Fair Lawn Cutters Athletics
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It's not whether you win or lose but it's how you play the game. Fair Lawn is committed to the highest levels of sportsmanship in all sports, on and off the field. Parents and athletes please read this letter from the Big North Conference along with the attached code of behavior for athletic events.
For general information, please email our Athletics Administrative Assistant at cjantzen@fairlawnschools.org
For information regarding physicals, please email our school nurses at flhs-sportsphysicals@fairlawnsds.org
* To leave a message for any coach please call the Athletic Secretary or Athletic Director. *
Philosophy
The athletic program at Fair Lawn High School is an outgrowth of our physical education and health program and therefore, is an integral part of the district’s total educational program. The interscholastic competitive environment will provide an opportunity for our student athletes to learn positive life skills, values, and ethics in a climate that demands dedication, responsibility, self discipline, a positive work ethic and respect for others. This program will provide an opportunity for all to share their common interests, respect their differences and appreciate physical competition as a lifelong process.
All involved in the program must show a personal commitment to the goals of the team and make the personal sacrifices necessary to achieve success. Making such a commitment to excellence nurtures a sense of pride, loyalty and leadership qualities in a student athlete, enabling the individual to become more resilient and better prepared to face life’s challenges. This unique experience allows students to achieve their full potential as students, athletes, and citizens.
Sportsmanship & Academics
The Fair Lawn High School Athletic Program encourages and promotes good sportsmanship and friendly relationships throughout the school community by requiring courtesy and decorum at all times. The coaches, all parents, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves as true sportsmen in victory as well as defeat. It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory. However, the number of victories is only one measure of success. Ultimately the real challenge is guiding the individual and the team to reach its full potential. This is the true measure of achievement.
The Fair Lawn High School Athletic department recognizes that the primary responsibility of the student athlete is their education. Therefore the athletic department supports the concept that student athletes should work to their potential in the classroom and be committed to achieving maximum academic success. Coaches and teachers will be encouraged to reinforce academic and behavioral expectations to those students not meeting appropriate standards. Therefore, athletes are expected to cooperate with the guidelines established for those individuals who need to focus on greater academic responsibility and achievement.
Forms, Tryouts & Important Dates
Seasonal Start Dates
Fall Sports:
August 11, 2025: Football & Tennis
August 17, 2025: All other sports
(please plan vacations before tryout dates so your child can attend)
Winter Sports:
November 24, 2025
Spring Sports:
March 9, 2026
NJSIAA Dates
Physicals/Dates
Any student trying out for a team sport must have a current physical exam (done within the past year) on file with our School Nurse.
Send all physicals via email to the School Nurse, Ms. Calabrese or Ms. Janiak at flhs-sportsphysicals@fairlawnsds.org
If you would like to drop off athletic physicals, please email Ms. Calabrese or Ms. Janiak to setup a time for drop off. These forms (1, 6, 11) must be handed in to the School Nurse by due dates (listed above by Season).
Sports Physical Dates
Physicals should be sent via email or delivered to the HS Nurses Office
2025 Fall Season-July 11th, 2025
2025 Winter Season-October 24th, 2025
2026 Spring Season-February 13th, 2026
2025 Black-Out Period/No Contact Dates
August 1st-10th, 2025
Forms
NEW Physical Form Requirements (read this letter)- The following forms are required.
Pre-Participation Physician's Form (completed by physician & parents)
Athletic Code of Conduct
FLHS Pledge/Covid 19 Checklist
Athletic Bus Waiver
Forms 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 must be completed / acknowledged online on the Genesis Parent Portal. DO NOT print the forms and return to the School Nurse (not necessary).
All student athletes are required to take a Baseline Impact Concussion Test (Form 9). NO student can participate in sports without completing this baseline test. This is state mandated. Please make sure to follow the direction and complete this. This is good for 2 years.
After a student participates in a sport and wants to be eligible to participate in another sport in a NEW ATHLETIC SEASON, it is mandatory that the student fills out the NJDOE Health History Questionnaire form as well as an Emergency Information Profile. These forms (6 and 11, above) must be returned to the School Nurse prior to the opening tryout.
Directions
NOTE ON PARKING:
After hours or for athletic events at Fair Lawn High School, park in the main lot behind the school building. At the end of Orchard Street, make a left turn and then a quick right to get behind the building and turn into the parking lot.
During the school day, individual visitors should park in the new parking lot. At the end of Orchard Street, facing the high school, turn right, and then left onto Burbank Street. Look for a Visitor's parking space.
