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

May Student Athletes of the Month!

Ben Ehlers

Ben Ehlers at bat

Ben Ehlers was chosen as the Athlete of the Month for varsity baseball. Ben, as a freshman, is the starting third baseman. He is also a pitcher. Ben excels both on and off the field. 

James Walsh

James Walsh runs during a race

James Walsh was chosen as the Athlete of the Month for spring track. James is a three year runner who is very dedicated to the sport . He is a valuable team member who runs multiple distances, including being an important leg on the team’s 4×100 Relay. James has made great strides with his running this spring by setting personal bests in many of his events. 


Spring Senior Recognition

  • Baseball player with family on senior night