Athletics

Philosophy of Athletics at Faithful Shepherd

Faithful Shepherd Catholic School strives to provide a well-balanced team sports program  for its students.  The emphasis is on having fun, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, Christian attitudes, and using the abilities God has given. 

We encourage all students to give a sport a try!  Regardless of skill level or experience, there is an opportunity for everyone to bond with friends, create memories, and be active.

Athletics FAQs

  • Fall – boys & girls soccer, volleyball (open to boys as well), and cross country
  • Winter – boys & girls basketball, swimming (open to K-8), and hockey (combined genders/grades)
  • Spring – baseball, track & field, and golf

Most teams are open to students in grades 5-8. The exception is swimming which is available to kindergarten through 8th grade.

The registration period for sports is approximately one month before games start and is two weeks long.

  • Fall: mid August
  • Winter: end of October
  • Spring: mid March

The athletic director will send an email to families of eligible students, letting them know that registration is open. A reminder email will be sent near the end of the registration period.

Unfortunately, the practice and game schedules cannot be set until registration is completed. The coaches will decide on the days/times of practices as they work for them. Oftentimes practices are held right after school, but this does not always work for every coach. Teams usually practice 1-2 times per week, and this decreases once games begin. The game schedule is not available until after teams are registered with the CAA, which takes place after team registration is completed.

We utilize TeamSnap for schedules and communication. Once your team is formed, you will receive an invite to join the team on TeamSnap and will be able to access the schedule and communicate with your coach.

The age groups for teams depend on the number of athletes that have registered. If there are not enough players from one grade to form a team, they will be combined with a grade older or younger depending on those numbers as well. We try to avoid putting three grade levels together, but sometimes this is unavoidable.

Currently we do not have supervision for athletes in these situations. If your child is enrolled in YMCA care or study hall, they should go there until a coach arrives. All other athletes will need to be picked up and return for their practice/game.

Catholic Athletic Association

Faithful Shepherd is a member of the Catholic Athletic Association.  Since 1948, the CAA has provided our Catholic School youth the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports while developing skills and having fun.

For more thorough information about our sports, and policies, procedures, and expectations, please check out the Faithful Shepherd Athletics Handbook. 

Boys & Girls Soccer

CAA Boys Soccer Info

CAA Girls Soccer Info

  • Season: Early September-Late October
  • Registration open: early August
  • Fee: $125
  • Grades 5-8
  • Practice 1-2 times per week
  • 1-2 games per week – weeknights and/or Saturdays
  • Season completed with end of season playoff tournament

Volleyball

CAA Volleyball Info

  • Season: Early September-Late October
  • Registration open: early August
  • Fee: $125
  • Grades 5-8, girls AND boys
  • Practice 1-2 times per week
  • 2 games per week on weeknights
  • Season completed with end of season playoff tournament

Cross Country

CAA Cross Country Info

  • Registration open: early August
  • Fee: $65
  • Grades 5-8, girls and boys
  • Practice 2 times per week
  • One meet – The CAA Cross Country meet in mid October

Boys and Girls Basketball

CAA Boys Basketball Info

CAA Girls Basketball Info

  • Season: Mid November-early March
  • Registration open: late October
  • Fee: $125
  • Grades 5-8
  • Practice 1-2 time per week
  • 1 game per week on a weeknight
  • Season completed with end of season playoff tournament

Hockey

CAA Hockey Info

  • Season: January – March
  • Registration open: mid December
  • Fee: $150
  • Grades: 5-8
  • No Practices unless arranged by the team
  • 1 game per week – usually at outdoor rink
  • Season completed with an end of season playoff tournament

Swimming & Diving

CAA Swimming and Diving Info

  • Season: Mid January-Beginning of April
  • Registration open: mid December
  • Fee: $150
  • Grades: K-8
  • Practice 1-2 times per week – held off campus at available pool
  • One scheduled meet – The CAA Swimming and Diving Championships
    • Potential for additional meets if offered by other schools

Softball

CAA Softball Info

  • Please contact the Athletic Director if interested in softball

Baseball

CAA Baseball Info

  • Season: Mid April-Beginning of June
  • Registration open: late March
  • Fee: $140
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Practice 1-2 times per week
  • 2 games per week on weeknights
    • Possibly more games in a week depending on weather
    • “Home” games played off site
  • Season completed with an end of season playoff tournament

Track and Field

CAA Track and Field Info

  • Season: Beginning of April-Mid May
  • Registration open: late March
  • Fee: $65
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Practice 2 times per week
  • One scheduled meet – The CAA Track and Field Championships in mid May
    • Possibility for mini-meets if offered by other schools

Golf

CAA Golf Info

  • Registration open: late April
  • Fee: $25
  • Grades: 5-8
  • No practices
  • One scheduled event – The CAA Golf Championship held mid May

FSCS Athletics Registration

Click here for Athletics Registration.

You will only see teams listed when a registration period is open.