Fair Lawn Cutters Athletics
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.
Contact Information:
Athletic Director - Michael Escalante 201-794-5450 Ext. 1005
Athletics Administrative Assistant - Christina Jantzen 201-794-5450 Ext. 2023
Athletic Trainer - Jason Locicero 201-794-5450 Ext. 1230
School Nurse - Christina Calabrese & Eleanor Janiak 201-794-5450 Ext. 1011
* To leave a message for any coach please call the Athletic Secretary or Athletic Director.
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
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Philosophy
Fair Lawn High School Athletic 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
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
2025-2026--Seasonal Start Dates
Fall Sports -
August 11th, 2025 - Football & Tennis
August 17th, 2025 - All Other Fall Sports
(Please plan vacations before try-out dates so your child can attend)
Winter Sports -
November 24th, 2025
Spring Sports -
March 9th, 2026
*Please note: Additional information on NJSIAA - Fall - Winter - Spring important dates can be found on attachments listed below (PDF Files).
Physicals:
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).
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) must be returned to the School Nurse prior to the opening tryout.
2023-24 BNC Sportsmanship letter to Parents.pdf
Impact Concussion Testing-1.pdf
NJSIAA Sports Season Fall Dates for 2024-2027.pdf
NJSIAA Sports Season Spring Dates for 2024-2027.pdf
Directions
Directions / Pointers on getting here
NOTE ON PARKING:
After hours or for athletic events, 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.
To reach Fair Lawn High School from:
Route 4 Westbound
As you approach Fair Lawn, take the center road (Route 208) and continue to the Fair Lawn Avenue West exit. Take the exit to the traffic light. At the light, make a left onto Orchard Street. Take Orchard Street to the very end. (You will be facing the school.)
*Sasso Field is on HS grounds on Cadmus Place*Center Rec is on HS grounds
Dobrow Complex (90 Harristown Rd) Route 208 take 2nd Maple Ave exit. Go thru stop sign. Fields ahead to the right
Memorial Middle School (First Street) Make right at end of Orchard St. Follow Berdan Ave to end, bear right First St.
Thomas Jefferson (35-01 Morlot Ave.) Route 208, take 1st Morlot St. exit, bear right, school on left.
Route 17 North
Proceed to the intersection of Routes 17 and 4. Get onto Route 4 West. Follow Route 4 to Route 208, following the directions above for Route 4 Westbound.
Route 17 South
Take to Century Road West exit. Stay on Century Road past the third traffic light. (This becomes Fair Lawn Avenue) Continue on Fair Lawn Avenue through the center of town and over the railroad tracks and over the Route 208 overpass. Continue straight to the traffic light just after the overpass. Turn left onto Orchard Street. Take Orchard Street to the very end. (You will be facing the school.) See parking information above.
Garden State Parkway North
Take exit 156, keeping to your right, and follow signs to Route 20. Once on route 20, look for the Burger King landmark. Just past the Burger King and gas station there is a traffic light; at the light, make a right onto Morlot Avenue. Go to the next light (facing a large church) and make a left onto River Road. At the next light, make a right onto Berdan Avenue. Go approximately 4 or 5 blocks; the school is on the right. See parking information above.
Dobrow Complex – on Route 20 continue to Maple Ave. Make right, go over bridge. Pass Pathmark, Bowling alley, make left on Harristown Rd.
Memorial –From River Rd, make a LEFT on Berdan Ave and school is at end on the right.
TJ – on Route 20 exit at Morlot Ave, but cross over River Rd, go over Route 208 overpass and school is on left.
Garden State Parkway South
Take exit 163 in Paramus. Follow the exit ramp, merging onto Route, 17. Go south, following the directions above for Route 17 South.
Route 208 North
Take Fair Lawn Ave. West exit. Take the exit to the traffic light. At the light, make a left onto Orchard Street. Take Orchard Street to the very end. (You will be facing the school.) See parking information above.
Route 208 South
Take the first Fair Lawn Ave. exit. At the light, continue straight across onto Orchard Street. Take Orchard Street to the very end. (You will be facing the school.) See parking information above.
80 West
Exit at River Road (507). Make a right. Follow for approximately 2 miles to the 2nd light. Make a right onto Berdan Avenue. Go approximately 4 or 5 blocks; the school is on the right. Pass the school and make a right at the end. Make another right into the parking lot.
80 East
Exit #61 at Garfield (507). Make a left. Follow River Road for approximately 2 miles to the 3rd light. Make a right onto Berdan Avenue. Go approximately 4 or 5 blocks; the school is on the right. Pass the school and make a right at the end. Make another right into the parking lot.
Sport Offerings
De-Stress to Play your Best
Stress & Anxiety Management Workshop
