DIAA Rank One & Physicals
interested in playing a sport at any of our schools.
All student-athletes MUST register and upload
their DIAA physical forms online through Rank One.
Paper copies of the packet must still be turned into the school after being uploaded.
Failure to upload information may hold up the tryout and pre-season process.
RANK ONE TIPS:
-Link to DIAA Sports Physical: CLICK HERE
-How to upload and create account: CLICK HERE
-Upload Issues? Many parents find it easier to upload using a computer instead of a phone
-Questions? Contact Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us
2026 Sussex Central Fall Sports
Football will start practice Thursday, August 13th at 8 am. Contact Head Coach John Wells with any questions at John.Wells@irsd.k12.de.us.
Girls Volleyball will start tryouts/practice on August 17th at 9 am in the SC Gymnasium. Contact Head Coach Mike Adams with any questions at Michael.Adams@irsd.k12.de.us.
Field Hockey will start tryouts/practice on August 17th at 7 am on the SC Field Hockey Field. Contact Head Coach Megan Marvel with any questions at Megan.Marvel@irsd.k12.de.us.
Boys Soccer will start tryouts on August 17th at 5:30 pm on the SC Practice Soccer Field. Contact Head Coach Kevin Cash with any questions at Kevin.Cash@irsd.k12.de.us.
Boys & Girls Cross Country will start practice on August 17th at 8 am on the SC Cross Country course. Contact Head Coaches Jason.Stoeckel (larry.stoeckel@irsd.k12.de.us) or Randy Ramirez (Randy.Ramirez@irsd.k12.de.us) with any questions.
All SC Athletes must have a DIAA physical completed after April 1st, 2026 to be eligible to play this fall.
All SC Atheltes must also be academically eligible to participate at all times. Incoming 9th graders are automatically academically eligible.
Athletes should bring a refillable water container to practices and games. Water is provided.
Individual game tickets and Season Passes are on sale now. Purchase here: Sussex Central GoFan.
Senior (65 years and older) Passses are still available for no charge at the SC Main Office.
All games played in the The Castle (SC Stadium) and the SC gym will be live streamed via HudlTV on our channel: Sussex Central HudlTV & Youtube channel: Sussex Central Athletics Youtube
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
#SCYOUKNOW
2025-26 SC Spring Sports Update
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2025 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Baseball - Head Coach DJ Long (derek.long@irsd.k12.de.us)
Softball - Head Coach John Wells (john.wells@irsd.k12.de.us)
Golf - Head Coach Brett Thomas (brett.thomas@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach Jason Stoeckel (larry.stoeckel@irsd.k12.de.us)
Girls Soccer - Head Coach Kevin Cash (kevin.cash@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys Tennis - Head Coach Denise Matthews (denise.matthews@irsd.k12.de.us)
Girls Tennis - Head Coach Gina Elliott (gina.elliott@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys & Girls Track & Field - Head Coach Derek Shockro (derek.shockro@irsd.k12.de.us)
E-Sports - Head Coach Robert Gibson (robert.gibson@irsd.k12.de.us)
Any questions regarding Spring Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
2025-26 SC Winter Sports Update
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2025 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Boys Basketball 11/10
Girls Basketball 11/10
Wrestling 11/10
Boys & Girls Swim 11/10
Boys & Girls Indoor Track 11/10
Winter Cheer 11/10
Competition Cheer 11/10
Any questions regarding Winter Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
Sussex Central 2025 Fall Sports
Football will start practice Monday August 4th at 8 am. Contact Head Coach John Wells with any questions at John.Wells@irsd.k12.de.us.
Girls Volleyball will start tryouts/practice on August 11th at 9 am in the SC Gymnasium. Contact Head Coach Mike Adams with any questions at Michael.Adams@irsd.k12.de.us.
Field Hockey will start tryouts/practice on August 11th at 7:15 am on the SC Field Hockey Field. Contact Head Coach Megan Marvel with any questions at Megan.Marvel@irsd.k12.de.us.
Boys Soccer will start tryouts on August 11th at 6 pm on the SC Practice Soccer Field. Contact Head Coach Kevin Cash with any questions at Kevin.Cash@irsd.k12.de.us.
Boys & Girls Cross Country will start practice on August 11th at 8 am on the SC Cross Country course. Contact Head Coaches Jason.Stoeckel (larry.stoeckel@irsd.k12.de.us) or Randy Ramirez (Randy.Ramirez@irsd.k12.de.us) with any questions.
All SC Athletes must have a DIAA physical completed after April 1st, 2025 to be eligible to play this fall.
All SC Atheltes must also be academically eligible to participate at all times. Incoming 9th graders are automatically academically eligible.
Athletes should bring a refillable water container to practices and games. Water is provided.
Individual game tickets and Season Passes are on sale now. Purchase here: Sussex Central GoFan.
Senior (65 years and older) Passses are still available for no charge at the SC Main Office.
