Athletics
PSAL Sports Canceled During Remote Learning Period
The health and safety of our athletes is our top priority and sports programming will not return until it is safe to do so. The Public School Athletic League (PSAL) is as an organization within the DOE. All PSAL reopening decisions will be in lockstep with DOE guidance and in accordance with state guidelines.
It has been made explicit by the New York State Department of Health that interscholastic sports are not permitted at this time. We are postponing the start of the Fall season.
Team Sports at LaGuardia
Athletics is an integral part of LaGuardia High School. Students receive many benefits from participating in sports. Athletes develop confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. They are motivated. They develop respect, pride, and discipline. Our athletes develop a sense of commitment and dedication. These skills are necessary on and off the playing field.
Boys (V)
| Fall (Aug 21-Nov 1) | Winter (Nov 1- Mar 1) | Spring (Mar 1- Jun 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country/Track | Basketball | Baseball |
| Fencing | Gymnastics | Track, Outdoor |
| Soccer | Track, Indoor | Volleyball |
Girls (V)
| Fall (Aug 21-Nov 1) | Winter (Nov 1- Mar 1) | Spring (Mar 1- Jun 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling | Basketball | Fencing |
| Cross Country/Track | Gymnastics | Handball |
| Soccer | Track, Indoor | Softball |
| Swimming | Girls Soccer (JV) | |
| Volleyball | Track, Outdoor |
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Eligibility Requirements
LaGuardia High school Athletics is a member of the Public School Athletic League (PSAL). PSAL determines the athletic eligibility requirements for students to participate in PSAL sports. Students are encouraged to tryout. Not all students who try out make the team. Team members must attend practices and follow the Discipline Code. This may affect both eligibility and playing time.
The 5 + 1 Rule
A student must pass five credit bearing subjects and physical education. Seniors programmed for 4 or 5 classes and fails one are eligible as long as the failed class is not required for graduation.
The 10 Credit Rule
A student must accumulate ten credits for the two semesters prior to the eligibility period, excluding physical education.
Students must achieve a minimum of 90% attendance at the end of each marking period. They must achieve a passing GPA at time of eligibility evaluation.
Visiting Team Policy
The safe and secure conduct of P.S.A.L. activities is our mutual responsibility. The cooperation of your students and staff is recognized and greatly appreciated. We wish you the best of luck for a season that is successful athletically and educationally.
If there is anything of a special nature that you require or other information that we can provide, please do not hesitate to contact us. LaGuardia Arts does have guidelines for visiting teams, and these guidelines will be strictly adhered to:
- Visiting team spectators are not allowed. This includes parents and guardians of the visiting team.
- Coach and team must check in at the security desk upon arrival.
- Our school day ends at 4:10 p.m.. Teams will be admitted after 4:05 p.m.
- Team members will be admitted only when accompanied by their coach.
- Only two managers identified by their coach will be admitted.
- Cheerleaders will not be admitted.
- The coach must escort the team to the third floor gymnasium.
- The coach must actively supervise the team in the locker area unless he/she is of the opposite gender. In this case, the coach must instruct the team to dress in the first aisle closest to the door. The coach must stand by the door until all participants have exited the locker area.
- Bring ALL belongings out of the locker area and place them at your team bench.
- At the end of the contest, the same locker room procedures must be followed.
- The coach must escort the entire team, en masse, from the gymnasium to the building's exit.
