Winter sports are almost here! Tonawanda Athletics invites student-athletes and their families to Winter Athletic Family Night at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Miller Gym.
Families will have the opportunity to meet Tonawanda's Winter 2026 coaches, athletic director and athletic trainer while learning important information for the upcoming season. The evening will cover athletic eligibility, attendance and academic expectations, FinalForms registration, transportation, sportsmanship, communication with coaches, concussion testing, return-to-play protocols and more.
Following the general presentation, families will break out into individual sport meetings for additional information specific to their teams.
Winter Athletic Family Night
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 5 p.m. | Miller Gym
Welcome
Introduction of the athletic director, coaching staff and athletic trainer.
App Testing
New process from the state.
Code of Conduct
Eligibility: Academics, attendance, P.E. and discipline.
Attendance: Students must be present for seven of nine periods.
Academics: 72% overall average and passing P.E.; six-week check.
Behavior: Per district Code of Conduct.
FinalForms
Athlete registration is completed online.
Athletes are ineligible until all red squares are addressed.
General Rules
Transportation: Respect the bus and driver and pick up trash. Athletes ride to away events with the team and may only ride home with a parent/guardian after signing out with the coach.
Student-athlete: Student comes first. Represent Tonawanda positively and maintain sportsmanship.
Being a fan: Always show sportsmanship.
Playing time: Earned; discuss concerns with the coach first.
Varsity letter: Individual coaches set requirements.
Uniforms: Student-athletes are responsible for uniforms and will be charged if they are not returned.
Communication: Contact the coach first, then the Athletic Department with questions.
Talking to a coach: Do not approach a coach immediately after a contest. Allow 24 hours.
Athletic Trainer: Melissa Donato
Impact Testing for concussions.
Return-to-play protocol.
Injuries.
Individual Sport Meetings
Boys Bowling: Bowling Ally
Girls Bowling: Bowling Ally
Girls Basketball: Miller Gym
Boys Basketball: Miller Gym
Boys Swimming: HS Cafeteria
Modified Swimming: HS Cafeteria
Boys Wrestling: MS Gym
Girls Wrestling: Mr. Northrup
Modified Wrestling: MS Gym
Modified Cheer: Wellness Gym
Varsity Cheer: Wellness Gym
We can't wait to see you at Miller Gym on Nov. 18. Thank you for being part of Tonawanda Athletics!