Athletics Page
Athletic Director - Mr. Brian Ferris
Softball
JV - Open to girls 4th-6th grades
Varsity – Open to girls 7th-8th grades
Students are able to sign up for both Track and Softball
- Softball runs from middle of March through May (weather dependent)
- Practices will be at the discretion of the coach.
- Games are held at various parks around WNY
- All athletes will have to have the proper health paperwork into the nurse. Any forms you may need will be provided to those that sign up.
Track and Field
Open to girls and boys 2nd to 8th Grades
Students are able to sign up for both Track and Softball
- Track and Field runs from middle of March through May (weather dependent)
- Practices will be at the discretion of the coach (usually twice a week) after school either in the parking lot or gym.
- Meets are held during the week and on Saturdays at either St. Francis, Canisius, or Orchard Park tracks.,
- All athletes will have to have the proper health paperwork into the nurse. Any forms you may need will be provided to those that sign up.
Winter Sports
CheerOpen to any student in grades 3rd to 8th
If your son or daughter is interested in Cheer and has not signed up, please email southtownscatholic@gmail.com BasketballIf your son or daughter is interested in playing basketball and has not signed up, please email southtownscatholic@gmail.com
All Games & Practices are on the School Sports Calendar. |
Location of Basketball Games
Nativity of Our Lord - Orchard Park 4414 S Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127 Northern Chautauqua Catholic School (NCCS) 336 Washington Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048 Our Lady of Victory (OLV) 2760 South Park Ave • Lackawanna, NY 14218 Queen of Heaven School 839 Mill Rd • West Seneca, NY Behind the School Southtowns Catholic School 2052 Lakeview Rd, • Lake View, NY 14075 St. Aloysius Regional School 186 Franklin Street • Springville, New York 14141 St. Andrew's Country Day School 1545 Sheridan Dr • Buffalo, NY 14217 Saints Peter & Paul - Hamburg (SSPP) 66 E Main St • Hamburg, NY 14075 Saints Peter & Paul - Williamsville 5480 Main St • Williamsville, NY 14221 |
JV BaseballOpen to all 4th to 6th Grade Boys & Girls SoccerGrade 1/2 (Bishop Division) Grade 3/4 (Bishop Division) Grade 5/6 - (Cardinal Division) Grade 7/8 - (Bishop Division) Games are Saturdays Grades 1 & 2 is the Bishop League and play at Queen of Heaven Grades 3 & 4 is the Bishop League and play at Queen of Heaven Grades 5 & 6 (JV) is the Bishop League and play at Cazenovia Park Casino Field Grades 7 & 8 (Varsity) is the Bishop League and play at Casenovia Park |
Location of Baseball Diamonds
Cazenovia Park Casino Field When entering the park from Seneca St. stay straight until you come to the baseball diamonds, turn left. The soccer field is located behind the Casino building next to the ball diamonds. Queen of Heaven School 839 Mill Rd, West Seneca, NY Behind the School Legion Field 2 Memorial Drive, Hamburg, NY Location of Soccer Fields Cazenovia Park Casino Field When entering the park from Seneca St. stay straight until you come to the baseball diamonds, turn left. The soccer field is located behind the Casino building next to the ball diamonds. Potter Rd Field in Cazenovia Park Queen of Heaven School 839 Mill Rd, West Seneca, NY Behind the School |
Track & Field Season - Spring SportOpen to all students in grades 2 to 8
Students will need clothing appropriate for both indoor & outdoor, sneakers and water bottles. |
Track & Field Locations:
Saint Francis High School
4129 Lake Shore Road Hamburg, NY 14075 Canisius Track
Robert J. Stransky Memorial Complex - Koessler Field 2885 Clinton St. West Seneca, NY 14224 |
FallCo-ed Soccer - grades 1 & 2
Co-ed Soccer - grades 3 & 4 Co-ed Soccer JV - grades 5 & 6 Co-ed Soccer Varsity - grades 7 & 8 Boys Baseball JV - grades 4-6 Boys Baseball Varsity- grades 7-8 |
WinterBoys' JV Basketball - grades 4, 5 & 6
Boys' Varsity Basketball - grades 7 & 8 Girls' JV Basketball - grades 4, 5 & 6 Girls' Varsity Basketball - grades 7 & 8 Cheerleading - grades 3 to 8 |
SpringCo-ed Track - grades 2 to 8
Girls' Softball - grades 5 to 8 |
Athletic Fee
The Athletic Fee applies to all students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 that will be playing any school sport in the 2019-20 School Year. List of sports can be found below.
