2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR EMAILS ARE BELOW

1/25/2023- WINTER II HELPFUL LINKS

Dear 7th and 8th Grade GCMS Winter II Athletes and Parents, 

I hope that this email finds you all doing well.

Below you will find some of our more commonly used middle school athletic links.  These links can be used to help ensure that you have a smooth start to the season.

• If you need to contact your coach, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252

• If you need to check the game schedule, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251

• If you need to take your child directly home from an away game, you must fill out a form and hand it in to your coach the day of the event, to gain access to that form, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/8631

• If you miss any emails that I send home, you can find a backup of them using the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455 

I hope this helps!!!! 

Mike Tullo 

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

1/4/2023- Morning Intramural Update

Dear 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students,

There is no better way to start your day then with Physical Activity!!!!!!

Starting the week of 1/9/23, we will be offering the following 4 activities during our Winter II Morning Intramural Season……. Dance, Dodgeball, Basketball and Floor Hockey.

Dance will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Wednesday and Friday Mornings. 

Our Dodgeball Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Monday and Wednesday Mornings. Students will have the option of either forming their own teams of either 6 or being placed on a team by a staff member.  Teams will play between 1 to 2 games per day (7:30-8:00) and will earn 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.  A team that does not attend on a given day will receive 0 points for each game played that day.

Our Basketball Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Tuesday Mornings.  Students will have the option of either forming their own teams of either 3 or 4 or being placed on a team by a staff member.   Teams will play between 1 to 2 games per day (7:30-8:00) and will earn 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.  A team that does not attend on a given day will receive 0 points for each game played that day.

Our Floor Hockey Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Thursday Mornings. Students will have the option of either forming their own teams of either 6 or being placed on a team by a staff member. Teams will play between 1 to 2 games per day (7:30-8:00) and will earn 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.  A team that does not attend on a given day will receive 0 points for each game played that day.

There is no longer a need to preregister for our morning intramural program.  All are welcome to attend.
 
Have a great day,

Mike Tullo, Dorothy Burke, Wendy Logue & Julia Kuntz

1/3/2023- Winter II Athletic Update

Dear Parents/Guardians of 7^th and 8^th Grade Students,

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a safe, happy and healthy school year.  To be sure that everyone involved has a smooth start to the Winter II Season, please review the information below:

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR OUR WINTER II 7TH AND 8TH GRADE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-winter-ii-2023-sports

WINTER II SEASON

1/17/23-3/24/23

•       A Preseason Meeting for all athletes will take place on 1/17/23 after school from 3:20 to 4:00.

•       Team Tryouts will begin 1/18/23.

•       What Teams are being offered:

• Girls – 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball (2 Teams)
• Boys – 7^th and 8^th Grade Volleyball (2 Teams) and a 7/8 Combo Wrestling (1 Team)

• Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.
• Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball and Wrestling Alternate Practice times due to Gym Space. 
• All teams will practice Mon-Fri from either 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30. 
• For those athletes that are practicing in the 5:00-6:30 timeslot they must go home after school and then return for practice.
• A complete practice schedule will be sent home once teams are set. 
• For the week of 1/17/23
  • Tuesday-
    • Sports Meeting For All Athletes 3:20-4:00
      • Boys Volleyball will meet in the Big Gym
      • Girls Basketball will meet in the Small Gym
      • Wrestling will meet in the cafeteria
  • Wednesday-
    • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • Wrestling will practice from 5:00-6:30 at the Garden City High School Wresting Room
  • Thursday-
    • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Wrestling will practice from 5:00-6:30 at the Garden City High School Wresting Room
  • Friday-
    • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • Wrestling will practice from 5:00-6:30 at the Garden City High School Wresting Room

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Mike Tullo

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REVIEW OUR GCMS SPORTS INFORMATION HANDBOOK:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/10239

10/28/2022- WINTER I ATHLETIC UPDATE

Dear Parents/Guardians of 7^th and 8^th Grade Students,

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a safe, happy and healthy school year.  To be sure that everyone involved has a smooth start to the Winter I Season, please review the information below:

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR OUR WINTER I 7TH AND 8TH GRADE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-winter-i-2022-23-sports  

WINTER I SEASON

11/07/22-01/15/23

•       A Preseason Meeting for all athletes will take place on 11/07/22 after school from 3:20 to 4:00.

•       Team Tryouts will begin 11/09/22 (There will be no sports on 11/08/22).

•       What Teams are being offered:

         o   Girls – 7^th and 8^th Grade Volleyball (2 Teams) and  Coed. Winter Track (1 Team)

         o   Boys – 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball (2 Teams) and Coed Winter Track (1 Team)

• Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.
• Please note that Coed Winter Track will practice Mon-Fri from 3:30-5:00 both indoors and outdoors so be sure that the athletes have clothing for both.
• Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball Alternate Practice times due to Gym Space.  Both teams will practice Mon-Fri from either 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30.  For those athletes that are practicing in the 5:00-6:30 timeslot they must go home after school and then return for practice.
• A complete practice schedule will be sent home once teams are set. 
• For the week of 11/7/22
  • Monday-
    • Sports Meeting For All Athletes 3:20-4:00 (Pick-Up by the Fitness Center).
      • Boys Basketball will meet in the big gym
      • Girls Volleyball will meet in the small gym
      • COED-Track will meet in the Cafeteria
  • Tuesday-
    • There will be no sports
  • Wednesday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • COED-Track will practice from 3:30-5:00
  • Thursday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • COED-Track will practice from 3:30-5:00
  • Friday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
    • COED-Track will practice from 3:30-5:00

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Mike Tullo

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

Modified Sport Seasons and Teams

Fall:
Teams: Girls – Soccer, Field Hockey and Girls Cross Country
Boys – Football, Soccer and Boys Cross Country

Winter I:
Teams: Girls – Volleyball and Co-Ed. Winter Track
Boys – Basketball and Co-Ed. Winter Track

Winter II:
Teams: Girls – Basketball
Boys – Wrestling and Volleyball

Spring:
Teams: Girls – Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field
Boys – Lacrosse, Baseball and Track & Field

 Frequently Asked Questions: 

With Regards To The Team Selection Process

• All MS students are required to try out for positions on interscholastic athletic teams. Team selections are based on selection criteria (sometimes referred to as rubrics or assessments), which address the sport-specific skills and abilities needed to play the sport and, in some cases, performance benchmarks (i.e., the level of performance in the skills and abilities) required to make a given team. Students will be notified of the selection criteria prior to trying out. It is the Athletic Program’s goal to maximize student participation in athletics. At present, many of the MS teams can accommodate the large number of students who try out. However, this does not guarantee that every student who tries out for a team will be placed on a team. Student-athletes must demonstrate a strong commitment to both team and player development before being placed on a team. Each Athlete will receive a minimum on 3 days of tryouts prior to a decision being made (*).  Furthermore, once a player is selected for a team, it is his/her responsibility to maintain that commitment for continued team and individual improvement.

