First-day practice times announced for WVCSD’s fall athletic teams

The Warwick Valley Central School District Athletics Department is ready to kick off the fall 2024 season. The District is seeking students who want to take on the challenge of being a “student-athlete,” which requires practicing “Pride, Accountability, Commitment and Trust (P.A.C.T.)” and a school-approved physical.

Most importantly, don’t miss your teams’ first practice. Warwick varsity and JV football and cheer begin practice August 19; all other fall sports kick off on August 26. Middle school teams (modified sports) begin Wednesday, September 4 (second day of school) for interested seventh- and eighth-grade students.

Prospective athletes can complete their paperwork online — use Family ID to quickly upload a physical (dated on or after August 1, 2023, to be acceptable in the fall of 2024), health history forms, and other necessary information prior to the seasons’ start date. Use the link on the school website under the athletics section for FAMILY ID.

Breakdown by sport

Football: Warwick varsity and JV football training camp opens Monday, August 19 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (JV ends at 11 a.m.). Athletes will meet in the high school Hall of Champions for paper work and HUDL implementation, followed by practice in shorts and cleats. Email Coach Gregory Sirico for additional information at gsirico@wvcsd.org or call 845-222-1402.

Boys cross country: Cross country will begin on August 26 at 7:15 a.m. on the Tim St. Lawrence Track at the high school. Athletes should be ready to run. Bring sneakers and water. Practice will wrap up at 9 a.m. Contact Coach Michael Potter at mpotter@wvcsd.org for more information.

Girls cross country: Cross country will begin on August 26 at 8 a.m. at Sanfordville Elementary, meet at Trevor Jahn Pavilion (behind the school). Athletes should be ready to run. Bring sneakers and water. Contact Coach Ryan Candia at rcandia@wvcsd.org if you need additional information.

Girls tennis: Varsity and JV tennis will begin on Aug. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the tennis courts next to the middle school. Athletes should bring a racquet, water and sneakers, and be ready to compete. Contact Coach William Zwart at wzwart@wvcsd.org for additional information.

Girls volleyball: Varsity and JV volleyball tryouts will be held August 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Athletes should be ready to try out with sneakers, water and appropriate volleyball footwear. If additional information is needed, contact Coach Shawn Thomas at shawnthomas7@gmail.com.

Cheerleading: Varsity and JV cheerleading will be attending NCA Cheer Camp August 19 to 22. Contact Coach Elizabeth Sullivan for more information at esullivan@wvcsd.org.

Boys soccer: Varsity and JV boys soccer candidates should meet on August 26 at 9 a.m. on the Tim St. Lawrence Track on the high school campus. Bring water and sneakers (be prepared to run a mile on the track and test in the weight room). If additional information is needed, contact Coach Denis O’Connor at doconnor@wvcsd.org.

Girls soccer: Varsity and JV girls’ soccer candidates should meet at the Sanfordville Elementary Tom Lorgan Field at 9 a.m. August 26 with water, cleats, and soccer clothing ready to try out. The first practice will end at noon. If additional information is needed contact Coach Taylor Mann at tmann2@wvcsd.org.

Girls swimming: Varsity swimming candidates should report to the high school pool on Monday, August 26 ready for an 8 to 11 a.m. practice in the water. Athletes should bring water and swim wear. Contact Coach Lauren Beneat at Lb11426@gmail.com for additional information.

Girls diving: Varsity diving candidates should report to the high school pool on Monday, August 26 for a 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. practice. Contact Coach Greg Voloshin at gregvolo@hotmail.com for additional information.

Crew Club: Crew will begin training in mid-September. Keep your eyes open for dates.

Middle school sports (modified teams): Middle school sports teams in New York State begin the first week of school with the first practice or tryout on Wednesday, September 4. All middle school practices begin between 3 and 4 p.m. on the middle school campus. Keep your eye on the MS Announcements the first day of school for exact times and locations. Contact Athletic Director Gregory Sirico at gsirico@wvcsd.org or 845-222-1402 for additional information.