A message from Section XI Executive Director Tom Combs … 

We did it. Three sports seasons completed in less than six months. It was a major effort that we will never forget and we are grateful for all coaches, administrators, parents, officials, secretaries, health workers, government officials, community supporters and MOSTLY our student-athletes, for cooperating and collaborating to make it happen.

We went from games with no fans, to events where fans wore masks, to eventually matches with full attendance ending with Spring Long Island Championships. It was a steady progression as the year evolved.

As we just finished up the final spring sport events last week, we took some time to reflect and are so appreciative of what we endured and what we learned together. We are also mindful of the people we lost from this virus and the lasting impact it will have on their families and friends; they will be in our thoughts and prayers forever.

We believe Section XI was a leader in New York during the pandemic. Together, we developed a plan with structure and worked towards successful outcomes during each season. 

As we head into the summer, we wish you a happy and healthy couple of months. We also are already excited for the start of full fall season on August 23.