Athletics

Farmingdale Athletics Important Update 12/14/20

                             **IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE READ BELOW**

NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - NYSPHSAA Announces the Cancellation of All Winter State Championships and the postponement of high risk sports;

High-Risk Sports Postponed Until Authorization is Provided

LATHAM, NY -The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the cancellation of all 2021 Winter State Championships and the postponement of all high-risk sports until authorization is granted by state officials. The NYSPHSAA Officers rendered these decisions with input from the NYSPHSAA membership and the 11 Section Executive Directors.

“When examining the feasibility of Winter State Championships, it became apparent that travel and overnight accommodations would create a unique challenge for our member schools,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “At this time, we must prioritize maximizing student participation without a focus on championship events.”

The Association’s decision to postpone all high-risk sports until authorization is granted was reinforced by the increase in infection and hospitalization rates across the State. The New York State Department of Health has determined the following NYSPHSAA - endorsed sports to be high risk: basketball, boys lacrosse, cheerleading, and dance group, football, volleyball, and wrestling.

The cancellation of the Winter State Championships (bowling, basketball, boys swimming & diving, competitive cheerleading, indoor track & field and wrestling) addresses membership concerns associated with increased travel, hotel accommodations, transportation logistics and the planning for meals. Furthermore, venue capacity limitations and social distancing restrictions make it increasingly difficult to ensure the safety of student-athletes, coaches, and families.

At this time the following sports will be starting their season January 4, 2021.

HIGH SCHOOL      

     V Boys/Girls Winter Track

                         V Boys Swimming           V Boys/Girls Bowling                     

MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th & 8th Boys Swimming

To try out to participate in any of these programs, parents must sign up their child on Family ID between December 4, 2020 and  January 5, 2021.  Using the link below: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/farmingdale-athletics

See the attached letter regarding the registration process.

Family ID Registration - Dec. 2020

HIGH SCHOOL

Season I- Winter Sports

Dates: January 4, 2021 - February 26,2021

Sports: Bowling (girls & boys), Indoor Track & Field (girls &boys), Swimming (boys).

Season II- Fall Sports
Dates: March 1, 2021 - April 21, 2021

Sports: Football, Traditional Cheer, Cross Country (girls & boys),  Soccer (girls & boys),

Swimming (girls), Tennis (girls) , Volleyball (girls & boys), Golf (boys)

Season III- Spring Sports
Date: April 22, 2021 - June 14,2021

 
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse (girls & boys), Tennis (boys),

Track & Field (girls & boys), Badminton (girls)

MODIFIED (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Winter I Season

January 4, 2021 - February 5, 2021

 Boys Swim

Winter II Season

February 5, 2021 - March 19, 2021

Girls Basketball, Wrestling , Boys Volleyball

Fall Season

March 22, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Football, Cross Country (B/G), Soccer (B/G), Girls Badminton, Girls Swim

Spring Season

March 22, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse (B/G), Track & Field (B/G)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

FHS Winter Sports:

Wrestling and Bowling begin 1/4/21
ALL other sports begins 1/4/21

• Var Boys Basketball
• JV Boys Basketball
• Var Girls Basketball
• JV Girls Basketball
• Var Boys Bowling
• Var Girls Bowling
• Var Boys Swimming
• Var Boys Winter Track
• Var Girls Winter Track
• Var Competitive Cheer
• Var Non-Competitive Cheer
• JV Non-Competitive Cheer
• Dalerettes
  
  
  

FHS Spring Sports

Lacrosse, Baseball Softball and Track begin on TBA
Tennis and Badminton begin onTBA

• Var Boys Lacrosse
• JV Boys Lacrosse
• Var Girls Lacrosse
• JV Girls Lacrosse
• Var Baseball
• JV Baseball
• Var Softball
• JV Softball
• Var Badminton
• Var Boys Tennis
• Var Boys Track
• Var Girls Track

Howitt Sports

Winter I Sports: begin on TBA

• 7th Boys Basketball
• 8th Boys Basketball
• 7th Girls Volleyball
• 8th Girls Volleyball
• 7th/8th Boys Swimming 
  
  

Winter II Sports: begin on TBA

• 7th Girls Basketball
• 8th Girls Basketball
• 7th/8th Boys Volleyball
• 7th/8th Wrestling
  

Spring Sports: begin on TBA

• 7th Boys Lacrosse
• 8th Boys Lacrosse
• 7th Girls Lacrosse
• 8th Girls Lacrosse
• 7th Boys Baseball
• 8th Boys Baseball
• 7th Girls Softball
• 8th Girls Softball
• 7th/ 8th Boys/Girls Track

You must register, and be cleared, on FAMILY ID before starting any sport.

All requests must be forwarded to the office of the Director of Athletics as follows: