District of Columbia State Athletic Association

In order to submit an application to waive a DCSAA rule, you must complete the DCSAA Waiver Application form, attached at the bottom of this page. 

The waiver application form will require the following information: 

Student-Athlete Information

• Name 
• Date of Birth
• School
• Grade

Parent(s)/ Legal Guardian's Information

• Name
• Address
• Telephone
• Email

Team Information 

• Sport
• Gender
• Level

Waiver Components

To aid the DCSAA in making an informed decision this waiver request shall include: 

• Official transcripts from grades 9-12 (required) 
• Current report card (required)
• Letter from principal or Administrative Head of School supporting the waiver request
• Attendance records for the last two years (required)
• Medical records 
• Birth certificate
• Death certificate
• Judicial ruling for custodial change
• Financial records
• IEP/504 (if applicable) ; and 
• any documentation/evidence to substantiate a hardship or extenuating circumstance exists

Please direct questions to: Evelyn Lightfoot, Compliance Specialst via email at Evelyn.Lightfoot1@dc.gov