News - Section VIII Athletics

Boys soccer officiating clinic scheduled for January 2025!

Section VIII football officials named Crew of The Month for October 2024!

Partnership between NFL, NFHS and NYSAOCF is celebrating high school football officials all season long! Section VIII...

Concussions in Football – presented by NYU Langone Health

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education Concussion in Football Rupi Johal, MDNYU Langone...

Common Hip Injuries in Soccer…and Prevention! – Presented by NYU Langone Health

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education Common Hip Injuries in Soccer and Prevention...

Beat the Heat: Essential Heat Safety Tips for Football Practice – Presented by NYU Langone

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education Beat the Heat: Essential Heat Safety Tips...

Preventing Hamstring Injuries in Soccer – Presented by NYU Langone Health

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education Preventing Hamstring Injuries in Soccer Written by...

Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame – Class of 2024 announced!

Induction ceremony scheduled for September 25, 2024! Section VIII is proud to announce the Dr. James Tolle...

The Biomechanics of the Golf Swing – Presented by NYU Langone Health

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education The Biomechanics of the Golf Swing James...

Maintaining Performance Through the Baseball Season – Presented by NYU Langone Health

Valuable information from Section VIII’s Official Partner in Health Education Maintaining Performance Through the Baseball Season Heather...

Gymnastics officiating clinic scheduled for May 2024!

Myths About Concussions – Presented by NYU Langone Health

Myths About Concussions – Presented by NYU Langone Health In Recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, this...

A note from Section VIII Executive Director, Patrick Pizzarelli

On March 21, 2024, Mr. Pizzarelli shared an update on the current shortage of game officials.

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CPR/First Aid Training – 2024-25 Courses

Section VIII is a State-approved provider of CPR/AED and First Aid courses for coaches; sessions are offered...

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Get out of the stands and onto the field as a Nassau County Sports Official! We can...

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