Modified sports begin in September; register now

The C. J. Hooker Middle School offers a variety of interscholastic athletic opportunities throughout the school year, open to all students grades 7 and 8.

Modified sports practices typically run from 3-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. From 2:30-3 p.m., students should stay with a teacher or in a supervised area. At the conclusion of practice, parents may pick up athletes or they may take the 5p.m. late bus.

Athletes must have a current physical and register with familyid to participate in modified sports.

The following fall sports are offered:

Cheerleading

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in room 145. Practice begins Tuesday, Sept. 6. Contact Coach Kirk at JKirk621@gmail.com with questions.

Cross Country

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in room 126.  Practice begins Friday, Sept. 2. Contact Coach Rueckert, Rm. 126, at helen.rueckert@gcsny.org or Coach Haller at christopher.haller@gcsny.org with questions.

Football

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in the new gym. Practice begins Friday, Sept. 2. Contact Coach Lawson at gus.lawson@gcsny.org with questions.

Boys Soccer

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in room 146.  Practice begins Tuesday, Sept. 6. Contact Coach Toscano, guidance office, at michael.toscano@gcsny.org with questions.

Girls Soccer

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in room 121.  Practice begins Tuesday, Sept. 6. Contact Coach Tether at jtether@hvc.rr.com with questions.

Volleyball

There will be a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 2:30-3 p.m. in room 203. Practice begins Friday, Sept. 2.  Contact Coach Carrillo, Rm. 203, or ravon.carrillo@gcsny.org with questions.