One quick filing
Whole house
Possible with approval. A member school's principal and athletic director must agree in writing, and the DC State Athletic Association must grant a waiver.
Change the law
Sign to ask for a Council law and a DCSAA rule that let homeschool young achievers try out, in 2027.
Every family in District of Columbia helps pay for its public schools: $1.9 billion in 2024.
Sign to let them playWhat a yes district asks
Waiting time
No waiting period found in the state rule. Ask the athletic director to confirm in writing.
Public school classes
None. Your young achiever does not take a public school class to play.
The papers
The date that matters
File the waiver request promptly. The school sends its eligible player list 14 days after the season starts, before the first game.
Do it
Step 1: Email the principal and the athletic director of a DC State Athletic Association member school. Ask them to approve your young achiever for the sport in writing, and ask for the school's written policy on homeschool players.
Step 2: Fill in the DC State Athletic Association waiver request form. Ask it to waive the student eligibility rules for that sport.
By: As soon as you know you need a waiver
Step 3: Send the form with the written approval and the papers it lists, such as transcripts, attendance records and a letter from the principal. The school can send it for you, or you can send it to the DC State Athletic Association yourself.
Step 4: Show proof that you live in the District. The member school checks it.
Step 5: Get a sports physical. The rules ask for a current medical certification.
Step 6: Ask the school in writing if it wants the shot record or a signed exemption.
Step 7: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
Step 8: If the answer is no, see the next door below.
The rule
5-F DCMR 104.5(c), 106.3 and 109 (DCSAA rules); OSSE Homeschool FAQ, Question 17
Who runs the teams
District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA)
Source
Checked against District of Columbia's own rule on October 20, 2026.
This is a summary of public law, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before you file.