Athletics

Florida Union Free School District believes that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences that benefit students in the classroom and in life. The district offers students opportunities to participate in a wide-range of various sports across three seasons. Florida UFSD is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, competing as a member of Section IX and the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA).

The mission of New York State interscholastic athletic programs is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Successful programs develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility and citizenship.

 

OCIAA logoParent information and alerts for sporting events

Did you know?

  • You can access OCIAA schedules by following this link: http://section9sports.org
    • Click on school schedules, select your school-specific schedule page and go!
  • You can subscribe to game change notifications for your child’s teams:
    • Go to your school’s schedule page and click the link to subscribe;
    • Receive text or email of notifications of dates, times, site changes and cancellations.
  • You can follow OCIAA and Section IX athletics on Twitter:
    • @OCIAASport
    • @SectionlXSports

New York State Public High School Athletics Association

NYSPHSAA is the organization that regulations interscholastic high school sports. Learn more about NYSPHSAA here.

The New York State Sports Writers Association

NYSSWA offers news about high school sports across the state. Learn more about NYSSWA here.


SPARTAN ATHLETIC NEWS

All Tournament Team Selections – December Basketball Tournament

John Guerra Basketball Tournament:
Varsity: Nick Perez
JV: Grey Whitmore & Nick DeRosa
Spartan Invitational Tournament:
Varsity: Taylor Vogt
JV: Angelina Cifuni

October Student Athletes of the Month!

James Walsh runs in a raceJames Walsh

James Walsh is the team leader. He trains hard and is an excellent example of a “no excuses” athlete. Walsh, a senior, is always setting a good example for his younger teammates on the cross country team. 

Taylor Vogt smiles near the soccer goal in her uniformTaylor Vogt

Taylor Vogt, a senior, is on the cross country team as well as the girls varsity soccer team. She is co-captain on her soccer team that leads the team’s offense. Vogt brings experience and leadership that is currently taking her team to the next level of play. She is the ideal student athlete. 

Saniya Walker smiles for the camera in her volleyball uniformSaniya Walker

Saniya Walker, as a junior, is the co-caption on the varsity volleyball team. She is extremely dedicated to both volleyball and academics, and because of this, she is a highly successful student and athlete. Walker leads the team by example with her grit and determination.

Aidan Vogt smiles in his soccer uniformAidan Vogt

Aidan Vogt, a senior, has been on the varsity soccer team for four years. He has excelled on the field as a defender and in the classroom as a scholar. He is a two year starter at the stopper position and is on high honor roll.

 

Spring Senior Recognition

  • Baseball player with family on senior night