RCSD Athletic Updates: Championship News, Awards Night, Fall Sign-Ups, and Football Camp
Posted Date: 05/27/26 (03:35 PM)
Please review the following important updates and announcements from the Rensselaer Athletic Department:
Section 2 Champion Alert! Huge congratulations to George Krause for winning the Section 2 Group 4 Pole Vault Championship! George has had an incredible season and will compete next week in the NYS Championship Qualifier Meet. Best of luck, George—bring it home!
Athletic Awards Ceremony
- When: June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM
- Where: School Auditorium
- Who: Any student-athlete who participated in a sport and finished the season on the team is warmly invited to attend along with their families. Please join us for a wonderful night celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Rams!
- How to Sign Up: Any student wishing to play a fall sport should sign up with our school nurse, Tammy Slingerland, at tslingerland@rcsd.k12.ny.us ASAP.
- Requirements: All athletes must have an up-to-date physical on file at the school and must return their completed eligibility packet before the start of the season.
- Open Workouts: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM. Meet the coaches in the weight room.
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Team Camp (Entering Grades 9–12): Running from June 1st to June 5th. This camp is completely free and crucial for building teamwork for next season! Anyone playing next year should plan to attend all 5 nights:
- Mon (6/1) – Wed (6/3): Skills and drills at Rensselaer from 2:45 PM – 4:30 PM.
- Thu (6/4) – Fri (6/5): Combined team workouts at Columbia High School. A bus will depart each afternoon at 4:30 PM.
- Next Steps: See Coach Spath immediately for an information sheet/permission slip, or reach out to him with any additional questions.