* This will be further discussed at the preseason meetings with the athletes 

With Regards To Student-Athlete Playing Time

• Student-athletes in the Garden City MS Interscholastic Athletic Program earn playing time for game and scrimmage situations by, first, being a member in good standing of the school community. Second, a student-athlete must attend practice and work to the best of his/her ability. Third, a student-athlete must be a team player and execute the specific role assigned to him/her by the coach. Fourth, a student-athlete must demonstrate a commitment to fair-play and sportsmanship at all times. And finally, a student-athlete must support the team by contributing in a positive way to the team’s learning environment. In other words, the student-athlete must focus on learning tasks and assignments and not disrupt other players.

With Regards To Student-Athlete and Parent Responsibilities

• Participation in athletics, even at the modified level, requires a substantial commitment by those involved, i.e., athletes, coaches, and parents. All MS athletic programs will meet either five or six days a week depending on practices or games. Student-athletes need to prepare themselves for this next level of athletic competition by keeping up with their school work and using their free time wisely.

With Regards To The Middle School Eligibility Requirements

• MS student-athletes are required to be a member in good standing in the school academic and social community. Student-athletes must be up-to-date with their academic requirements and performing at an acceptable level for their abilities. Student-athletes must also be free of disciplinary problems and referrals. When necessary, a review of a student-athlete’s case will be handled by the MS Eligibility Committee (i.e., coach, guidance counselor, school administrator, and the MS athletic coordinator). Contingency programs and consequences will be established and monitored by the Eligibility Committee. The overriding purpose of this program is to be pro-active and supportive in its approach and not punitive, thereby helping the student-athlete over-come his/her difficulty.  However, in severe cases where the student-athlete makes little or no effort to help him/herself, he/she can be removed from extracurricular sports participation.

Homework Policy:

• If a student is missing 3 or more homework assignments or is late handing in a project the student will not be able to return to play until they are made up and handed in.

Discipline Policy:

• If a student is assigned to a detention or other significant disciplinary consequence they will not be eligible to play or practice the day that they serve and will also be suspended for at least one game.

With Regards To School Attendance

•Students shall not attend any school activities including clubs and sports on a particular day if:

oThey are absent from school that day.

oThey arrive late to school and miss their first period class.

oThey cut one or more classes.

oThey are dismissed from school.

•If a student arrives to school after first period they must provide a physician’s note in order to participate that day.

•Dismissals for appointments with physicians or other administratively approved dismissals will allow the student to be eligible. 

•A student must also participate in Physical Education to be eligible on a particular day.

****A student must be in school for at least 4 periods and return before the end of last period in order to participate**** 

With Regards To Physical Education Requirements

• Student-athletes are required to participate in their regularly scheduled physical education classes. A student-athlete who does not attend or participate in physical education is ineligible for extracurricular sports activities for that day.

With Regards To Medical Injury Clearance

• If a student-athlete receives an injury, he/she may not return to athletic participation until he/she submits a medical clearance note from a medical doctor to the MS Health Office.
• Please go to the Nurse’s Webpage for information with regards to Sports Physicals and Health Forms.

 With Regards to student pick-up                                                                                                                                      

• Students will be dismissed from the new gymnasium exits only which are located behind the cafeteria.  With the new parking lot and the coaches supervising this area we feel that it is much safer than to have our athletes picked-up here rather than having them cross Cherry Valley Avenue after they have completed their practice or game.

09/13/2022- A FEW UPDATES

Dear 7^th and 8^th Grade Fall Athletes and Parents,

I just wanted to reach out to inform everyone of the following items: 

• ATHLETIC EMAILS: 
  • Being a parent myself, I am fully aware of the large number of emails that we all get on a day to day basis.  To help all involved, any of the mass emails that are sent out to students in grades 6-8 that deal with athletics will also be posted on the GCMS Athletic Homepage.  You can use the link below to find them just in case if you were to miss one (or two hahaha). 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455 

• ATHLETIC LOCKERS: 
  • Over the last week or so, all of the athletes have been provided with the opportunity to receive an athletic locker located in the locker rooms.  This locker can be accessed both before and after school (locker rooms are locked between periods 1-9).  Starting tomorrow, for security reasons, all lockers that do not have a lock on them will be bolted.  We do not want anyone leaving things in lockers that are not secure.  Please speak with your athlete tonight to make sure that they have a lock on their athletic locker if they have already claimed one. 

• NEW GCMS ATHLETIC INSTAGRAM PAGE: 
  • We are launching a new Instagram page for the GCMS Athletic Department.  Please spread the word and be sure to follow athletics_at_gcms.   

That is all for now……I think!!!! 

Have a great day, 

Mike Tullo 

09/07/2022- HELPFUL LINKS

Dear GCMS Fall Athletes and Parents,  

I am very happy to announce that we have over 360 students participating in our fall sports programs.  To help make this the best possible experience for all involved I am going to include a few links below.  

If you need to contact your coach, please use the link below:  

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252  

If you need to check the game schedule, please use the link below:  

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251  

If you need to take your child directly home from an away game, you must fill out a form and hand it in to your coach the day of the event, to gain access to that form, please use the link below:  

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/8631  

If you miss any emails that I send home, you can find a backup of them using the link below:  

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455  

I hope this helps!!!!  

Mike Tullo  

08/31/2022- GCMS SPORTS INFORMATION HANDBOOK

Dear 7^th and 8^th Grade Athletes and Parents,

When you get a free moment please visit the following website to look over our 2022-2023 Sports Information Handbook.

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/10239

Have a great day,

Mike

08/31/2022- FALL SPORTS UPDATE

Dear 7^th and 8^th Grade Parents and Athletes,                                                             8/31/2022

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a wonderful summer.  I just wanted to provide you with a couple of important dates and requirements that go along with the start of the Middle School Fall Sports Season which will begin on Tuesday, September 6^th, 2022.

The goal for this season is to be able to provide our 7^th and 8^th grade students with the opportunity to participate and compete within a safe and enjoyable environment.

