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 2026-2027 academic year include: 

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

WINTER: Basketball, Indoor Track 

SPRING: Outdoor Track, Softball

Click here to register for fall 2026-2027 tryouts

Fall Sports Tryout Information:
Each student athlete who is interested in a fall sport (soccer, volleyball, tennis or cross country) must register to try out for the team. Attendance at all tryout dates for each sport is mandatory. 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 Wednesday, June 10th. Please reach out if you have any questions. If you have specific questions about the medical form required, please email our school nurse, Ms. Lawler, at schoolnurse@dominicanacademy.org. 

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

Please have the following form ready to upload when you are registering for tryouts:

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 (after August 1, 2025) are not permitted to participate in school sports, including tryouts, until a new health exam has been completed. Click here to view/download a blank Annual Health Exam form. 

SOCCER
A summer soccer clinic will be offered on the dates below. This clinic is open to all students and is not mandatory. Please use this link to register for the soccer clinic. 
Monday, August 17, 6-8 pm, Randall's Island, Field 50
Tuesday, August 18, 6-8 pm, Randall's Island, Field 50
Wednesday, August 19, 4-6 pm, Randall's Island, Field 50
Thursday, August 20, 4-6 pm. Randall's Island, Field 50

Tryouts:
Monday, August 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, Randall's Island, Field 84
Tuesday, August 25, 5:30-7:30 pm, Randall's Island, Field 84

Pre-Season Practices: Pre-season practices are mandatory for athletes who make the team.
Wednesday, August 26, 6- 8 pm, Randall’s Island, Field 84
Thursday, August 27, 5:30-7:30 pm, Randall’s Island, Field 84
Friday, August 28, 5:30-7:30 pm

Pre-Season Sleepaway Camp at Camp Winadu
Sunday, August 30 to Wednesday September 2
While pre-season practices are mandatory, attendance at the camp is not, but it is strongly encouraged. The cost for the camp will be approximately $675. If this cost is a financial burden, a small amount of aid is available. Please email Mrs. Sullivan at athleticdirector@dominicanacademy.org. A bus will be provided for an additional cost to be determined. The bus will leave from and return to D.A. More information and a link to register for the camp will be sent to those who make the soccer team.

VOLLEYBALL
Tryouts: Tryouts will be held at St. John Nepomucene gym, entrance on 67th Street between First and York Avenues.
Monday, August 24th, 4-6 pm
Tuesday, August 25th, 4-6 pm

Pre-season Practice: Pre-season practices are mandatory for athletes who make the team. All practices are held at St. John’s Nepomucene gym. Times for the two tournaments listed below will be communicated to the team once they are confirmed.
Wednesday, August 26, 4-6 pm
Thursday, August 27, 4-6 pm
Friday, August 28, 4-6 pm
Monday, August 31, 4-6 pm
Tuesday, September 1, 4-6 pm
Wednesday, September 2, Clarkstown South High School Tournament
Thursday, September 3, Moore Catholic High School Tournament
Friday, September 4, Moore Catholic High School Tournament

TENNIS
Tryouts:
Monday, August 24, 4-6 pm, Location TBD
Tuesday, August 25, 4-6 pm, Location TBD

Pre-season Practice: Pre-season practices are mandatory for athletes who make the team. Time and location of practice courts are TBD.
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27
Friday, August 28
Monday, August 31
Tuesday, September 1
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 3

CROSS COUNTRY
Tryouts: Tryouts will be held at Central Park, 4-6 pm. Runners meet in the D.A. lobby at 3:30 pm. Runners will go together to Central Park.
Tuesday, August 25th
Wednesday, August 26th

Preseason practices:  Pre-season practices are mandatory for athletes who make the team. Practices are 4-6 pm at Central Park. The team will meet in the D.A. lobby at 3:30 pm and go together to Central Park.
Thursday, August 28
Tuesday, September 1
Thursday, September 3
Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 10

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.