St. John s CYO Basketball Information for Coordinators and Coaches Season

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1 St. John s CYO Basketball Information for Coordinators and Coaches Season I Introduction II.CYO Board of Directors III..Game & Practice Facilities IV Cancellations V..Coaches & Assistant Coaches VI.Accidents & Injuries VII..Concessions & Volunteering VIII.Uniforms & Equipment IX.Game Rules X..Directions

2 Introduction Welcome to St. John s CYO Basketball for the season. Thank you for dedicating your time and abilities for the benefit of our community s young people. This handbook was written in a spirit of mutual understanding and to enlist everyone s cooperation to make this a successful year. This is an all volunteer league. All coaches and parents have different skill levels in not only the game but in working with kids and adults in a team setting. The Board of Directors asks that we constantly remind ourselves that our focus is on the kids. Our sponsor St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church expects us to provide a safe environment where kids can learn and enjoy the game of basketball. Physical and mental safety is everyone s job. If you can help a child, coach or parent in need please don t hesitate. If you believe there is a problem in progress or evolving please let the Executive Board know by calling , leave a message and/or request a return call. You can also reach the Board by mail: St. John s CYO, Box 119, Valatie, NY or by to: stjcyo@berk.com. 2

3 CYO Board of Directors President Randy Pesano Vice President Dave Pesano Treasurer Sean Dugan Secretary..Dave Farrell Officers All officers can be reached by calling , leave a message and request a return call. The president will assign the call to the proper person. If you prefer please send to stjcyo@berk.com, all officers receive a copy at this address. St. John s website address is Coordinators 1 st & 2 nd Grade Mixed.Rob Pesano 3-4 Grade Boys Tim Ragosta 3-4 Grade Girls.Steve Valley 5-6 & 7-8 Grade Girls.Matt Niemeyer 5-6 Grade Boys.Paul Greene 7-8 Grade Boys...Laura Razanousky 9-12 Grade Boys.Brian Downey Cheerleading Jackie Hennessy Equipment.Rudy Firmbach Concessions.Michele Graham Liaison for ICC Dave Dellehunt 3

4 Game & Practice Facilities There is no doubt that facilities are our greatest need. Gym and practice sites are hard to come by in our community. We therefore can not emphasize more strongly the need to properly use and maintain what we have. Currently there are approximately twenty seven teams competing for gym time. We must use our times wisely and not allow problems to occur which could jeopardize the use of any facility. Here are a few ground rules to follow when bringing your team to a gym or practice facility. -Arrive prior to the start of practice but do not interfere with the group that may currently have the floor. -Have team members place their personal things (coats, boots, bags.) in a place that will not impede the use of the facility or walkways. -When the weather is snowy or wet, please do not to allow people on the gym floor with wet footwear. Gym floors become very slippery when wet and cause accidents. Have kids remove there boots away from the floor. If they wore their basketball shoes in, have them dry them as good as possible before taking the court. Please advice parents regarding the need to keep floors dry. -Teams are allowed to use the gym space and the bathrooms only! No kids should be in any other part of the buildings. This is a constant complaint from ICC and St. John s. Parents who bring other children to games or practice must supervise them. It s a good idea to assign a parent monitor at the start of each practice. -Damage done to any facilities should be reported immediately to the Executive Board by calling or ing stjcyo@berk.com. -If you need to move any furniture of equipment to utilize the floor space please set it back up when you leave. If there is another team following you be sure to let them know that they need to set things up before they leave. -Be sure to have the kids clean up before they leave. Do not leave drink bottles, clothing and garbage behind and check the bathrooms for any problems. If there is a janitor at a facility make sure to let them know if you are the last team playing. Ask if there were any problems and check that he or she is satisfied with the condition of the facility. Please report any negative comments to the Board. -If your team is playing outside of our district the same rules apply. Remember that you are representing our community when you are on the road. 4

