Athletics Forms & Fees

In a team effort between the D49 Business Office, Education Office, and the district’s Athletic Directors, we took a close look at how we inform our families of the overall costs to participate in a D49-sponsored sport. Traditionally, the overall cost of a sports season included the published baseline fee, plus what was, in effect, some unpublished out-of-pocket costs that parents paid throughout the season. Based on discussions with our AD’s, the business and education offices, along with the results of a community survey, District 49 will combine the baseline fee with the projected former out-of-pocket (trailing cost) amounts, into a single, up-front, bundled price.

There are many advantages to this model: 

• All fees must be paid before trying out.
• If your student does not make the team, a full refund will be issued. To initiate this process, please contact the athletic office at 719-495-1168.
• The intent consolidates costs into a single fee, with no trailing costs, while inviting parents to hold the district accountable to that promise.
• Coaches and AD’s can still approve team-wide fundraisers to work toward larger team goals, supplement the baseline budget or request additional funding from the school/program booster club, but fundraising to pay for individual participation will not occur.
• If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, your fees could be waived or reduced by half. Follow these instructions to apply and be sure to check the box that says share with Transportation and School! You may also need to provide a copy to the school. 

• We do offer a maximum limit on fees for athletics of $650 per student per year  or $1100 per family. Cheer fees do not apply toward any maximums. This limit is not built into the system so if your student/family qualifies for this, please reach out to Mario Romero at mario.romero@d49.org

Approved May 2026