on June 1. Section 7 of the PIAA forms is required between each season for any athlete who has already participated in a sport for the 2025-26 school year. More information about Section 7 will be provided in between seasons. No student-athlete will be permitted to participate without an approved PIAA physical on file in Magnus Health. Please reach out to Kylie McCusker at kmccusker@dccs.org with any questions regarding the PIAA physical paperwork.  PIAA physicals for the fall season are due by August 1! 

When are PIAA Physicals due? 

PIAA physicals should be uploaded and approved in Magnus by August 1, 2025. No student will be permitted to participate without an approved physical on file. 

Where does my PIAA Physical go once it is completed by my doctor?

PIAA Physical Forms should be uploaded to your Magnus Health Portal under “PIAA Physical Forms” for approval.

How do I access my Magnus Health Portal?

Magnus can be accessed through your Blackbaud account. Once you log in click “resources” and you will see a tile with a link to Magnus Health.

Where can I go to get my physical completed?

You can visit your family doctor or visit a number of urgent cares to have this done. Also CVS minute clinic can offer you help to complete the PIAA form.

Where can I find the PIAA forms? 

PIAA forms are available in Magnus Health or you can access them here. 

Fall Varsity Cheerleading Team

If you are interested in joining the Fall Varsity Cheerleading Team, please take a moment to fill out an Upper School Athletic Participation Questionnaire.

We’re hoping to field a team for this fall season, but final decisions will be based on the number of interested participants. Your response will help us determine if we’re able to move forward.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Home Football Game Admission

This year, we will be charging admission for all four home football games:

• $5 – Adults
• $2 – Students with school ID & Senior Citizens
• Free – Children under 5

More information on how to purchase tickets in advance will be shared soon.

BigTeams Fan Account and Athletics Website
Did you know you can set up a fan account through our athletics website to receive schedule changes and updated alerts via email and/or text messages for one or all of your favorite DC teams? Visit thedcknights.com to create your fan account. This helpful how-to article will walk you through the steps to sign up, select your favorite teams, and configure your alerts. 

All schedules are in real-time on our athletics website. Click on the “i” icon next to each event to see full event details (e.g., start and end times, facility). 

Verse for the Season

A verse that keeps coming to mind as we kick off this season is:

Colossians 3:23 
 "Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than people."

A powerful reminder to give full effort and keep the right perspective—playing for something bigger than just wins and stats.

Looking forward to a great season ahead with all of you. 

LET’S GO KNIGHTS!