Welcome Back Bears' Athletics!

Family ID Registration Instructions

Please read the directions below to begin your registration process.

Message from the Health Office:  Please be advised that as always, Varsity and JV student-athletes must first register in Family ID and then be cleared by our District Medical Director. Kindly submit a current physical (dated on or after September 2019) and any other documentation to the school nurse via scan/email or fax to jmccann@briarcliffschools.org or fax 914-432-8218.  It is important to register and submit forms as soon as possible so as not to delay clearance.  Failure to meet the September 27^th deadline, may result in your child(ren) not receiving clearance or being eligible to begin participation during the first day(s) of practice.  

Parents/Guardians should register by doing the following.  Go to the Briarcliff Website home page www.briarcliffschools.org  Click on Parents – HS/MS– there is a drop-down box, click on Family ID (Athletics Family ID)

 Follow these steps:

1. Next, click on the program you would like to register your child in, scroll down and click on the green button Register Now.  If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Create Account. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account.
2. Create your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password. Select I Agree to the FamilyID Terms of Service. Click Create Account.
3. You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your E-mail filters (spam, junk, etc.).
4. Click on the link in your activation E-mail, which will log you in to FamilyID.com
5. Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red* are required to have an answer.
6. Click the Save & Continue button when your form is complete.
7. Review your registration summary.

For returning parents, please use the following directions:

1. Parents/Guardians should register by doing the following.  Go to the Briarcliff Website home page www.briarcliffschools.org  Click on Parents – HS/MS– there is a drop-down box, click on Family ID (Athletics Family ID
2. Login using the email address and password you created previously (do not create a new account)
3. Choose the sport
4. Click on “Add Participant Below or Click to Select” and pick your child’s name.
5. Update health and demographic information, if necessary.
6. Sign-off on seasonal agreements.
7. Save and submit.

SUPPORT:

If you need assistance with registration, contact FamilyID at: support@familyid.com or 888-800-5583 ext. 1. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.  

FAQs for Return to Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions for Return to Interscholastic Athletics 

1. My family has chosen the remote learning plan for our son/daughter, is he or she eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics?

As per the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), “a pupil should be eligible for interschool competition or inclusive athletic activities in a sport during a semester, provided that he or she is a bona fide student, enrolled in the first 15 days of such semester, is registered in the equivalent of three regular courses, is meeting the physical education requirement, and has been in regular attendance 80 percent of the school time, bona fide absence caused by personal illness is accepted.”  On August 10, 2020, the NYSPHSAA clarified this by saying “in discussions with representatives from the New York State Education Department, the above regulation provides a student with the opportunity to participate in interscholastic athletics if they are receiving credit for three courses and physical education, regardless of the education platform utilized by the school district (i.e. remote only, hybrid, etc.). Students who opt for a remote only education because of the COVID-19 crisis would be eligible for interscholastic athletics if they meet the Bona Fide student regulation above.” 

2.  If my child is participating in a full remote learning program, or his home working remotely during a hybrid schedule, will transportation be provided for my child to return to school for practice?

No, with practices occurring after school hours at hours yet to be determined, it will be the responsibility of the student-athlete, and their family to get to practice.

3.  I understand that my child needs an up-to-date physical on file with the school nurse prior to participating in athletics.  Due to the COVID-19 crisis, I was not able to solidify an appointment for my child to get a physical completed, can he or she still participate?

Varsity and JV student-athletes must first register in Family ID and then be cleared by our District Medical Director. Kindly submit a current physical (dated on or after September 2019) and any other documentation to the school nurse via scan/email or fax to jmccann@briarcliffschools.org or fax 914-432-8218.  It is important to register and submit forms as soon as possible so as not to delay clearance.  Failure to meet the September 27^th deadline, may result in your child(ren) not receiving clearance or being eligible to begin participation during the first day(s) of practice.  