5 Some facilities have specific requirements. Here is a list of those we know about. Please let the Executive Board know if you become aware of any other requirements. St. John s: Please remember that St. John s Hall is attached to the church. If you find there is a service (mass, funeral.) please be respectful and exit quietly. Sometimes we will be sharing the building with other groups. If doors can be shut and voices lowered please do so. At no times should players be in the church area or downstairs unless previously authorized. Remember we are allowed to use the gym and the bathrooms only. Parents may not drop kids off unsupervised. The last team to practice before Sunday Schoolis expected to set up the hall according to the map on the bulletin board. This is very important. If you are not sure if you are the last team please call and find out. Dave Pesano is the hall coordinator and can be reached at If the kids and parents help out it only takes about 10 minutes to setup. If you are the last team out at night please ensure that the gym and hall lights are turned off. ICC High School: Please do not use the locker rooms at the high school. There are bathrooms in the hall for our use. The bleachers may not be pulled out by anyone but ICC maintenance staff. If you need to use them you must request that they be set up. The staff will do so if they have time. If you know you will need the bleachers call ahead of time and make the request on We will try to get the OK from the Athletic Director. Kids are not allowed to hang out in the hallways. The game clock must be turned on by the maintenance staff on Game Days. If it is not functioning or there are other facilities problems please find a maintenance staff member for help. ICC Middle School: The MS Large gym has been scheduled away from us for the most part during the week. If you are scheduled in the Small gym please try and enter through the locker rooms so you will not interfere with the other groups. The game clock must be turned on by ICC maintenance staff for Game Days. If it is not functioning or there are other facilities problems please find an ICC staff member for help. On Sundays after the last game the chairs and tables should be picked up and placed in the storage room of the small gym 5

6 The MS Small gym will be utilized heavily. There may be equipment such as wrestling mats or volleyball nets on or near the floor. This equipment can be hazardous to play and must be either moved or avoided during play. If you do move equipment be sure to set it back up when you leave. If chairs are setup for games or practice they must be put away when finished. Please respect the other groups using the Middle School and do not enter the gyms while they have them. Martin VanBuren School: The Martin VanBuren School will be utilized for practices during the week and on Saturdays. The school is only open until 6:30 PM. At that time the maintenance staff takes their dinner break and leave. Please be sure to exit the building promptly by 6:30. If chairs are set up for practice please be sure to put them away when finished. MVB will be used by ICC Modified Basketball as of 12/1. Generally they practice until 5:15 everyday. Do not enter the gym until they are finished and leaving. We have been asked not to interrupt modified practice. Adults need to monitor kids on the stage to ensure they do not disturb any school props or equipment. CYO may use the gym and bathroom only. Martin H. Glynn School: Martin H. Glynn School will be utilized for both practice and 3-4 games. On week nights the school does not open until 7:30 PM. The maintenance staff that was at MVB will be on their dinner break until then and will not open the door until 7:30. Please make sure kids and parents know this so that they do not bang on the doors. Although we like our kids their early we will have to wait until 7:30 at MHG. On cold winter nights kids should wait in cars until the staff has unlocked the door. Adults should monitor kids on the stage to ensure they do not disturb any school props or equipment. CYO may use the gym and bathroom only. Primary School; The Primary school will be utilized by the 1 st and 2 nd grade teams. There are chairs under the stage in pull out racks. They can be setup on the stage for spectators. Any equipment that is setup needs to be put away before leaving for the day. 6

7 Cancellations If Ichabod Crane cancels school or extra curricular activities due to weather related conditions then all CYO basketball is also cancelled for the duration. This includes St. John s, the Town of Kinderhook Building and the Kinderhook Village Hall. If Ichabod Crane closes only one building for repairs or maintenance the other facilities may be used unless otherwise notified. Ichabod Crane reserves the right to schedule facilities at the last minute for school activities. If you arrive at a school and the gym is being used by a school group you will have to leave. Be aware that this happens occasionally and there is no recourse. As frustrating as this can be please refrain from complaining to maintenance staff, they have no control of the schedules. If opposing teams traveling to our gyms cancel without at least 24 hours notice they may be assessed referee fees of $35. 7

8 Coaches & Assistant Coaches Each team in the St. John s CYO league will have one coach and one assistant coach. Though other people s assistance may be welcomed and utilized only one coach and assistant per team are used for administrative purposes. All coaches and assistant coaches must attend the Virtus Program. This program is mandated by the Diocese of Albany, our insurance provider. The program is offered in many locations and is approximately three hours. Information is available on our website Coaches and assistant coaches must also fill out a Volunteer Application, an Authorization and Consent for a Personal Background Check and a Standard Code of Conduct form. These are also mandated by the Diocese. You will not be allowed to coach if you have not filled out all forms. All information is considered confidential and will be maintained by the St. John the Baptist Faith Formation Office. Depending on the level you are coaching at there are specific rules regarding game times, playing times, pressing, foul shooting and three point shots that must be adhered to. Coaches are responsible for knowing the rules and regulations in their division and agreeing with the opposing coach before game time. Coaches for 5 th -12 th grades need to supply a clock keeper and the official book for home games. Referrees will come to the home team book keeper for any discrepencies. Travel team coaches should call the opposing team coach or AD at least one week prior to a game to ensure that both teams have the correct dates, times, places and directions. If a team does not show fifteen minutes after the scheduled start it can be considered a forfeit. Referee costs may be assessed for no shows. It s a good idea to try and get a cell phone number for the opposing team coach in case you are delayed when traveling. If you can not make contact let the president know. Coaches are responsible for their team members at all home and away facilities. When traveling please remind your kids that they represent St. John s. Always pickup the areas you use when traveling. When using home facilities for practice or games keep kids in the gym or approved areas only. Cleanup all garbage when finished and kids check for any items left behind (clothing, book bags ect.) 8

9 Accidents & Injuries All coaches should have their team medical kit and the medical release forms (registration form) for all players in their possession during all games and practices. In the event of an injury the coach or assistant coach should ascertain the extent of the injury and decide whether emergency personnel need to be summoned. If the injury is considered minor and can be treated with cold packs or band aides be sure to monitor the injury and report the incident to a parent or guardian at the end of the game or practice if they were not present. If the injury requires further evaluation and diagnosis please ask the parent or guardian to contact you or League President Randy Pesano at Any incident of concern during a game or practice that results in an injury to a player or coach should be reported to the president within 48 hours. The preliminary report should contain the name of the injured, phone number, date, time, location and nature of injury. The report may be phoned in to or ed to stjcyo@berk.com. An officer will follow up with the parent or guardian and file any paper work if necessary. Any incident that causes damage to property should be reported to the president as soon as possible. The preliminary report should contain your name, phone number, date, time, location and nature of the damage. The report may be phoned in to or ed to stjcyo@berk.com. An officer will follow up and file any paper work if necessary. St. John s CYO insurance is utilized as a secondary policy to an individual s primary health & accident insurance. As with any insurance carrier the timeliness of reporting is very important. Please help us keep in good standings by reporting any incident as quickly as possible. If you are in doubt as to the severity of an accident or injury report it. We would rather follow up on a non-incident then be blindsided with a claim we know nothing about. 9

10 Concessions & Volunteering St. John s CYO Basketball is an all volunteer program. As a volunteer organization we rely on parents to support CYO activities with their time. In the past we have had problems getting help from some parents to support activities necessary to run the CYO. The men and women who have volunteered to coach and as officers and coordinators are engaged in their specific activities and need parent s assistance. As a result we are requiring that a parent/guardian of each participant be available to help a minimum of one game day per participant during the season, however additional shifts may be assigned. Help is needed at the concession stand, ticket table or as a hall monitor. All 3 rd -12 th grade teams will be scheduled to at least one (1) Game Day per season. When your team s day(s) and time slots are assigned to you, you need to assign a parent/guardian to each of the following positions for your time slot; 2 people for the concession tables 1 person for the admission and raffle ticket table 1 person for hall monitor Each team will have parent/guardians helpers cover either the High School or the Middle School during games on Saturdays and Sundays. Game day locations are usually split covered by two teams so that parent/guardians can watch their children play. Parents need to arrive in time to setup or to stay after the game to cleanup. In reality we may only be asking for approximately 2-3 hours of help from most parents for the entire season. If you have trouble recruiting parents please contact your coordinator or an officer. Coaches need to make sure parent/guardians know that though we allow the help of kids during this time there must be an adult covering each position at all times. Children should never be left responsible with cash boxes. Children are not recomended to run the time clock or keep the official game book. The Concession Coordinator for the season is Michele Graham. If you have questions or concerns regarding CYO concessions please contact Michele directly. 10

11 Uniforms & Equipment All basketball participants in St. John s CYO programs will receive a game day uniform. First and Second graders will receive colored shirts which they may keep. Third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders will receive reversible numbered tops and in the case of fifth through eighth shorts. Reversible tops and shorts must be cared for by the participant and require gentle washing and no hot drying. They should only be worn on game day. Coaches are required to keep track of their player s numbers and uniform condition so that when they are collected at season s end we can identify where missing uniforms are. St. John s will be selling sweatshirts this year as a fundraiser and they will be available at all home dates. Sweatshirts may be purchased at all of our concession stands. Socks and warm-up suits and are not provided by St. John s. Players should check with coaches for colors if they decided to purchase them on their own. In the past some teams have commissioned vendors to make St. John s apparel for them. If this is undertaken we require that you seek authorization from the Board and we ask that you are mindful of team members who may not be able to afford this expenditure. Personal equipment and clothing is the responsibility of the individual owners. Coaches and parent/guardians should ensure that participants right their name on anything they bring to games or practice (including: water bottles, balls, equipment bags, footwear, jackets, sweatshirts pants, hats, inhalers etc.) If we have a name we can return most items if they are left locally. If they put their name and phone number (or ) they may be returned if they are left at another league location. The Equipment Coordinator for the season is Rudy Firmbach. If you have questions or needs regarding CYO uniforms, team equipment or medical supplies please contact Rudy directly. 11