Students interested in trying out (7^th & 8^th graders only) for a fall sports team must attend a brief meeting (Students Only) after school on Tuesday, September 6^th, 2022.  This meeting will allow for the opportunity to meet the coaches, go over the tryout procedures, be sure that they are cleared through “FamilyID” and understand the safety requirements that will be implemented to help allow for a smooth start to the season.

The sports being offered include:

Girls –

• 7^th Grade Soccer Team, 8^th Grade Soccer Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Soccer Team
• 7^th Grade Field Hockey Team, 8^th Grade Field Hockey Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Field Hockey Team
• 7/8^th Grade Combo Cross Country Team

Boys –

• 7^th Grade Football Team, 8^th Grade Football Team.
• 7^th Grade Soccer Team, 8^th Grade Soccer Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Soccer Team,
• 7/8^th Grade Combo Cross Country Team

• • • Boys Football will meet in the big gym from 3:30-4:30. The players will receive their football helmet and shoulder pads.
    • Boys Soccer will meet in the Auditorium from 3:30-4:00.
    • Boys Cross Country will meet in the Room 105 from 3:30-4:00.
    • Girls Field Hockey will meet in the Small Gym from 3:30-4:00.
    • Girls Soccer will meet in the Cafeteria from 3:30-4:00.
    • Girls Cross Country will meet in the Fitness Center from 3:30-4:00.
  • Pick-Up should be at the main gym entrance in the back of the school.

• • • The actual tryouts will begin for all fall sports after school on September 7^th, 2022

• • • Tryouts and team practices throughout the season for all sports will be Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:15. Football will end during the week around 5:45 and will practice on some weekends.

• • • The completed game schedule for the season will be posted on the middle school athletic website by September 15^th, 2022.

2022 GCMS FALL PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Family ID / Pre-season Medical Requirements:  
  • Student Athletes must have a valid sport physical on file with the Health office, completed through Family ID. 
  • To register please use the link below:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-fall-2021-athletics

• Participating On A Team: 
  • MS student-athletes are required to be a member in good standing in the school academic and social community.
  • Student-athletes must be up-to-date with their academic requirements and performing at an acceptable level for their abilities.
  • Student-athletes must also be free of disciplinary problems and referrals.
  • When necessary, a review of a student-athlete’s case will be handled by the MS Eligibility Committee (i.e., coach, guidance counselor, school administrator, and the MS athletic coordinator).
  • Students shall not attend any school activities including clubs and sports on a particular day if:
    • They are absent from school that day.
    • They arrive late to school and miss their first period class.
    • They cut one or more classes.
    • They are dismissed from school and do not return before the end of last period.
    • They do not attend at least 4 periods of school.
  • If a student arrives to school after first period due to a doctor's appointment, they must provide a physician’s note to the attendance office when they sign in to still be able to participate that day.
  • Dismissals for appointments with physicians or other administratively approved dismissals will allow the student to be eligible as long as the meet the requirements mentioned above. 
  • A student must also participate in Physical Education to be eligible on a particular day.
  • The coach will designate a meeting location for the team to meet each day prior to the start of practices or games.
  • Each day student-athletes are responsible for bringing their own water bottle and clean athletic gear (practice and game apparel).
    • Failure to bring your own water-bottle will result in not participating in the team activity that day. 
  • Locker-rooms will be used only for athletes that need to change or store equipment. 
    • Please be sure to bring a lock to secure your belongings.
    • Athletes will be admitted into the locker room in small groups so that social distancing can be achieved. 
    • Athletes are encouraged to come to school dressed and ready to participate when possible. 
    • Bathrooms that are next to the locker rooms will also be open and accessible. (No more than 2 at a time)  

• • Backpacks and other belongings that are brought to school should be kept in their school locker during practices and games. 
  • As a student-athlete, if you are not feeling well, please be sure that your parents contact the coach and medical personnel (School Nurses) prior to showing up to a practice/tryout or game. 

• The Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.

http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5250

• The Fall Season Game Schedule can be found using the following link:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251

• • The Fall Season Game Schedule will be posted shortly.  We are just waiting to confirm a few more dates.

• The Fall Season Coaching Contact List can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know.

Thank you so much,

Michael Tullo

Athletic Coordinator

Garden City Middle School

516-478-3000 Ext. 5

tullom@gcufsd.net

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR EMAILS ARE BELOW

6/3/2022

Dear Current Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Parents/Guardians,

If your child plans to participate on an interscholastic athletic team during the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, please read the following information carefully.

The Middle School Health Office will be conducting athletic physical examinations for the 2022-2023 school year on:

• Monday, June 6th – MS Girls @ 3:30 pm in the Middle School Gymnasium
• Wednesday, June 8th – MS Boys @ 3:30 pm in the Middle School Gymnasium

These dates will be the only opportunity where your child can obtain a physical exam by our school physician. No physical exams will be provided by the district in August or September of 2022. 

If your child has practice this day they can receive their physical and then head out to the fields.  If they have a game on the day that they are scheduled to come for their physical, they can not miss their game but they can come on the other date scheduled if that helps.

This school exam will be accepted for the New York State requirement for all 7^th grade students.

We encourage all our students to take advantage of this opportunity in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year.

If you plan on having your child take the school physical at the middle school, please complete the Student Information and Health History section found on the attached NYS School Health Examination Form.

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/4443

This information needs to be completed before a student comes for the school physical. They must bring the NYS School Health Examination Form with them for the school physical otherwise they will not be able to see the school physician. 

If you choose to get a physical exam from your own health care provider, your child must:

1. Your private health care provider must complete the NYS School Health Examination Form. This form can also be found in the health office or downloaded from the district website. https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/4443
2. Bring or mail the completed NYS School Health Examination Form to the Middle School nurse on or before the first day of school. If they are sent in over the summer, please put in an envelope labeled “School Nurse”.

Again, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and hope to see your child as an active participant in the Garden City Middle School Athletic Program. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at tullom@gcufsd.net.

Sincerely,

Michael Tullo

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

5/20/2022

Dear Current 6th and 7th Grade Students and Parents,

Please find attached to this email our "2022-2023 GCMS Sports Information Handbook".  

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to let me know.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Mike Tullo
GCMS Athletic Coordinator

2022-2023 GCMS SPORTS INFORMATION HANDBOOK

3/31/22 HELPFUL LINKS EMAIL

Dear GCMS Spring Athletes and Parents, 

I am very happy to announce that we have over 300 students participating in our spring sports programs.  To help make this the best possible experience for all involved I am going to include a few links below. 

