Winter and Fall II Sports Updates
The New York State Health Department and Rensselaer County Health Department have given approval for schools to start interscholastic sports. The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education has responded by approving the start of Winter Sports and Fall II Sports.
- NYS Department of Health Interim Guidance for Sports and Recreation – Updated January 22, 2021
- New York State Public High School Athletics Return to Interscholastic Athletics – Updated January 25, 2021
- CHS Return to Athletics Plan (Winter 2021) – Updated January 29, 2021
- CHS Return to Athletics Plan (Fall II Sports) – Posted February 25, 2021
- Sport Scope Live Streaming – Posted February 11, 2021
- Registration Forms
- Health History Form
- Parental Consent Form
- COVID-19 Release for Return to Play (if your child has ever tested positive for COVID-19 or was identified as a presumed positive)
2020-21 Sports Schedule
| Season | Dates | Sports |
| Fall I | COMPLETED | Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Girls’ Tennis |
| Winter (Low-Risk) | December 14 – February 12 | Bowling |
| Winter (Higher-Risk) | February 3 – March 13 | Basketball, Cheer, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Wrestling |
| Fall II | March 7 – May 1 | Cheer, Football, Volleyball |
| Spring | May 3 – June 25 (Baseball only starts April 28) | Baseball, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Softball, Boys’ Tennis |
About Columbia Athletics
Columbia is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, competing in Class AA/A in Section II. Columbia offers nearly 70 levels (varsity, junior varsity, freshman and modified) of interscholastic athletic opportunities for boys and girls.
- 42 Sectional Titles and 6 State Championships
- 8 NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Awards (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- 18 of Columbia’s varsity athletic programs had an average GPA of 90 percent or better in 2018-19
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Contact
Michael Leonard
Athletic Director
518-207-2080
962 Luther Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061
News
Columbia Girls’ Basketball Games Postponed, Teams Will Have Practice - The Columbia girls' basketball games for both varsity and JV, which were scheduled for Saturday, February 27, have been postponed. No make-up date has been determined. Both teams will have practice instead.
First Two Weeks of COVID-19 Testing for Student Athletes Yields Zero Positive Cases - The East Greenbush Central School District began COVID-19 surveillance testing for student athletes on February 17 and has found zero positive cases out of more than 100 tests. The new testing program is not required for high school sports, but the district is taking a proactive approach to reduce the risk of any potential community spread.
Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling Win Suburban Council Championships - The Columbia boys’ and girls' bowling teams both won Section 2 Class A Championships on Friday during virtual events, capping undefeated seasons. Congratulations!