Athletics Purpose Statement
Our elementary teams (2nd-5th grades) are known as the Children’s House Comets! 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.
Volunteer coaches are needed for all sports and levels.
Please, fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist. We do not need expert coaches, just adults who would like to help so that we can have these teams!
IN SEASON
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
The season begins on Monday, March 31, 2025 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. 2nd and 3rd grade teams will be combined and divided equitably as possible. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school.
Registration deadline: Friday, March 14th, 2025
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $74.00
Season: Monday, March 31st - Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Practice: 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 coach and will not be known until a coach is in place.
Games: start on April 21 and will be on Mondays and Wednesdays
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Boys and Girls Track (3rd-6th*) Comets
Registration deadline: Friday, March 21
Registration: Final Forms
Cost: $100
Season: April - May
Practice schedule: Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule. Practice will start the week of March 31st and take place twice a week after school.
Dates of meets at SEAS for the season will be: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st, May 8th
All League Meets: 3rd/4th grade: May 12th; 5th/6th grade: May 14th
*6th years also have the option of running with the West Middle School track team. Talk to our coach to decide which option is best for you.
2-3 COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
REGISTRATION UPCOMING
2025-26 School Year Opportunities:
Girls Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
The season begins in September will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 1-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $74.00
Season: September 16 - October 23, 2024
Practice schedule: Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.
Games: Exact game schedules TBD. Typically held on Mondays/Wednesdays starting October 7, 2024.
Cross Country (3rd-5th) Comets - Schedule here
Cross-Country is open to boys and girls. Students will run a one-mile course. Teams will be formed at each elementary school with enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 4th, 2025
Registration: Final Forms
(Grand Traverse Area Youth League)
Cost: $50.00
Season: September 9 - October 10, 2024
Practice: Practice will run 1 - 3 days per week after school at each home school. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place.
Girls Basketball (4th-5th) Comets - Schedule here
Registration deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: Estimated $93
Season: October-December 2024, exact dates TBD
Practice: 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.
Boys Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
The season begins the week of Monday, January 6th, 2025 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2 - 3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available.
Registration deadline: Friday, December 13
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $93
Season: January-February 2025
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the coach.
Games: Start mid-January, exact dates TBD
Co-ed Volleyball (4th-5th) Comets
Elementary Volleyball is co-ed and open to students in 4th - 5th grade. The season tentatively begins on Monday, February 17th, 2025 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given.
Registration deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: Estimated $93
Season: February-March 2025, exact dates TBD
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the coach.
Games: start on April 21 and will be on Mondays and Wednesdays
OTHER COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
Ski Club at Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain offers area schools an affordable ski pass, rental, and lesson program. To participate, we need a parent to volunteer as the Ski Club coordinator to take registration forms and to organize carpools. If you're interested in volunteering, fill out our volunteer interest form and check the box for "Crystal Mountain After School Ski Program Coordinator".
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.