Athletics

Athletics Schedules | Athletics Registration | 2024-25 Projected Start Dates | Placement Procedures | Coaching Information | J-DHS Athletics Map | Athletics Hall of Fame | Sports Official Information | Sudden Cardiac Arrest 

The Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District believes that athletics can play an integral role in a student’s overall well-being. The district strives to offer a wide variety of interscholastic opportunities for students, as students have 27 different sports to choose from at J-D.

Athletics Schedules

The J-D Athletics Office uses ScheduleGalaxy to provide up-to-date practice and game schedules, as well as directions. From the main J-D ScheduleGalaxy landing page, users can quickly select the sport and team they are interested in. 

J-D ScheduleGalaxy

Athletics Registration

Family ID – Student Sports Registration

Family ID Registration

Registration for J-D athletic teams is through FamilyID. You can register through the FamilyID link posted above. Registration on Family ID also meets the requirement of the 30-Day Health History.

Physical exam forms should be uploaded into your FamilyID registration.  All student-athletes will need current copies of physicals to start a new sport season.  A current and valid physical means within the past calendar year from the first day of the month in which practice begins for that sport season. Valid dates are detailed below with each season.

• New York State REQUIRED Physical Form
• New York State Center on School Health Link – information on school physicals

2024-25 Projected Start Dates

Fall Grades 9-12 JV/Varsity

• Aug. 26, 2024: Seasons begin 
• Family ID registration opens July 21, 2024
• Physical exams must be dated Aug. 1, 2023 or later  

Sports Offerings

• Cheerleading: JV/V
• Girls Swim and Dive: Varsity
• Girls Tennis: JV/V
• Girls Gymnastics: Varsity (combined with F-M)
• Boys and Girls Volleyball: JV/V
• Boys and Girls Soccer: JV/V
• Boys and Girls Cross Country: Varsity
• Boys Golf: Varsity
• Football: JV/V – Aug. 19, 2024 start

Fall Grades 7-8  Football, 7-8 Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Swim 

• Aug. 28 through Oct. 26, 2024
• Family ID registration opens July 28, 2024
• Physical exams must be dated Aug. 1, 2023 or later

Sports Offerings

• 7th/8th Grade Football 
• Girls and Boys Soccer: 7^th/8^th Grade Red and White
• Girls and Boys Cross Country: 7^th/8^th Grade
• Girls Swim and Dive: 7^th/8^th Grade

Winter Grades 9-12 JV/Varsity

• Nov. 18, 2024 through Feb. 14. 2025
• Family ID registration opens Oct. 13, 2024 
• Physical exams must be dated Nov. 1, 2023 or later

Sports Offerings

• Girls and Boys Basketball: JV/V
• Girls and Boys Indoor Track: Varsity
• Wrestling: JV/V (combine with CBA, Solvay, Westhill)
• Boys Swimming and Dive: Varsity
• Ice Hockey (combined through CBA): Varsity 
• Cheerleading: JV/V

Winter 1 Grades 7-8-9 Boys Basketball, Girls Volleyball 

• Nov. 4, 2024 through Jan. 11, 2025
• Family ID registration opens Oct. 6, 2024 
• Physical exams must be dated Nov. 1, 2023 or later

Sports Offerings

• Boys Basketball: 7^th/8^th/9^th Red and White
• Girls Volleyball: 7^th/8^th Grade Red and White

Winter 2 Grades 7-8 Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Boys Volleyball, Boys Swim and Dive

• Jan. 21 through March 15, 2025
• Family ID registration opens Dec. 15, 2024 
• Physical exams must be dated Jan. 1, 2024 or later

Sports Offerings

• Girls Basketball: 7^th/8^th Grade Red and White
• Wrestling: 7^th/8^th Grade
• Boys Volleyball: 7^th/8^th Grade Red and White
• Boys Swim and Dive: 7^th/8^th Grade

