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 Invitational

S.S. Seward Spartans placed 2nd with Lauren Scheuermann and Brooke Ehlers on the All-Tournament team.

Two girls basketball players pose with plaques from the Spartan Invitational for making the All-Tournament team

 

 

 

 

 

 


November Student Athletes of the Month!

Student in blue football uniform holding plaque for Defensive MVPJett Gandolfo

Jett is a junior that starts on the varsity football team as a linebacker. Jett led his team in tackles as well as helped his team win a Section IX Class C Title. During the Regional title game Jett was named Defensive MVP.

Student holding state championship shirt for cross countryTaylor Vogt

Taylor is a senior that plays on the girls varsity soccer and cross country team. She qualified for state competition as a top 5 runner in Class D. During her state competition she finished 53rd out of 112 Class D runners. Taylor beat her personal record during her state run.