Registering as a new user on Arbiter Sports is simple.  Follow these steps:

First, create and activate your Arbiter Sports account if you have not already done so.

1. If you have not already done so, create an Arbiter Sports account here.
2. After you sign up for an account please check your inbox for an Activation Email from Arbiter Sports. You'll need to click the link in that email to activate your account.
3. Once you have activated your account, you will be ready to register for our program! Please click here to watch a quick video on how to register for the first time on Arbiter Sports.
4. Click the blue Submit button. After selecting Submit, the registration will be complete. You will receive a completion email from Arbiter Sports confirming your registration.

Arbiter Sports Support: 

• If you need assistance with registration, contact Arbiter Sports at: support@arbitersports.com or 781-205-2800 x1.
• Support is available 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and messages will be returned promptly.

Each student-athlete must have a physical on file with the school or will not be able to participate in any practices or games. The physical must have been completed in the last 13 months. Please send a copy of the physical to the Athletic Director via email to bhenderson@collegiatelowell.org directly to ensure it is on file before the start of the season.

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

A parent/guardian can register by clicking on the links below.

Winter Sports (Boys/Girls Basketball and Cheer):

A. Parents must complete the free online concussion course each year

One parent/guardian and the student-athlete MUST complete a free online concussion course each school year through NFHSLearn. The parent course can be found here.

B. Students must complete the free online concussions course each year

The student course can be found here. Please submit both certificates of completion to the Athletic Office at bhenderson@collegiatelowell.org or to the Main Office c/o Athletics. 

C. Parents must complete the Pre Participation Concussion History Form at the start of each season

The Pre Participation Concussion History Form can be found here. Please submit this at the start of each sport season to bhenderson@collegiatelowell.org or to the Main Office c/o Athletics.

The athletic fee is $85. We have full and partial scholarships available upon request for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and will accept financial assistance applications from all families. Please contact the Athletic Department at bhenderson@collegiatelowell.org with any financial assistance requests. 

A. Review, sign, and return the Collegiate Student-Athlete Handbook

The student-athlete and a parent/guardian should review the Collegiate Charter School Student-Athlete Handbook.

B. Review, sign, and return the Massachusettts Interscholastic Athletic Association MIAA Chemical Health Rule 62.1

The Chemical Health Rule Sign Off Sheet can be found by click here.

A. Fan Expectations

Message to Spectators and Parents/Guardians: We urge you to support the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell Athletic Program by:

• Attending both home and away
• Lending positive support to our teams and coaches
• Encouraging all players without regard to their role on the team
• Helping other spectators and parents maintain an appropriate sportsmanlike attitute
• Showing respect for the authority and decisions of the game officials

At Collegiate Charter School of Lowell we: Let the players play, let the coaches coach, let the officials officiate – and let the parents/guardians cheer for their child during the game.

B. MIAA and MCSAO Handbooks

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association

Massachusetts Charter School Athletic Association

C. Incoming Student-Athletes & Parent/Guardian Presentation

Incoming Student-Athlete & Parent/Guardian Informational Presentation

D. Review Additional Concession-Related Information

The care of our student-athletes is one of the primary objectives of the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell Athletic Department. The effects of concussions and head injuries on people is at the forefront of medical studies across the country. The information provided here outline basic facts and information regarding concussions. You don’t have to play a contact sport in order to receive a concussion. Any bump, jolt, or blow to the head or body can potentially cause a concussion.

Please read the concussion fact sheets located below. These fact sheets will provide you with basic information about concussions.

Heads Up A Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents

Heads Up A Concussion Fact Sheet for Student Athletes

Per MIAA rule 56.4, any student/athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent shall be immediately removed from practice or competition. The student/athlete must be impact tested within 72 hours of the injury and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health care professional. Student-athletes who sustain a concussion must be symptom free for at least 24 hours as well as have physician clearance (in the form of a note given to the CCSL nursing staff). The first three days of practice and play are supervised by the CCSL Athletic Department staff.

These guidelines, including the gradual return to play progression cannot be overridden by the coaching staff or a note from a parent or the student-athlete’s personal physician.

Below is the state of Massachusetts law regarding Head Injuries and Concussions in Extra Curricular Activities.

Massachusetts State Law

There are specific forms required by the new law about concussions. These forms are below.

Pre Participation Concussion History Form

Report of Head Injury Form

Post Head Injury Medical Clearance Form

During the registration process the web site refers to a training class on concussions that parents have to complete and share the information with their student-athlete.