12 St. John s CYO Basketball Rules 5 th -8 th Grade Teams Troy Area CYO League Game Rules ( ) Regulation Time: BIDDY DIVISION (5th-6 th ): 14 minutes halves JUNIOR DIVISION (7 th -8 th ): 15 minute halves OVERTIME: Two (2) minutes 7 fouls in half: CYO League play remains as a 1&1 situation even after 10 fouls BOYS DIVISIONS: All divisions follow Section 2 rules except the following: 1. Biddys: 13-foot foul line. 2. Biddys: 5 seconds in the lane. 3. No three (3) point shots. GIRLS DIVISIONS: All divisions follow Section 2 rules except the following: 1. Biddys: 13- foot foul lane. 2. Biddys: 5 seconds in the lane. 3. No three (3) point shots. PRESSING RULES: Only Diocesan League teams & B Listed teams can press the whole game. 1. Biddy Boys D press the last minute of each half. 2. Biddy Girls C & D press only the last minute of each half. 3. Junior Girls C & D press only the last 2 minutes of each half. 4. Biddy Boys C & Junior Boys C press only last 2 minutes of each half. 5. Junior Boys D press last 2 minutes of each half. 6. All the above teams 1-5 can press in overtime. PRESSING EXPLAINED: Players cannot pick up opposing team until the ball crosses half court. The defensive team cannot stand at half court, but must remain 3 feet back of the line until the ball clears half court. BALL CONTROL: When the offensive team misses and the defensive team controls rebound than the opposing team must back off. Any violation such as: attempt to steal; block passes will give offensive team the ball again. Repeated violations will cause a technical foul and foul shots will be awarded accordingly. This rule also applies in front court if the offensive team loses possession. TIME OUTS: 4(four) full (one minute) time outs per game and 1(one) full time out per overtime period. There is no 20-second time out in league play. AGE & GRADE REQUIREMENTS: BIDDY: Must be in sixth grade or under. Must be 13 years or under prior to September 1 st of the current season. JUNIORS: Must be in 8 th grade or under. Must be 15 years or under prior to September 1 st of the current season Teams will now be allowed to play two (2) CYO games in one day. 12

13 St. John s CYO Basketball Recommended Game House Rules for 3 rd -4 th Grade Teams Coaches from both teams should discuss these rules and agree upon mutually except able rules before play begins. Game Times: Four (4) six (6) minute quarters with coach and referee timeouts Overtime: one 3 minute period, if tied at the end of OT the game ends in tie No three point shots allowed No Full Court Press Timeouts: 2 timeouts per half, (clock stops) 5 seconds in the lane Fouls: Shooting fouls will result in two shots being awarded from a 12 foot free throw line, no bonus situations. Non-shooting fouls will result in a turnover or out-of-boards throw in. Players may release from the lines when the ball hits the rim. Substitutions: may be made on the fly or during timeouts Notes: These rules are recommendations only Rules should be agreed upon before the game begins Parent refs should be made aware of rules prior to start 3 rd -4 th Grade Basketball is considered a learning league and is considered non-competitive, play may be stopped by referee for instruction All players should have equal playing time 13

14 DIRECTIONS TO ICHABOD CRANE CAMPUS HOME GAMES FOR ST. JOHN S CYO OF VALATIE From North: 1-90 East to Exit 12 for Kinderhook/Hudson. Take a Right off ramp onto Rt. 9 South, Follow Rte. 9 for about 5 miles to round-about before Four Brothers Pizza and McDonalds. Remain on Rt. 9 and take the first Ichabod Crane driveway on the left for the High School or the second driveway on the left for the Middle School. Follow this road for 1/2 mile to Middle School Parking Lot on Right. Directions to Opposing Team Gyms Coaches should confirm with opposing team coach or AD Please corrections and additions to: stjcyo@berk.com ALBANY BOY'S & GIRL'S-ACADEMIES - Academy Rd., Albany Rt.9 north to Rt. 20, through East Greenbush & Rensselaer, over Dunn Memorial Bridge, exit Pearl St., take left on Pearl St. (go south), turn right on Morton Ave. (past Motor Vehicle Bldg), continue past Lincoln Park, cross next left on Hackett Blvd., continue to Academy Blvd. on right, proceed right on Academy, Boy's Academy on left, Girl's on right. ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL Washington Ave, Albany Rt.9 north to 1-90 west, get off at Exit 6, follow towards Arbor Hill to 1st light, Livingston Ave., proceed straight thru light (Northern Blvd.), go over viaduct, cross Central Ave., take a right on Washington Ave., school is approximately 6 blocks on left. AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Averill Park Rt.9 north, left on Rts. 9 & 20, take a right at 1st light (Rt. Schodack Town Hall), follow Rt. 150 into village of West Sand Lake, take right on Rt.43 (at stop light in village), school is on left, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 miles out Rt

