Wildcats announce first day practice times for fall sports... let's goooooooo!

Warwick Valley athletics is ready to kick off the fall 2026 season, and the district is seeking students who want to take on the challenge of being a student athlete. Let's go, Wildcats!

Get ready to bring your Pride, Accountability, Commitment and Trust (PACT) -- along with your school-approved physical -- to join the Warwick Valley athletics family. Most importantly, don’t miss your teams’ first practice! 

The Warwick Valley High School football team and the varsity and junior varsity cheer teams begin practice on August 17. All other Warwick Valley varsity and junior varity fall teams begin practices on August 24. Middle school teams (modified sports) begin practices on Thursday, September 4 (second day of school) ) for interested 7th and 8th grade students.

Complete Your Paperwork Online

Use Family ID to quickly upload a physical (dated on or after August 1, 2025 to be acceptable for the fall of 2026), health history forms, and other necessary information prior to the seasons’ start date. Use the FAMILY ID link on the Wildcats Athletics Webpage beginning August 6, 2026. 

Sports + Dates + Times

Football
Warwick varsity and junior varsity football opens training camp on Monday August 17, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm (JV ends at 11:00 am). Meet in the high school Hall of Champions for paperwork and HUDL implementation, followed by practice in shorts and cleats. Contact Coach Sirico for additional information: gsirico@wvcsd.org; (845) 222-1402.

Boys Cross Country
Boys entering grades 9-12 interested in joining should sign up ASAP for team information at: https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/join/hq9rliuzyv. Practice will begin on August 24 at 7:15 am on the high school track. Athletes should be ready to run. Bring sneakers and water. Practice will wrap up at 9:00 am. Contact Coach Michael Potter for additional information: mpotter@wvcsd.org.

Girls Cross Country
Girls Cross Country (grades 9-12) will begin on August 24 from 7:00 am - 8:30 am at Sanfordville Elementary. Meet at the Trevor Jahn Pavilion behind the school. If interested, please join the team information page at https://www.parentsquare.com/groups/3567787/feeds. Athletes should be ready to run. Bring sneakers and water. Contact Coach Julie Cosco for information: jcosco@wvcsd.org.

Girls Tennis
Varsity and junior varsity tennis will begin on August 24 at 9:00 am - 11:00 am on the tennis courts next to the middle school. Athletes should bring a racquet, water and sneakers, and be ready to compete. Contact Coach William Zwart for information: wzwart@wvcsd.org.

Girls Volleyball
Varsity and junior varsity volleyball tryouts will be held Monday, August 24 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm in the high school gym. Athletes should be ready to try out with sneakers, water, and appropriate volleyball footwear. Coach Shawn Thomas for information: shawnthomas7@gmail.com. 

Cheerleading
Varsity and junior varsity cheerleading will have their first practice Monday, August 17 at 10:00 am. Contact Coach Elizabeth Sullivan for information: esullivan@wvcsd.org. 

Boys Soccer
Varsity and junior varsity boys soccer candidates should meet on August 24 at 9:00 am on the high school track. Bring water and sneakers. Be prepared to run a mile on the track and test in the weight room. Contact Coach Denis O’Connor for information: doconnor@wvcsd.org. 

Girls Soccer
Varsity and junior varsity girls soccer candidates should meet at the Warwick Valley Middle School soccer fields at 5:30 pm with water, cleats, sneakers and soccer clothing, ready to try out. A mile run on the track is part of the assessment. The first practice will end at 7:00 pm. Contact Coach Sean Hackbarth for information: coach20hackbarth@gmail.com.

Girls Swimming
Varsity swimming candidates should report to the Warwick Valley High School pool on Monday, August 24 at 8:00 am - 11:00 am practice in the water. Athletes should bring water and swim wear. Contact Coach Nicole Rose for information: nrose@wvcsd.org.

Girls Diving
Varsity diving candidates should report to the Warwick Valley High School pool on Monday, August 24 for a 3:30 - 5:30 pm practice. Contact Coach Chris Blackwell for information: hvdcdiving@gmail.com.

Boys Golf
Boys varsity golf has been moved to the fall season by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). The first tryout will be August 24. Athletes should report to Scenic Farms Golf Course in Pine Island for a 9:00 am start. Contact Coach Pete Scheuermann for more information: pscheuermann1@wvcsd.org.

Crew Club
Crew will begin training in the late fall.  Keep your eyes open for dates.

Middle School Sports (Modified Teams)

Middle School sports teams in New York State begin the first week of school. First practices and tryouts take place this year on Thursday, September 4, with the exception of volleyball, which will begin on September 8. All Middle School practices begin between 3:00 - 4:00 pm on the middle school campus. Exact dates, times, and locations will be shared during the morning announcements on the first day of school.  Contact WVCSD Athletic Director Gregory Sirico for information: gsirico@wvcsd.org; (845) 222-1402.

Advanced Athletic Placement Test

The Advanced Athletic Placement Test for middle school athletes attempting to qualify for a high school sport will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The test will begin at 9:00 am and takes one hour. Bring water and appropriate athletic wear to meet Coach Sirico at the high school fitness center (Door #25 @ the back of the high school). Athletes attempting to "play up” will require the recommendation of the high school coach. Warwick follows the NYSPHSAA guidelines for Advanced Athletic Placement.