Athletics

Athletics

Athletic Director, Mr. Tom Walsh, [email protected]
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of our athletics program is to development in each child a strong moral compass and the ability to work as a team member to achieve our goals as one team and one family. The whole child is developed, physically, intellectually and spiritually. Our faith is what guides our athletics program and it is our guiding light as we progress throughout the years.

Our Offerings
St. Mary Magdalene offers a wide variety of sports which may include football, intra-school soccer (K3-8th), volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball, baseball, and Chess Club. Our athletic program falls under the jurisdiction of the school and is administered by the Principal, the Athletic Director, full and part-time coaches and parent volunteers.  St. Mary Magdalene is a member of the Greater-Houston Catholic Athletic Association (GHCAA).

GHCAA is a competitive league for our Middle School students. Each sport will set its own practice schedule and most GHCAA sports will have two games during the week.  Some sports may require tryouts to make the team. Participation in Middle School sports is a serious commitment. Parents are responsible for helping with transportation to and from games and some practices, depending on the sport. There is a fee associated with each sport. To be eligible for practice or game participation, a student must attend school that day and be present on campus no later than 11:30 A.M.

All students trying out need to have a physical dated after June 1st completed, signed and turned into the school nurse before they can try out.  No physical, no participation.

Eligibility and Student Commitment 
Participation requires a commitment by the student to attend all practices and games with the exception of illness. Parents must contact the coach in the event their student will miss a practice/game.

Grade Level Requirements
All students who attend SMMCS may participate in our intra-school soccer program in the spring. Chess Club is open to students in 3rd - 8th grades.  For all other sports, students must be in Middle School to compete.

Financial Obligations
Each sport will require a separate financial obligation in the form of an athletic fee or signup fee:
Football $100
Volleyball $100
Soccer $100
Basketball $100
Track $100
Softball $100
Baseball $100