Athletics

Ramaz Basketball Academy 

Ramaz Athletics is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ramaz Basketball Academy, a new after-school program at the Middle School Gym for all boys and girls, 5th and 6th grade students beginning this Fall (September 2025). This paid program will be led by Ramaz’s experienced basketball coaches, under the leadership and guidance of Athletic Director's Ari Witkes and Brian Kaplan and is designed to teach essential fundamentals and game strategies in a structured, enjoyable, and supportive environment. The program will be divided by gender, and open to ALL 5th and 6th graders with 5th and 6th grade boys meeting on Tuesdays from 4:15–5:15PM and 5th and 6th grade girls meeting on Thursdays from 4:15–5:15 PM. The Ramaz Basketball Academy is a fantastic opportunity for students to build their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game as they prepare for participation in middle school athletics.  (There is a fee for this club.)

Basketball Teams (Boys' and Girls' Teams)

Boys' and girls' teams of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students play in the YMSSA League. Practice includes conditioning and strength training, individual skills, drills, team defense, strategies, offensive plays/tactics and scrimmages.  The 7th and 8th grade teams compete in the fall/winter season while the 6thgrade teams take place in the spring.  All these teams are competitive and have tryouts and are open to all 6th-8th graders to try out for the team.  The teams are chosen by the coaches.

Soccer and Hockey Teams (Boys' and Girls' Teams)

These teams compete in the YMSSA league.  The boys' hockey team competes in the fall/winter season while the girl's hockey team competes in the spring season.  The boys' and girls' soccer teams play in the spring season.  All these teams are competitive, have tryouts, and are open to all 6th-8th graders to try out for the team.  The teams are chosen by the coaches.

Ultimate Frisbee (Co-ed Team) 

This team competes in the NY City league and is open to all boys and girls in 5th-8th grades. 

Karate

Karate is designed specifically to teach each child on his or her grade level. Karate is taught by Sensei Eddie Kelen, a second degree black belt, who has been teaching karate for more than ten years. (There is a fee for this club.)

Open Gym

Open Gym gives students in 5th grade the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports and athletic activities on Monday and Thursday mornings.