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Debra A. Ferry, CAA

Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics

 

Eileen Passarello

Athletics Department Administrative Assistant

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The High School offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of sports. At Shoreham-Wading River High School, athletics means more than just playing on a team. Participation in a sport means developing meaningful relationships with teammates and coaches, learning good sportsmanship, teamwork, and creates a solid foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle.

 

Dear Shoreham-Wading River Community,

On behalf of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, I would like to welcome you to our Interscholastic Athletic Program. SWR takes tremendous pride in offering a wide variety of athletic opportunities for our students in grades 7 through 12. Our coaching staff consists of certified, dedicated professionals who are deeply committed to working with our student-athletes. They work tirelessly and truly care about the personal and athletic growth of every student under their guidance.

We are proud to offer modified, junior varsity, and varsity teams across our programs. The modified program introduces our younger student-athletes to middle school competition and prepares them for the next level. Moving into the high school level requires a higher refinement of skill, increased tactical comprehension, and a greater commitment to competition. Our varsity and junior varsity teams strive for excellence, practicing continuously to build cohesive, high-performing teams.

Shoreham-Wading River also places immense value on inclusion, fostering an athletic environment where every student has a place to belong, take healthy risks, and feel fully supported. Our programs provide a space where athletes are challenged to grow and work toward shared goals alongside their coaches and teammates.

The SWR Athletic Department believes that interscholastic athletics develops critical life skills that extend far beyond the game. Our program actively reinforces Wildcat Character. Each student-athlete is supported and encouraged to demonstrate these principles of Wildcat Character every time they represent our district on and off the field:

  • Respect
  • Gratitude
  • Responsibility
  • Generosity
  • Compassion
  • Acceptance
  • Empathy
  • Citizenship

If you have any questions about Wildcat Athletics or need additional details regarding a specific sport, please check our departmental contact directory or contact the SWR Athletic Office directly.

We look forward to partnering with you throughout your child's athletic journey at Shoreham-Wading River.

Go Wildcats!

Sincerely,

Debra Ferry

Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics

Shoreham-Wading River Central School District

Athletic Eligibility Requirements (for students in grades 7-12)

As per Board of Education Policy 7420, Sports and the Athletic Program (see excerpt below), it is important for parents and students to understand that when choosing to use your family physician for a sports physical that the school physician must approve all personal physician exams prior to student participation. This often requires a multi-day process to allow for school physician approval which may result in a student's participation to be delayed. The district does provide opportunities at the beginning of each season as well as at the end of the school year for students to get a sports physical from the school physician if desired. Please call the Athletic Department office at (631) 821-8132 if you have further questions.

Eligibility for interscholastic athletic competition requires that the students:
a) Provide written parental/guardian consent. A consent form for a student's participation in interscholastic sports must contain information regarding mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions) as specified in Commissioner's Regulations;

b) Pass satisfactorily the medical examination administered by the school physician/nurse practitioner or the student's personal physician. The school physician/nurse practitioner retains final approval on all physicals performed by the student's personal physician; and

c) Meet the requirements for interscholastic competition as set forth by the Commissioner's Regulations and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

SWR Athletics News

Newsday Athlete of the Week.

Newsday Athlete of the Week

Congratulations to Noah Gregorek on being named Newsday’s Athlete of the Week! Way to represent the Wildcats, Noah!

September 10, 2026