If you need to contact your coach, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252 

If you need to check the game schedule, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251 

If you need to take your child directly home from an away game, you must fill out a form and hand it in to your coach the day of the event, to gain access to that form, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/8631 

If you miss any emails that I send home, you can find a backup of them using the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455 

I hope this helps!!!! 

Mike Tullo 

3/31/22- EQUIPMENT BAG STORAGE

Dear Spring Athletes, 

It has been great to see all of you out on the fields, working hard and giving your best during the first few days of tryouts.  I am just reaching out to go over a few housekeeping items. 

• If you are planning on leaving your equipment in school overnight, it should be secured in your gym locker. 
• The shelving units in the hallway between the gyms are only to be used to store equipment during the school day.  Please do not leave your equipment on the floor in the hallway, it is a safety hazard. 
• No equipment should be left on these shelves overnight. We do not want anything to go missing. 
• If you do not have a gym locker and would like one, please bring in a combo lock and claim any locker that is available.  This locker will be yours for the spring season.  
• Do not leave equipment in a locker without a lock on it. 
• Cleats are not allowed to be worn inside the building.  Our custodial staff does an amazing job keeping our facilities clean and we all need to do our part to help out. 
• If your cleats have dirt on the bottom of them, please use the cleat cleaners that are located outside of the main entrance to the gym lobby. 
  

Thank you for your attention to this matter, 

Mike Tullo 

2/28/22- START OF SPRING SPORTS EMAIL

Dear 7^th and 8^th Grade Parents and Athletes,                                                                       2/28/22

I hope that this letter finds you and your family safe and healthy during these times.  I just wanted to provide you with a couple of important dates and requirements that go along with the start of the Middle School Spring Sports Season which will begin on Monday, March 28^th, 2022.

The goal for this season is to be able to provide our 7^th and 8^th grade students with the opportunity to participate and compete within a safe and enjoyable environment.

Students interested in trying out (7^th & 8^th graders only) for a spring sports team must attend a brief meeting after school on Monday, March 28^th, 2022.  These meetings will be held outdoors on the teams designated middle school athletic fields.  This meeting will allow our athletes the opportunity to meet the coaches, go over the tryout procedures, be sure that they are cleared through “FamilyID” and understand the safety requirements that will be implemented to help allow for a smooth start to the season.  Pick-Up time will be around 3:50.

ALL ATHLETES MUST BE REGISTERED AND CLEARED PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING

Please use the link below to register your child:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-spring-2022-athletics

*Please note that all registrations require at least 24-48 hours to be reviewed and if your child is not cleared by the middle school health office, a notification will be sent to the email address that you used to register explaining why.

The sports being offered include:

Girls –

7^th Grade Lacrosse Team, 8^th Grade Lacrosse Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Lacrosse Team,

7^th Grade Softball Team, 8^th Grade Softball Team

7/8^th Grade Combo Track Team

Boys –

7^th Grade Lacrosse Team, 8^th Grade Lacrosse Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Lacrosse Team,

7^th Grade Baseball Team, 8^th Grade Baseball Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Baseball Team,

7/8^th Grade Combo Track Team

 The actual tryouts will begin for all spring sports after school on March 29^th, 2022.

• Tryouts and team practices throughout the season for all sports will be Monday-Friday from 3:30- to about 5:15.
• The completed game schedule for the season will be posted on the middle school athletic website by March 31^st, 2022.
• For more information please visit our website:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/domain/1195

Have a wonderful day,

Mike Tullo

GCMS Middle School Coordinator

1/31/22- GCMS INDOOR SPECTATOR POLICY LINK

INDOOR SPECTATOR POLICY LINK

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1npio8McT3gVeN-flnCWYFfwzjjc0bLUI3YSJqYa42Ic/edit#gid=0

1/18/22- GCMS WINTER II HELPFUL LINKS

Dear GCMS Winter II Athletes and Parents, 

With our Winter II Season beginning today, to help make this the best possible experience for all involved I am going to include a few links below. 

If you need to contact your coach, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252 

If you need to check the game schedule, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251 

If you need to take your child directly home from an away game, you must fill out a form and hand it in to your coach the day of the event, to gain access to that form, please use the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/8631 

If you miss any emails that I send home, you can find a backup of them using the link below: 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455 

I hope this helps!!!! 

Mike Tullo 

1/6/22- GCMS WINTER II START OF SEASON EMAIL

Dear Parents/Guardians of 7^th and 8^th Grade Students,

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a safe, happy and healthy school year.  To be sure that everyone involved has a smooth start to the Winter II Season, please review the information below:

IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY, PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR OUR WINTER II 7TH AND 8TH GRADE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-winter-ii-athletics

WINTER II SEASON

1/18/22 – 3/26/22

• A Preseason Meeting for all athletes will take place on 1/18/22 after school from 3:20 to 4:00.
• Team Tryouts will begin 1/18/22 (There will be no sports on 1/17/22).
• What Teams are being offered:
• Girls – 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball (2 Teams)
• Boys – 7^th and 8^th Grade Volleyball (2 Teams) and a 7/8 Combo Wrestling (1 Team)
• Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.
• Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball and Wrestling Alternate Practice times due to Gym Space. Both teams will practice Mon-Fri from either 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30.  For those athletes that are practicing in the 5:00-6:30 timeslot they must go home after school and then return for practice.
• A complete practice schedule will be sent home once teams are set.
• For the week of 1/18/22
  • Tuesday-
    • Sports Meeting For All Athletes 3:20-4:00
      • Boys Volleyball will meet in the Big Gym
      • Girls Basketball will meet in the Small Gym
      • Wrestling will meet in the cafeteria
    • Wednesday-
      • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
      • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
      • Wrestling will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Thursday-
      • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
      • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
      • Wrestling will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Friday-
      • Girls Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
      • Boys Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
      • Wrestling will practice from 3:30-5:00

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Mike Tullo

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

Modified Sport Seasons and Teams

Fall:
Teams: Girls – Soccer, Field Hockey and Girls Cross Country
Boys – Football, Soccer and Boys Cross Country

Winter I:
Teams: Girls – Volleyball and Co-Ed. Winter Track
Boys – Basketball and Co-Ed. Winter Track

Winter II:
Teams: Girls – Basketball
Boys – Wrestling and Volleyball

Spring:
Teams: Girls – Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field
Boys – Lacrosse, Baseball and Track & Field

 Frequently Asked Questions: 

With Regards To The Team Selection Process

• All MS students are required to try out for positions on interscholastic athletic teams. Team selections are based on selection criteria (sometimes referred to as rubrics or assessments), which address the sport-specific skills and abilities needed to play the sport and, in some cases, performance benchmarks (i.e., the level of performance in the skills and abilities) required to make a given team. Students will be notified of the selection criteria prior to trying out. It is the Athletic Program’s goal to maximize student participation in athletics. At present, many of the MS teams can accommodate the large number of students who try out. However, this does not guarantee that every student who tries out for a team will be placed on a team. Student-athletes must demonstrate a strong commitment to both team and player development before being placed on a team. Each Athlete will recieve a minimum on 3 days of tryouts prior to a decision being made (*).  Furthermore, once a player is selected for a team, it is his/her responsibility to maintain that commitment for continued team and individual improvement.

