A few steps
Whole house
What your state asks
Waiting time
A young achiever who is not eligible cannot become eligible by switching schools.
Public school classes
None. Your young achiever does not take a public school class to play.
The papers
The date that matters
The same deadlines as enrolled students
Do it
Step 1: Read the state rule, linked below.
Step 2: Email the athletic director at the public school for your home address. Copy the principal.
Step 3: Ask in writing which forms the school needs from a homeschool family, and when each one is due.
By: The same deadlines as enrolled students
Step 4: Apply at the school your notice of intent names, and meet its eligibility rules. The fee is capped at 150 percent of the enrolled fee.
Step 5: Get a sports physical. Bring the immunization record or the exemption.
Step 6: Bring proof of where you live: a lease, a mortgage statement or a utility bill.
Step 7: Go to tryouts on the same day and the same terms as everyone else.
Step 8: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
The rule
C.R.S. 22-33-104.5(6); C.R.S. 22-32-116.5
Who runs the teams
Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
Source
Checked against Colorado's own rule on October 17, 2026.
This is a summary of public law, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before you file.