Category: Athletics

JEWELRY & VALUABLES

 No jewelry shall be worn in practice or contests in any sport according to the NYSPHSAA *Jewelry Regulation. Students wishing to pierce their ears or body parts should be aware that jewelry must be removed in order to be an eligible participant. Coaches are not permitted to allow “taping over” of…

All teams must meet the minimum standards for practice as set forth by the NYSPHSAA. It is important that students and parents understand that practices are necessary. Generally, teams practice Monday through Friday, 3:15 – 6:00 pm and usually on Saturdays (Sundays in an emergency) and holidays/vacations in the morning. Check with your…

ATTEND A PRE-SEASON MEETING

One of the most important ingredients for a successful sport season is effective, open and appropriate communication between the coach, parents, and student/athlete. In order to ensure that this communication takes place, pre-season meetings are scheduled by the athletic department at the beginning of each season. When pre-season meetings are…

All students have the right to “try out” for the various teams that are available in the fall (August – November), winter (November – February), and spring (March - June). It is the philosophy of the Athletic Department to include as many participants as each team will allow. With the increasing number…

The following eligibility standards are taken from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, Inc. Handbook: College – A student is no longer eligible to represent the school in that sport in that season if the student participates in practice or competition with or against any college athletic squad during that…

MODIFIED PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

This program is available to all students in the seventh and eighth grade. Sport activities offered are determined by the existence of leagues, student interest, and the relationship to the high school program. At this level, the focus is on learning athletic skills and game rules, fundamentals of team…

Dear Student-Athletes and Families: Welcome to the Putnam Valley Central School District Athletic Program! As always, it is an exciting time to be a part of the PV Tigers Athletic community. The Athletic program at PVCSD is an extension of the classroom and offers our students a unique opportunity to partake in an educational endeavor that is…