FMG Athletics
Anthony Salerno
Athletic Director
asalerno@springfieldschools.com
(973) 376-1025 ext. 5276
Mrs. Renee Mowczan
FMG School Nurse
rmowczan@springfieldschools.com
(973) 376-1025 ext. 1226
Home of the Bulldogs!
Fall Registration - Boys + Girls Soccer
Registration opens: June 24, 2024
Registration closes: September 13, 2024
Sports Schedules:
Visit Jonathan Dayton High School on RSchoolToday:
This site will also have the Middle School Schedules
https://jonathandaytonbulldogathletics.com
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.
Open Registration Date (RSchoolToday must be completed for every sports season. Incomplete registrations or submitting of RSchoolToday and medical forms after the dates provided may result in a delay of student participation in FMG Athletics.)
Boys + Girls Soccer: June 24, 2024
Please note, due to limited summer hours, final clearance may take up to 2 weeks. We advise you to submit your forms ASAP so that clearance is not delayed.
DUE TO FMG BEING CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER, ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MAIN OFFICE AT JDHS. OFFICE HOURS WILL BE MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM.
All Students and Parents must register and have an account on RSchool Today.
The start of the Boys and Girls Soccer Season is September 9, 2024. All physicals are good for 365 days - if your physical is dated before the start of the season within the calendar year it is good for the entire season (as per the NJSIAA/DOE).
Please note, that the Department of Education has recently changed the preparticipation physical forms. This memo explains the new process for submitting paperwork.
Below find all of the forms necessary to participate in athletics. You will not be allowed to tryout or participate on a team if the following is not completed!NJ Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Form
NJ Athletes with Disabilities Form
Health History Update Must be completed.
NJ DOE Health History Update Form
Impact Testing - Must be done Prior to participation.
If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Brianne Triano
btriano@springfieldschools.com
Anthony Salerno
asalerno@springfieldschools.com
All information regarding the eligibility process can be found on our FMG Athletic website at https://www.springfieldschools.com/2/Content2/356 .
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.
See Frequently Asked Questions Below
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 for FMG Soccer?
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 for FMG Soccer?
Maybe. Physicals are good for one year. All physicals must be dated on or after September 9, 2023, to be valid for the 2024 Fall Athletic Season.
3) If my child has taken 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 for FMG Soccer?
Maybe. Impact Tests are good for one year. Students will need to take the Impact Test again if it expires before September 9, 2024.
4) How will I be notified that my child is cleared to participate in tryouts for FMG Soccer?
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 soccer 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 should be prepared to try out on September 9, 2024, directly after school.
Thank you for your continued support of FMG Athletics!!!
GO BULLDOGS!!!