4.  Will my child need to partake in daily screening for interscholastic athletics?

Yes, the screening tool for interscholastic athletics will be shared with each of the students, and their families.  Daily, this must be completed in order to participate in athletics. All student-athletes will be required to complete an additional screening for athletics, on top of their daily screening.

5.  Will there be protocols in place to enhance cleanliness and sanitizing?

Yes, each team will be supplied with a hand sanitizer to be used at practices/games, along with sanitizers that can be used on equipment when needed.

6.  Will the services of our Athletic Trainer in Briarcliff still be available?

Yes, however there are specific protocols on utilizing the training room, including when student-athletes can enter and how many athletes are allowed at a time.

7.  Are student-athletes required to wear face coverings while participating in athletics?

As per NYSPHSAA guidelines, “In accordance with NYSDOH guidance (Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Sports and Recreation), responsible parties must ensure a distance of at least six feet is maintained among individuals at all times, whether indoor or outdoor, unless safety or the core activity (e.g. practicing, playing) requires a shorter distance.  If a shorter distance is required, individuals must wear acceptable face coverings; provided, however, that coaches, trainers, and other individuals who are not directly engaged in physical activity are required to wear a face covering."

 Acceptable face coverings for COVID-19 include but are not limited to cloth-based face coverings and disposable masks that cover both the mouth and the nose.  It will be vital that the masks are worn while participating in all aspects of interscholastic athletics.

8.  Will coaches be required to wear face coverings?

In accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Guidance, responsible parties should work to ensure a distance of six feet.  When a shorter distance is needed, face covering are required; thus, coaches will be required to wear masks.

9.  Will the Briarcliff athletic events be streamed?

Briarcliff Manor UFSD has an agreement in place with Local Live, a streaming service.  The plan is to have streaming for events on the main fields and in the gymnasium.  

10.  How will “team water” be handled to ensure proper hydration?

Student-athletes are encouraged to bring their own bottles, with their name clearly labeled on it.  

11.  In the past, various equipment was shared amongst teams, how will that be handled this year?

The sharing of equipment will be minimized as much as possible.  When applicable, student-athletes will be provided with equipment that they will used exclusively, such as practice pinnies.  When equipment must be shared, coaches will be supplied with a sanitizer.  Student-athletes are encouraged to launder their cloth items daily.

12.  My child left their practice gear in the locker room daily, how will that be utilized?

Locker rooms will not be used due to capacity restrictions.  Student-athletes must take their practice gear and equipment daily.

13.  In the press, it says that Fall Sports begin on September 21, why are Briarcliff’s teams not beginning until September 29?

NYSPHSAA is allowing Fall Sports across the state to begin on September 21.  However, our region, Section One, choose not to start until September 29, allowing for more districts to transition from remote learning to hybrid learning.

14.  My child is in sixth grade, can I sign him/her up for interscholastic athletics?

No, as New York only offers the opportunity for students in grades 7-12 to partake in interscholastic athletics.

15. With the sport seasons potentially being moved, can my child play two different sports that are typically both offered in the fall season?

Yes, as long as the sports are offered at different times, one can play and tryout for both teams.

16.  Which sports begin on September 29 at Briarcliff High School?

The only sports beginning on that day are Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country, Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity and JV Boys Soccer, Varsity and JV Girls Soccer, and Varsity and JV Girls Tennis.    Currently,Varsity Girls Swimming/Diving and Middle School Fall Sports are being reviewed by Section I and are not approved at this time.  Updates on these sports will be posted next week.

17.  How do I sign my son or daughter up for one of the teams beginning on September 29?

As the district has done in the past, we have partnered with Family ID in order to sign up for interscholastic athletics.  This portal is located on the district website, under the tab for “Parents”. 

18.  Will there be APP (Athletic Placement Process) testing?

Unfortunately, at this juncture, the district will forgo the APP Process (Middle School students playing up).  The parameters which have been given to operate under make this a daunting task.  Our goal is to operate with the guidelines the best we can.