Sports Registration

Attendance & Commitment: Athletes are expected to attend all practices, games, and team events. If an absence is necessary, it must be communicated and approved in advance by the coach. Unexcused absences may impact playing time and could affect an athlete's standing on the team. Students involved in other MPA clubs or school-sponsored activities (such as theater, music ensembles, or academic teams) must communicate any scheduling conflicts with the coach as early as possible. This policy does not apply to participation in other sports teams outside of MPA; athletes are expected to prioritize their MPA athletic commitment during the season.

Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025

General Notes:
All Upper School sports teams begin practice on Monday, August 11.
All Upper School sports programs practice Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays.
Practices take place on the MPA campus, except for Girls' Swimming.
The number and structure of teams will be based on how many athletes register and may include Varsity, Junior and/or "C" level teams.

Nordic Skiing – Girls & Boys (Grades 6–12)

  • Start Date: November 10, 2025
  • Details: Winter endurance sport; practices are mostly off campus. Transportation is provided during the week to all practices and races.
  • Equipment: Student equipment required (skis, poles, boots).
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Alpine Skiing – Girls & Boys (Grades 7–12)

  • Practice Begins: November 10, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30–6:30 PM at Afton Alps.
  • Transportation: Provided for races only.
  • Equipment & Passes: Families are responsible for all equipment and the Afton Alps pass.
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Girls' Basketball (Grades 8–12)

  • Practice Begins: November 10, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:00 PM.
  • Games: Game schedules available online.

Boys' Basketball (Grades 9–12)

  • Practice Begins: November 17, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:30–5:30 PM.
  • Games: Game schedules available online.

Boys' Hockey (Grades 9–12)

  • Practice Begins: November 10, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday (times and locations TBD).
  • Co‑op: With Gentry Academy (host).
  • Notes: Family fees apply; tryouts required.
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Girls' Hockey (Grades 9–12)

  • Practice Begins: October 27, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday (times and locations TBD).
  • Co‑op: With Gentry Academy (host).
  • Notes: Family fees apply; tryouts required.
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Girls' Gymnastics (Grades 9–12)

  • Practice Begins: November 10, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday at Cretin‑Derham Hall.
  • Co‑op: With Cretin‑Derham Hall (host).
  • Notes: Family fees apply; tryouts required.
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Girls' Competitive Dance (Grades 9–12)

  • Practice Begins: October 27, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday–Friday at Cretin‑Derham Hall.
  • Co‑op: With Cretin‑Derham Hall (host).
  • Notes: Family fees apply; tryouts required.
  • Schedules: Updated schedules available online soon.

Team Structure: The number and structure of teams will be based on how many athletes register and may include single grades, combined grades, or multiple grade levels.

Nordic Skiing – Boys & Girls

  • Eligibility: Open to Grades 6–8 (participate with the Upper School program).
  • Start Date: November 10, 2025
  • Details: Winter endurance sport; practices are mostly off campus. Transportation is provided during the week to all practices and races.
  • Equipment: Student equipment required (skis, poles, boots).

Alpine Skiing – Boys & Girls

  • Eligibility: Open to Grades 7–8 (participate with the Upper School program).
  • Practice Begins: November 10, 2025
  • Practice Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30–6:30 PM at Afton Alps.
  • Transportation: Provided for races only.
  • Equipment & Passes: Families are responsible for all equipment and the Afton Alps pass.

Girls' Basketball

  • Eligibility: Open to Grades 5-7 (Grades 8 participate with the Upper School program).
  • Practice Start: Week of November 3, 2025
  • Schedule: 3 days per week, practices from 3:15–4:45 PM at the Lansing Sports Center.
  • Games: Full practice/game schedules will be available mid‑November. The Catholic Athletic Association (CAA) creates all league game schedules; we will share them as soon as we receive them.

Boys' Basketball

  • Eligibility: Open to Grades 5–8.
  • Practice Start: Week of November 3, 2025
  • Schedule: 3 days per week, practices from 3:15–4:45 PM at the Lansing Sports Center.
  • Games: Full practice/game schedules will be available mid‑November. The CAA creates all league game schedules; we will share them as soon as we receive them.