TCAPS Learning, Enrichment & Athletic Program

About Middle School Wrestling

LEAP middle school wrestling welcomes 6-8 grade boys and girls of all ability levels and experience. This program of educational athletics will focus on skill development, gaining an appreciation for the sport of wrestling, and teamwork. Effort, attitude, and commitment will directly influence individual growth within the program. A high level of sportsmanship will be expected of all involved with the program.

2025 Wrestling Season Start & End Dates

Monday, January 6, 2025 - Saturday, March 8, 2025

Practice Schedules

East Middle School - Practice in the Café by the mirrors (NO PRACTICE ON MEET DAYS)

Practice Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:50 - 4:50

Practices will be begin for EMS on Monday, January 6, 2025         

 East Middle School Head Coach: Andy Weaver- weaveran@tcaps.net

West Middle School - Practice in the WMS Balcony (NO PRACTICE ON MEET DAYS)

Practice Schedule: 2:50 - 5:00 Monday - Friday beginning January 6, 2025

West Middle School Head Coach: Kurt Swartz  email:    kswartz@miplanners.com

Helpful Information

• Transportation will be the sole responsibility of the participants parent/guardian.
• What to Bring:
  • Athletic clothing - t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants
  • Wrestling shoes
  • Head gear

Meet Schedule: TBD

3 STEP ENROLLMENT PROCESS: 

1)  Registration and Payment (ELEYO)

TCAPS Middle School athletes will now participate under the umbrella of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). The middle school teams under the MHSAA must be composed of students enrolled in TCAPS. MHSAA teams include Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Wrestling, Softball, and Track & Field and Tennis. In addition to MHSAA teams, LEAP will still have non-MHSAA teams in Volleyball and Basketball. LEAP will accept students from non-TCAPS schools on our non-MHSAA teams whenever possible. If your student is not enrolled at TCAPS, please select the Non-TCAPS option and enroll your student as an individual. All out-of-district individual students will initially be placed on a waitlist. Following the close of registration, these individuals will be contacted by LEAP to inform you if your student’s enrollment has been accepted.

Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024

TCAPS Students: $140.00

Reduced fees are available to TCAPS students who qualify for the free and reduced meals program:

Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $70.00 if registered by the deadline

Free Meals Participation Fee: $40.00 if registered by the deadline

TCAPS shared-time students: $178.00

TC Christian, Trinity Lutheran, GTACS, Children’s House

Non-shared time students: $199.00

Grand Traverse Academy, Greenspire, Homeschool, Pathfinder, Woodland

Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students. Any non- TCAPS students that are not registering for a specific team participating in our league will initially be placed on a waitlist.

Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date. If late registration is available, there will be a $25.00 late fee added to the cost of registration.

Payment is required at the time of registration. You may register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH (via a checking or savings account) please register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at: Traverse City East Middle School, 1776 Three Mile Road, Traverse City (call to make in person payment arrangements) School Year Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.7480 for more information.

NOTE: Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email or see the course in your dashboard, be sure you have not left any course items in your shopping basket. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).


2) Final Forms

ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR A FINAL FORMS ACCOUNT IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING/PAYINGIN ELEYO.

Please register at: https://traversecity-mi.finalforms.com and follow the prompts to create your account, create your students, and sign your forms.

If you require any support during the process, scroll to the page bottom and click “Use Support,” or feel free to contact our office.
NOTE: During parent registration, you will need to input your students’ TCAPS email address.

3) Sports Physical 

Need a new physical? Download and print the TCAPS physical form here and then call your family physician or the TCAPS Student Health Center at (231-642-5291) to schedule a physical for your child

Middle School Athletes must have an updated physical on file each school year. Sports physicals must be dated April 15th, 2024 or later, & can be used for the entire 2024 - 25 school year. Athletes MAY NOT attend practices/evaluations etc. until this is on file. Once obtained please feel free to email physicals directly to: lawrencebo@tcaps.net