15 AVERILL PARK - ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Averill Park Rte 9 North. Take Right onto Rte 150. Follow 150 to Rte. 43. Take Right by Miller's Market. Follow for 1 mile to Rte. 351 Take Left towards Poestenkill. Rte. 66 and Rte 351 intersect in 1-2 miles. Take Left at Light and School is on Left BALLSTON SPA HIGH SCHOOL - Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 1-87 (Northway), proceed north to exit 12, left on Rt. 67 west, proceed on Rt. 67 till it meets Rt. 50, proceed straight on Ballston Ave., school is on the left, driveway for school is on Garrett Road. BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL - Delaware Ave., Delmar Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to south, follow to last exit (Rt.9W south), take right on 9W south to Rt.32 (Delmar Bypass), go to end of bypass, take a right on Elm Ave., proceed to traffic light, take a left on Rt. 43, school is on the left. (Baseball fields are on Cherry Ave. before the traffic light.) BURNT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL - Lakehill Rd., Burnt Hills Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to north, take Alternate Rte. 7 exit west to 1-87 (Northway), proceed north to exit 9, take Rt. 146 west to Rt. 146A, turn right, proceed to caution light, turn left, school is about 1 mile on the right. CAIRO-DURHAM HIGH SCHOOL - Cairo Rt.9 south, bear right onto Harry Howard Blvd. in Greenport, bear right past Hudson High School and Firemen's Home/Museum, take right on Carroll St., then right on State St., take left onto Third St. and follow out of Hudson, bear right and over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, straight through light on Rt. 23 to Rt. 145 (bears to right off of Rt. 23), continue on Rt. 145, school is on left up on hill. CATHOLIC CENTRAL th Ave., Troy Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to north, take exit for Rt. 7 east, cross New Collar City Bridge, take exit marked "Downtown", take 1st right off exit ramp: Hutton St. (by CDTA garage), right on River St., right on 116th St. to 7th Ave. 15

16 CATSKILL HIGH SCHOOL - West Main St., Catskill Rt.9 south, bear right onto Harry Howard Blvd. in Greenport, bear right past Hudson High School and Firemen's Home/Museum, take right on Carroll St., then right on State St., take left onto Third St. and follow out of Hudson, bear right and over the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, take left at 1st light after bridge onto Sprint St., continue to end and take right on Bridge St., continue over bridge and take 1st right onto West Main St., school is on the left. Alternate Route: After Rip Van Winkle Bridge, go straight at light, stay on Rt. 23 to Rt. 9W South, proceed on 9W South to left on West Main St. CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL - Woodbridge Ave., Chatham Rt.9 south, left on Main St., Valatie, right on Rt. 203 across Valatie-Chatham bridge, continue to village of Chatham. Take 1st left after the Milkhouse onto Woodbridge Ave., continue over railroad track to 1st driveway on left going downhill past the Primary school. Bear left and continue to High School behind the Primary school. CHATHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL - Woodbridge Ave., Chatham Rt.9 south, left on Main St., Valatie, right on Rt. 203 across Valatie- Chatham bridge, continue to village of Chatham. Take 1st left after the Milkhouse onto Woodbridge Ave., continue over railroad track. Middle school is on right after ball field. Clifton Park, Arongon Elementary School- I-87 North to exit 9 At 1 st light on ramp take a left Turn left into Clifton Country Mall, Clifton Park Country Rd. Follow through to light, turn right School is approx. ¼ mile on the right COHOES HIGH SCHOOL - Elm St., Cohoes Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to north to Rt. 32 exit (Cohoes & Green Island), take a right on Rt. 32 (Saratoga St.), bear left on Main St., continue to Columbia St. (Cramer's Armory), take left on Columbia, go past Middle school to Conliss Ave., go right on Conliss Ave one block, left on Elm St. School is at end of Elm St. COHOES COMMUNITY CENTER - Elm St., Cohoes 1-90 to 787 North, Follow to end of 787. Go straight through 1st Light Take a Left at the 2nd Light (Clothes Manufacturer will be on Left) Take First Right. Cohoes Community Center is on Right 16

