Athletics
Welcome
On behalf of the Syracuse City School District, welcome to our Interscholastic Athletic Program. This past year, more than 4,000 different student athletes participated in our athletic programs. We offer 120 different athletic teams for students in grades 7-12. Our coaching staff consists of certified, dedicated people who enjoy working with our student athletes. They are individuals who work very hard and care a great deal about the individuals for which they are responsible. In grades 7-8 we offer a comprehensive modified program, which serve as a “training ground” for skill development and participation. Winning is NOT emphasized and large numbers on teams are encouraged for maximum participation. We stress discipline, enjoyment or play, competition, and dedication to the value that hard work will produce rewards. The modified program prepares our young student athletes for the higher level of high school competition.
To participate at the high school level, a higher refinement of skill is necessary and competition is viewed at a higher level of comprehension. Our high school freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity teams strive for success and practice to produce as efficient a team and individual effort as possible. At the high school level, we stress the development of academics, goal setting, teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.
Mission
The mission of New York State interscholastic athletic programs is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Successful programs develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship.
Requirements for Participation
- Must be enrolled fulltime in the Syracuse City School District in Grades 9-12 until his/her nineteenth birthday. If the age of nineteen years is reached on or after July 1, the student may continue to participate during that year in all sports.
- Student-athletes are mandated by NY State Education Department to pass an annual physical examination. Recommended to be completed by own family physician. Copy of physicians report must be sent to the school nurse.
- SCSD Participation Physical Evaluation form needs to be completed, signed by parent/guardian, and signed by the school nurse.
- Authorization for Medical Treatment form should be completed, signed by parent/guardian, and submitted to the coach.
- SCSD Student/Athletic Behavior Code must be reviewed, signed by both parent/guardian and student-athlete, and submitted to the coach.
- All student-athletes are expected to be in good academic standing.
