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Become a Knight


Thank you for choosing Northern Essex Community College to continue your academic and athletic careers. Our staff is committeed to providing you with a first class student-athlete experience and to guide you on your path. NECC will help you get where you want to go. 

We are proud to offer a full range of athletic services and opportunities to our athletes and the college community at large.

By visiting our website you have taken the initial steps in becoming an NECC Knight. Below you will find required information for student-athletes to be completed on an annual basis. Should you have any questions please contact Director of Athletics Dan Blair at 978-556-3820 or dblair@necc.mass.edu.

Students participating in Intercollegiate Athletics are required to complete the athletic paperwork listed below and include a physical exam that has occured in the previous 12 months. Note: Athletic Department prefers all students use the college's Physical Exam Form, although a form from your doctor may be accepted as long as it indicates you are cleared for full athletic particiaption.

For the start of the 2022-23 academic year the Athletic Department has transitionsed to Front Rush for the completion of all required student-athlete forms. Please contact your coach or the Athletic Director if you need access to complete the required forms.

In addition to the required paperwork, a copy of your current health insurance card must be submitted and can be uploaded directly through Front Rush or submit it in person to the Athletic Department.

All paperwork must be complete and on file in the athletic office before a student is allowed to practice.

The athletic department will also need OFFICIAL copies of your high school and previous college(s) transcripts (if applicable).  If they are already on file within the school, we will attempt to obtain them electronically, if not, you are responsible for getting them to us so we can determine your athletic eligibility. 

Student-Athlete Paperwork

It is preferred you complete your forms electronically using the links below. Please email your current physical and health insurance card to athleticspaperwork@necc.mass.edu to complete your file. If you can't complete forms electronically please contact the athletic department for a hard copy packet.

If you are an eSports student athlete, please complete this form:

Esports Form     

For all other Varsity Sports, the following forms must be completed through Front Rush:  

NJCAA Eligibility Affidavit 
Code of Conduct
Model Release
Consent to Treat
Risk & Consent
Emergency Contact Form
Medical Questionaire
Physical Exam Form (to be completed by doctor's office):Printable Only  If you don't have access to a printer, hard copies are available in the Sport & Fitness Center. Please upload your physical through Front Rush or bring a copy to the Athletic Department

Health Insurance Card: Please upload copies of the front and back of your insurance card through your Front Rush account or bring your card to the Athletic Department a copy of your card will be made. 

Concussion Fact Sheet: Read Only


Recruiting Form

If you are interested in participating in Intercollegiate Athletics, complete the Athletic Recruiting Information Form and submit it.

To Submit Form On line:
Athletic Recruiting Information Form