17 COHOES HARMONY HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL -Elm ST Cohoes RI 9 north to 1-90 West to north Take Left on Columbia St. go past school on left and take right on Conliss Ave,-Go one Block and take left on Elm St- Middle School is behind High school COHOES CATHOLIC-ST. MARIE S- I-90 to 787 North Follow to the end of 787 into Cohoes Go straight through 1 st light and cross RR tracks Go left on Vliet Ave. At 2 nd light turn left at Holy Trinity Church School & Gym is directly behind the church COLONIE HIGH SCHOOL - Hackett Ave., Albany Rt.9 north to 1-90 west, take Exit 2 (Fuller Rd.), take a right onto Fuller Rd., left onto Central Ave. (Rt. 5), take 1st right onto Hackett Ave. You will see school straight ahead. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL - East Greenbush Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 9 (Rts. 4 & 40), left on 4 & 40, proceed to light, left on Best- Luther Rd., continue under 1-90 overpass, school is on left. COXSACKIE-ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL - Sunset Blvd., Coxsackie Rt.9 north to NYS Thruway, take Berkshire Spur west towards Albany, take Thruway (87 south) to Coxsackie exit, take left on Rt. 9W south, go to light in Coxsackie, take left onto Rt. 385, bear right at church onto Masion St. (still Rt. 385), take a right on Sunset Blvd. Duanesburg High School- Rt. 9 north to NYS Thruway NYS Thruway toward NYC and cross Thruway bridge Merge onto NYS Thruway I-90 west toward Albany/Buffalo Merge onto I-88 west via exit 25A toward Schenectady Take exit 24 toward Rt. 20 Albany/Cooperstown Take Rt. 20 west toward Duanesburg Travel through Duanesburg Go 3 miles past village turn left on to Rt. 395 Go 1mile turn right into Duanesburg High School (after School Drive) 17

18 EMMA WILLARD - Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to exit 9, right on Rt. 9 towards Troy, take a right on Campbell Ave., after Campbell runs into Spring Ave. take 2nd left on Myrtle Ave. (one way street), go to end and make a right on Rt. 66. You are in front of Emma Willard, make a left into driveway. On return: Take right from driveway on Rt. 66 to 2nd light, take left on Myrtle Ave., go to end and take right onto Spring Ave., follow Campbell Ave. to Rt. 4 to I-90. GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL- I-90 west to exit 9 (Rt. 4 towards Troy) Continue past Hudson Valley CC Down the hill take a right at the Stewarts onto Campbell Ave Follow Campbell Ave until it ends and becomes Spring St. Continue on Spring Ave. past Emma Willard At the top of the hill turn left onto Lansing Ave. School is nearby GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Germantown Rt.9 south, bear right onto Harry Howard Blvd. in Greenport, bear right past Hudson High school and Firemen's Home/Museum, take right on Carroll St., then right on State St., take left onto Third St. and follow out of Hudson, bear right towards the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Just before bridge, bear left onto Rt. 9G south, follow to Germantown, straight through light, school is on the left. GLOVERSVILLE PARK TERRACE SCHOOL - Gloversville Rt. 9 north to 1-90 west to NYS Thruway at Exit 24. Take Thruway west to Exit 28 (Fonda-Fultonville), left onto Rt. 55, proceed to bridge, turn right and cross the river and railroad bridges, left onto Rt.5, follow into Fonda, right at light onto Rt. 30A, continue past Johnstown to South Kingsboro Ave. (second intersection past Holiday Inn and opposite Pontiac sales room), left onto South Kingsboro Ave., second left onto Bloomingdale Ave. (it is almost straight ahead at that point). It is almost a blind turn off of South Kingsboro Ave. Turn left off Bloomingdale to the Park Terrace Elementary School. Middle School: When into Gloversville, school is on the left. Look for large metal building on a hill on the left, and turn at the light by that building, take second left, school is on the hill. High School: proceed through business district (take left off Rt. 30A) to west side of town. School is on the hill to the right. 18

