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Category Archives: Section XI News
Off-Season Bonding for Section XI Student-Athletes
Some great off-season bonding activities across Section XI fall programs over the summer. This one from Pat-Med soccer.
From car wash fundraisers to beach workouts to summer leagues we saw quite the busy summer for many across social media.
Now it’s time to start playing some games and diving into the action. Good luck to all of our student-athletes.
WI to Honor Shierant with Stadium Dedication
The West Islip High School stadium field will be named in honor of former West Islip athletic director, teacher and coach Wayne Shierant on Friday, September 20 at halftime of the West Islip varsity football game which starts at 6:00 p.m.
Due to the unprecedented positive impact Wayne has had on his students, student athletes, colleagues, coaches, athletic directors, Section XI, NYSPHSAA, the West Islip School District and the West Islip community and in recognition of all the great West Islip alumni the main stadium will be named ‘Wayne Shierant Field at Alumni Stadium.’
“Wayne’s leadership, knowledge, work ethic, sacrifice, dedication and commitment to excellence provided the template for teachers, coaches and administrators to utilize and implement for decades,” said West Islip Athletic Director Tim Horan. “He created a strategic educational environment centered on student growth and achievement, which allowed West Islip students and staff to obtain levels of success never experienced before. His profound positive influence on educators continues to shape and enhance programs and instruction today…and will continue for decades to come.”
2019 Fall Sports Kickoff Across Suffolk County
Great action and energy across Section XI to start fall practices so far. There has been a lot of great content coming across social media, so keep tagging @SectXISuffolk with your practice and game images.
Most importantly, have fun and make us proud!
Welcome back Shelter Island Student-Athletes! Can’t wait to start this year! Let’s Go SI! @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/v8jQFedcSK
— Todd Gulluscio, CMAA (@TGulluscio) August 26, 2019
#MeetYourCaptainsMonday! Mike Fiore, Dan Cassera, & Kenny Germano will be leading the #WardMelville #Patriots #football team this season. Let's go, boys! #WMFB #Captains @mikefiore1022 @CasseraDaniel @kgermano123 @SectXISuffolk @Gregg_Sarra 🏈💪👊 pic.twitter.com/5iEAW89hRH
— Patriots Football (@WardMelvilleFB) August 27, 2019
Day 2 @BayShoreHS all athletes & coaches working hard, thankful for great weather so far! Keep up the great effort!! @BayShoreSupe @BayShorePR @BayShoreSchools @SectXISuffolk pic.twitter.com/lAMgIN14dN
— Bay Shore Athletics (@bshs_athletics) August 27, 2019
Day two of 2019 Fall Athletics ~ our Half Hollow Hills Athletes are still working hard… more to come tomorrow!! @SectXISuffolk @HSETBIRDTV @HillsWestColts @OfficialHHHCSD pic.twitter.com/CWkGuGc1rx
— HHH Athletics (@HHHAthletics) August 28, 2019
Section XI Alumni: Carlock Vying for Giants Spot
Babylon’s Jake Carlock is still pushing for a roster spot with the New York Giants.
Not the biggest at 6-3, 225-pounds for a defensive end or linebacker, but he has found himself in the right spot at the right time throughout the pre-season.
His interception return for a touchdown against the Jets was enough to keep him on team brass radar. His work ethic has also helped.
The LIU Post product has one sack, and one tackle this pre-season.
We’ll post updates closer to the season as we learn if Carlock makes the 53-man roster, practice squad or is cut.
ADs Continue Professional Development During Summer
In the photo above, Shelter Island AD Todd Gulluacio teaching leadership training course 503 today as part of classes offered through NIAAA.
Amityville Soccer Ranked No. 19 Nationally in Pre-Season Poll
Amityville boys soccer is ranked No. 19 to open the season in the United Soccer Coaches and USA TODAY High School Sports poll.
The Warriors are one of three schools from New York and the only from Long Island to crack the top 20.
Section XI Heat Alert Policy
HEAT ALERT POLICY
1. Modified Heat Alert – When the heat index reaches 88 (equivalent to T.H.I. of 73), practice sessions or contests in all sports must include:
a. Forced, frequent water breaks (every 10-15 minutes).
b. Loose clothing, light colored shorts and tee shirts (mesh recommended) for practice sessions.
c. Frequent rest breaks in shaded areas.
d. For football and lacrosse, mandatory water breaks every 15 minutes during which all players must remove helmets. Those players not participating in contact activities during practice, games or scrimmages shall not wear helmets.
NOTE: During all contests, the rules are to be modified to permit additional time outs for rest and forced water breaks.
2. Full Heat Alert – When the heat index reaches 95 (equivalent to T.H.I. of 78), no physical activity in any sport is permitted. Team meetings are permitted.
3. Notification of Schools – The Section XI Safety Chairman, will monitor the heat index and will initiate a heat alert by notifying the Section XI Office as to the course of action. The Section XI staff will communicate this information to each member district through the Connect-Ed system, with specific instructions for heat alert implementation. (Rev 5/10)
4. No sport is exempt from modified or full heat alerts. (1/16/02)
PRE-SCHOOL PRACTICE HOURS
Fall season pre-school practice sessions may only be conducted prior to 10:00 AM and/or after 5:00 PM. This applies to all sports except golf and swimming. This restriction is discontinued for the fall season on the Saturday prior to each Labor Day.
19-20 NYS Service Challenge Officially Begins
Team Up 4 Community is excited to once again partner with the NYSPHSAA to encourage Youth Athletes to give back to their communities.
Enter online at tu4c.org.
CI Wins Town of Brookhaven Summer Hoops League
There was some incredible work being put in by Section XI student-athletes in their respective summer leagues.
Various sports have leagues through their townships – not through Section XI – and it serves as an incredible time for bonding and off-season conditioning.
Central Islip girls basketball won the Town of Brookhaven summer title.
If you would like your team featured on SectionXI.org, tweet out images and tag @SectXISuffolk.