* This will be further discussed at the preseason meetings with the athletes 

With Regards To Student-Athlete Playing Time

• Student-athletes in the Garden City MS Interscholastic Athletic Program earn playing time for game and scrimmage situations by, first, being a member in good standing of the school community. Second, a student-athlete must attend practice and work to the best of his/her ability. Third, a student-athlete must be a team player and execute the specific role assigned to him/her by the coach. Fourth, a student-athlete must demonstrate a commitment to fair-play and sportsmanship at all times. And finally, a student-athlete must support the team by contributing in a positive way to the team’s learning environment. In other words, the student-athlete must focus on learning tasks and assignments and not disrupt other players.

With Regards To Student-Athlete and Parent Responsibilities

• Participation in athletics, even at the modified level, requires a substantial commitment by those involved, i.e., athletes, coaches, and parents. All MS athletic programs will meet either five or six days a week depending on practices or games. Student-athletes need to prepare themselves for this next level of athletic competition by keeping up with their school work and using their free time wisely.

With Regards To The Middle School Eligibility Requirements

• MS student-athletes are required to be a member in good standing in the school academic and social community. Student-athletes must be up-to-date with their academic requirements and performing at an acceptable level for their abilities. Student-athletes must also be free of disciplinary problems and referrals. When necessary, a review of a student-athlete’s case will be handled by the MS Eligibility Committee (i.e., coach, guidance counselor, school administrator, and the MS athletic coordinator). Contingency programs and consequences will be established and monitored by the Eligibility Committee. The overriding purpose of this program is to be pro-active and supportive in its approach and not punitive, thereby helping the student-athlete over-come his/her difficulty.  However, in severe cases where the student-athlete makes little or no effort to help him/herself, he/she can be removed from extracurricular sports participation.

Homework Policy:

• If a student is missing 3 or more homework assignments or is late handing in a project the student will not be able to return to play until they are made up and handed in.

Discipline Policy:

• If a student is assigned to a detention or other significant disciplinary consequence they will not be eligible to play or practice the day that they serve and will also be suspended for at least one game.

With Regards To School Attendance

• Students shall not attend any school activities including clubs and sports on a particular day if:

oThey are absent from school that day.

oThey arrive late to school and miss their first period class.

oThey cut one or more classes.

oThey are dismissed from school.

• If a student arrives to school after first period they must provide a physician’s note in order to participate that day.
• Dismissals for appointments with physicians or other administratively approved dismissals will allow the student to be eligible. 
• A student must also participate in Physical Education to be eligible on a particular day.

****A student must be in school for at least 4 periods and return before the end of last period in order to participate**** 

With Regards To Physical Education Requirements

• Student-athletes are required to participate in their regularly scheduled physical education classes. A student-athlete who does not attend or participate in physical education is ineligible for extracurricular sports activities for that day.

With Regards To Medical Injury Clearance

• If a student-athlete receives an injury, he/she may not return to athletic participation until he/she submits a medical clearance note from a medical doctor to the MS Health Office.
• Please go to the Nurse’s Webpage for information with regards to Sports Physicals and Health Forms.

 With Regards to student pick-up                                                                                                                                      

• Students will be dismissed from the new gymnasium exits only which are located behind the cafeteria.  With the new parking lot and the coaches supervising this area we feel that it is much safer than to have our athletes picked-up here rather than having them cross Cherry Valley Avenue after they have completed their practice or game.

1/5/22- GCMS WINTER II INTRAMURAL UPDATE

Dear 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students,

GCMS WINTER II MORNING INTRAMURAL UPDATE!!!!

Starting the week of 1/18 (not 1/10 as previously mentioned) we will be offering the following 3 activities during our Winter II Morning Intramural Season…….Dance, Dodegball and Basketball.

Dance will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Wednesday and Friday Mornings.  There is no signup or preregistering required.  All are welcomed and you simply can come as you please.

Our 8 team Dodgeball Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Monday and Wednesday Mornings.  Sign-ups are required.  Please see the information below.

Our 3V3 Basketball Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings.  (THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED)

If interested in taking part in our Dodgeball Tournament please see the details listed below.   
1.               Students will have the option of either forming their own teams of either 6 for dodgeball, 3 for basketball or being placed on a team by a staff member.   The first 8 Teams that reply back to this email will be chosen to take part in the event. Teams that do not get into this tournament will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they reply in case a team drops out.  Deadline to reply will be by Friday 1/7 @ 12:00PM.
2.                 All accepted teams will be notified.

3.                To Register for Dodgeball use the link below:

https://forms.gle/tsmw787ws6VUBssU6



5.      Accepted teams must be prepared to report to the big gym no later than 7:30 on the dates mentioned above.   Playoffs and Championships will take place the week of 2/14

6.      Teams will play between 1 to 2 games per day (7:30-8:00) and will earn 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.  A team that does not attend on a given day will receive 0 points for each game played that day.


Have a great day,

Mike Tullo, Dorothy Burke, Wendy Logue & Julia Kuntz

11/8/21- GCMS WINTER I ATHLETICS HELPFUL LINKS

Dear GCMS Winter I Athletes and Parents, 

 

I am very happy to announce that we have over 275 students participating in our Winter I Sports program.  To help make this the best possible experience for all involved I am going to include a few links below. 

 

If you need to contact your coach, please use the link below: 

 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252 

 

If you need to check the game schedule, please use the link below: 

 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251 

 

If you need to take your child directly home from an away game, you must fill out a form and hand it in to your coach the day of the event, to gain access to that form, please use the link below: 

 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/8631 

 

If you miss any emails that I send home, you can find a backup of them using the link below: 

 

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/9455 

 

I hope this helps!!!! 

