Athletics
Welcome to HMS Athletics
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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 returned to the Heritage Middle School nurse. For any student interested in fall sports (Field Hockey, Boys/Girls Soccer, Cross-Country, & Girls Tennis), forms are due by Thursday, August 13th. Please keep a copy for your records. Please do not email forms.
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:
Nancy Mullin at nmullin@livingston.org 973-535-8000 (ext. 8862)or school nurse Diane (dmiranda-evangalista@livingston.org)973-535-8000 (ext. 8145) -
Announcements
For all intramural sports, you MUST have an updated Sports Physical and sign up through Genesis under the “Fall 2026 Heritage Middle School/YMCA Athletics Sign up” tab – COMING FALL 2026.
Intramural Coordinator:
Mr. James Merlo
jmerlo@livingston.orgIntramural 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
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Heritage Middle School
Athletic Department
Heritage Middle School offers a variety of athletic opportunities throughtout the school year.
Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Field Hockey, Boys Tennis and Cross-Country
Winter Sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball and Girls Volleyball
Spring Sports: Boys Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Boys Tennis and Track & Field
Students interested in participating in any sport must have a valid, approved physicial on the file prior to the start of the season.
How to Register:
1. Parents need to sign onto Genesis
2. Go to the Forms Tab
3. Select "Fall 2026 Heritage Middle School Athletics Sign Up
4. Registration opens on July 15th.
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Boys Soccer
Head Coach - Nancy Petryna
npetryna@livingston.org
Girls Soccer
Head Coach - Rich Shue
rcshue@livingston.org
Field Hockey
Head Coach -
TBD
Girls Tennis
Head Coach - Jason Tahan
jtahan@livingston.org
Cross Country
Head Coach - Nick Bellanich
nbellanich@livingston.org
Boys Basketball
Head Coach - TBD
Girls Basketball
Head Coach -Danielle Maxwell dmaxwell@livingston.org Boys Volleyball
Head Coach - Bill Cece
wcece@livingston.org
Girls Volleyball
Head Coach - Dan Kim
coachkim@livingston.org
Softball
Head Coach - Brooke Newman
bnewman@livingston.org
Baseball
Head Coach - Ed Murray
emurray@livingston.org
Track
Head Coach - Brian Seltzer
Assistant Coach- Nick Bellanich
bseltzer@livingston.org
nbellanich@livingston.org
Boys Tennis
Head Coach - Val Desamours
vdesamours@livingston.org
Boys Lacrosse
Head Coach - Marc Pollack
Athletic Director:
Shawn Kelly 973-535-8000 X8091
Athletic Coordinator:
Nancy Mullin 973-535-8000 X8862
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