Spring Grades 9-12 JV/Varsity

• March 17, 2025
• Family ID registration opens Feb. 16, 2025
• Physical exams must be dated March. 1, 2024 or later

Sports Offerings

• Boys and Girls Lacrosse: JV/V 
• Softball and Baseball: JV/V
• Boys Tennis: JV/V
• Boys and Girls Track and Field: Varsity
• Girls Golf: Varsity

Spring Grades 7-8 

• April 7 through June 14, 2025
• Family ID registration opens March 9, 2025
• Physical exams must be dated April 1, 2024 or later

Sports Offerings

• Boys and Girls Lacrosse: Mod 7/8 Red and White
• Softball: Mod 7/8 Red and White
• Baseball: Mod 7/8 and Mod 9
• Boys and Girls Track and Field: Mod 7/8

Placement Procedures

We promote and encourage student-athletes to play at grade-level. As a fundamental starting point, grade 7 and 8 students should be placed on the middle school programs, students in grades 9 and 10 on the junior varsity teams and students in grades 11 and 12 should be placed at the varsity level.

Seventh grade students may be considered for placement on a junior varsity or varsity only if the requested sport is not offered at the modified level. Eighth grade students may be considered for placement on junior varsity and varsity squads in all sports that are offered .

Coaches will determine which students play on either junior varsity or varsity levels.

The only grade-nine program we offer is boys and girls basketball.  All grade 9 students should register for the ninth-grade team.  Boys Grade 9 Basketball is offered in the Winter 1 season.

More information about placement procedures can be found in the district’s Athletic Placement Process for Interschool Athletic Programs document.   

Deadlines for Parent/Guardian requests: 

Fall Sports Season – June 15

Winter Sports Season – October 15

Spring Sports Season – February 15

Coaching Information

Thank you for your interest in the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District athletic program. Information about open coaching positions and how to apply is available on the district’s employment web page.  

J-DHS Athletics Map/Legend

We hope the following map and legend will help families and community members navigate athletic games hosted at J-D High School. You can find a print-friendly version here. 

Fields and Buildings:

1. Field 1
2. Field 2/Stadium
3. Field 3, tennis courts and discus are located in this area 
4. Field 4
5. Field 5
6. Field 6
7. Field 7
8. Field 8
9. Field 9
10. Field 10
11. Field 11
12. Auxiliary Gym
13. Main Gym

Parking Markers:

• Black – Parking for Auxiliary Gym and Stadium
• Dark Gray – Parking for Main Gym and Fields 4-5
• Light Gray – Parking for Fields 6-11

Road Markers:

• Red – Edinger Drive to Interstate Routes: 5, 481, 81, and 90
• White – Bridle Path Road to Interstate Routes: 5, 481, 81, and 90

Athletics Hall of Fame

Mission

The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic Hall of Fame was chartered in the fall of the year 2000. Its purpose is to recognize the accomplishments of the inductees and develop pride in the rich athletic traditions. These role models exemplify Jamesville-DeWitt’s commitment to academics, community, and athletic excellence.

Candidate Categories

• Athlete: must have graduated ten years ago by June 2023*
• Coach: must have retired five years ago by June 2023*
• Team: accomplishments ten years ago or more by June 2023
• Other: Distinguished service to the athletic program, accomplishments five years ago or more by June 2023 

*Posthumous candidates accepted

Unsuccessful nominees will be considered for two additional years before they would need to be re-submitted.

Note: the nomination period is now closed.

Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024

The Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 has been decided. 5 individuals and 2 teams will be inducted on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. in the Hall of Fame lobby at J-D High School. 

