Athletics

The primary purpose of the athletic program at the Goshen Central School District is to promote our students’ physical, mental, social, emotional and moral well-being. The district believes that participation in athletics contributes to a well-rounded education and gives students experiences that help them succeed outside of school.

Athletic Schedule

The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) has created a Goshen Central School District schedule page that provides athletic teams’ schedules and important information related to all Goshen teams. As an added bonus, parents have the option of signing up to receive automatic notifications related to date, time or facility changes, as well as game cancellations via email or text.

fall 2025 Sports – important dates

JV/Varsity registration opens on Arbiter on July 19, 2025

Modified registration opens on Arbiter on August 4, 2025

JV/Varsity sports begin on August 18

Modified sports begin on September 3

Interscholastic Sports

The following sports are offered at the Goshen Central School District:

Fall Sports

• Football – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Cheerleading – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Boys & Girls Soccer – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Boys & Girls Cross Country – Varsity, Modified
• Girls Swimming & Diving – Varsity
• Girls Tennis – Varsity, JV
• Girls Volleyball – Varsity, JV, Modified

Winter Sports

• Wrestling – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Cheerleading – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Boys & Girls Basketball – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Boys & Girls Skiing – Varsity
• Boys & Girls Indoor Track – Varsity
• Boys Swimming & Diving – Varsity

Spring Sports

• Baseball – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Softball – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Boys Tennis – Varsity, JV
• Boys & Girls Track – Varsity, Modified
• Boys & Girls Golf – Varsity
• Boys & Girls Lacrosse – Varsity, JV, Modified
• Girls Flag Football – Varsity

All student-athletes must be registered on Arbiter Sports (Formerly FamilyID) and have an updated physical in order to practice/tryout. No exceptions.

Information on Modified Sports

C.J. Hooker Middle School offers a variety of interscholastic athletic opportunities throughout the school year, open to all students in 7th and 8th grade. Modified sports practices typically run from 3:00 5:00ish, Monday through Friday. From 2:30 until 3:00, 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 5:00PM late bus.  In order to participate in a modified sport, athletes must have a current physical and register with ArbiterSports (formally FamilyId): https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/goshen-central-school-district .

You can find information below on each modified sport offered in the fall season.

Cheerleading 

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35 to 3:00 in room 145.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.  If there are any questions regarding modified cheerleading, please contact Coach Kirk, jennifer.kirk@gcsny.org

Cross Country

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35-3:00 in room 121.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.  If there are any questions regarding cross country, please contact Coach Rueckert, rm. 239, helen.rueckert@gcsny.org, Coach Haller, christopher.haller@gcsny.org or Coach Dombrowski, john.dombrowski@gcsny.org  

Football

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35-3:00 in the cafeteria.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.  If there are any questions regarding football, please contact Coach Lawson, gus.lawson@gcsny.org or Coach Bennis, rm. 230, paul.bennis@gcsny.org 

Boys’ Soccer

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35-3:00 in the tech annex.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.  If there are any questions regarding boys’ soccer, please contact Coach Avila-Ruiz, tech annex, oscar.avilaruiz@gcsny.org

Girls’ Soccer

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35-3:00 in the new gym.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.   If there are any questions regarding girls’ soccer, please contact Coach Yurgel, in the gymnasium, or sarah.yurgel@gcsny.org

Volleyball

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd from 2:35-3:00 in room 146.  Practice will begin on Thursday, 9/4.  Coach Mazzella does not have a school email yet, so if there are any questions regarding volleyball, reach out to Coach Carrillo, ravon.carrillo@gcsny.org

Enjoy the rest of your summer – we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Athletic Placement Process Information

All Athletic Placement Process forms for Fall 2025 are due back to the Athletics office by 7/30/25.

Parents of 7th and 8th graders interested in testing up to play a high school level sport please see below:

There are a few steps to the Athletic Placement Process to allow your 7th/8th grade student to test up and try out for a JV/Varsity level team. First, we need a recommendation from their modified/travel coach (official form required).  Second, we need a maturity form completed by their doctor. Third, your student must be registered for the test up process. Once all of these steps are completed, then we can schedule them for the physical test. 

College Athletics Resources

For information regarding college athletics, visit the Goshen High School Guidance page.

Goshen High School Track: Information about community use

Please note that the high school track and athletic facilities are reserved for student use after the end of the school day. During the week, Goshen student-athletes are using the track and athletic facilities to participate in off-season conditioning. Community use of the track is not permitted during these times.

For questions, please contact the Athletics office.

Athletics Links