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FMG Athletics

Raymond Lepski
Athletic Director
rlepski@springfieldschools.com
(973) 376-1025 ext. 6030

Theodore Cosmas
FMG School Nurse
tcosmas@springfieldschools.com
(973) 376-1025 ext. 1510

FLORENCE M. GAUDINEER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Home of the Bulldogs!

The Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Program addresses the physical, social, and emotional needs of early adolescence. The FMG Athletic Program provides our students with opportunities to participate in athletics, expanded in recognition of the physical, mental and social changes that they will experience. While competition is a key component to the middle school athletic experience, it is not the only attribute.  The FMG Athletic Program is performance based.  It is a competitive interscholastic program where placement on the active roster and playing time for games is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the coach.

Currently, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School offers Soccer for boys and girls in the Fall, Basketball for boys and girls in the Winter, and Baseball for boys and Softball for girls in the Spring for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students.

Winter Sports Registration

Registration opens : September 10th, 2026

Registration closes: October 23rd, 2026
 

Sports Schedules:

Click on the link below to see schedules for the different sports teams of Jonathan Dayton:
https://jonathandaytonathletics.digitalsports.com/
 

Winter Sports Registration: 

Genesis Registration Steps 

  1. Log into the parent portal of Genesis. If your student is a County Vocational School student, please reach out to Raymond Lepski (rlepski@springfieldschools.com) in order to set up your Genesis Parent Portal.
  2. Go to the Forms tab and access the Winter Sports Registration Form
  3. Select the sport your student is participating in and fill out the necessary fields. 
  4. Once all the fields are completed, please hit submit or update. 
  5. After submitting the Genesis form, which includes the DOE Health History Form and physical form, please click here to see the instructions on how to complete the ImPact Test. 
  6. Once you have submitted all the necessary forms, your student’s physical will be sent out to be approved by our school doctor. This process can take up to two weeks for a student to gain clearance. If you are looking to check the status of your student’s registration, please email the coach of that sport and our School Nurse, Mr. Cosmas (tcosmas@springfieldschools.com) or our Athletic Trainer, Ms. Brianne Triano (btriano@springfieldschools.com). 

Physical is good for 365 days - if your physical is dated prior to the start of the season it is good for the entire season (as per the NJSIAA/DOE). Please note, the Department of Education has recently changed the preparticipation physical forms. This memo explains the new process for submitting paperwork. Old forms will no longer be accepted. 

     NJ Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Form

Health History Update Must be completed.

     NJ DOE Health History Update Form 

Impact Testing - Must be done Prior to participation. Baseline testing is valid for 2 years. All incoming freshmen athletes must complete an ImPACT test regardless of if they recently completed one for the FMG spring sports season.

       ImPACT Test Instructions


Please keep in mind that the FMG Athletic program is performance-based.  It is a competitive interscholastic program where placement on the active roster and playing time for games is not guaranteed and is at the coach's discretion.  The active rosters for boys and girls soccer will be approximately 18 players.  

Please be aware that interest in FMG athletics is very high, so many students will try out for these teams. Due to this, we recommend that parents do not wait to sign up their children for different soccer leagues to see if their child makes the FMG Soccer team. Additionally, students, who earn a roster spot on the FMG Soccer team, must attend practices and games for other teams or leagues.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. If I registered last year and completed the Health History Questionnaire for FMG Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, or Softball during last school year, do I need to complete both of these items again?
    Yes. You must register each season. If you already have an account, you will login to your existing account to register for each season. If your child has not previously participated in a sport, you must create an account. The Health History Questionnaire must be completed for every season for student-athletes to participate.
     
  2. If my child had participated in tryouts for FMG Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, or Softball during last school year, do I need to submit a new Physical Evaluation Form?
    No, not if the physical is still valid. Physical Evaluation Forms are valid for 365 days from the date they were completed and cleared by the school doctor. If your child’s physical is valid through the date of tryouts, you do not need to submit a new form. If the physical has expired, a new Physical Evaluation Form must be submitted and cleared before your child can participate.
     
  3. If my child took the ImPACT Test for FMG Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, or Softball during the last school year, does he or she need to take the ImPACT Test again?
    No, not if the previous ImPACT Test is still valid. ImPACT Tests are valid for 365 days from the date the test was completed. If the test has expired or it expires mid-season, your child must complete a new ImPACT Test.
     
  4. How will I be notified that my child is cleared to participate in tryouts?
    Parents will receive an email of all items that need to be completed. This will be sent before the first day of tryouts.
     
  5. Will there be a meeting for the students concerning the current season?
    Yes. The coaches will meet with students after school before the first day of tryouts. Students will be notified during Morning Announcements concerning the date and time of the meeting.
     
  6. When will I be notified about the procedures for tryouts?
    All students and families will receive information regarding tryout procedures through the district email blast prior to tryouts. Once tryouts and practices begin, the coach will be responsible for communicating directly with students and families regarding practice schedules, games, and other team-related information.


 

 

Thank you for your continued support of FMG Athletics!!!

GO BULLDOGS!!!