The GCSD athletic program is founded on the principle that the playing field is an extension of the classroom and the athletic experience contributes to the growth of mind and body.
The cornerstones of the Dutchmen tradition were laid generations ago by some of the community’s most respected student-athletes, many of whom continue to be involved in the athletic program as supportive parents and sports boosters. While the names change from year to year, the principles they embodied remain the same – dedication and desire, cooperation and compassion, and the importance of working collectively toward a common goal. These are just some of the ideas that echo across the Guilderland playing fields and gymnasiums.
2023-24 Dutchmen of the Week
Each week, we highlight two student-athletes (Modified, Mod 9, Frosh, JV or Varsity level) for athletic accomplishments.
- The athlete should have made a significant impact to a contest within the nomination time frame, which is the week prior to selection; or
- The athlete must have shown excellent leadership, sportsmanship, noticeable improvement/effort, community service and/or other notable trait(s).
Congratulations to Lily-Anne Green (Modified Track & Field) and Abdo Baraeya (Varsity Lacrosse) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of May 6.
Lily-Anne Green (Modified Track & Field)
Lily has improved so much this first season of modified track. Recently Lily came in first place in both her heats of the 200 and 100. Aside from earning a spot in first place, she also PR´d in her 100 and 200. Lily has tried and succeeded in the throwing events. She has gone above and beyond in the shot put! Lily is also a hard worker and it shows in both practices and meets. Her positivity and friendliness shines through. We love having Lily being a part of the team and so happy that she gave modified track a try.
Abdo Baraeya (Varsity Lacrosse)
Abdo puts in the work to make himself successful and the team better during and after practice. This year he has been a face off midfielder and a defensive midfielder and we needed to figure out a way to get him on the field more often. We moved him to defense and it was an instant match. His first game action was vs Saratoga and he played a huge role in that win. He also played a great game in the win vs Columbia to help the boys lacrosse team have a 2 win and 0 loss week this week.
Congratulations to Adhirayan Ravikumar and Aditshiva Yalla (Junior Varsity Tennis) for earning DOW (Dutchmen of the Week) honors for the week of April 29.
Adhirayan Ravikumar and Aditshiva Yalla (JV Tennis)
The doubles team of Adhirayan & Aditshiva defeated their Averill Park opponents 11 – 9 in a tightly contested match that sealed the shutout victory for the team overall. They showed grit and determination throughout with the support of their teammates who energetically cheered them on from behind the fence. In close matches such as this one, the team that’s more mentally tough is more often the victor, and this was no exception. It was a great moment for the entire team!
Important Athletics Updates and Dates
Athletics Updates
GHS field hockey team wins Section II crown
Guilderland High School field hockey had a season for the record books! The team finished with 14 wins and 5 losses and had many “firsts” in program history, including:
- most wins in a season
- most goals, assists and points in a season
- a win at the field hockey national tournament for the first time
- earning the #1 overall seed in the Section 2 Class A tournament for the first time
The Lady Dutch won the Section 2 Class A title by beating Saratoga 2 -1. This is the second sectional title in program history and the second since 2019. Although the team fell to Mamaroneck in the regionals, it was a special season and we are so proud. Congratulations to GHS field hockey on an amazing season!
GHS boys soccer team wins Section II title
Guilderland boys soccer has had an outstanding season. The team boasts a record of 13 wins, three losses and three ties. They have only given up seven goals all season, highlighted by seven consecutive games without giving up a goal. The Dutchmen defeated Niskayuna by a score of 5-0 on Monday to capture a Class AA Sectional Title, their first sectional championship since 2013! The sectional championship was the third for Guilderland Head Coach Mike Kinnally. They are not quite done yet. They will play in the regional final on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m. against CBA Syracuse at Fayetteville-Manlius high school. Congratulations and good luck to the Guilderland Dutchmen boys soccer team!
Athletics Dates
Wednesday, June 14: Senior Sports Awards in GHS Auditorium, 7:00 p.m., by invitation only
Friday, July 21: Grade 9-12 fall athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Friday, July 28: Grade 7-8 fall athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Saturday, August 19: Varsity football start date
Monday, August 21: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman fall sports
Thursday, August 24: Modified football start date
Monday, August 28: First day of Modified fall sports
Friday, October 13: Grade 9-12 winter athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Friday, October 20: Grade 7-8 winter athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Monday, November 13: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman winter sports
Monday, November 20: First day of Modified winter sports
Monday, February 12: Grade 9-12 spring athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Monday, February 26: Grade 7-8 spring athletes should begin submitting the required health forms to the school nurse
Monday, March 11: First day of Varsity, JV and Freshman spring sports
Monday, March 25: First day of Modified spring sports
Sports Sign-up Requirements
Students interested in playing school sports are required to sign-up in the school health office. Students will be given a sports packet to be completed and returned (in person, by mail, or by fax (High School) 518-861-5151 or (Middle School) 518-456-3747 before being cleared by the nursing staff prior to participating in tryouts for a particular sport. Additional sports packets will be available in the health office.
The sports sign-up packet includes three forms:
- Athletic Form which includes emergency contact information
- Required NYS School Health Examination Form (Completed by private physician or school physician)**
- Health History Update (This form cannot be completed earlier than 30 days prior to the start of the season.)
**If our nurse has a valid physical on file (within the last calendar year), the NYS School Health Examination Form is not required. It is only required if we do not have a valid physical on file.
You can find the forms here and download and print.
All three forms must be handed in before your try-out/practice starts. Students who do not follow this process and have not been approved by the health office will be considered ineligible for sports until they are cleared by nursing staff or our athletic trainer.
- Grade 7 & 8 Students- Should drop off completed forms to FMS Nurse Beth Ford
- Grade 9-12 Students- Should drop off completed forms to GHS Nurse Amanda Vogel