 

Mike Tullo 

10/20/21- GCMS WINTER I ATHLETICS UPDATE

Dear Parents/Guardians of 7^th and 8^th Grade Students,

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a safe, happy and healthy school year.  To be sure that everyone involved has a smooth start to the Winter I Season, please review the information below:

PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR OUR WINTER I 7TH AND 8TH GRADE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-winter-i-athletics-2

WINTER I SEASON

11/08/21 – 01/15/22

• A Preseason Meeting for all athletes will take place on 11/08/21 after school from 3:20 to 4:00 in the big gym.
• Team Tryouts will begin 11/09/21 (There will be no sports on 11/11/21).
• What Teams are being offered:

         o   Girls – 7^th and 8^th Grade Volleyball (2 Teams) and  Coed. Winter Track (1 Team)

         o   Boys – 7^th and 8^th Grade Basketball (2 Teams) and Coed Winter Track (1 Team)

• Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.
• Please note that Coed Winter Track will practice Mon-Fri from 3:30-5:00 both indoors and outdoors so be sure that the athletes have clothing for both.
• Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball Alternate Practice times due to Gym Space. Both teams will practice Mon-Fri from either 3:30-5:00 or 5:00-6:30.  For those athletes that are practicing in the 5:00-6:30 timeslot they must go home after school and then return for practice.
• A complete practice schedule will be sent home once teams are set.
• For the week of 11/8/21
  • Monday- Sports Meeting For All Athletes 3:20-4:00 (Pick-Up by the Fitness Center)
    • Girls Volleyball will meet in the small gym
    • Boys Basketball will meet in the big gym
    • COED Track will meet in the Cafeteria
  • Tuesday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
  • Wednesday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30
  • Friday-
    • Girls Volleyball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 3:30-5:00
    • Boys Basketball both 7^th and 8^th grade will practice from 5:00-6:30

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Mike Tullo

GCMS Athletic Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions: 

With Regards To The Team Selection Process

• All MS students are required to try out for positions on interscholastic athletic teams. Team selections are based on selection criteria (sometimes referred to as rubrics or assessments), which address the sport-specific skills and abilities needed to play the sport and, in some cases, performance benchmarks (i.e., the level of performance in the skills and abilities) required to make a given team. Students will be notified of the selection criteria prior to trying out. It is the Athletic Program’s goal to maximize student participation in athletics. At present, many of the MS teams can accommodate the large number of students who try out. However, this does not guarantee that every student who tries out for a team will be placed on a team. Student-athletes must demonstrate a strong commitment to both team and player development before being placed on a team. Each Athlete will recieve a minimum on 3 days of tryouts prior to a decision being made (*).  Furthermore, once a player is selected for a team, it is his/her responsibility to maintain that commitment for continued team and individual improvement.

* This will be further discussed at the preseason meetings with the athletes 

With Regards To Student-Athlete Playing Time

• Student-athletes in the Garden City MS Interscholastic Athletic Program earn playing time for game and scrimmage situations by, first, being a member in good standing of the school community. Second, a student-athlete must attend practice and work to the best of his/her ability. Third, a student-athlete must be a team player and execute the specific role assigned to him/her by the coach. Fourth, a student-athlete must demonstrate a commitment to fair-play and sportsmanship at all times. And finally, a student-athlete must support the team by contributing in a positive way to the team’s learning environment. In other words, the student-athlete must focus on learning tasks and assignments and not disrupt other players.

With Regards To Student-Athlete and Parent Responsibilities

• Participation in athletics, even at the modified level, requires a substantial commitment by those involved, i.e., athletes, coaches, and parents. All MS athletic programs will meet either five or six days a week depending on practices or games. Student-athletes need to prepare themselves for this next level of athletic competition by keeping up with their school work and using their free time wisely.

With Regards To The Middle School Eligibility Requirements

• MS student-athletes are required to be a member in good standing in the school academic and social community. Student-athletes must be up-to-date with their academic requirements and performing at an acceptable level for their abilities. Student-athletes must also be free of disciplinary problems and referrals. When necessary, a review of a student-athlete’s case will be handled by the MS Eligibility Committee (i.e., coach, guidance counselor, school administrator, and the MS athletic coordinator). Contingency programs and consequences will be established and monitored by the Eligibility Committee. The overriding purpose of this program is to be pro-active and supportive in its approach and not punitive, thereby helping the student-athlete over-come his/her difficulty.  However, in severe cases where the student-athlete makes little or no effort to help him/herself, he/she can be removed from extracurricular sports participation.

Homework Policy:

• If a student is missing 3 or more homework assignments or is late handing in a project the student will not be able to return to play until they are made up and handed in.

Discipline Policy:

• If a student is assigned to a detention or other significant disciplinary consequence they will not be eligible to play or practice the day that they serve and will also be suspended for at least one game.

With Regards To School Attendance

• Students shall not attend any school activities including clubs and sports on a particular day if:

oThey are absent from school that day.

oThey arrive late to school and miss their first period class.

oThey cut one or more classes.

oThey are dismissed from school.

• If a student arrives to school after first period they must provide a physician’s note in order to participate that day.
• Dismissals for appointments with physicians or other administratively approved dismissals will allow the student to be eligible. 
• A student must also participate in Physical Education to be eligible on a particular day.

****A student must be in school for at least 4 periods and return before the end of last period in order to participate**** 

With Regards To Physical Education Requirements

• Student-athletes are required to participate in their regularly scheduled physical education classes. A student-athlete who does not attend or participate in physical education is ineligible for extracurricular sports activities for that day.

With Regards To Medical Injury Clearance

• If a student-athlete receives an injury, he/she may not return to athletic participation until he/she submits a medical clearance note from a medical doctor to the MS Health Office.
• Please go to the Nurse’s Webpage for information with regards to Sports Physicals and Health Forms.

With Regards To Student Pickup

• Students will be dismissed from the new gymnasium exits only which are located behind the cafeteria.  With the new parking lot and the coaches supervising this area we feel that it is much safer than to have our athletes picked-up here rather than having them cross Cherry Valley Avenue after they have completed their practice or game.

