Season Dates 7/31 - 10/14
Registration deadline 5/1/2023
Coach TBD
Philosophy:
The 5th & 6th Grade Level focuses on “instruction and participation,” with an “emphasis... on the enjoyment of playing, participation, learning the basics of the sport, and fulfilling the need for young people to belong, to learn, and to participate. This level should be inclusive, instructional, positive, emphasize the skills of the sport,” and without a strong emphasis on competition.
The 7th & 8th Grade Level, since it is designed to assist the athletes in transitioning toward the varsity level in high school, specifically at The High School of Saint Thomas More, is “more competitive and concentrates on basic skills, but moves forward to skill refinement, team development, and advanced skill learning. A thorough explanation of the nuances of the game and its finer points is provided through extensive instruction and practice, game playing, and game-like situations.