19 GUILDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL - Guilderland Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 2 (Fuller Rd.), left onto Fuller Rd., take 1st right onto Washington Ave. Ext., follow to left onto Rt. 155, right on Rt. 20, follow to Rt. 146 south, proceed to Guilderland Center, left at light, school is on left. GUILDERLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL - Guilderland Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 2 (Fuller Rd.), left onto Fuller Rd., take 1st right onto Washington Ave. Ext., follow to left onto Rt. 155, past Rt. 20, school is on left. GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Greenville: Rt.9 north to NYS Thruway, take Berskshire Spur west towards Albany, take Thruway (87) south towards NYC to Coxsackie exit, take 9W south to light, right onto Rt. 81, proceed to Greenville, straight through light at Rt. 32, school entrance is on the right. HEATLY ACADEMY - Green Island Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to north to Green Island Exit, straight thru the light, the road will fork take right fork (Hudson St.), school is on the right approximately 4 blocks. HEBREW ACADEMY - Albany - (Approx 35 Minutes) 1-90 West to Everett Rd. Exit. Right at Top of Ramp.Take Left onto Sand Creek Rd. Hebrew Academy is on Corner of Sand Creek and Russell Road (?#54) Holy Cross- I-90 to Slingerlands exit, Rt. 85 Take Rt. 85 to Rt. 20 Turn right at the stop sign Turn right onto Rt. 20 Holy Cross is 2 blocks on the left 19

20 HOOSICK VALLEY- (Approx. 55 minutes) I-90 to 787 north towards Troy Take exit for Rt. 7 east and cross the Collar City bridge At the 2 nd light take a left onto 10 th St. (there is a sign for Rt. 40 N) 10 th St. turns into Oakwood Ave. stay on it until it ends Turn right There will be a Stewarts on the left, make your 1 st left onto Rt. 40 N Go approx miles into the Village of Schaghticoke. Turn right onto Rt. 67 east Continue until you see the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds on your left Go approx. 200 yards and the High School will be on your right. HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL - Harry Howard Ave., Hudson Rt.9 south, bear right onto Harry Howard Blvd. in Greenport (behind Pulcher's Motors). follow to high school on the right. HUDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL - Harry Howard Ave., Hudson Rt.9 south, bear right onto Harry Howard Blvd. in Greenport (behind Pulcher's Motors), bear right past high school, middle school on left across from the Firemen's Home. JOHNSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL - Rt. 9 north to 1-90 west to NYS Thruway at Exit 24. Take Thruway west to Exit 28 (Fonda-Fultonville), left onto Rt. 5S, go over bridge, left at light onto Rt.5, right at next set of lights onto Rt. 30A, look for signs to Knott Field. Proceed past Knott Field to light at Stewart's, take left at light, go over railroad tracks, right on top of hill to school. LANSINGBURGH HIGH SCHOOL th Ave., Troy Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to north, take Exit for Rt.7 east, cross New Collar City Bridge, take exit marked Downtown, take 1st right off exit ramp (Hutton St, by CDTA garage), right on River St., right on 106th St., follow right into school yard. LA SALLE INSTITUTE Williams Rd., Troy Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 9 (Troy), right onto Rt. 4 to Williams Road, right on Williams. School is on left approximately 500 yds. MAPLE HILL SCHOOLS - Schodack Rt.9 north, past 1-90/Thruway exchange to left onto Maple Hill Road, over railroad tracks, at fork in road - high school is to right and the middle school is to the left. 20

21 MECHANICVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Mechanicville Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north, take Alternate Rt. 7 west to 1-87 take Exit 9, follow Rt. 146 east into Mechanicville. Continue on Rt. 146 and look for Convenient Store on right. At that light, take left onto South St., go up hill to school. MECHANICVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Mechanicville Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north, take Alternate Rt. 7 west to 1-87 Take Exit 9, follow Rt. 146 east into Mechanicville (Rt. 146 becomes Central Ave.) Turn right at light by MacDonald's onto Park Ave. Go 1 block, left onto S. Main St., school on right. MOHANESON HIGH SCHOOL- Curry Road, Schenectady Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 24, get onto Thruway to Exit 25, take 1-890, go under overpass, take Curry Road Exit (Rt. 7 west), continue on Curry Rd. approximately 2 miles, school driveway on left NEW LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL - Lebanon Springs State Farm Road to right on Rt. 28, left on Parker Hall Road (just past Niverville Post Office), left on Rt. 203 to Nassau, right onto Rt. 20 east, proceed to Lebanon Springs, left at Hess Station onto Rt. 22 north, school is on left across from Ford dealer. NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL - Schenectady Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 1-87 to Exit 6 (Rt. 7) West on Rt. 7 to Balltown Rd., right on Balltown Rd. (Balltown Rd. becomes Rt. 146 after crossing Union St.), continue on Rt. 146 past Nott St., high school is on right, just past Grand Union parking lot. QUEENSBURY HIGH SCHOOL - Aviation Rd., Glens Falls Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north to Alternate Rt. 7 west to 1-87 north (Northway) to Exit 19. Take left at end of exit ramp, school is on right about 1 mile. RAVENA COEYMANS SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL - Ravena Rt.9 north to Thruway, take Berkshire Spur west towards Albany, take Thruway north towards Albany, take 1st exit (Selkirk) right on Rt. 144, 1st right on Rt. 396, proceed through Selkirk to 1st left after firehouse, continue to Rt. 9W, left on Rt. 9W, school is on right just before Atlantic Cement overhead conveyor. 21

