Athletics

News & Announcements

Fall 2009 starting dates

These dates are set by the Suburban Scholastic Council to provide the earliest date allowed for each level/sport to hold try-outs for the fall sports season. Coaches may choose to start their try-outs later than the date indicated but, may not start before it.

Monday, August 17:

Varsity Football
JV Football

Wednesday, August 19:

Freshman Football

Monday, August 24:

All Other Sports (except Modified)

Tuesday, September 1:

Modified Sports

Attention parents of high school students

Fall Sports sign-ups are now closed. Parents must call the athletics office at 439-4921 to ask about late sign-ups.

If your child does not have a current physical on file with the HS Health Office please read this:

Parent Letter Regarding Fall Sports Physical Requirements [PDF document]

Need a BCSD Physical Form?

All Student Physicals (even ones performed by a Private Physician) MUST be on a BCSD Physical Form no other forms will be accepted.

High School and Middle School Physical Examination Form [PDF document]

If you have any questions about the High School sports sign-up process you may call the BCHS Health Office at 439-4921 ext. 22940.

Attention parents of middle school students

Fall Sports sign-ups are now closed. Parents must call the athletics office at 439-4921 to ask about late sign-ups.

A Few Notes About Interscholastic Sports at the Middle School:

Interscholastic team sports are open to students entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall. This is not the same as the Intramural/Extramural sports program which is run through the BCSD Physical Education Department.

Students entering 9th grade in the fall must sign up for their sport of choice through the BCMS Health Office.

Need a BCSD Physical Form?

All Student Physicals (even ones performed by a Private Physician) MUST be on a BCSD Physical Form no other forms will be accepted.

High School and Middle School Physical Examination Form [PDF document]

About NYS selection classification

BCMS Students (entering 7th & 8th grade in Fall 2009) who display an unusually high skills level in a particular sport and who are interested in qualifying to try-out for a sport at the Freshman level or above must undergo mandated NYS Selection Classification testing in order to so. Students may obtain forms for this from the BCMS Health Office.

Selection Classification Testing Dates for Fall 2009

Dates:
August 4th, 5th, 12th & 13th
(Students who are testing must attend at least 2 of these dates but, may come for all 4)

Time:
8:00AM

Place:
Bethlehem Central High School Track

Testing will take place rain or shine!

If you have any questions about the Middle School sports sign-up process or about Selection Classification you may call the BCMS Health Office Secretary, Kimberly Watson at 439-7705.