Official Section I Athletics Twitter account of the NYSPHSAA. Information and updates for our 77 member schools in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.
Congratulations to
@HenHudAthletics
Athletic Director, Tom Baker for being recognized today with the Chapter 1
@NYSAAA6
Apple Appreciation Award.
The award recognizes an individual’s quest to increase the quality of athletics in NYS and loyalty and effort to the NYSAAA.
Section One Executive Committee embraces regional approach and approves off-season, sport-specific workouts.
Below is a brief recap from today's meeting.
Today was a great day for
#NYSPHSAA
and the student-athletes across the state. For all the information about the approval for high-risk sports please click here:
Updated Return to Interscholastic Athletics Document coming Monday 1/25
As per the Governor's Executive Order, schools across NYS remain closed. As a result, the Section 1 Executive Committee plans to meet on April 29th to continue their ongoing assessment of the status of spring sports.
HUGE shoutout to
@TrainerJessthe
of
@TZeeAthletics
for saving the life of an official yesterday. Without her quick thinking (and the support of some FDNY) someone would not be alive today.From taping ankles to saving lives, all in the day of an AT
@GO_NYSATA
#whosyourAT
@NATA1950
Earlier today, the Section One Executive Committee approved the offering of "high-risk" sports pending authorization from local county departments of health.
A meeting recap will be released later this evening with additional details.
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It was a great weekend of championship basketball. A huge shoutout and a sincere THANK YOU to the entire Yorktown staff and administration who provided a first-class experience for the student-athletes of Section 1.
@RonHattar
@YHSDeGennaro
@YCSD_Athletics
As we optimistically plan for the Fall 2020 season, below is a complete list of championship venues that were recently approved by the Section One Executive Committee.
UPDATE: Based on the Governor's Executive Order, the Section 1 Executive Committee approved the continued postponement of spring sports until further notice. The Executive Committee will meet to reevaluate the status of spring sports on April 15th.
Section 1 is pleased to announce the launch of
@rSchoolToday
. You can access all of your favorite team schedules on the new and improved platform through our Quick Links at or by visiting .
Pleasantville will join Somers in the Dome next weekend as another Section 1 team will have the opportunity to battle for a state title.
@PVilleAthletics
@Pville_football
The Section 1 Executive Committee postpones all practices, combined practices, scrimmages and contests until further notice. The status of spring sports will be reassessed on Monday, March 30th.
Continue to follow
@SecOneAthletics
for updates.
A huge shout out to our partners
@locallivenet
and
@KDJmedia1
to assist in providing Section 1 fans and spectators the opportunity to watch the NYSPHSAA sub-regional games during these unprecedented times.
#NYSPHSAA
Partners with Buffalo Bills, New York Giants and New York Jets to Create Girls Flag Football Pilot Program In New York State.
Find all the info here:
As per the plan and timeline released last week by the NYSPHSAA, further guidance and clarification on return to play protocol will be shared in the coming days.
Interscholastic athletic guidance released by
@NYGovCuomo
. Low risk fall sports will be played starting Sept. 21; high risk can practice. Will meet w/ Section Executive Directors & COVID Task Force Tuesday to review specific guidance. Great news for student-athletes!!
@NYSPHSAA
A tremendous Girls Flag Football kick-off event tonight at Somers HS. Section 1 athletes were grateful to share this historic moment with
@Daniel_Jones10
and
@Big__Blake50
. Thanks to all who made it a success.
@GiantsCRDept
@NYSPHSAA
Somers takes care of business in front of a great crowd in Syracuse. Congratulations to the Class A NYS champs!
@SomersFootball
@TuskerAthletics
Congratulations to Steve Luciana the Chapter 1 Athletic Administrator of the Year.
This award is given to a member in good standing for each Chapter of the NYSAAA who has made an outstanding contribution to athletics over the years.
@Mahopac_AD
STATE CHAMPIONS: Our girls varsity volleyball team won the
@NYSPHSAA
State Championship by beating Portville by the score of 17-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-13. Congratulations, Vikings
@VVVVball
!
Linda Rossi and Stephanie Sicilian were named All-Tournament. Jasmine Grant was named MVP.
Preparing for guidance from
@NYGovCuomo
.
@NYSPHSAA
will utilize the following timeline once guidance is released: 1) within 24 hrs, Section Directors & Officers will meet, 2) within 48 hrs, COVID Task Force will meet, 3) within 72 hrs, Officers will make a decision "IF" needed.
As the 2022-23 school year comes to an end, we take time to recognize and thank
@BeWildcatStrong
AD, Donna Pirro and
@ADNewRo
, Steve Young for their contributions and years of service to the student-athletes of Section 1.
Today is Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day! 🎉 Thank you to all our members and for the work you put in to better our student-athletes.
To learn more about the resolution that brought this forth, click here:
Come checkout the first-ever Section 1 Wrestling Championships at the Westchester County Center.
Saturday, 2/10 & Sunday, 2/11
General Admission: $8
Children under 5: Free
@WestchesterPark
@wrestling_one