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 parent 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!
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Cross Country (3rd-5th) Comets
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, 2024
Registration: Final Forms, link coming soon!
(Grand Traverse Area Youth League)
Cost: $104.00
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.
Meets: Central League Schools Tuesdays at Carlisle Field - 5:30 pm on 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 – West League Schools Thursdays at West Middle School - 5:30 pm on 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/3
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Girls Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Elementary Girls Basketball is open to girls in 2nd - 5th grade (this course offering is for 2nd & 3rd Graders). 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 4, 2024
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.
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
REGISTRATION UPCOMING
Girls Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
Winter sport–check back for details!
Registration deadline: October, TBD
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.
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Boys Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
Winter sport–check back for details!
Registration deadline: Mid-December
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: Estimated $93
Season: January-February 2025, exact dates TBD
Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on the coach.
Games: Start mid-January, exact dates TBD
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Co-ed Volleyball (4th-5th) Comets
Winter sport–check back for details!
Registration deadline: January
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
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Boys and Girls Track (4th-6th) Comets
Spring sport–check back for details!
Registration deadline: Mid-March
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: Estimated $178.00
Season: April - May 2025, exact dates TBD
Practice schedule: Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule. Practice will be 2 days a week after school.
Meets: Exact schedules TBD. Typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at SEAS.
COACHES NEEDED! Fill out this form if you are willing to coach or assist.
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Spring sport–check back for details!
Registration deadline: Mid-March
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: Estimated $74.00
Season: April - May 2025, exact dates TBD
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.
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.