TCAPS Learning, Enrichment & Athletic Program

About Girls Softball

LEAP middle school girls softball welcomes middle school students of all ability levels and experience. 

LEAP Middle School Softball is open to all  6th - 8th grade participants. There will be up to 3 teams at each school depending on the availability of coaches. SPACE IS LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, BASIS. Grade levels may be combined based on skill level/ability. If we are unable to identify a coach for each team, refunds may need to be issued. 

This six-week program of educational athletics will focus on  the fundamental skills needed for the game including throwing, fielding, hitting and pitching. Games will be scheduled with other comparable school teams from the area throughout the season with exact schedules TBD. A high level of sportsmanship will be expected of all involved with the program.

Season Start & End Dates

Monday, April 6, 2026 - Friday, May 29, 2026

East Middle School

Preliminary Evaluation Clinics will take place outside (weather permitting) or in the East Middle School Gyms.

• 6th Grade Only - Monday, April 6th from 6 - 7:30 pm
• 7th & 8th Grade - Wednesday, April 8th from 6 - 7:30 pm
• TEAM PRACTICES will begin on the week of April 13th.

 Coaches: 

6th Head Coach: Pat Donnenwerth - donne1pw@gmail.com
6th/7th Head Coach: Adam Handwerk - handwerkan@tcaps.net
7th/8th Head Coach: Audra Lapsys -  a.lapsys@gmail.com

West Middle School:

Preliminary Evaluation Clinics will take place will take place in the Big/Small Gyms at West Middle School

• Dates and Times TBD
• TEAM PRACTICES will begin on the week of April 6th.
  

Coaches: 

• TBD

Equipment Needed

• Bat, Batting Helmet, Glove & Face Mask 
• Cleats (encouraged but not required)
• Water Bottle

3 STEP ENROLLMENT PROCESS:

1) Registration & Payment: (Eleyo)

Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026

• TCAPS Students: $150.00
  • Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $75.00 -  if registered by the deadline
  • Free Meals Participation Fee: $50.00  - if registered by the deadline
    

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.

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) please register below.  Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480). 


2) Create or Update your Account in FinalForms:

• ALL STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR A FINALFORMS ACCOUNT IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING/PAYING
• 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) Turn in a Current Sports Physical:

Middle School Athletes must have an updated physical on file each school year. Sports physicals must be dated April 15th, 2025 or later, & can be used for the entire 2025 - 26 school year.

Your athlete MAY NOT attend practices/evaluations etc. until this is on file. 

• Physicals can be uploaded into your Final Forms account or emailed to Bobbi Jo Lawrence.
• 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.
• If you have questions about any of these items or are not sure you have completed the registration process please email: lawrencebo@tcaps.net - include your students name, school and grade. Thank you!