Fall Sports 2022 Information
From Jeff Wheaton, Amherst CSD Director of HPE & Athletics
Varsity, JV, Modified Start Dates
The official start dates of the fall sports season are:
- August 20 (JV/Varsity Football)
- August 22 (all other JV/Varsity Sports)
- August 25 (Modified Football)
- August 29 (all other Modified sports)
The athletic department is working diligently to ensure we are ready (schedules, staff, facilities, etc.). There are certain requirements that must be completed in order for athletes to start on time as well. Please review the following information and let us know if you have any questions or need further assistance.
Amherst athletics is excited to announce that we have partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service to handle our athletic registration process. Paper forms are no longer being accepted for sports registration. Please register to participate in a fall sport at: https://amherst-ny.finalforms.com. For step by step directions on using FinalForms, refer to the Parent Playbook document. JV/V sports registration opens on July 22. Modified sports registration opens on July 29.
All athletes must have a current physical exam on file with their school health office. The physical exam must be dated August 2021 or later to be valid for the 2022 fall season.
HS - Stephanie Warren, RN swarren@amherstschools.org
P: 716-362-8165 Fax: 716-836-4972
MS - Nicole Perna, RN
nperna@amherstschools.org
P: 716-362-7104 Fax: 716-836-0193
Amherst will be offering FREE sports physical exams for athletes that are unable to have an exam performed by their own primary care physician. Our district medical director, alongside our school nurses will be performing these exams in the ACHS Health Office on August 18 & August 24 from 12:30-2:30 pm. If you are interested in this opportunity please click HERE for more information.
Athletic Placement Process (APP)
The APP process is for 7th & 8th grade athletes that have an interest in trying out for a high school level fall sport. It is intended for “exceptional” student-athletes that are physically, mentally and socially ready to compete at the high school level. If interested, please review the APP Process and complete the hyperlinked parent/guardian permission form.
Fall sports APP fitness testing will be conducted in the ACHS Sportsplex on August 4 (10-11 a.m.) & August 17 (4-5 p.m.)
COVID-19 + Diagnosis
Any athlete that has tested positive for COVID-19 is required to provide documentation from their primary care physician that they are cleared to participate in interscholastic athletics. This is at the request of our district medical director and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Please note that our school nurses are working limited hours over the summer. Please make sure any/all updated medical paperwork is submitted well in advance of the fall season starting in order to avoid any participation delays. Updated medical forms/documents can be mailed, faxed, dropped off or uploaded to the FinalForms registration platform.
Athletic Kickoff Event
Save the date! August 29 will be our annual athletic kickoff event. This is an opportunity for student athletes and their families to gather, grab a bite to eat, meet the coaching staff, purchase Tiger cards/apparel from the booster club, listen to guest speakers and learn about Amherst athletics. More information to come as we confirm event details, we hope to see you there!
Strength and conditioning will be offered throughout the summer and into next school year. View the Summer schedule for the weight room, fitness center and track.
Check this online schedule for the varsity, JV and modified tryout dates, times and locations for each sport.
The Amherst Tigers Booster Club is offering an apparel sale. Shop here. Online ordering opens July 25 and closes August 4.
Follow Us
Email: jwheaton@amherstschools.org
Website: https://www.amherstschools.org/athletics
Location: 4301 Main Street, Amherst, NY,
Phone: (716) 362-3020