Athletic Placement Process (APP) is a program for evaluating students who want to participate in sports at higher or lower levels, as approved by the Board of Regents as a part of the school eligibility rules in 1980, and is aligned with Learning Standards 1 and 2. Commissioner’s Regulation Section 135.4(c)(7)(ii)(a)(4).

Athletic Placement Process for Interschool Athletic Programs (NYSED 12/17)

• Attachment C:  Physical Maturity Form
  form to be filled out by both the Director of PE/Athletics AND the Medical Director.

• • Attachment H:  Physical Maturity Chart - Recommended Tanner Scores APP

The links below redirect to the Athletics and Coaching | New York State Education Department for the most current information on this topic:

• Athletic Placement Process for Interschool Athletic Programs
• APP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Competitive Cheerleading - Frequently Asked Questions
• Concussion Management Guidelines
• Guidelines for Sports Standards
• Guidelines for Students with Disabilities: Extended Athletic Eligibility Waiver Form
• Health Examination Guidelines for Schools
• Mixed Competition

Page Updated 6/9/23