Section XI welcomes three new executive board members for the 2021-2022 school year:

• Dr. Ron Massera, Superintendent, Center Moriches
• Robert Haas, Principal, Bayport Blue Point High School
• Dr. Jennifer Quinn, Superintendent, Comsewogue

As we close another school year we say thank you and goodbye to some very hardworking athletic administrators.

At an end of year luncheon for athletic directors, Section XI honored the following individuals who are retiring: Bob Panariello (Bay Shore) Georgia McCarthy (Huntington), John Valente (Harborfields), Drew Walker (Hampton Bays) and Dr. Jim Wright (South Huntington).

Gina Curiale (Longwood) and Kevin O’Reilly (Brentwood) retired last year, but there was no luncheon due to COVID-19.

Half Hollow Hills Athletic Director Deb Ferry was also presented with her NYS Athletic Director of the Year plaque at the luncheon.

Our friends at the Long Island Nets, New York Liberty and St. John’s University are offering a two-week virtual program for high school students interested in sports law! Info on flyer.

A message from Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs … 

We did it. Three sports seasons completed in less than six months. It was a major effort that we will never forget and we are grateful for all coaches, administrators, parents, officials, secretaries, health workers, government officials, community supporters and MOSTLY our student-athletes, for cooperating and collaborating to make it happen.

We went from games with no fans, to events where fans wore masks, to eventually matches with full attendance ending with Spring Long Island Championships. It was a steady progression as the year evolved.

As we just finished up the final spring sport events last week, we took some time to reflect and are so appreciative of what we endured and what we learned together. We are also mindful of the people we lost from this virus and the lasting impact it will have on their families and friends; they will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.

We believe Section XI was a leader in New York during the pandemic. Together, we developed a plan with structure and worked towards successful outcomes during each season. 

As we head into the summer, we wish you a happy and healthy couple of months. We also are already excited for the start of full fall season on August 23.

It has been an incredible month of June with county, Long Island, both individual and team, championships.

We’re proud of all student-athletes, coaches, support staff, health staff, admins, parents and programs for their efforts in battling these unique circumstances all year long.

We salute you on everything you have achieved on and off the field/court and wish you the best!

As the NYSPHSAA has amended its rules, spectators will be permitted at ALL Section XI contests.

The sports and recreation guidance has been lifted. Per the pre-k to 12 guidance, there is no gathering limit.

Regarding masks: “Effective June 7, 2021, face masks are not required to be worn outdoors on school grounds, including during outdoor school sports. However, responsible parties may choose to require face masks outdoors on school grounds, subject to the parameters of this guidance. No student, teacher, staff member, or visitor may be prevented from wearing an acceptable face mask voluntarily on school grounds.”​

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