All games played in the The Castle (SC Stadium) and the SC gym will be live streamed via HudlTV on our channel: Sussex Central HudlTV.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
#SCYOUKNOW
Sussex Central Spring Sports Update
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2024 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Baseball - Head Coach DJ Long (derek.long@irsd.k12.de.us)
Softball - Head Coach John Wells (john.wells@irsd.k12.de.us)
Golf - Head Coach Brett Thomas (brett.thomas@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys Lacrosse - Head Coach Jason Stoeckel (larry.stoeckel@irsd.k12.de.us)
Girls Soccer - Head Coach Kevin Cash (kevin.cash@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys Tennis - Head Coach Denise Matthews (denise.matthews@irsd.k12.de.us)
Girls Tennis - Head Coach Kayla Syphard (kayla.syphard@irsd.k12.de.us)
Boys & Girls Track & Field - Head Coach Derek Shockro (derek.shockro@irsd.k12.de.us)
Any questions regarding Winter Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
Sussex Central 2024 Spring Sports
Sussex Central Spring Sports will begin on Monday, February 26th
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2023 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Baseball
Softball
Boys & Girls Tennis
Boys & GIrls Track and Field
Boys Lacrosse
Golf
Girls Soccer
Any questions regarding Spring Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
Sussex Central 2023 Winter Sports
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2023 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Boys & Girls Basketball
Wrestling
Boys & Girls Swim
Boys & Girls Indoor Track
Winter Cheer
Competition Cheer
Any questions regarding Winter Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
2023 Sussex Central Fall Sports
Practices start very soon!
Football will start practice Monday August 7th at 8 am.
Girls Volleyball will start tryouts/practice on August 14th at 9 am in the SC Gymnasium.
Field Hockey will start tryouts/practice on August 14th at 8 am on the SC Field Hockey Field.
Boys Soccer will start tryouts on August 14th at 5 pm on the SC Practice Soccer Field.
Boys & Girls Cross Country will start practice on August 14th at 8 am on the SC Cross Country course.
Fall Cheer is currently practicing on Tueday/Wednesday/Thursday from 3-5 at Sussex Central.
All SC Athletes must have a DIAA physical completed after April 1st, 2023 to be eligible to play this fall.
All SC Atheltes must also be academically eligible to participate at all times. Incoming 9th graders are automatically academically eligible.
Athletes should bring a refillable water container to practices and games. Water is provided.
Individual game tickets and Season Passes are on sale now. Purchase here: Sussex Central GoFan.
Senior (65 years and older) Passses are still available for no charge at the SC Main Office.
All games played in the The Castle (SC Stadium) and the SC gym will be live streamed via Youtube on our channel: Sussex Central Athletics YouTube Channel.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
#SCYOUKNOW
Sussex Central 2023 Spring Sports
All prospective winter student athletes must be academically eligible and have a physical dated after April 1st, 2022 on file to participate.
Sussex Central offers:
Baseball
Softball
Boys & Girls Tennis
Boys & GIrls Track and Field
Boys Lacrosse
Golf
Girls Soccer
Any questions regarding Spring Athletics can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
Sussex Central 2022 Fall Sports
Practices start this week!
Football will start practice Friday, August 5th at 8 am.
Girls Volleyball will start tryouts/practice on August 15th at 9 am in the SC Gymnasium.
Field Hockey will start tryouts/practice on August 15th at 8 am on the SC Field Hockey Field.
Boys Soccer will start tryouts on August 15th at 4 pm on the SC Practice Soccer Field.
Boys & Girls Cross Country will start practice on August 15th at 8 am on the SC Cross Country course.
All SC Athletes must have a DIAA physical completed after April 1st, 2022 to be eligible to play this fall.
All SC Atheltes must also be academically eligible to participate at all times. Incoming 9th graders are automatically academically eligible.
Athletes should bring a refillable water container to practices and games. Water is provided.
Individual game tickets and Season Passes are on sale now. Purchase here: Sussex Central GoFan.
Senior (65 years and older) Passses are still available for no charge at the SC Main Office.
All games played in the The Castle (SC Stadium) and the SC gym will be live streamed via Youtube on our channel: Sussex Central Athletics YouTube Channel.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Athletic Director Eric McGuire at eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us.
#SCYOUKNOW
Message from the Athletic Director
Welcome to the Sussex Central Athletics Website!
THIS IS THE HOME FOR ALL THINGS SPORTS AT SUSSEX CENTRAL!
Sussex Central has installed a Hudl Camera in our Main gym & in our Stadium to allow us to live stream all games played in these locations.
All games can be found on our SC Athletics YouTube Channel.
Link: SC Athletics YouTube Channel
Sussex Central will offer the option of digital ticketing using GoFan.
Using this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/DE22637 fans can purchase tickets before arriving. When they approach the gate, just show your tickets at the table and entry will be granted.
All Varsity Football and Soccer games will be $6.00 for digital tickets. $5 for the ticket and a $1 service fee.
I hope to see so many Golden Knight Fans out an about this season supporting our Student-Athletes.
#SCYouKnow #SuccesswithClass
ALL athletes will need a new 2022-23 DIAA Physical completed by a doctor to participate.
New Physical Form:
2021-22 DIAA Physical Form
Questions can be directed to Athletic Director Eric McGuire at 302-934-3166 or Eric.McGuire@irsd.k12.de.us
Parents/Coaches/Players/Fans:
I think that you will find the information on this A helpful as a player, parent, and student. Each sport gives you information that should be helpful to you. Please check throughout the season for rosters, scores, stats, and other information.
Eric McGuire, Athletic Director
eric.mcguire@irsd.k12.de.us
Social Media
SUSSEX CENTRAL ATHLETICS IS NOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
You can now get updates for athletic events on our social media pages. For Facebook users, like Sussex Central High School Athletics and for Twitter users, follow us @CentralSussex.
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