Putting the student – in student athlete

Eligibility requirements for Athletic Teams, Band, Orchestra, Speech Competition, Vocal Music, Student Senate, and Cheerleading are set by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) which governs all school activities for the state. To meet eligibility requirements:

1. The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 25 credits each semester. This includes both the semester of play as well as the previous semester to gain eligibility. (This cannot include teacher assistant, study hall, or independent study.) Students who drop a class may be in jeopardy of falling below the required 5-credit minimum. Students withdrawing from a class with a failing grade will carry an F for each weekly grade check for the entire semester.
2. Students who withdraw carry an F for the remainder of the semester. Any time a student becomes enrolled in less than 25 credits, the student will become academically ineligible.
3. Students who fail two classes the previous semester are ineligible for competition until the CHSAA mandated re-certification date for their sport.
4. Students transferring schools without a bona fide family move are subject to restrictions set forth by CHSAA.
5. Student’s grades will be certified weekly. Students who receive a failing grade during the certification period will be ineligible for the following week.
6. All 9th graders are eligible at the start of the school year.
7. Each week teachers will submit a cumulative grade to date in order to establish an athlete’s weekly eligibility.

In addition, coaches, counselors, and the Athletic Director will provide information about athletic requirements. Participation in activities such as student government, clubs, volunteer and community organizations, fine arts, and athletics is the final factor. Of importance is not how many activities you have joined, but rather how fully you participated and carried out your responsibilities.

Follow Cowboy Athletics

• Follow Denver West Athletics on Instagram: @denverwestcowboysathletics
• Download the Official Athletic Schedule App: Apple Devices or Android Devices 

**If you are a transfer student from another high school, and will now attend Denver West, you must contact and meet with the Athletic Director Leon_Garcia@dpsk12.net for further guidelines and paperwork.

Online Registration opens 3 weeks before the season, do not wait until the start date to register & get cleared. 

Athletic Contacts

• Athletic Director: Leon Garcia 720-423-5352
• Game Manager: Dulce Vega 720-423-5429

Admission to Games

DPS schools collect game admission generally for inside sports, and those held at All-City Stadium (football, basketball, swimming, volleyball, wrestling, track)

Admission Prices*

• $5.00 for Adults
• $3.00 for students with ID
• $1.00 for Senior Citizens (65 and +)
• $1.00 for Elementary students
• FREE for children under 3
• FREE for athletes with their sticker

*Subject to change per DPS policies. Post-season game and tournament admission prices may be different.
*Parents can purchase an Annual DPS Individual Adult Athletic Ticket on the Hometown Ticketing Website.