Statement of Philosophy

The interscholastic athletic program is an important and integral part of the student experience and is open to all students. Through voluntary participation, the student will give time, energy, commitment and dedication to the program.  Most importantly the student must recognize the fact that participation is a privilege, not a right; and that their privilege can be denied.  The concepts of self-discipline and individual responsibility are inherent for success in interscholastic athletics.  

The Ellenville Central School District is committed to creating and maintaining educational programs and activities which are free from discrimination and harassment. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity operated by the District.  As required by Title IX, the District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities or when making employment decisions.  Any questions or to make a Title IX formal complaint, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at kwhite@ecs.k12.ny.us   For more information see Policy 7420.

New York State Eligibility Requirements 

The Full New York state eligibility requirements can be viewed by going to  www.nysphsaa.org. A summary of these requirements include but are not limited to:

•  Full time students taking (4) courses and one of those courses must include Physical Education.

• Eligible according to the requirements of New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).

• New students are eligible according to the NYSPHSAA transfer rules.

• If the age of nineteen years is reached on or after July 1, the student may continue to participate during the school year in all sports. 

• Maintains amateur status according to the requirements of NYSPHSAA. 

Eligible for eight (8) consecutive semesters beginning in the semester he/she enters ninth (9th) grade. Athletes who complete the Athletic Placement Process are eligible for up to twelve semesters beginning in seventh grade.