Welcome to HMS Athletics

Registration Info
Step 1: Registration
Registration is completed via the Genesis Parent Portal under the forms tab and look for the applicable season and this year’s Heritage Middle School Athletics Sign-up.
Step 2: Medical Requirements
Students are required to complete the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form ONE TIME per calendar year. It is valid for 365 days. This form must be completed and only the second page of this packet, the medical eligibility form, is returned to Heritage Middle School nurse. For fall sports, the forms are due by August 15th. Please keep a copy for your records. Please do not email forms.
For every new athletics season during the school year (Fall, Winter and Spring) the student's physician is required to complete and retain the Athletic Health History Form . Only the third page of this packet, the medical eligibility form, will be returned to Heritage Middle School nurse. The first three pages remain on file at the physician’s office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Athletics Office at 973-535-8000 ext. 8862 or email Mrs. Mullin @ nmulllin@livingston.org
If you have any questions, please contact:
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
| FALL SPORTS | WINTER SPORTS | SPRING SPORTS |
| Boys & Girls Soccer |
Boys & Girls Volleyball |
Baseball |
| Field Hockey | Boys & Girls Basketball | Softball |
| Cross Country | Boys Tennis | |
| Girls Tennis | Boys Lacrosse | |
| Track (co-ed) |
Intramurals
Announcements
For all intramural sports, you MUST have an updated Sports Physical and sign up through Genesis under the “Fall 2025 Heritage Middle School/YMCA Athletics Sign up” tab.
Intramural Coordinator:
Mr. James Merlo jmerlo@livingston.org
Intramural Sports FAQ
What are Intramurals?
Intramurals are recreational sports that allow everyone, of all athletic abilities, to enjoy and have fun while participating in the activities they like. Students participating in the intramural program will receive instruction before participating in the games/activities.
Who can join intramural sports?
Everyone can join! All you need is an updated sports physical and sign up through Genesis. You may ask the school nurse for sports physical details.
Do I have to sign up or register for intramurals?
Yes, your parents need to sign you up through Genesis, and you may join intramurals at any time throughout the year. All you need is an updated sports physical.
Are intramural sports highly competitive?
The intramural instructor will have multiple levels of competitiveness based on your ability.
Can I play more than one intramural sport?
Yes, you may participate in as many intramural sports as you want.
Interests or Ideas
If you have any interests or ideas about intramural sports, we would love to hear them. Intramurals are designed to give all students a chance to participate, have fun, and try new activities in a low-pressure environment.
Whether you want to suggest a sport, recommend a tournament format, or share something that would help make the program more enjoyable for everyone, your input is important. Feel free to speak up and let us know what would make intramurals exciting and engaging for you.
Sport ideas interest list:
- Floor Hockey
- Dodgeball
- Fitness
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball & Badminton
- Pickleball
- Ultimate
- Flag Football
- Futsal or Indoor Soccer
Athletic Forms/Sports Physicals
Sports Physicals
A Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form is required by the State of New Jersey for students in grades 6-12 participating on a school-sponsored interscholastic or intramural athletic team or squad and must be completed prior to a student’s participation as per N.J.A.C. 6A:16 Programs to Support Student Development.
Included in the State of New Jersey mandate regarding participation in sports, physicals are valid for one calendar year only. All physicals MUST be documented on the official State of New Jersey physical forms, which are available for download using the link below.
A valid athletic physical must be on file with the school nurse prior to the start of each athletic season.
If the athletic physical has not expired by the first day that practice begins for the selected sport, that physical will take the student athlete throughout the entire season, even if the physical may expire during the season.
If the athletic physical expires prior to the first day of practice for the selected sport, a new athletic physical must be completed by your pediatrician or qualified medical professional to participate.
We recommend that the parent keep copies of these forms prior to submitting them to the school nurse.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a student has asthma, an Asthma Treatment Plan must be on file in the student's health records. If you have not already done so, please have an Asthma Treatment Plan form completed and return it along with all other paperwork.
Parents are asked to have their own family physician conduct the athletic physical, however; if the family has no personal physician or if the family cannot afford to obtain an athletic physical on their own, they may take advantage of the free athletic physicals given at the school. These physicals are performed during the month of June each year in the Health Office at Livingston High School.
If your personal physician is administering the physical examination, his/her findings must be recorded on the official Preparticipation Physical Evaluation form. Please be sure to complete all appropriate sections and have a parent/guardian sign the form prior to visiting your physician.
The due date for submission of all LPS forms is the same date that the season's physicals are given.
Announcements

APRIL 30th UPDATE
Boys Lacrosse - Game today is cancelled the fields are closed - Thursday, 4/30
Baseball - Game today at 4:00 PM at Brookdale Park (Watchung Avenue) in Montclair (v. MKA).
The field is on the left side.
Track - Meet today @ Hanover Park High School at 6:00. The bus will be leaving at 5:00.
SPORTS SCHEDULES WEEK OF MAY 4TH
Baseball - Practice on May 4th from 3:30 to 5:00. Games at 4:00 on May 5th @ Heritage (v. West Essex Middle School), May 7th @ Central Middle School (1620 Route 46, Parsippany) and May 8th @ Heritage (v. New Providence Middle School)
Softball - Games at 4:00 on May 5th @ Heritage (v. West Essex Middle School), May 6th @ Heritage (v. Montclair Kimberley Middle School) and May 7th @ Central Middle School (1620 Route 46, Parsippany)
Boys Lacrosse - Games at 4:00 on May 4th @ Delbarton Middle School (230 Mendham Rd., Morristown (Lower Abbey Field)), May 5th @ Newark Academy and May 7th @ Heritage (Montclair Kimberley Academy). Practice on May 6th from 3:15 - 5:00 pm.
Boys Tennis - Practice on May 4th from 3:30 to 5:00. Matches at 4:00 on May 5th @ Delbarton (Villa Walsh Academy 455 Western Avenue, Morristown) and May 6th @ Montclair Kimberley Academy (201 Valley Road, Montclair).
Track - Practices on May 5th and May 7th from 3:30-4:45 and May 6th from 3:30 to 4:30.
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All athletes must have a valid, cleared physical on file in order to participate in tryouts.
Coaching Staff
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Boys Soccer |
Head Coach - Nancy Petryna |
npetryna@livingston.org |
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Girls Soccer |
Head Coach - Rich Shue |
rcshue@livingston.org |
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Field Hockey |
Head Coach - Nick Guardabasco |
nguardabasco@livingston.org |
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Girls Tennis |
Head Coach - Jason Tahan |
jtahan@livingston.org |
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Cross Country |
Head Coach - Brian Seltzer |
bseltzer@livingston.org |
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Boys Basketball |
Head Coach - Mike Gerst |
mgerst@livingston.org |
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Girls Basketball |
Head Coach - Danielle Maxwell | dmaxwell@livingston.org |
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Boys Volleyball |
Head Coach - Bill Cece |
wcece@livingston.org |
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Girls Volleyball |
Head Coach - Dan Kim |
coachkim@livingston.org |
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Softball |
Head Coach - Brooke Newman |
bnewman@livingston.org |
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Baseball |
Head Coach - Ed Murray |
emurray@livingston.org |
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Track |
Head Coach - Brian Seltzer Assistant Coach- Nick Bellanich |
bseltzer@livingston.org nbellanich@livingston.org |
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Boys Tennis |
Head Coach - Val Desamours |
vdesamours@livingston.org |
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Boys Lacrosse |
Head Coach - Marc Pollack |
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Athletic Director:
Shawn Kelly 973-535-8000 X8091
Athletic Coordinator:
Nancy Mullin 973-535-8000 X8862
