Athletics

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NFA GAME DAY FAN GUIDE
Instructions for Attending NFA Sporting Events

FinalForms Data Management Service

The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Athletic Department has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. We are asking that ALL parents of athletes and athletes use FinalForms.

Click on the Parent Playbook (link to the right) to get started in FinalForms. If you require any support during the
process, scroll to the page bottom-right and click “Get Help.”

Please register at: https://newburgh-ny.finalforms.com/ and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students, and sign your forms. Thank you for your assistance in streamlining our paperwork processes at Newburgh Enlarged City School District.

FALL 2025 Sport Information

Fall Sports | Tryouts and Practice Information

High School (HS) (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Registration open on Final Forms: Friday, July 18, 2025
Modified Sports Registration opens on Final Forms: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Football & Cheer only - First day of practice and tryouts: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Remaining HS (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) First day of practice and tryouts: Monday, August 18, 2025
Modified Sports First day of practice and tryouts: Friday, September 5, 2025
Fall Signing Day | November 19, 2025 at 3pm
Early Football Signing Day | December 5, 2025 at 3pm

FALL SPORT OFFERINGS for High School (Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV), Freshman)

VARSITY
Cross Country - Boys & Girls
Cheerleading - Coed
Football - Boys
Soccer - Boys & Girls
Swimming / Diving - Girls
Tennis - Girls
Volleyball - Girls

JUNIOR VARSITY (JV)
Cheerleading- Coed
Football- Boys
Soccer - Boys & Girls
Tennis - Girls
Volleyball - Girls

FRESHMAN
Football - Boys

Modified
Cross Country - Boys & Girls
Football - Boys
Soccer - Boys & Girls
Volleyball - Girls

WINTER 2026 Sport Information

Winter Sports | Tryouts and Practice Information

High School (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Registration open on Final Forms: Friday, October 17, 2025
Modified Sports Registration opens on Final Forms: Friday, October 24, 2025
High School (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) First day of practice and tryouts: Monday, November 17, 2025
Modified Sports First day of practice and tryouts: Monday, November 24, 2025
Winter Signing Day | February 4, 2026 at 3pm

WINTER SPORT OFFERINGS for High School (Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV), Freshman)

VARSITY
Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Girls
Bowling - Boys
Bowling - Girls
Bowling - Boys & Girls Unified
Cheerleading - Coed
Indoor Track - Boys
Indoor Track - Girls
Swimming & Diving - Boys
Wrestling - Coed

JUNIOR VARSITY (JV)
Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Girls
Cheerleading - Coed
Wrestling - Coed

FRESHMAN
Basketball - Boys

MODIFIED
Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Girls
Wrestling - Coed

SPRING 2026 Sport Information

Spring Sports | Tryouts and Practice Information

High School (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) Registration open on Final Forms: Monday, February 6, 2026
Modified Sports Registration opens on Final Forms: Monday, February 16, 2026
High School (Varsity/Junior Varsity/Freshman) First day of practice and tryouts: Monday, March 9, 2026
Modified Sports First day of practice and tryouts: Monday, March 16, 2026
Winter Signing Day | February 4, 2026 at 3pm

SPRING SPORT OFFERINGS for High School (Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV)

VARSITY
Basketball - Boys & Girls Unified
Baseball - Boys
Crew - Boys & Girls
Flag Football - Girls
Golf - Boys
Golf - Girls
Lacrosse - Boys
Lacrosse - Girls
Softball - Girls
Tennis - Boys
Track & Field - Boys
Track & Field - Girls

JUNIOR VARSITY (JV)
Baseball - Boys
Lacrosse - Boys
Lacrosse - Girls
Softball - Girls
Tennis - Boys

MODIFIED
Baseball - Boys
Lacrosse - Boys
Lacrosse - Girls
Softball - Girls
Track & Field - Boys
Track & Field - Girls

SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Keep up on our Goldback games! Download the live schedule App. (Details and instructions below). This schedule app is updated daily to give you the most accurate GOLDBACK schedules, dates, times, and locations. Please check the schedule daily for updates.

Download the RSchool mobile app in the Google Play store or in the Apple App Store

After you download the app, check out this quick start guide to get started! Click here

STREAMING INFORMATION

Watch NFA Athletic events live through the NFHS Network. Create an account and watch all of your favorite athletes for free!

ATHLETICS FACEBOOK PAGE

Visit the Athletics Facebook Page for the latest news and happenings at https://www.facebook.com/NewburghGoldbacks/

Contact Athletics

Christian Hodge, Sr., Athletics Director

Email: chodge@necsd.net
Phone: (845) 563-5420
Fax: (845) 563-5463

Sport Photos

VIEW SPORT PHOTOS

Athletic Schedule

GAME DAY INFORMATION
Team Schedules
Site Directions

NFA GAME DAY FAN GUIDE
Instructions for Attending NFA Sporting Events

Buy Tickets for General Admission*
(Tickets for High School students can be purchased in the main office of their school building):

*All proceeds from ticket sales go toward supporting the annual Block N scholar-athlete recognition.

LIVESTREAM

All games on Academy Field and games in the main gym at NFA Main Campus will be streamed on the HUDL Fan Livestream Site

Any events held in the NFA Main Gymnasium or on Academy Field can be viewed on the NFHS Network.

The award-winning NFA GBTV (Goldback Television) will be live-streaming the following sporting events on their YouTube channel. Thank you to our students, teacher Mr. Guy Du Quesnay for supporting these efforts to allow our families to view and support our athletes from home!

FIELD/MEDIA PASS REQUEST PROTOCOL

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
NECSD Volunteer Photographer Manual & Application Form

Photos and videos are permitted from the stands and general admission areas. Those who do not possess media credentials from an accredited news agency can volunteer to photograph/video events. Non-credentialed media wishing to volunteer to take photographs/videos and receive enhanced access to the field sidelines, pool deck, courtside, mat side, practices, rehearsals, etc. can review the NECSD Volunteer Photographer Handbook and submit an Application for Volunteer Photographers.

Volunteer Media Passes are not granted until the applicant receives a confirmation and official pass from the Communications Department.

Credentialed Media Only
Media Pass Request Form

FIELD PASS
Field Pass request form
This form does NOT grant permission to take photos or record videos.

Field Pass requests should be submitted to the Director of Athletics.
Volunteer Photographer/Media Pass requests should be submitted to the Director of Communications.

Forms and Documents

Parent and Student Registration Instructions | en español

Athletic Student Handbook (Revised Jan 2025)
The handbook contains all information student athletes need to know about the district's athletic program. It also includes an Acknowledgement Form for students and parents to sign.

ATHLETIC FORMS AND INFORMATION
Eligibility Policy (5411)
Eligibility Appeal Process and Form
Concussion Management Policy
Concussion Test Form
Accident Report Form
Student Accident Claim Form
Health Appraisal & Preparticipation History
Interval Health History
Student Health Examination
Transportation Release Form | Spring 2025