Mary Cooper-Hartzog

• • 1990 Section 3 League MVP, All Section 3 MVP Softball 
  • .917 win/loss record in Softball, with multiple no hitters
  • 189 Strikeouts in a season 1990.
  • Three Sport Athlete in Softball, Gymnastics and Basketball
  • LeMoyne College Softball Player and Pitcher

Michelle Blum

• • 3 Sport Athlete at J-D (Soccer, Basketball & Lacrosse)
  • OHSL League Honors a record 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 in Lacrosse and Basketball
  • D1 Scholarship Athlete in Lacrosse at University of Albany, 3-time starter.
  • National Honor Society 2002 

Bernard Blunt

• • All Time Leading Scorer in J-D school history in Basketball with 2507 points
  • 1990 NYS Champion and MVP 
  • St. Joe’s University NCAA Basketball starter 4 years
  • St. Joe’s University all time leading scorer with 1985 points

Jordan Evans

• • All Time Leading Scorer in Lacrosse J-D school history with 401 points
  • 2-time All-American & (4) Straight State Finals Games
  • Syracuse University #22 and #1 Recruit in the Nation
  • Member of 2010 & 201 NYS Championship Team

Coach Joe Roach

• • Coached 5 decades from 1974-2016
  • 433 career wins 
  • 2 Regional Championships, 3 Sectional Titles, 9 OHSL League Championships
  • NYSPHSAA 2011 & Section 3 Coach of the Year Award

2010 Men’s Lacrosse Team-NY State Champions

Record of 22-0 (Undefeated Season) 

2011 Men’s Lacrosse Team-NY State Champions

Record of 22-0 (Undefeated Season) 

Athletics Hall of Fame Past Inductees

Sports Official Information

New York State Public High School Athletic Association Section III is welcoming inquiries from those interested in finding out more about becoming a high school sports official. Any individual 18 years of age and not in high school may officiate interscholastic athletic contests. 

It helps officials to have participated in the given sport they officiate; however, it is not required. It is important that an official possess a very thorough knowledge of the rules of the sport, a love of athletics and kids, physical ability, self confidence, the dedication and determination to work hard and personal integrity.

If interested, contact Athletic Director Frederick Wheeler for more information.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an emergency that occurs when an individual’s heart suddenly stops working. It is rare in children and youth, with an incidence on the athletic playing field of 0.61 in 100,000, according to the New York State Education Department. 

It is important to know that SCA can cause death if not treated immediately, and even with treatment, death may occur. Immediate treatment is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). All public schools must have a staff member trained in the use of CPR and AED in school and at all school athletic events, which the Jamesville-DeWitt Athletic Department ensures when scheduling events.

Prevention

Preventing SCA before it happens is the best way to save a life. Both family health history and a student’s personal history must be told to healthcare providers to help them know if a student is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. If your student is having any of the symptoms listed below or there is a family history of any of the risk factors, tell a healthcare provider.

Signs or symptoms are:

• Fainting or seizure, especially during or right after exercise or with excitement or startlement;
• Racing heart, palpitations or irregular heartbeat;
• Dizziness, lightheadedness or extreme fatigue with exercise;
• Chest pain or discomfort with exercise;
• Excessive shortness of breath during exercise; and
• Excessive, unexpected fatigue during or after exercise.

Student’s personal risk factors are:

• Use of diet pills, performance-enhancing supplements, energy drinks or drugs, such as cocaine, inhalants or “recreational” drugs;
• Elevated blood pressure or cholesterol; and 
• History of healthcare provider ordered test(s) for heart-related issue.

Student’s family history risk factors are:

• Family history of known heart abnormalities or sudden death before 50 years of age;
• Family members with unexplained fainting, seizures, drowning, near drowning or car accidents before 50 years of age;
• Structural heart abnormality, repaired or unrepaired; and
• Any relative diagnosed with the following conditions:
  • Enlarged Heart/ Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy/Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
  • Heart rhythm problems, long or short QT interval
  • Brugada Syndrome
  • Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Marfan Syndrome- aortic rupture
  • Heart attack at 50 years or younger
  • Pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD)

The Dominic Murray Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act requires that any student who has signs and symptoms of pending SCA be removed from athletic activity until seen by a physician. The physician must provide written clearance to the school for the student to be able to return to athletics.