Captains Club with Breanna Stewart |
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In the latest edition of the NYSPHSAA Captains Club, presented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, we talked to basketball icon Breanna Stewart.
Breanna joined us for a live question and answer session with student-athletes to talk about her high school memories, balancing school and sports, her playing career, coming back from injury and more.
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for NYSPHSAA student-athletes to interact with one of the most well known athletes in the world. Use the link above to watch this edition of the Captains Club.
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Executive Committee Meeting Recap |
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The NYSPHSAA Executive Committee held its quarterly meeting on Wednesday (5/5) at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga.
The Committee approved using only a digital ticketing platform for all NYSPHSAA state championship events starting with the 2021-22 school year. Digital ticket prices were approved to be $10 (+ fees) for all championships.
The Executive Committee voted on several other key topics which can be seen by using the button below. The complete meeting minutes are also available below.
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Deadline is Today for Spring
Community Service Challenge!
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This is your last chance to submit your project for the NYSPHSAA Community Service Challenge. This is a great opportunity to honor the student-led projects taking place in your communities.
Use the button below to submit for the Spring Community Service Challenge.
Deadline to submit is today
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Hall of Fame Class of 2020 |
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NYSPHSAA has announced it will formally induct its Hall of Fame Class of 2020 on July 28th at the Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, NY.
The 2020 induction ceremony was cancelled due to COVID-19 which therefore has resulted in NYSPHSAA foregoing a Class of 2021 induction.
The NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame, launched in 2002, is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. and Crown Awards.
To read all about the class of 2020 and to find out how to attend the event use the button below.
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Teen Driving Safety Program Evaluations |
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It’s not too late to take advantage of our grant-funded speaker programs and activities at your school, just in time for prom and graduation season.
All programs are available at no cost to the district and can be conducted socially distanced in-person or virtually. If you are interested in hosting a program or have any questions, please contact Chris Joyce at cjoyce@nysphsaa.org.
Did you host a teen driving safety program event at your school this past year? Help us evaluate our programs and make improvements for future years by completing the survey here. |
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Spring Scholar-Athlete Submission Now Open |
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The window to submit your spring scholar-athlete teams and individuals is now open.
SPRING (low/moderate/high risk):
- April, May, or June report card- up to the discretion of the school
- Deadline to submit: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
School of Distinction & Excellence applications will be available in mid-June
If you have any questions regarding the Scholar-Athlete program, contact Assistant Director, Kristen Jadin.
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"If You Don't Have This in Your School,
You Should!"
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If you have not participated or observed a Unified Sports event, you should. Unified Sports is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling ways to give back to your school and your community.
Our friends at Special Olympics New York want to get more schools involved in Unified Sports. They have launched a campaign called “If you don’t have this in your school, you should!”
“Unified is more than a sports league – it’s a way of life. Together as teammates in every sense, our Unified athletes and partners are creating school communities where inclusion, tolerance and acceptance of all students is the rule and not the exception.”
— Stacey Hengsterman, President and CEO of Special Olympics New York
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How the New York Jets Team Dietitian
Fuels the Players
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As the NFL meets this month to plan training camps, the American Dairy Association North East caught up with New York Jets team dietitian Nici Mense, to find out how she keeps her team fueled.
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Mandatory NYSPHSAA Participation Survey |
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The completion of the NYSPHSAA Participation Survey is mandatory for NYSPHSAA member schools.
Please take the time to complete the survey as this information is crucial to the NYSPHSAA, our sports committees and the NFHS. This year, the information is especially important to determine the impact COVID-19 has had on interscholastic athletics.
DEADLINE: MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021
Use the button below to submit your school's Participation Survey.
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What Online Registration Looks Like Today |
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What is your definition of registration?
Is it tossing papers in a stack? Or, is it a process including collection, verification, and distribution?
Historically, “registration” has been associated with completion of paperwork or online forms.
But registration has evolved. Click here for an article from FinalForms highlighting important factors, features, and concepts in athlete registration.
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NYSPHSAA Expanding Lodging for
Fall State Championships
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As we navigate through COVID to return to normalcy, the Association plans to fully conduct its state championships for the 2021-22 school year.
One challenge NYSPHSAA is addressing in advance of fall sports getting underway is lodging at state tournaments. Many member schools and sections have indicated they would like to move to double or triple occupancy for their student-athletes while staying at hotels during events (no longer four to a room).
We are asking member sections, schools and coordinators to communicate room block increases now for their section sending teams or individuals to a state tournament. It is necessary to get changes in your typical lodging plans now to ensure teams will have enough rooms before it becomes too late. Member schools may contact the NYSPHSAA Office or Section Office.
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Mental Health Instruction and
Curriculum Survey
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The Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) is committed to supporting the mental health and wellness of youth and families with resources and information, including those available through the School Mental Health Resource & Training Center (Resource Center).
We are very interested in the opinions of educators regarding mental health instruction and curriculum in their schools.
Please take a brief 5-10 minute survey developed as part of our evaluation of the Resource Center project. We are particularly interested in hearing from those who are involved in developing or delivering their schools’ curriculum for mental health instruction.
The survey is voluntary and anonymous, and will remain open until June 15, 2021
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NYSPHSAA reminds you of its partnership with ezSCRN, an application that can help track, collect data, report and communicate both COVID-19 cases as well as traumatic brain injuries.
The ezSCRN app is being offered to NYSPHSAA member schools at a discounted rate. Watch the video below for a brief description of the app and more information.
The Association has launched a web page exclusively for the ezSCRN app. You can find all the answers to your questions there. Plus you can sign up for a demonstration as well.
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Social Media Training with Gipper |
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Is your athletic department struggling with social media? Interested in learning more about how social can be used effectively to improve your program?
If so, then this webinar is for you on Thursday, June 17th at 11am
Learning directly from Shenendehowa Central School District Director of Athletics, Chris Culnan, and Gipper CEO, Matthew Glick, you'll learn how to use social media to:
- Better share your school's story
- Engage your stakeholders
- Celebrate your student athletes and teams
- Drive advertising revenue
- Save time and stay organized
Join us! Register below:
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Thank You to our Corporate Sponsors |
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