Modified Sport Seasons and Teams

• Fall:
  • Teams:
    • Girls – Soccer, Field Hockey and Girls Cross Country
      Boys – Football, Soccer and Boys Cross Country
  • Winter I:
    • Teams:
      • Girls – Volleyball and Co-Ed. Winter Track
        Boys – Basketball and Co-Ed. Winter Track
    • Winter II:
      • Teams:
        • Girls – Basketball
          Boys – Wrestling and Volleyball
      • Spring:
        • Teams:
          • Girls – Lacrosse, Softball, and Track & Field
            Boys – Lacrosse, Baseball and Track & Field

10/15/21- NYSED Athletic Placement Process Update

Dear Current 7th and 8th Grade Athletes,


If you are interested in taking part in the NYSED Athletic Placement Process for the upcoming High School Winter and Spring 2022 Season, please refer to the districts 5280 Interscholastic Athletics Policy and Regulation below and send reply to tullom@gcufsd.net no later than Monday, October 18, 2021.


Have a wonderful day,


Mike Tullo
GCMS Athletic Coordinator
tullom@gcufsd.net

5280 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS POLICY
The interscholastic athletic program is an integral part of the district's total educational package.  Its design is to provide selected and more highly skilled student-athletes the opportunity to compete against students from other schools in a variety of individual and team sports activities.  The athletic program presents opportunities for student-athletes of Garden City to experience and develop many social qualities which have been proven necessary for success in today's changing and challenging world.  These qualities include cooperation and team work, leadership, risk-taking skills, respect for authority, sportsmanship, problem-solving and goal-setting skills, and personal and civic commitment.  In addition, athletics provide numerous opportunities for students to grow and mature physically and emotionally, especially in the areas of the student-athlete's self-esteem and self-understanding.  It is for these important reasons of pupil learning and development that athletics in the Garden City Public Schools are not considered an auxiliary to academics; they are of equal value.
Various levels of competition exist, ranging from modified middle school teams through varsity teams at the high school level.  This wide range allows each student athlete to be placed at a level which is consistent with his or her skill level, physical and mental and emotional maturity and at a level where he or she would be allowed to develop and grow the most.  The philosophy of the Athletic Department is consistent with the New York State motto "Let each become all he or she is capable of being."
Adoption date:  December 1991
Garden City Public Schools

5280 INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS REGULATION
All rules and regulations governing the interscholastic program have been established by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, (NYSPHSAA).  In addition, Garden City is a member of Section 8, of the NYSPHSAA, Inc.  Both these governing agencies have established their rules and regulations in accordance with State Education Code as set by the New York State Commissioner of Education.
Student Eligibility:
Student eligibility for athletic participation has been established by the NYSPHSAA.  In addition, student eligibility shall include:
1. Authorization by the school physician;
2. Written consent by parent or guardian;
3. Approval by the Building Principal and athletic director based on established district, conference, section, and State Education Department rules and regulations.
All students are required to participate in our school's physical education program.  This includes all students participating on athletic teams.
I. New York State Selection-Classification Requirement
A middle school student, interested in participating on any high school athletic team, must pass the selection-classification requirements outlined by New York State.
II. Non-Parallel
Certain sports are not offered at the Middle School (golf, swimming, tennis, bowling, etc.).  Middle School students may try out for non-parallel sports after successful completion of selection classification requirements.
III. Parallel Sports
If Middle School and High School offer the same team experience, Middle School students will participate on Middle School teams.

These sports include:

Boys- football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse and track
Girls- soccer, field hockey, track, volleyball, basketball, softball, and lacrosse

It is possible, on a rare occasion, for a Middle School student to try out for a parallel sport at the High School.  However, the following conditions apply:
1. The athlete must pass the state selection-classification requirement.
2. The Middle School Athletic Eligibility Committee* and the principal will review the request upon recommendation of Middle School physical education staff.
3. The athlete must be of such exceptional caliber to make it possible for him or her to make a significant contribution to a varsity team.  Middle School students will not be permitted to participate on junior varsity or ninth grade teams.
*This committee advises the principal on student athletic eligibility.  The Middle School Physical Education Department chairman, the grade dean and the guidance counselor are members of the committee.
Ref:
8 NYCRR §§135.2(a); 135.4
Revision date: March, 1992
Garden City Public Schools

9/15/21- MORNING INTRAMURAL UPDATE

Hi Everyone,
Please be advised that we have reached the limit of participants for both our Dodgeball and Flag Football Morning Intramural.
If you or your team were accepted into the program you will be receiving an email from either Mrs. Logue (Dodgeball) or Mr. Skrivanek (Flag Football) by the end of the day today.
Thanks so much,
Mike Tullo

9/15/21- HELPFUL LINK EMAIL

9/14/21- FALL MIDDLE SCHOOL MORNING INTRAMURAL UPDATE

Dear 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students, 

  

GCMS MORNING INTRAMURALS ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! 

  

Starting the week of 9/20 we will be offering the following 3 activities during our Fall Morning Intramural Season…….Dance, Dodegball and Flag Football. 

 

Dance will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Wednesday and Friday Mornings.  There is no signup or preregistering required.  All are welcomed and you simply can come as you please. 

 

Our 8 team Dodgeball Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Monday and Wednesday Mornings.  Sign-ups are required.  Please see the information below. 

 

Our 8 team Flag Football Tournament will be held from 7:30-8:05 on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings.  Sign-ups are required.  Please see the information below. 

 

If interested in taking part in either our Dodgeball or Flag Football Tournament please see the details listed below.   Please note that if you do sign up for both, we may have to assign you to one or the other to allow other students to be able to participate. 

  

1.               Students will have the option of either forming their own teams of 6 or being placed on a team of 6 by a staff member.   The first 8 Teams (made up of 6 players each per team) that reply back to this email will be chosen to take part in this event. Teams that do not get into this tournament will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they reply in case a team drops out.  Deadline to reply will be by Wednesday 9/15 @ 9:00PM.  

2.                 All accepted teams will be notified on Friday 9/17 by 3:30PM.  Please note that you must form your own COMPLETED team prior to replying. 

 

3.                To Register for Dodgeball use the link below: 

 

https://forms.gle/Syq3r8mmCYbH6cfS6 

 

 

4.            To Register for Flag Football use the link below: 

 

https://forms.gle/ZYFB5F22HNMof3md7 

 

5.            Accepted teams must be prepared to report to the big gym no later than 7:30 on the dates mentioned above.   Playoffs and Championships will take place the week of 11/1. 

  

6.           Teams will play between two-three games per day (7:30-8:00) and will earn 3 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for a loss.  A team that does not attend on a given day will receive 0 points for each game played that day. 

  

  

Have a great day, 

  

Mike Tullo, Dorothy Burke, Wendy Logue & Tom Skrivanek 

9/9/21- FALL 2021 START OF SEASON AND LOCKER ROOM UPDATE

Good Morning, 

Just a friendly reminder that we start our Fall Athletics Season today. 

