LEAP offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities throughout the school year. From robotics, to art, to drama, check back often as more opportunities are added!
LEAP offers many athletic sports opportunities throughout the school year and summer. Click below to browse the current offerings.
Summer is a great time to learn something new or improve upon your skills. LEAP offers and features local camp opportunities ranging from Youth Football to Young Americans Music Camps, to Robotics.
Looking to stay active in the winter? LEAP has some great partnerships offering ways to get outdoors this winter.
Elementary Basketball is open to boys and girls in 2nd - 5th grade. Girls basketball is during the Fall, boys 4th-5th begin in the Winter, and 2nd-3rd meet in the Spring.
Elementary Cross-Country is open to boys and girls in 3rd - 5th grade. The season begins in September and will run for six weeks.
Elementary Flag Football is open to boys and girls in 2nd - 5th grade. The season begins on Monday, September 18th and will run for five weeks.
Elementary Tennis is open to boys and girls in 2nd - 5th grade. The season begins in May and will run for four-five weeks.
Elementary Track & Field is open to boys and girls in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins in April and will run for six weeks.
Elementary Volleyball is open to boys and girls in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins in February and will run for five - six weeks.
Elementary Cross-Country is open to boys and girls in Kindergarten - 5th grade. The season begins in January and will run for six weeks.
Middle School Basketball is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. Boys basketball begins in October, and Girls Basketball begins in January.
Middle School Cross-Country is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. Cross-Country begins in August, and will run for nine weeks.
Middle School Football is open to students in 7th - 8th grade. The season begins in August and will run for approximately nine weeks.
Middle School Girls Volleyball is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. The season begins in August and will run for approximately eight weeks.
Middle School Sideline Cheer is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. The season coincides with 7th - 8th grade Football will begin in August and run for approximately nine weeks.
Middle School Girls Softball is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. The season begins in April and runs for approximately eight weeks.
Middle School Tennis is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. Tennis brings students together in teams to play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles against other teams. Middle school tennis is six weeks in length and will begin in April.
Middle School Track & Field is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. The eight week season begins in April.
Middle School Wrestling is open to students in 6th - 8th grade. The nine - ten week season will begin in January.
Welcome to the Vasa-Raptors! We are the Traverse City Area High School Nordic Ski Team. Our focus is on developing junior skiers of all abilities and fostering a love for the sport through hard work and plenty of fun. Athletes on the team participate in local ski races throughout the winter and are encouraged to take part in regional and national events as well.
NOTE: 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) by clicking the enrollment button to the right of this page. Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. If you did not receive an email from Eleyo or see your course in your dashboard, the payment did not process and the student is not registered. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.7480 for more information.
Weekly email updates from the Head Coach will include training schedules and important announcements. We use the TeamReach app for direct communication, and the Teambuildr app for strength workouts and progress tracking. Both athletes and parents should ensure these apps are downloaded for efficient communication.
Points System:
Our expectation is that athletes and parents/guardians will volunteer for team events. Team fundraising contributes significantly to our budget, helping keep participation costs reasonable and retaining dedicated coaching staff. For inquiries, contact the Parent Board. If a family is unable to volunteer, a donation of $200 is welcomed as an alternative.
We host Tuesday night sprint races every week and are looking for volunteers to assist with setup, bib distribution, registration, and timing. Athletes are also expected to volunteer at Vasa-sponsored events, with points earned contributing to varsity letter eligibility.
It's essential that athletes come prepared for each practice and race. We recommend labeling all equipment and clothing with your name and phone number. The coaching staff is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.
For athletes just starting out, XC Ski Headquarters offers affordable rental packages. This is a great option for those still deciding how serious they want to be about the sport.
We encourage athletes to shop locally for their ski equipment. Great options in the area include Sutton's Bay Bikes, Brick Wheels, and Don Orr Ski Haus, all of which offer a range of Nordic ski gear and expert advice. Supporting these local shops helps ensure you receive the right equipment for your needs, including properly fitting skis based on weight and flex.
Suttons Bay Bikes Curated Store: Suttons Bay Bikes has set up a curated store for the club with recommended equipment options at a significant discount. Orders take up to 2 weeks to process, so please plan accordingly. Link to store (site password: TheClub).
Uniforms will be distributed before the first race of the season. Athletes are responsible for keeping their uniforms clean and returning them laundered at the end of the season.
Athletes are responsible for their own transportation to and from practices and races. Assistance with carpooling can be coordinated via TeamReach or by reaching out to the Parent Board.
Current race schedules will be shared at the Informational Meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 PM at Hickory Hills Lodge.
No Class Nov 8, Nov 28-Nov 29, Dec 23-Dec 27 & Dec 30-Jan 3
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