Baskeball Officials Certification Class

Regis Giles, District 7 Basketball Rules Interpreter, in conjunction with the PIAA and WPIAL, is offering an Officials Certification Class that will allow participants to become registered PIAA basketball officials.

The class will be held at Gateway High School on the following dates: May 21st, May 28th, June 4th, June 9th, June 18th, and June 25th from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Registration is $60 and includes the PIAA registration fee. Mr. William Sinning, District 7 Officials Representative, will administer the test at the conclusion of the class.

If you want to register or need more information, please call Regis Giles at 724 396 8569. Do not call either the WPIAL or the PIAA.

High School students who have reached the age of 18 are eligible to participate in the class.

Spring Sports Sign Ups

OFFICIAL SIGNUPS WILL BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH AND END ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009.

PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE ATHLETIC OFFICE AND SEE MRS. DEMNYAN FOR THE PROPER FORMS FOR SPRING SPORTS.

THE SPRING SPORT PROGRAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• GIRLS JV/VARSITY SOFTBALL
• BOYS JV/VARSITY BASEBALL
• BOYS JV/VARSITY TENNIS (AT FORT CHERRY)
• GIRLS & BOYS TRACK & FIELD

THE SPRING SPORT SEASON BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009.

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MRSA Information

The South Fayette School District has been notified of two cases of MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) have been diagnosed with students who attend the South Fayette School District.

Click here to read a letter with additional information regarding these incidents and MRSA from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Linda B. Hippert

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Recognitions from Athletes

Congratulations to the following South Fayette Lions Varsity Football Players for being named to the

Pennsylvania Football News “AA” All State Honorable Mention Team:

• Christian Brumbaugh
• Nolan Levine

The SF Junior High Wrestling Team took 2nd place at the Burrell Wrestling Tournament (Duals), on Saturday, December 27, 2008.

When the SF Girls Varsity Basketball Team competed at the Riverside Christmas Tournament on December 29-30, 2008, Paige Uram and

Alana George were named to the Riverside All-Tournament Team.

At the West Allegheny Swimming Invitational held on December 30, 2008, the SF boy’s team took 3rd place while the girl’s team took 4th place.

Also at this swim invitational, Steve Torre broke the 200 IM South Fayette record with a time of 2:05.75.

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Assistant Athletic Director Named

 The South Fayette Athletic Department has hired Mark Keener as the Assistant Athletic Director for the 2008-2009 athletic school year. Mr. Keener is currently in his fifth year as an 8th grade math teacher in the district. Mr. Keener also is currently in his fifth year as a Boys Basketball Assistant. Mr. Keener was also a Varsity Baseball Assistant from 2005-2007.

Mark is a graduate of Waynesburg University where he was a four year Varsity Basketball Letterman. He also taught five years at Glen Burnie High School in Maryland where he was a Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant, Varsity Baseball Assistant, and the Assistant Athletic Director.

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Girls Softball Coach Hired

The South Fayette Athletic Department is proud to announce Olivia Tucci has been hired as the new Varsity Softball Coach. Coach Tucci graduated from Kenyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She also has a Master of Arts in Teaching for Secondary General Science from the University of Pittsburgh.

Coach Tucci currently teaches 8th grade Social Studies in the Middle School at South Fayette. She played four years of collegiate softball and was named as the team captain in her junior and senior years. We look forward to the 2009 Softball season and wish Coach Tucci and the team a successful year.

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Dynamite Sports Available to Athletes

The South Fayette Athletic Department has subscribed to Dynamite Sports to help develop information for athletes, parents, coaches, and guidance counselors. To visit the website log on to www.dynamitesports.com. The username for the website is southfayette and the password is lions.

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Almananc All-Start Team Named

Congratulations to the following varsity football players on being awarded the following special recognition to the Almanac All-Star Team:

Honorable Mention

Josh Reid
Justin Ramous
Chris Williams


Rookie of the Year

Christian Brumbaugh


Players to Watch

Nick Faraci
Tyler Challingsworth
Jeff Davis

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Washington Observer All Star Team

Congratulations to the following South Fayette Lions Varsity Football Players for being named to the

Washington Observer-Reporter All-Star Team:

• Josh Reid
• Christian Brumbaugh
• Nolan Levine
• Justin Ramous

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Athletes Recieve Special Honors

We would like to recognize the following athletes who received special honors this past weekend at athletic tournaments in which they participated in:

SF Girls Varsity Basketball Players – South Side Beaver Tip-off Tournament

PaigeUram (Senior) - Named “MVP”

Colleen Graeser (Senior) & Alana George (Senior) - Named to the “All Tournament” Team

SF Varsity Wrestling - Eastern Area Invitational Tournament

Nick Carr (Sophomore) - 2nd Place in the 145 lb. weight classification

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Schedule Changes slated for MS Basketball

With the start of the 2008-09 school year, changes have been made to the schedules in the following sports: girl’s basketball and boy’s basketball. Accordingly, girl’s soccer will stay as a fall sport.

Click here to read a letter for parents and Student-Athlets of the South West Conference from the SWC Athletic Directors.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the South Fayette High School Athletic Office by phone at 412.221.4542, extension 240 or by e-mail at demnyan@southfayette.org or farkas@southfayette.org.

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South Fayette Hockey Club

We are attempting to skate 4 teams this year; Developmental, Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity. This would included K thru 12.

All individual fundraising monies earned will be credited to your player(s) account. We intend to have fundraising to offset fees such as Car Washes, Candy Sales, Hoagie Sales, Super Bowl Poll and any other ideas you may want. We may need organization fundraisers such as a Raffle (to be determined). All participation is needed.

At this time I am requesting a commitment fee of $100.00 so we may begin the formation of rosters & teams with USA Hockey & the PIHL. Please send commitment fee to; Darell Frank/205 Stuart Circle/McDonald, PA 15057. Checks made out to SOUTH FAYETTE HOCKEY CLUB.

We need to make a Declaration of Teams on May 14th. Please commit promptly.

We are in need of a Treasurer and a Registrar due to vacancies, we will assist with help.

We look forward seeing you all soon. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 412 779-2293 or dfrank205@comcast.net.

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2008-2009 Physical Information

The following information is about the Comprehensive Pre-Participation Physical Evaluations by the (PIAA) Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Inc.:

Starting with the 2008-2009 sports season, physical evaluations will no longer be adequate for a calendar year, but for the school year only. All physicals must be dated after June 1, 2008, by all athletes and cheerleaders for the 2008-2009 season.

Fall sport signups will start the middle of May 2008. More information will be forthcoming.

Questions regarding sport physicals should be addressed with your head coach or the Athletic Office. The phone number to the Athletic Office is (412) 221-4542 Ext. 8-225# or 8-240#.

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