Athletics is a major offering at St. Peter’s, one that can occupy your child virtually from the first day of school to the last. Our school’s mission statement tells us that we are attempting to help our children grow in five ways: spiritually, emotionally, academically, socially, and physically. Our athletic program is an extension of that program. As a member of the Lutheran School Athletic Association, St. Peter’s offers a wide variety of athletics on several levels. There are 16 schools in the LSAA located throughout Allen, Adams, and Noble Counties. Interscholastic competition is offered at two levels: the 5th & 6th grade division, often referred to as the junior varsity or reserve team, and the 7th & 8th grade division, the varsity level. There is a small fee for each sport to cover uniforms and referees.
After the last spring sport has ended, all 8th grade athletes are recognized for their participation in athletics during the past year at a ceremony. Each athlete is presented with a certificate that indicates the sport(s) he/she participated in during the year. In addition the ‘All-Sport’ award is given to those 8th graders who were in all the sports every year.
Please note that a completed physical form must be handed in to the school office before a student may begin to practice. Your student must also achieve and maintain academic standards.
BOYS SOCCER
Levels: Junior Varsity, Varsity
Begins: Early August
Ends: Middle October
Practices: After school at St. Peter’s
Games: After school at various sites, mainly Fort Wayne Parks fields
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Levels: Junior Varsity, Varsity
Begins: Early August
Ends: Middle of October
Practices: After school in the gym
Games: After school at various sites, some at St. Peter’s
BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL
Levels: Junior Varsity, Varsity
Begins: End of October
Ends: Early February
Practices: After school & early evening, some Saturdays
Games: JV – after school at various sites incl. St. Peter’s, Varsity – after school and on Saturdays, various sites including St. Peter’s
BOYS WRESTLING
Levels: Pee Wee, Junior, Senior, based on age and weight
Begins: Early February
Ends: Late March
Practices: After school in the gym
Matches: After school and some Saturdays, at various sites including St. Peter’s.
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK
Levels: Junior Varsity, Varsity
Begins: Early April
Ends: Late May
Practices: After school, church parking lot or school playground
Meets: After school or early evening at CLHS
GIRLS SOCCER
Levels: Junior Varsity, Varsity
Begins: Early April
Ends: Late May
Practices: After school at St. Peter’s
Games: After school at various sites
CHEERLEADING
Level: Varsity
Begins: Late October
Ends: Early February
Practices: After school at St. Peter’s
Performances: Boys varsity basketball games, girls varsity basketball games