Athletics

At Dominican Academy, excellence extends beyond the classroom into the court, field and pool. Over 50% of our students participate in athletics as members of our varsity teams. We are a member of the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) of the Archdiocese of New York.  

Mission Statement
The mission of the Dominican Academy Athletic Department is to create a dynamic environment that promotes competitiveness, spirituality, teamwork and self-discipline. We strive to provide a quality experience for all student-athletes in the Roman Catholic tradition and in keeping with our school’s mission, we see athletics as another way to “build community” and “make a meaningful contribution.” We are committed to building character, developing responsibility, and promoting integrity and honor, which will become lifelong traits. We believe student-athletes at Dominican Academy will benefit from the life lessons athletic competition offers and therefore are committed to providing this opportunity to our student body. 

Contact Mrs. Annie Sullivan, P’20, Athletic Director, by clicking here.

Sports for the 2025-2026 academic year include: 

FALL: Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Swim, Tennis

WINTER: Basketball, Indoor Track 

SPRING: Outdoor Track, Softball

Click here to register for Fall 25-26 tryouts

Fall Sports Tryout Information:
Each student athlete who is interested in a fall sport (soccer, volleyball, tennis and cross country) must register to try out for the team. Attendance at all tryout dates for each sport is mandatory. Also, our league, the CHSAA, requires teams to have a minimum number of pre-season practices before competitive play. Therefore, team practices after tryouts are mandatory, too.

Here is the link to register for tryouts and information for each sport is below. Deadline to register for fall sports is Friday, June 6th. 

Please keep in mind that a student's annual physical needs to be within 12 months of August 1, 2025. Therefore, the exam form needs to be dated between August 1, 2024 and August 18, 2025. 

In an effort to provide the best fields/courts for tryouts and practices, some of these locations and times may be updated. Any changes will be communicated to you. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. 

Soccer Tryouts: 
Monday, August 18, 6-8 pm, Randall’s Island Park, Central Fields, #50
Tuesday, August 19, 6-8 pm, Randall’s Island Park, Central Fields, #50

If the athlete makes the team, mandatory practices will be:
Wednesday, August 20, 4-6 pm, Randall’s Island Park, Central Fields, #50
Thursday, August 21, 4-6 pm, Randall’s Island Park, Central Fields, #50

Sleepaway camp for the team will be Sunday, August 23 - Wednesday, August 27 at the Darrow School. The camp is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. More information will follow for team members. 

Volleyball Tryouts: 
Monday, August 18, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)
Tuesday, August 19, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)

If the athlete makes the team, mandatory practices will be:
Wednesday, August 20, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)
Thursday, August 21, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)
Monday-Thursday, August 25-28, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)
Tuesday, September 2, Clarkstown South Varsity Scrimmage, time TBD (Bus for the scrimmage will be provided for the team.)
Wednesday, 9/3, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)
Thursday, 9/4, 4-6 pm, St. John Nepomucene Gym (First Avenue between 66 and 67 streets)

Tennis Tryouts: 
Monday, August 18, 4-6 pm, West Side Tennis Club, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills
Tuesday, August 19, 4-6 pm, West Side Tennis Club, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills

If the athlete makes the team, mandatory practices will be:
Wednesday, August 20, 4-6 pm, location TBD
Thursday, August 21, 4-6 pm, location TBD
Practice dates, times and locations for the week of August 25-28, TBD

Cross Country Tryouts: 
Tuesday, August 26, 4-6 pm, Central Park, (Please meet at D.A. in the lobby by 3:45 pm.)
Wednesday, August 27, 4-6 pm,Central Park, (Please meet at D.A. in the lobby by 3:45 pm.)

If the athlete makes the team, mandatory practices will be:
Thursday, August 28, 4-6 pm,Central Park, (Please meet at D.A. in the lobby by 3:45 pm.)
Tuesday, September 2, 4-6 pm,Central Park, (Please meet at D.A. in the lobby by 3:45 pm.)
Thursday, September 4, 4-6 pm,Central Park, (Please meet at D.A. in the lobby by 3:45 pm.)

Health/Registration Requirements: 

Any new or returning student who wishes to participate in D.A. Athletics must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Athletic Registration Form: Required for all new and returning student-athletes. This must be completed and submitted before try-outs. Students who have not completed this form by the registration deadline will be unable to participate in try-outs. Click here for the registration form. This form requires the following documentation:

  • Annual Health Exam: All students who wish to participate in D.A athletics, including tryouts, need to have a health exam every 12 months. The annual health exam should be documented by the student’s healthcare provider and state that she is medically fit to participate in athletics without restrictions. Students who have not had a documented health exam within the last 12 months are not permitted to participate in school sports, including tryouts, until a new health exam has been completed. Click here for the Annual Health Examination Form.

  • Interval Health History Form: Required for all student-athletes. This must be completed by a parent/guardian no sooner than 30 days prior to the first try-out. Failure to do so will result in the student being unable to participate in any athletic activities. If a student has already participated in a sport, but is trying out for another sport in a different season, the 30-day Interval Health History Form must be completed and submitted again for the new season. Check here for the Interval Health History Form.