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. Fall Season coincides with 7th - 8th grade Football, begins in August & runs for approximately 9 weeks. The Winter Season coincides with Boys Basketball & runs approximately 8 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.
LEAP middle school wrestling welcomes 6 - 8th 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.
2026 Wrestling Season Start & End Dates
Monday, January 4, 2027 - Saturday, March 13, 2027
Where: EMS Cafeteria
When: Monday - Friday; Exact Time TBA.
(NO PRACTICE ON MEET DAYS)
Practices will be begin for EMS on Monday, January 4, 2027
Interested applicants may apply at : https://tcaps.schoolspring.com/
Where: WMS Balcony
When: 3:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday beginning January 4, 2027
John Phillips email: phillipsjo@tcaps.net
Admission will be charged for HOME contests as outlined below. Admission for AWAY contests varies by school and is set by the host school.
General Admission - $5.00Children 5 & Under - Free
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, and Track & Field and Tennis.
Deadline: Sunday, December 13, 2026
TCAPS Students: $150.00
Reduced fees are available to TCAPS students who qualify for the free and reduced meals program:
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. To register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH (via a checking or savings account) please select the registration button for your school 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) 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. You will upload your student's sports physical to their FinalForms account.
NOTE: During parent registration, you will need to input your students’ TCAPS email address.
3) Sports Physical Middle School Athletes must have an updated physical on file each school year. Sports physicals must be dated April 15th, 2026 or later, & can be used for the entire 2026 - 27 school year. Athletes MAY NOT attend practices/evaluations etc. until this is on file. Once obtained, you must upload your student's physicals directly to their FinalForms account. Here is a step by step guide on How to upload your student athlete's physical to their Final Forms Account.
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. The Grand Traverse Youth Health & Wellness Center also schedules sports physicals 5 days a week (231-922-6416)
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John M Phillips , Kristi Murphy