Athletes in Grades 1-3: $15 for the year
Athletes in Grades 4 - 8: $30 for the year
In addition to the revenue raised by the Basketball Tournament, this fee will help cover the costs of leagues, referees, tournaments, equipment and uniforms.
THIS FEE WILL BE COLLECTED ONCE IN THE FALL FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.
Please send your payment to school ATTN: Athletics Sports Fee
If you feel that this fee will prohibit your child(sen) from participating in school sports, please contact Mr. Brian Ferris to discuss options.
Sports Physicals Southtowns Catholic School abides by the policies set forth by the Department of Catholic Education Athletic Handbook and the Frontier School District.
Any student interested in participating on a Southtowns Catholic sports team during this school year MUST have a valid physical. The physical must have been done within 12 months of the end of the season, and the school nurse must have proof from your doctor.
Any student not in compliance with this requirement will not be able to participate in athletics in any way (practice or games) until the sports physical has been completed. More information on this policy is available in the Athletic Handbook available in the school office, from Mr. Bandelian, Principal or from the school nurse.
Athletes in Grades 1-3: $15 for the year
Athletes in Grades 4 - 8: $30 for the year
In addition to the revenue raised by the Basketball Tournament, this fee will help cover the costs of leagues, referees, tournaments, equipment and uniforms.
THIS FEE WILL BE COLLECTED ONCE IN THE FALL FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR.
Please send your payment to school ATTN: Athletics Sports Fee
If you feel that this fee will prohibit your child(sen) from participating in school sports, please contact Mr. Brian Ferris to discuss options.
Sports Physicals Southtowns Catholic School abides by the policies set forth by the Department of Catholic Education Athletic Handbook and the Frontier School District.
Any student interested in participating on a Southtowns Catholic sports team during this school year MUST have a valid physical. The physical must have been done within 12 months of the end of the season, and the school nurse must have proof from your doctor.
Any student not in compliance with this requirement will not be able to participate in athletics in any way (practice or games) until the sports physical has been completed. More information on this policy is available in the Athletic Handbook available in the school office, from Mr. Bandelian, Principal or from the school nurse.
Southtowns Catholic School follows the directives of the Diocese of Buffalo for Elementary School Sports.
You can find the Diocesan Handbook here
Download Forms:
Code of Ethics Form for Students and Parents
Coaches Agreement and Code of Ethics
You can find the Diocesan Handbook here
Download Forms:
Code of Ethics Form for Students and Parents
Coaches Agreement and Code of Ethics
Protecting God's Children
The US Conference of Bishops and the Diocese of Buffalo mandate that coaches must attend a "Protecting God's Children Workshop" before they can coach. Please consider attending one of the following workshops by checking available sessions on the Diocese of Buffalo website.
You can register on-line at www.buffalodiocese.org. Scroll down the left die to "Protecting God's Children". Go to the Registering Page and register.
Even though you attend the workshop at another parish, make sure that the site you choose at the local level is Southtowns Catholic School.
Once you have completed the workshop, you will be registered with Virtus.org. Visit the site to complete monthly Training Bulletins and yearly certification.
You can register on-line at www.buffalodiocese.org. Scroll down the left die to "Protecting God's Children". Go to the Registering Page and register.
Even though you attend the workshop at another parish, make sure that the site you choose at the local level is Southtowns Catholic School.
Once you have completed the workshop, you will be registered with Virtus.org. Visit the site to complete monthly Training Bulletins and yearly certification.