Rensselaer Athletics Update: Varsity Football Practice Schedule & Fall Sports Reminders

As we prepare for the Fall 2026 athletic season, please review the upcoming schedule and practice details for Varsity Football, as well as start dates for all remaining fall sports.

Varsity Football Week 1 Practice Schedule

Practice officially begins on Monday, August 17. Please note that this start date applies to Varsity Football only.

• Monday, August 17: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 18: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Later start time to accommodate students taking Regents exams. Students are permitted to arrive late or leave early as necessary).
• Wednesday, August 19: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Later start time to accommodate Regents exams).
• Thursday, August 20: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Friday, August 21: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Saturday, August 22: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  

Required Equipment: Student-athletes must bring proper workout attire, football cleats, and sneakers to every practice session.

General Fall Sports Schedule Reminders

• Monday, August 24: Modified Football & ALL other Varsity and JV Sports begin.
• Monday, August 31: All other Modified Sports begin.

Full practice dates, times, and locations for all other fall sports will be posted and communicated by Tuesday, August 18.