Athletic Placement Process

The Athletic Placement Process (APP) is a program for evaluating students who want to participate in sports at higher or lower levels.  The intent of the APP is to provide a protocol to allow students in grades 7 and 8 to move up; or for students in grades 9-12 to move down, allowing them to participate safely at an appropriate level of competition based upon physical and emotional readiness and athletic ability rather than age and grade alone. 

The steps to complete this process are listed in the link below.  Please note that all steps must be completed in order.  Only students who successfully progress through all parts of the APP are permitted to try out. 

Steps:

1. Varsity Coach Recommendation: The varsity coach must complete the evaluation form and return it to the Athletic Director.
2. Administrative Approval: The Athletic Director will review all information and decide if the student is suitable for consideration, which includes the likelihood that the student would play in at least 50% of the games. Additionally, because of the increased time demands of participation, the student's academic performance should be in good standing. Furthermore, the student's emotional readiness to socialize with students at the requested age level, and knowledge of the sport will be considered. If the student is not academically, physically, or socially ready, the student will not proceed further through the APP.
3. Parent/Guardian Permission: If steps 1 and 2 are completed and approved, all students must obtain written parent/guardian permission. Parents/guardians must complete the permission form and return it to the athletic office.
4. Registration and Medical Clearance: Like all other students who wish to participate in athletics, the student must register for the sport, have an up to date physical and be medically cleared by our school nurse.
5. Try Outs: The student is allowed to try out for the sport and level requested. There is no guarantee that the student will be granted a spot on the team. Approval through the APP process simply allows a student to try out for that team. NYSPHSAA has defined tryout periods that are sport specific and must be adhered to.