Although we are in the midst of winter, warmer weather is right around the corner and that
means spring sports will be here soon. This information is for our middle school students who are interested in participating in spring sports. Middle School (Modified) spring sports begin on Monday, March 18th. Registration will open at 2pm on Wednesday, February 14th and will close at midnight on Thursday, March 14th.
The following “sign up” process is designed to make sure all students have access to spring
athletic team information. At the bottom of this document you will also find answers to frequently
asked questions about modified sports.
There are three important things that need to be done prior to the start of the spring season:
1) Join the Google Classroom: Your child should use the codes below to join the Google
Classroom for the sport he/she intends to try out for. These Google Classrooms are currently open and students can join now.
These Google Classroom codes are for 7th and 8th grade students only as 6th graders are
not eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics in New York State. Please understand that
the term “Modified” simply refers to athletic programs offered to our middle school age students.
By joining a Google Classroom, a student is showing interest in participating in that particular
sport. Once a member of the Classroom, students will have access to pertinent information
such as:
● Coach’s announcements
● Information regarding physicals and corresponding paperwork
● Pre-season workouts (if applicable)
● Google Meet invitations
● Start dates and schedules
● Try out information
| Modified Team | Google Coade |
|---|---|
| Baseball - Modified | nbpfdes |
| Softball - Modified | ma43cnp |
| Lacrosse - Boys Modified | vjzim65 |
| Lacrosse - Girls Modified | dpqo2sh |
| Outdoor Track - Boys Modified | 5tco6ot |
| Outdoor Track - Girls Modified | 5tco6ot |
**7th and 8th graders are also eligible to participate in the following high school sports pending
approval and successful completion of the APP process. Interested students should join the
appropriate Classroom and the coach will assist them with this process.
| Tennis - Boys JV/Varsity | 6vf4bll |
2) Students must have an updated physical on file in the school health office or be able to provide one. Physicals must be dated March 1, 2023 or later.
3) On Wednesday, February 14, parents/guardians can begin to register their child for spring sports via our online registration program. All necessary forms will be completed within this program, including an opportunity to upload a current physical. Each child may only register for one spring sport.
The link for registration is listed below. It will also be posted in Google Classrooms and
on the district website under “Athletics.” Please note that registration will not open
until February 14, 2024.
https://monroewoodbury-ar.rsch...
Questions may be directed to:
Howie Harrison, Director of Athletics ([email protected])
or
Christopher Vero, Assistant to Athletics ([email protected])
Frequently Asked Questions AboutModified (Middle School) Sports
Q: Who can participate in Modified Sports?
A: This program is available to all Monroe-Woodbury seventh and eighth grade students.
Q: What does “Modified” mean?
A: The term “modified” simply means that rules have been tailored to meet the needs of our middle school students. Rules are “modified” to allow for maximum participation in a safe environment.
Q: What is the Modified Athletics Philosophy?
A: At this level, the emphasis is on participation, safety, social/emotional growth and teaching fundamental skills to young athletes.
Q: What Sports are offered and when?
A: Fall Season:
- Cheerleading
- Boys Cross Country
- Girls Cross Country
- Football
- Boys Soccer (2 teams)
- Girls Soccer (2 teams)
- Volleyball (2 teams)
*Middle School students are eligible to participate in Girls Varsity Swimming contingent upon successful completion of the APP process.
Winter Season:
- Boys Basketball (2 teams)
- Girls Basketball (2 teams)
- Cheerleading (2 teams)
- Wrestling
- *Middle School students are eligible to participate in Boys Varsity Swimming contingent
- upon successful completion of the APP process.
- Spring Season:
- Baseball (2 teams)
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Lacrosse
- Softball (2 teams)
- Boys Track & Field
- Girls Track & Field
Q: Is there "cutting" in Modified Sports?
A: The goal of Modified Athletics is maximum participation. However, there are times that the number of students trying out exceeds our coaching staff’s ability to safely supervise and instruct. In this situation, reducing team size may be necessary.
Q: What type of time commitment is involved in Modified Sports?
A: Team practices are usually held five days a week. It is the expectation that students attend every practice. Practice sessions begin immediately after school and students are released in time to ride the 5:00 pm late bus. Please note that there is no 5:00 pm bus on Fridays. Furthermore, on days of competitions, students will participate later than 5:00 pm. Parents or guardians are responsible for transportation on those days.
Q: What steps need to be taken in order to be eligible to participate?
A: To participate in a Monroe-Woodbury Interscholastic team at the Modified, Junior Varsityor Varsity level, each student must have a physical exam within the last 12 months on file in the Health Office. The following documents are also required:
● Parent/Guardian Sports Permission/Medical Update
● NY Student Physical Exam Form
● Interscholastic Sports Parent/Student Agreement (Code of Conduct)
We utilize an online registration program. The link will be posted on the school website, social media, and in Google classrooms. This link will be available in the coming weeks.
Each team will have an interest meeting for prospective athletes prior to the start of the season.
It is important for students to stay up to date on the daily information communicated via middle
school announcements. Should your child make the team, a parent meeting will be held and
sport specific information will be shared by the coaches.
Q: What is Selection Classification (APP)?
A: The Advanced Placement Process is used to determine a student-athlete's readiness to compete at a higher level of competition. The purpose of this program is to permit the accelerated student-athlete the opportunity to participate safely at a higher level of competition (high school team). In order for a 7th or 8th grader to try out for a high school team at Monroe-Woodbury, the student must first be recommended by the head coach of the program. In making this recommendation, we not only assess the athlete’s skill development but his/her social-emotional maturity level as well. If approved for the APP process, the student will undergo a maturity screening and a physical fitness test to determine if he/she is eligible to try out.
At Monroe-Woodbury we make every effort to have middle school students participate at the Modified level whenever possible. Since the middle school day ends an hour later than the high school, having 7th and 8th graders on high school teams presents logistical difficulties.
Q: Where can I Find More Information?
A: Our school website will continue to be updated with information regarding our athletic
programs. Click on “Athletics” for schedules, coaching directories, and other pertinent
information. https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/athle...