SEL Schools to Join the United Athletic Conference

The South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District is pleased to announce that it will join a new athletic conference, the United Athletic Conference (UAC), beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

The UAC is a collaborative partnership of districts committed to unity, competitive excellence, and expanded opportunities for student-athletes. Member districts include Bedford City Schools, Garfield Heights City Schools, Maple Heights City Schools, and Warrensville City Schools. Youngstown City Schools will participate as the sixth member district in high school football and basketball.

Together, the participating districts established the UAC to provide a competitive structure for both high school and middle school sports and activities. The conference includes an agreed-upon governance model, code of conduct, fiscal framework, recognition programs, and additional shared expectations to support student-athletes and school communities.

SEL Schools has competed independently since the 2021–2022 school year.

“We are excited to join the United Athletic Conference and to once again be part of an athletic community,” said Superintendent Dr. Dominick Kaple. “After competing independently for the past five years, this marks an important new chapter for our student-athletes, coaches, and district. The UAC reflects shared values of sportsmanship and excellence, and we look forward to building strong relationships and meaningful competition with our conference partners.”

The SEL Schools Board of Education approved the measure to join the UAC at its Tuesday, December 16, 2025, meeting.