Athletic Placement Process
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Athletic Placement Process (APP) permits physically and emotionally appropriate 7th and 8th students to be considered for JV or Varsity competition. The APP includes a comprehensive review of your child's emotional and physical maturity, as well as athletic abilities, physical fitness, and sport-specific skill in the relationship to other student athletes at that level.
Below is the process and forms for the student/athlete to be considered for the APP. Click on the forms below for further information.
- Step One: Register on the APP Registration Link to begin the process.
- Step Two: Athletic Director & Coach Review - The Athletic Director & Coach will review the player registration. The Athletic Director will make a determination based on each individual athlete.
- Step Three: Parent Permission Form - After approval by the Athletic Director, a permission form must be completed and returned to the S.H. Athletic Office.
- Step Four: Physical Fitness Test - Student athletes must pass 4 out of the 5 required test. The test can not be administered without medical clearance and a completed parent permission form. Testing will be held at S.H. High School.
APP Parent Letter & APP Physical Fitness Rubric
Spring APP Test Registration (registration will close February 28, 2024)
Parents should be aware the APP is designed for only elite student/athletes. Apart from the application process, coaches are first asked to substantiate the child's exceptional status. Even if students are approved to try-out for JV and Varsity teams, they must be a starter and/or play a majority of the game time in order to remain on the JV or Varsity team.
Parents and / or the student-athlete are asked to return the completed Parent Permission Form to the Athletic Office at the Sweet Home High School. The Athletic Director will then review the application and a phone call will be made to the parents/guardians explaining the next step in the Athletic Placement Process.