Let’s Go Big Blue!
Ogdensburg City School District provides students with opportunities to compete in various sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Modified levels, all of which are part of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section X. Our goal is to promote team and individual growth in a safe and healthy environment.
OFA Winter Sports Registration Now Open
Families can now register students for OFA winter sports at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/19534
Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling
OFA plans to launch separate varsity boys and girls bowling teams this winter.
Greg Hooper will serve as head coach.
Students can register online at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/19534.
Girls Ice Hockey
OFA does not offer a girls ice hockey team. Interested students may play for the Canton girls ice hockey team. Registration is available via the Canton school website.
Girls Wrestling
OFA is not fielding a girls wrestling team. However, girls in grades 9-12 may join the Gouverneur girls varsity wrestling team. To register, visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/gouverneur-central-school-district.
Athletic Offerings
Intramurals
- Bowling
- Fall cheerleading, modified and varsity
- Golf
- Hockey
- Weight Training
Interscholastic Athletics
Students participating in Interscholastic Athletics are required to provide the following:
- Parent/Guardian Written Permission
- School Physical
- Signed Code of Conduct
Learn more about registering for sports on the Eligibility & Participation page.
Fall Season
Approximately mid-August through mid to late November.
Boys Cross-Country
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Cross-Country
- Varsity
- Modified
Football
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Boys Soccer
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Soccer
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Swimming
- Varsity
- Modified
Volleyball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Winter Season
Approximately early November through mid to late March.
Boys Basketball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified (8th)
- Modified (7th)
Girls Basketball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified (8th)
- Modified (7th)
Boys Bowling
- Varsity
Girls Bowling
- Varsity
Cheerleading
- Modified
- Varsity
Boys Ice Hockey
- Varsity
Girls Ice Hockey
Varsity (Merger with Canton)
Boys Indoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Indoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Wrestling
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Girls Wrestling
- Varsity (Merger with Gouverneur)
Spring Season
Approximately early March through mid-June.
Baseball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Golf
- Varsity
Boys Lacrosse
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Lacrosse
- Varsity
- Modified
Boys Outdoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Girls Outdoor Track & Field
- Varsity
- Modified
Softball
- Varsity
- JV
- Modified
Academic Achievement Awards
Athlete of Distinction Award
The Athlete of Distinction is a Section X sponsored award, rather than a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NSYPHSAA) award, that recognizes the qualities of what it means to be a true student-athlete.
Only a select group of student-athletes in our Section are considered for this unique athletic and academic achievement. This “high level” award of excellence acknowledges the long-term academic and athletic excellence of our varsity senior student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative average of 90 or better, over the course of a minimum of 3 years, in any sport.
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award
The NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete is a New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NSYPHSAA) award which is given at the end of each sports season to honor those teams and individuals who excel in the classroom. These student-athletes, teams and schools work very hard throughout the year and deserve to be recognized for their academic success.
NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team Recognition
To receive NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA, for 75% of the roster, must be greater than or equal to 90.00. This means you take 75% of your roster and then average their GPAs. Any GPA can be included, but if it is below a 90, they will not receive a pin. If a team does not meet the Scholar-Athlete Team Criteria, the individuals on that team with a 90.00 or above GPA are still eligible to receive a pin and will be considered an Individual Scholar-Athlete.
Athletics Links
Athletics Department
Matt Tessmer, Director of Athletics
(315) 393-0900 ext: 31915
Tia Beaulieu, OFA Athletic Secretary
(315) 393-0900 ext: 31931
Watch Live on NFHS Network
In order to watch a live event for Ogdensburg Free Academy, you must create an account with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominate a former athlete, coach/administrator, honorary member or team for induction into the Ogdensburg Free Academy/St. Mary’s Academy Hall of Fame. Nominations for the Class of 1992 or before will be accepted.
View the Athletic Hall of Form Nomination Form.
Want to Play College Sports?
There are immediate and lifelong advantages of competing in college sports. Participating in college sports provides opportunities to learn, compete and succeed. Student-athletes as a group graduate at higher rates than their peers in the general student body and feel better prepared for life after college.
Learn more about playing college sports on the NCAA website.