Extracurricular Opportunities for Elementary and Middle School
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.
Extracurricular Offerings:
Extracurriculars are driven by student interest and parent support:
Student Extracurricular Interest Tool
Please fill out this athletics interest form and/or this clubs interest form to help plan for a fun year ahead. This tool is meant to help families share and plan their extracurricular activities for the year.
Volunteer to Coach or Assist
Volunteers are needed for all sports, clubs, 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!
Elementary Athletics
Our elementary teams (2nd-5th grades) are known as the Children’s House Comets!
Fall
Cross Country (3rd-5th) Comets
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Registration: Final Forms
Grand Traverse Area Youth League (GTAYL)
Cost: $100.00
Season: September 8 - October 17, 2026 (approx)
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. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given.
Girls Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $74.00 (estimate)
Season: September 15 - October 22, 2026 (approx)
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 practice. 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.
Girls Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
Registration deadline: October 10, 2026
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $100 (estimate)
Season: October - December 2026 (approx)
Practice: Practices will begin in late October. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school. 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. 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.
Winter
Boys Basketball (4th-5th) Comets
Registration deadline: December 12, 2025
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $93 (estimate)
Season: January - February 2026 (approx)
Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school. 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. 8-game season starting mid-January, exact dates TBD. Games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The schedule of games will be shared by the coaches.
Co-ed Volleyball (4th-5th) Comets
Registration deadline: January 23, 2026
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $93 (estimate)
Season: January 26-March 27, 2026, exact dates TBD
Practices run 2-3 days a week, depending on the coach.
Games start after the second week of practices and will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Following the close of registration, your student’s coaches will contact you regarding a detailed schedule. Elementary Volleyball is co-ed and open to students in 4th - 5th grade. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given.
Spring
Boys Basketball (2nd-3rd) Comets
Registration deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
Registration: LEAP website
Cost: $80.00 (estimate)
Season: March 23 - May 15, 2026 (approx)
Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach. Games start mid-April and will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. 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.
Boys and Girls Track (3rd-6th*) Comets
Registration deadline: March 27, 2026
Registration: Final Forms
Grand Traverse Area Youth League (GTAYL)
Cost: $100
Season: April - May
Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule. Practice will start the week of April 6 and take place twice a week after school. Meets: TBD, at SEAS
*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.