• All fall coaches will have a meeting with the athletes to go over tryout procedures, requirements, assessments… and anything else that they feel is necessary to inform the athletes about that will help in providing a smooth start to the season.   
• Boys Football will meet in the big gym from 3:30-4:30. The players will receive their football helmet and shoulder pads. 
• Boys Soccer will meet in the Auditorium from 3:30-4:00. 
• Boys Cross Country will meet in the Room 105 from 3:30-4:00. 
• Girls Field Hockey will meet in the Small Gym from 3:30-4:00. 
• Girls Soccer will meet in the Cafeteria from 3:30-4:00. 
• Girls Cross Country will meet in the Fitness Center from 3:30-4:00. 
   
• Please be sure to pick-up by the Fitness Center.  
  
  
• For the GCMS Fall Athletic Season, if your child is playing a sport and would like to use a locker in the locker room to secure their belongings, please have them fill out the survey below.   
   
• https://forms.gle/sHTJyTRuEshguh2f9 
  
   

• In order to be assigned a locker, they must bring in their own combo lock.  No student can claim a locker without a combo lock.  Please note that for the Boys Locker Room, only the students who are playing football can use the big lockers.   
• If they need assistance with a locker, they can see either Mr. Skrivanek or Mrs. Logue in the morning when they arrive to school, Mr. Mullings or Mrs. Feerick after school, or their coaches before or after practice. 

• September 10^th, 2021 will be the start of tryouts for all teams. 

Have a great day,

Mike Tullo 

GCMS Athletic Coordinator 

8/31/21- FALL 2021 START OF SEASON LETTER

Dear 7^th and 8^th Grade Parents and Athletes,                                                             8/31/2021

I hope that this letter finds you and your family enjoying a wonderful summer.  I just wanted to provide you with a couple of important dates and requirements that go along with the start of the Middle School Fall Sports Season which will begin on Thursday, September 9^th, 2021.

The goal for this season is to be able to provide our 7^th and 8^th grade students with the opportunity to participate and compete within a safe and enjoyable environment.

Students interested in trying out (7^th & 8^th graders only) for a fall sports team must attend a brief meeting (Students Only) after school on Thursday, September 9^th, 2021.  This meeting will allow for the opportunity to meet the coaches, go over the tryout procedures, be sure that they are cleared through “FamilyID” and understand the safety requirements that will be implemented to help allow for a smooth start to the season.

The sports being offered include:

Girls –

• 7^th Grade Soccer Team, 8^th Grade Soccer Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Soccer Team
• 7^th Grade Field Hockey Team, 8^th Grade Field Hockey Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Field Hockey Team
• 7/8^th Grade Combo Cross Country Team

Boys –

• 7^th Grade Football Team, 8^th Grade Football Team.
• 7^th Grade Soccer Team, 8^th Grade Soccer Team, 7/8^th Grade Combo Soccer Team,
• 7/8^th Grade Combo Cross Country Team

• Boys Football will meet in the big gym from 3:30-4:30. The players will receive their football helmet and shoulder pads.
• Boys Soccer will meet in the Auditorium from 3:30-4:00.
• Boys Cross Country will meet in the Room 105 from 3:30-4:00.
• Girls Field Hockey will meet in the Small Gym from 3:30-4:00.
• Girls Soccer will meet in the Cafeteria from 3:30-4:00.
• Girls Cross Country will meet in the Fitness Center from 3:30-4:00.

• The actual tryouts will begin for all fall sports after school on September 10^th, 2021.

• Tryouts and team practices throughout the season for all sports will be Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:15. Football will end during the week around 5:45 and will practice on some weekends.

• The completed game schedule for the season will be posted on the middle school athletic website by September 10^th, 2021.

2021 GCMS FALL PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Family ID / Pre-season Medical Requirements: 
  • Student Athletes must have a valid sport physical on file with the Health office, completed through Family ID. 
  • To register please use the link below:

https://www.familyid.com/garden-city-public-schools/garden-city-middle-school-fall-2021-athletics

• Participating On A Team:
  • MS student-athletes are required to be a member in good standing in the school academic and social community.
  • Student-athletes must be up-to-date with their academic requirements and performing at an acceptable level for their abilities.
  • Student-athletes must also be free of disciplinary problems and referrals.
  • When necessary, a review of a student-athlete’s case will be handled by the MS Eligibility Committee (i.e., coach, guidance counselor, school administrator, and the MS athletic coordinator).
  • Students shall not attend any school activities including clubs and sports on a particular day if:
    • They are absent from school that day.
    • They arrive late to school and miss their first period class.
    • They cut one or more classes.
    • They are dismissed from school and do not return before the end of last period.
    • They do not attend at least 4 periods of school.
  • If a student arrives to school after first period due to a doctor's appointment, they must provide a physician’s note to the attendance office when they sign in to still be able to participate that day.
  • Dismissals for appointments with physicians or other administratively approved dismissals will allow the student to be eligible as long as the meet the requirements mentioned above.
  • A student must also participate in Physical Education to be eligible on a particular day.
  • The coach will designate a meeting location for the team to meet each day prior to the start of practices or games.
  • Each day student-athletes are responsible for bringing their own water bottle and clean athletic gear (practice and game apparel).
    • Failure to bring your own water-bottle will result in not participating in the team activity that day. 
  • Locker-rooms will be used only for athletes that need to change or store equipment.
    • Athletes will be admitted into the locker room in small groups so that social distancing can be achieved.
    • Athletes are encouraged to come to school dressed and ready to participate when possible. 
    • Bathrooms that are next to the locker rooms will also be open and accessible. (No more than 2 at a time)  
    • Shelving units will be in the hallways outside of the locker rooms for athletes to store their equipment on during the school day.

• Backpacks and other belongings that are brought to school will be placed in a designated area determined by your coach. 
• As a student-athlete, if you are not feeling well, please be sure that your parents contact the coach and medical personnel (School Nurses) prior to showing up to a practice/tryout or game.  Failure to act responsibly could make others sick and subject the entire team to quarantining.

• The Team Tryout Criteria and Requirements can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage.

http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5250

• The Fall Season Game Schedule can be found using the following link:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5251

• The Fall Season Game Schedule will be posted shortly. We are just waiting to confirm a few more dates.

• The Fall Season Coaching Contact List can be found on the Middle School Athletic Webpage:

https://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5252

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know.

Thank you so much,

Michael Tullo

Athletic Coordinator

Garden City Middle School

516-478-3000 Ext. 5

tullom@gcufsd.net