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

January Student Athletes of the Month!

Lauren Scheuermann

Lauren is in 8th grade and is a starter on the girls varsity basketball team. Her hard work and work ethnic in practices and games does not go unnoticed. HerBasketball player getting ready to shoot a basket intensity on defense and ability to get to the basket are valuable assets to the team. Lauren is also a top notch student.

Melissa Cutrona

Melissa Cutrona is now in her fourth  year as a Varsity Cheerleader. She has helped to grow the program by recruiting new girls to join our team. Last year Cheerleader posing for photo in blue and orange uniformas a junior she was a co-captain that was voted by her teammates and again this year as well which just goes to show you how her peers view her on her team. She has shown that she is a leader and cares for her teammates.

Chris Best

Chris is a senior guard on the varsity boys basketball team. He takes pride inBasketball player posing for photo in white jersey the effort he brings to his play on the court and his work in the classroom. He is a great teammate and hardworking student. 


Winter Senior Recognition

  • Seniors and their families pose for a photo