FUTURE OFFICIAL START DATES FOR ATHLETICS:
FALL 2025
High School Football Only: Monday, August 19, 2025
High School: Monday, August 25, 2025
Middle School: Thursday, September 4, 2025
WINTER 2025-2026
Middle School Early Winter: November 3, 2025
High School: November 17, 2025
Middle School Late Winter: January 12, 2026
SPRING 2026
High School: Monday, March 9, 2026
Middle School: Monday, March 23, 2026
6th GRADE PRESENTATION FOR ATHLETICS (CLICK HERE)
(New June 15, 2024)
Final-Forms is our official registration platform for athletics
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Varsity & JV Fall 2025 SPORTS/TRYOUTS BEGIN ON August 18 FOR FOOTBALL
aLL OTHER FALL SPORTS BEGIN aUGUST 25
REGISTRATION OPENS ON JULY 18 FOR FOOTBALL & JULY 25, 2025 FOR ALL OTHER SPORTS
HSE & HSW Boys & Girls Soccer
HSE & HSW Girls Volleyball
HSE & HSW Girls Tennis
HSE & HSW Boys Golf
HSE & HSW Football
HHH Cheerleading (Combined)
HHH Girls Swimming/Diving (Combined @ HSW with Kings Park)
HHH Boys Cross Country (Combined @ HSE)
HHH Girls Cross Country (Combined @ HSE)
HHH Boys Volleyball (Combined @ HSW)
HHH Field Hockey (Combined @ HSE)
HHH Gymnastics (Combined @ HSE)
Middle School SPorts begin on September 4, 2025
(the first day of school)
REGISTRATION OPENS ON August 4, 2025
Girls & Boys Cross Country (7th & 8th Grade)
Boys' and Girls' Soccer:
(each program will have a 7th grade team & an 8th grade team;
dependent on the number of athletes trying out)
Field Hockey (7th/8th grade team)
Football (7th/8th grade team)
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 6th GRADE ATHLETIC ORIENTATION PRESENTAION
Please be sure to register for all sports on Final Forms as indicated below!
If your child is interested in trying out for an athletic team at Half Hollow Hills they must REGISTER ONLINE through FinalForms
Registration for all sports begins 30 days prior to the start of the season.
Important Information regarding Athletic Physicals
As per the New York State Education Department, "A student who may engage in interschool competition shall receive an adequate health examination and healthy history update when required, and may not practice or participate without the approval of the school medical officer."
Athletic Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Half Hollow Hills District Athletic Program is to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience with an atmosphere of sportsmanship. We strive to develop and realize individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility and citizenship.
The Half Hollow Hills Central School District understands that interscholastic athletics are a significant part of the educational process. The combination of academics and athletics enhances the quality of students’ lives and expands their options for learning and personal growth. Athletics provide an educational opportunity in which students can learn essential life lessons beyond those that can be learned in an academic classroom.
The interscholastic competitive environment provides an opportunity for our participants to learn positive life skills, values and ethics in a climate that demands dedication, responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation, positive work ethic and respect for others. This program provides an opportunity for all to share their common interests, to celebrate their differences, and to appreciate physical competition as a lifelong process.
All involved in the program must show a personal commitment to the goals of the team, and make the personal sacrifices necessary in order to achieve success. Making such a commitment to excellence nurtures a sense of pride, loyalty and leadership qualities in an athlete, enabling the individual to become more resilient and better prepared to face life’s challenges. This unique experience allows students to achieve their full potential as students, athletes, and citizens.
It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory. However, the number of victories is only one measure of success. Ultimately, the real challenge is guiding the individual and the team to reach full potential. This is the true measure of achievement. The competitive athletic environment is one that demands respect for a full effort, and applause for those who rise to the challenge and accept the risk of defeat. Those who are successful in life are those who have learned to embrace challenge, and take personal risks. Dedication and self-sacrifice on the athletic field does not always result in victory over the opponent. However, if one strives towards reaching full potential, with a passion and perseverance, personal victories that last a lifetime are the end reward, even though the win-loss record may not always meet expectations.