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Pearl River School District

Every Child Can and Will Learn

Athletics

Welcome to the Athletics Office

 

A man with gray hair smiles at the camera, wearing a pink shirt and tie.

Artie McCormack,
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics 
(845) 620-3925

Pearl River School District

  • 275 East Central Avenue
  • Pearl River, New York 10965
  • (845) 620-3943
  • (845) 620-3868 (fax)

Dana Heffes, Secretary
(845) 620-3944

Frank Amadio, Athletic Trainer 
(845) 620-3828

Football coach in blue

 

Go Pirates!

Registration for Fall Sports 2025-26

  • The varsity girls swim program is looking for any girls entering grades 7-12 who are interested in swimming for the team this fall. If interested, please contact the athletic office for information about a meeting about the upcoming season. Email Mr. McCormack at mccormacka@pearlriver.org if interested.

  • Start Dates: Varsity and JV Fall sports will start Monday, August 25th. Modified Sports (7th and 8th grade) will start on Wednesday, September 3rd. 

    Registration:  Registration for Varsity and JV sports will open on Arbiter Sports on Monday, July 28th. Registration for Modified sports will open on Arbiter Sports on Monday, August 4th.

  • All Fall athletes need a current physical. A current physical for Varsity and JV Fall sports must be dated on or after August 1, 2024.
    A current physical for Modified Fall sports must be dated on or after September 1, 2024. All new physicals should be completed on the NYS School Health Examination Form.

    School Physician Dates: Dr. Padre will be in on Monday, August 21st at the HS nurse’s office for those entering 8th - 11th grade. Dr. Padre will be in on Thursday, August 28th at the MS nurse’s office for those entering 7th grade. Please complete the appropriate Google Form to schedule your appointment for one of these dates: 

    Sign Up for Dr. Padre Appointment on Aug. 21st

    Sign Up for Dr. Padre Physical Appointment on Aug. 28th

    Only students playing Fall sports who still need a physical can schedule a health exam with Dr. Padre on those dates.

  • Any 8th grader who has been invited to try-out for a Varsity or JV Fall team will need to get the Athletic Placement paperwork from the coach who is inviting them over the summer. Then, on August 21st, the athlete will need to see the school doctor to be cleared for the tryout. Once cleared by the doctor, the Athletic Trainer will conduct physical fitness testing at 9:30 AM on the 21st in order to try out starting on August 25th. Athletes should meet at the trainer’s office by the back gym of the high school. 

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