Sports

Currently, St. Mary of the Assumption sponsors these sports in three seasons for our children: Fall Soccer, Winter Basketball, and Spring Softball. All of our teams are coached and commissioned by volunteer parents and local adults who have undergone Child Protection Policy training (VIRTUS), fingerprinting, and background check with the Archdiocese of Washington; along with Catholic Coaching Essentials online education. Teams are determined by age groups; 14U, 12U and 10U.

Each sport has a volunteer Commissioner. These positions are held generally for approximately 1-year terms and require approval of the Parish Advisory Board. If your child is interested in playing a sport or you are interested in coaching please contact the Athletic Director, Patrice LeGrand, [email protected]

To register for all SMA Sports programs, click here.

• Fall Soccer Program

  Mid-August thru October – Registration begins in May and runs through the beginning of the new school year.

  Registration generally occurs for this sport season in late spring, during the month of May. Player evaluations, if needed, occur in August as well so that teams are in place and ready to play when school resumes in September.

  St. Mary of the Assumption Soccer Program fields teams from 2nd-8th grade. The season runs from early September (practices can begin at the end of August) until mid to late October.

  Rookies (generally 3rd & 4th Gr) hold practice weekly and one game generally on weekends against local Archdiocesan teams. These games have Archdiocesan employed referees. Teams are designed to be evenly balanced in skill level.

  J.V. (5th & 6th Gr) and Varsity (7th & 8th Gr) holds two practices per week and one or two games on weekends. These games have Archdiocesan employed referees. Teams are of varying levels of skill we may have Tournament and Non- Tournament Teams.

  For more information, and if you are interested in coaching or volunteering for soccer, contact the Soccer Commissioner – Neil Tallock, [email protected].

• Winter Basketball Program

  Early November thru Early March – Registration is in October.

  Registration occurs for this sports season in Early October. Player evaluations occur in October and practices begin in early November. The start of the season generally occurs in December with a break for Christmas. Some of the teams will be entered into pre-season and Christmas tournaments.

  St. Mary of the Assumption Sports Program supports teams from 3rd-8th grade. All practices and most games will be held at the St. Mary’s gymnasium.

  Rookies (generally 3rd & 4th Gr) hold practice weekly and have one game generally on weekends beginning in January against local Archdiocesan teams. These games have Archdiocesan employed referees. Teams are designed to be evenly balanced in skill level.

  J.V. (5th & 6th Gr) and Varsity (7th & 8th Gr) holds two practices per week during the season and one game on weekends beginning in December. These games have Archdiocesan employed referees. The teams are organized with varying levels of skill with A & B level teams and Tournament and Non- Tournament Teams. Mandatory Evaluations determine player placement on the appropriate team.

  For more information, contact the Basketball Commissioner – Howard Douglas [email protected].

  Please contact Howard if you are interested in coaching or volunteering for Basketball.

• Spring Softball Program

  Mid April thru May – Registration is in February.

  Registration occurs for this sport season in February. Player evaluations occur in early March and start of play generally occurs in early April.

  St. Mary of the Assumption Sports Program supports teams from 2nd-8th grade. Season runs from mid-April (practices can begin in March) until the end of May.

  Rookies (2nd, 3rd & 4th Gr) hold practice weekly and one game generally on weekends against local CYO teams. Games are umpired by coaches and this is considered an instructional league. Teams are designed to be evenly balanced in skill level. This level utilizes machine pitch with a maximum number of pitches.

  J.V. (5th & 6th Gr) and Varsity (7th, 8th Gr) holds two practices per week and one or two games during the week and weekends. These games have Archdiocesan employed referees. There are varying levels of skill with Tournament and Non- Tournament teams. Mandatory player evaluations determine placement on teams.

  For more information, contact Patrice LeGrand, [email protected].