The Latest Headlines from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association
April 2018
Coaches Appreciation Day-May 16th
NYSPHSAA is proud to announce its first ever Coaches Appreciation Day will be held on Wednesday, May 16 th , a day student-athletes are encouraged to thank school approved coaches who have had an impact in their life or high school athletic career.

NYSPHSAA has offered student-athletes, school districts and fans several ideas to encourage participation in the 2018 NYSPHSAA Coaches Appreciation Day including:
  • Like and follow NYSPHSAA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Tag your photos, videos and messages with #NYSPHSAACoachesDay.
  • Instagram your favorite picture of your coach with your team on the medal stand after a big win.
  • Tweet the best advice you have ever received from a coach.
  • Post on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter a photo or video of the team surprising the coach with something he or she likes (coffee, candy, etc.)
  • Relive a moment where you witnessed your coach go above and beyond
  • Design your own image for NYSPHSAA Coach Appreciation Day and post it somewhere online.
  • Hug your coach (if you see them in-person)
  • Send a thank-you email or text to a coach of your current or former team
  • Post a message on the marquee of your school

NYSPHSAA has also established the hashtag #NYSPHSAACoachesDay for all social media posts for anyone who wants to share their favorite memories and stories throughout the day.
2018 Hall of Fame Class
On May 2nd, NYSPHSAA announced the inductees for its Class of 2018 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, launched in 2002, is sponsored by Pupil Benefits Plan, Inc. and Crown Awards.

Persio “Andy” Capellan (Coach, Section I)
Charles Engel (Coach, Section III)
Tracey Fuchs (Athlete, Section XI)
Ben Nelson (Administrator, Section IV)
Heidi Mann Vittengl (Athlete, Section II)
Mary Abigail “Abby” Wambach (Athlete, Section V) 

The 2018 NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame Class will be inducted on Wednesday, July 25 th at 6 pm at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid, NY. Tickets for the Hall of Fame banquet are on sale to the public and may be purchased by calling Sandy Schanck at the NYSPHSAA Office, 518-690-0771, or by emailing sschanck@nysphsaa.org . Deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, July 18 th . 

To see the complete release about the Class of 2018 and read the Hall of Fame bios,
Executive Committee Meeting Recap
The NYSPHSAA Executive Committee held it's quarterly meeting in Troy on Friday, May 4th. Here's a recap of some of the important action items that were voted on.

-Starting in 2018-19 the school complementary pass will now be good for a guest, in addition to the card holder

-Kristen Jadin has been promoted to Assistant Director at NYSPHSAA

-The committee approved a change to the representation rule, that now allows females who participate on teams only offered to males, they are now eligible for post season competition against females.

-Sections may now adopt waivers to the NFHS 8 man football rules

-Jen Simmons, Section I Executive Director, was appointed the State Cheerleading Coordinator for the 2018-19 school year.

-The Girls Volleyball regional rotation for 2018-19 was approved.

-The Following sites have been approved for NYSPHSAA Championship Events:
-Baseball State Championships, Binghamton, 2019-2021
-Football State Championships, Carrier Dome (Syracuse), 2019-2021
-Football East Semifinals, Middletown High School, 2019-2021
-Football West Semifinals, Cicero-North Syracuse High School, 2019 and 2021
-Football West Semifinals, Union-Endicott High School, 2020
Captains Club-April 2018
Did you catch the April edition of the NYSPHSAA Captains Club, presented by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association?

Former Penfield High School basketball standout Margot Hetzke talks about her high school career, early success in college, and a series of injuries that ended her playing days. Margot is a true inspiration to current and former student-athletes.

As always we are looking for future Captains Club story ideas. Please contact Chris Watson or Kristen Jadin if you have a story idea to submit.
Spring Championship Tickets Now On Sale
Don't forget to skip the line and buy your NYSPHSAA State Championship tickets ahead of time.

Visit GoFan.co to get your tickets to the upcoming NYSPHSAA Spring Championsnhips, or click here
Participation Survey Reminder
Just a reminder, if you have yet to do so , please complete the NYSPHSAA Participation Survey!

The completion of the Participation Survey is mandatory for NYSPHSAA member schools .  This information is crucial to the NYSPHSAA, our sports committees and the NFHS.

DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2018 (MONDAY)
                               

Click Here to complete the survey

Please contact Kristen Jadin at  kjadin@nysphsaa.org  if any changes need to be made, for help, or if you have any questions.
Join the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
There are positions open for the 2018-19 academic year on the NYSPHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The following positions are open:

Section I - 1 rising junior (male or female), 1 rising senior (male or female)
Section 2 - 1 rising junior (male)
Section III - 1 rising junior (male or female), 1 rising senior (male or female)
Section IV - 1 rising junior (female)
Section V - 1 rising junior (male)
Section VI - 1 rising junior (female)
Section VII - 1 rising junior (male)
Section VIII - 1 rising junior (male)
Section IX - 1 rising junior (male)
Section X - 1 rising junior (male or female), 1 rising senior (male or female)
Section XI - 1 rising junior (female)

Deadline to apply is Monday May 14

Notes: 
*Rising junior = Sophomore as of March 2018
*Rising senior = Junior as of March 2018
*Some Sections do not have any positions available due to the current juniors opting to remain on the committee for their senior year.

For more information or to apply  click here
Spring Scholar-Athlete Deadline
Don't forget to submit your Spring Scholar-Athlete individuals and teams for the 2017-18 school year.

Click this link to submit

Deadline to apply is May 21st

(School of Distinction/School of Excellence Applications will be posted on the Scholar-Athlete web page AFTER the Spring Scholar-Athlete deadline)
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