Kennedy Catholic Athletics
Dear Students and Parents,
We are excited to begin the 2026 fall sports season! Please see below for the upcoming fall sports tryout schedule. We encourage all interested student-athletes to review the dates and times carefully and come prepared to participate. ALL STUDENTS must be approved on FAMILY ID, if you have any questions please email Nurse Longo [email protected]
We look forward to seeing our athletes on the field, court, and course as we get the new season underway!
Go Gaels!
2026 Fall Sports Tryout Schedule
- Football – 8/17, 8/18 9AM-12:30PM ALL GRADES (ARRIVE BY 8:30AM)
- Volleyball – 8/24, 8/25, 8/26
- 9th Grade – 3PM-4:30PM
- 10th & 11th Grade – 4:45PM-6:15PM
- 12th Grade & Returning Varsity Players – 6:30PM-7:30PM
- Cheerleading – 8/25, 8/26, 8/27 10AM-12PM ALL GRADES
- Girls Soccer – 8/24-8/28 9AM-11AM ALL GRADES
- Boys Soccer – 8/24-8/28 5PM-7PM ALL GRADES
- Field Hockey – 8/24 & 8/25 11AM-1PM ALL GRADES
- Girls Tennis – 9/1 3:30PM-4:30PM @ Reis Park ALL GRADES
- Cross Country – 8/24 9AM-10:30AM ALL GRADES
- Fall Baseball & Softball – 9/14 3PM VARSITY ONLY
REMINDER: Please bring a water bottle, and proper athletic wear for each sport. If you have any questions please contact Athletic Director, Dominick Tassone. His email is [email protected]
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The CHSAA Leagues offer playoff and championship rounds. Whereas the Independent league only offers scrimmages with other local schools. It does not offer playoff and championship rounds.
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Meet The Athletics Director
Dominick Tassone
Kennedy Catholic competes in 25 varsity sports. Kennedy is a member of the New York Catholic High School Athletic Association. Student-athletes develop confidence and self-discipline, together with the positive concepts of sportsmanship, fair play, and the value of teamwork. Dedicated coaches work with Kennedy students to explore the meaning of excellence in the context of a game and they foster respect for the rules of the game, the officials, and the opponents. Student-athletes have the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Also, numerous other lifelong skills are taught and learned.
To view the athletic full calendar of games and events, please visit the calendar page at – https://kennedycatholic.org/calendar
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