22 RENSSELAER HIGH SCHOOL Broadway, Rensselaer Rt.9 north to Rt. 9&20 east through East Greenbush to Rensselaer, right on Broadway, school is on left before railroad viaduct (driveway across from Boys' Club). St. AMBROSE -Latham (Approx. 35 minutes.) 1-90 to 787 North to Rt. 7 West. Follow Rt. 7 to Latham Exit for Rt. 9 Go straight through intersection and Take Next Right onto New Loudon Road Saint Ambrose School will be on left hand side St. Augustine s- Lansingburgh I-90 to 787 Go to Cohoes and turn left onto Rt. 470 (112th Bridge) Cross the river and turn left onto 2 nd Ave. Go 2 blocks, school is on the right ST CATHERINE S OF SIENA St. JUDE S- I-90 to exit 9 (Rt. 4) towards Troy Proceed past Wal-Mart & Home Depot Turn right at the light just after the M&T Bank onto Winter St. Ext. Turn right at the 1 st light onto Whiteview Rd. Several twists and turns and you will see Connolly s Funeral Home on the right, take the next left onto Brookside. Turn left at St. Jude s Church into the parking lot for the school SACRED HEART -Troy (Approx. 35 minutes.) 1-90 to Exit 9. Follow Rte. 4 towards Troy/HVCC. Halfway downhill past HVCC take Right on Campbell Ave. Follow Campbell Ave. until it ends and becomes Spring Ave. Bear right on Spring. Stay on Spring across Intersection of Pawling & Spring. Sacred Heart will be on Right SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL - Duanesburg Rd., Schenectady Rt. 9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 24, enter Thruway west to Exit 25, take 1-890, go under overpass, exit onto Rt. 7 west (Curry Rd.), continue on Rt. 7 west until you cross over 1-88, school is on left just past 1-88 overpass. 22

23 SHAKER HIGH SCHOOL - North Colonie, Latham (Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 6 (Loudonville), follow Rt. 9 north through Loudonville (past Hoffman's Playland), right on Rt. 155, school is on left, Jr. High is 1st, then High School. TACONIC HILLS - TAMARAC HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL - RD 3 Troy Rt.9 north to Rts. 9&20 east to 1st traffic take right on Rt. 150 (Schodack Town Hall on right) to a right onto Rt. 43 to a left onto Rt. 351, continue on Rt. 351 to Rt. 2 west, school is on right side. TROY HIGH SCHOOL - Burdett Ave, Troy Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north to Exit Rt. 7 east (Hoosick St.), right on Burdett Ave., school is past RPI Fieldhouse on the left. VOORHEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Voorheesville Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to Exit 2 (Fuller Rd.), left on Fuller Rd., 1st right on Washington Ave. Ext., left on Rt. 155, bear right at fork in road (DOT. garage) on Maple Ave., bear left at next fork in road (Smith's Tavern) on New Salem Rd., continue to school on right. WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Middletown Rd., Waterford Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north, Exit at Rt. 32, follow Rt. 32 north to Waterford, left on Sixth St. (changes to Middletown Rd.), up hill, school is on the right. WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL - Wiswall Ave., Watervliet Rt.9 north to 1-90 west to 787 north to Green Island Bridge, 23rd St., go left at the 2nd light, which will be Rt. 32 or 2nd Ave. next light go right, which will be Rt.2 or 19th Ave. Don't go over the bridge, 1st light past tracks go left, then the 1st right to the school. WATERVLIET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Approx. 25 minutes) 1-90 to 787 North to Watervliet Green Island Exit for 23 Street Take a Left at Light. At 3rd Light (1 Blinking) take Right onto 2nd Avenue. At next Stop Light take a Left onto 25th St. Stay on 25th St. and School is on the Right (Corner of 10 Ave. and 25th St.) 23