The Interscholastic Athletics Service provides the planning and coordination of all Section VII* public athletic contests. The scheduling responsibilities involve 27 school districts, thousands of student athletes and approximately 500 sports officials. The individual coordinating the service will maintain current knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to interscholastic athletics and act as the interpreter. This includes, but is not limited to NYSPHSAA Rules and regulations, Section VII policies, procedures and constitution, education law, and regulations of the NYS Education Commissioner. 19-20 Section VII Baseball Champions 31 Also, the individual will advise schools on all matters of interpretations and compliance. Additional services include the coordination of training, payment of officials for post-season playoffs contests, and the maintenance of centralized scheduling and section records.

*Section VII is a division of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The association serves as a central organization through which its member high schools in the state may cooperate to:

• Encourage as many pupils as possible to participate in athletic games
• Promote sportsmanlike conduct in all athletic contests
• Maintain essential minimum standards of eligibility
• Provide means to settle disputed athletic contests amicably and authoritatively
• Conduct appropriate athletic meets and tournaments
• Cooperate with the State Education Department in fostering educationally sound athletic programs
• Adapt rules governing sports contests to the particular condition governing high school competition
• Continually seek data to support rule changes leading to greater safety for high school athletes

Matt Walentuk, Interscholastic Athletics Administrator
Instructional Services Center – CVES BOCES
14 Area Development Drive, Suite 100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

(518) 561-0100