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Sachem officials explain athletic placement process that can extend eligibility for middle-school athletes

Sachem Central School District Board of Education · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Two district administrators presented the Athletic Placement Process (APP), which allows exceptional middle-school athletes to play at the high-school level under a coach recommendation, fitness testing and a three-day trial; board members asked about safety, displacement of other players and participation-tracking.

Gary and Phil (district athletic administrators) presented the Athletic Placement Process (APP) and described its purpose and safeguards: coach recommendation, a packet of evaluation materials, physical-maturity forms signed by pediatricians, fitness testing (pass four of five exams), and a three-day trial during which placement…

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