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Athletics Purpose Statement
Organized team sports provide an opportunity for student-athletes to compete, play, and learn every time they come to practice and play in a game. Aspects of health and character are developed around competition including teamwork, individual goals, cooperation, how to win and lose, confidence, humility, and good sportsmanship. Our athletics program fosters an environment that supports our children in becoming the best versions of themselves.
Announcing the Children’s House Comets and the Compass Navigators
New in the 2023-24 school year, our elementary teams (2nd-5th grades) will now be known as the Children’s House Comets! Our middle school teams (6th-8th grades) will be known as the Compass Navigators and will be joined by teammates from Pathfinder and Greenspire schools!
Volunteer parent coaches are needed for all sports and levels. Please reach out to Julie Boss (julie.boss@tchlearners.org; (248) 535-1713) if you are willing to coach or assist.
Elementary Athletics (2nd-5th)
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Check back soon for more athletic opportunities.
REGISTRATION COMING UP
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd / 4th-5th)
Winter Sport - info coming soon
Volleyball (4th-5th)
Winter Sport - info coming soon
Track (3rd-6th)
Spring Sport - info coming soon
REGISTRATION PASSED
Girls Basketball (4th-5th grade)
It is going to be a great season, where the girls will learn a lot of basketball skills and be on an awesome school team. We have two coaches, one who played D1 basketball!
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2023
Season: Monday, October 30, 2023 - Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Practice schedule: Practices will begin in late October. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coaches. Following the close of registration, your student’s coaches will contact you regarding a detailed schedule.
Games: 8 game season, beginning in November. Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except Thanksgiving Day. The schedule of games will be shared by the coaches.
Cost: $93
Registration: Visit the LEAP website to register online by October 13.
Cross Country (3rd-5th)
Cross-Country is open to boys and girls in 3rd - 5th grade. Students will run a one-mile course.
Registration deadline: September 6, 2023
Cost: $50.00
Season: September 7-October 17
Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45/5:00 p.m.
Meets: The Central League will compete on Tuesdays at East Middle School/Carlisle Field. The West League will compete on Thursdays at West Middle School.
Registration: Email Julie Boss if your child would like to participate.
Girls Basketball (2nd-3rd)
The season begins in September and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 1-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practice.
Registration deadline: September 6, 2023
Cost: $74.00
Season: Monday, September 18 - Wednesday, October 25th
Practice schedule: Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.
Meets: Exact game schedules TBD. Typically held on Mondays/Wednesdays starting October 9th-25th.
Registration: Visit the LEAP website
COACHES NEEDED! Contact Julie Boss (julie.boss@tchlearners.org; (248) 535-1713) if you are willing to coach or assist.
Middle School Athletics (6th-8th)
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Girls Basketball (6th-8th)
Season: January 3 - March 2, 2024
Registration: 10/16-12/18
Practices: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30pm-5:00pm
Games: Monday and Wednesdays
Cost: $100.00
Registration Link: FinalForms
MHSAA requirements: All athletes will need an updated physical on file to participate.
REGISTRATION COMING UP
Track (6th-8th) Co-op with West Middle School
Spring Sport - info coming soon
REGISTRATION PASSED
Boys Basketball (6th-8th) - Game and Practice Schedule
Registration deadline: October 13 (express interest by October 6 to Julie Boss so teams can be formed)
Cost: $100.00
Season: October 23 - December 20, 2023
Practice: Practices will start on October 23. Practices will be after school at The Children's House and Pathfinder. These will be three times a week until games start and then two times a week.
Games: Most games will be on Mondays and Wednesdays with start times ranging from 4:30pm-7:30pm.
Registration: FinalForms
MHSAA requirements: All athletes must have their 23-24’ sports physical form on file
Girls Volleyball (6th-8th)
Registration deadline: Friday, September 8th
Cost: $100.00
Season: September-End of October
Practice: Monday and Thursday at The Children's House gym from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Wednesday at Pathfinder from 3:45pm-5:00pm
Games: Schedule coming soon!
Registration: Please email julie.boss@tchlearners.org and pay cash or check to The Children's House and memo for Girls Volleyball
MHSAA requirements: all athletes must have their 23-24’ sports physical form on file
Cross Country (6th-8th) Co-op with West Middle School
Season: Monday, August 21 - Saturday, October 21
Cost: $140.00
Registration has passed, details for practice schedule and meets can be found on the LEAP website.
Football (7th-8th) Co-op with West Middle School
Season: August 21 - October 18
Cost: $350.00
Registration has passed, details for practice and game schedules can be found on the LEAP website.
To provide sports teams for our students, we NEED volunteer coaches.
Please contact Julie Boss (julie.boss@tchlearners.org or 248-535-1713), if you are willing to coach or help. We do not need expert coaches, just adults who would like to help so that we can have these teams.
Check out our Community Bulletin for other extracurricular offerings recommended by Children's House parents. If your student is interested in learning about other Traverse City community clubs or activities, please check out the LEAP website.