The Athlete of Distinction is a Section 10 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. Based upon the criteria, 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.
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Upcoming NYSPHSAA Regional Final Game - OFA Hockey
The OFA hockey team won the Section X Division II championship hockey game Monday night, Mar. 3 at Cheel Arena in Potsdam when they beat Malone by a score of 8-1.
OFA will be hosting a NYSPHSAA Regional Finals Game this Saturday, Mar. 8 at the Edward A. Newell II Memorial Golden Dome at 2pm versus Rye (Section I champion). Tickets will be required for admittance. This is a cashless (no cash) event. Tickets can be purchased through GoFan.
Required Forms
OFA sports eligibility participation forms may be picked up in the main office at OFA.
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Hall of Fame Information
Nominations for the Class of 1992 or older will be accepted.
OFA Interscholastic Athletic Department Offerings
INTRAMURALS: Golf, Hockey, and Weight Training
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC SPORTS: Parent/Guardian WRITTEN Permission, School Physical (administered/conducted by the School Doctor) and a Signed “Code of Conduct” (by the student-athlete and the parent/guardian).
FALL SEASON (Approximately mid-August through mid to late November)
Cheerleading: Varsity
Cross-Country Boys: Varsity and Modified
Cross-Country Girls: Varsity and Modified
Football: Varsity, JV and Modified
Soccer – Boys: Varsity, JV and Modified
Soccer – Girls: Varsity, JV and Modified
Swimming – Girls: Varsity and Modified
Volleyball: Varsity, JV and Modified
WINTER SEASON (Approximately early November through mid to late March)
Basketball – Boys: Varsity, JV, Modified (8th), and Modified (7th)
Basketball – Girls: Varsity, JV, Modified (8th), and Modified (7th)
Cheerleading: Varsity
Ice Hockey – Boys: Varsity
Ice Hockey – Girls: Varsity (Merger w/Canton)
Indoor Track & Field – Boys: Varsity and Modified
Indoor Track & Field – Girls: Varsity and Modified
Wrestling: Varsity, JV and Modified
SPRING SEASON (Approximately early March through mid-June)
Baseball: Varsity, JV and Modified
Golf: Varsity
Lacrosse – Boys: Varsity and Modified
Lacrosse – Girls: Varsity and Modified
Outdoor Track & Field – Boys: Varsity and Modified
Outdoor Track & Field – Girls: Varsity and Modified
Softball: Varsity, JV and Modified
Academic Achievement Awards
The NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete is a NYS Public High School Athletic Association (NSYPHSA) 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. 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.