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Students grades K-5 are welcomed to participate in the many LEAP athletic opportunities available throughout the academic year and summer. It is the vision of LEAP to provide students with increased opportunities for engagement beyond the school day through educational and recreational activities to improve learning, health, and wellness.

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Volleyball (Grades 4-5)
Volleyball

About VolleyballElementary Volleyball is co-ed and open to students in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school.Season Start & End DatesSaturday, February 15th, 2020 - Thursday, April 4th, 2020. Practice ScheduleElementary 4th - 5th Volleyball will meet for the first time on Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place. Schedules vary from school to school. Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.Game Schedule: TBD Each team will have an 8 game season. Once the number of teams have been determined at each school, the schedule of games will be posted here. Games will be scheduled between 5 pm and 8 pm at the elementary schools. Both the Central and West Leagues will compete on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Important Dates FREE CLINICS: West Side Clinic: Saturday, February 15th, 2020 ,1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at West Senior High. East Side Clinic: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at East Middle School. Helpful Information Bring a water bottle to practices and games. Teams will consist of 8-12 players. In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed games will only be made up if schedules allow. Participation Fee Cost: $65 Reduced fees are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows: Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $32.50 if registered by the deadline. Free Meals Participation Fee: $16.25 if registered by the deadline. Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2020. 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. Register for your school below. If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, select the "Out of District" option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority. 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 register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at Central High School, 1150 Milliken, Traverse City. Please use the 1st (smaller) auditorium entrance - we are located just inside the doors to the right. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.6570 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 (231.933.6570). 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.

Girls Basketball (Grades 4-5)
Basketball

About Girls BasketballElementary Girls Basketball is open to girls in 2nd - 5th grade (this course offering is for 4th & 5th Graders, to register for 2nd & 3rd Graders click here). The season begins in October and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. Schools that have a high enough enrollment will have separate 4th and 5th grade teams, while schools with lower enrollment will have combined teams. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school. Join us for a season starter clinic with the high school teams! SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2019 9:00 am - 10:30 am or CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GYM WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GYM Season Start & End DatesMonday, October 28th, 2019 - Thursday, December 12th, 2019. Practice Schedule Elementary 4th - 5th Grade Girls Basketball practices will begin in October. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place. Schedules vary from school to school. Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.Game Schedule Games will begin in November Each team will have an 8 game season. Once the number of teams have been determined at each school, the schedule of games will be posted here. Both the Central and West Leagues will compete on Tuesdays and Thursdays (except Thursday, November 28th, 2019 - Thanksgiving Day) Helpful Information Bring a water bottle to practices and games. Teams will consist of 7-12 players. 4th Grade Teams will play 4 v 4 4th/5th combined teams and 5th grade teams will play 5 v 5 In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed games will only be made up if schedules allow. Participation Fee $65.00 Reduced fees are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows: Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $32.50 if registered by the deadline. Free Meals Participation Fee: $16.25 if registered by the deadline. Milk Crate Basketball AssistanceNeed an “Assist” this season? LEAP is proud to partner with Milk Crate Basketball, a local nonprofit organization assisting KIDS IN NEED with resources to play and enjoy the game of basketball. Through donations and merchandise sales, Milk Crate Basketball provides kids with a wide range of items needed in order to play and enjoy basketball — shoes, basketballs, hoops, athletic wear, registration fees, etc. [Download the Assist Application for this season.]Want to learn more about Milk Crate Basketball? For more information: visitwww.milkcratebasketball.org.Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, October 18th, 2019. Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date. Register for your school below. If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, select the "Out of District" option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority. 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 register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at Central High School, 1150 Milliken, Traverse City. Please use the 1st (smaller) auditorium entrance - we are located just inside the doors to the right. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.6570 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 (231.933.6570). 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.

Volleyball (Grades 4-5)
Volleyball

About VolleyballElementary Volleyball is co-ed and open to students in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins on Saturday, February 15th, 2020 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school.Season Start & End DatesSaturday, February 15th, 2020 - Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Practice ScheduleElementary 4th - 5th Volleyball will meet for the first time on Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place. Schedules vary from school to school. Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.Game Schedule: TBD Each team will have an 8 game season. Once the number of teams have been determined at each school, the schedule of games will be posted here. Games will be scheduled between 5 pm and 8 pm at the elementary schools. Both the Central and West Leagues will compete on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (NOTE: Last game is a Wednesday, 3/25/20 due to Spring Break) Helpful Information Bring a water bottle to practices and games. Teams will consist of 8-12 players. In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed games will only be made up if schedules allow. Participation Fee Cost: $65 Reduced fees are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows: Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $32.50 if registered by the deadline. Free Meals Participation Fee: $16.25 if registered by the deadline. Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2020. 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. Register for your school below. If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, select the "Out of District" option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority. 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 register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at Central High School, 1150 Milliken, Traverse City. Please use the 1st (smaller) auditorium entrance - we are located just inside the doors to the right. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.6570 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 (231.933.6570). 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.

Boys Basketball (Grades 4-5)
Basketball

About Boys BasketballElementary Boys Basketball is open to boys in 4th - 5th grade. The season begins on Monday, January 6th, 2020 and will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 2-3 days a week and will begin competitions after the second week of practices. Teams will be formed at each elementary school that have enough participants registered to field a team and where a volunteer coach is available. Schools that have a high enough enrollment will have separate 4th and 5th grade teams, while schools with lower enrollment will have combined teams. In the event of low enrollment or lack of a volunteer coach, schools may be combined and/or refunds may be given. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school.Season Start & End DatesMonday, January 6th, 2020 - Wednesday, February 12th, 2020.Practice ScheduleElementary 4th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball practices will begin the week of Monday, January 6th, 2020. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school that fields enough players for a team. Exact practice days and times will be determined by the availability of the volunteer coach and will not be known until a coach is in place. Schedules vary from school to school. Following the close of registration, your student’s coach will contact you regarding a more detailed schedule.Game ScheduleTBDImportant Dates Check back for information on possible mini-camps or other exciting events. Helpful Information Bring a water bottle to practices and games. Teams will consist of 7-12 players. 4th Grade Teams will play 4 v 4 4th/5th combined teams and 5th Grade teams will play 5 v 5 In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Missed games will only be made up if schedules allow. Participation Fee $65 Reduced fees are available to those who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows: Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $32.50 if registered by the deadline. Free Meals Participation Fee: $16.25 if registered by the deadline. Milk Crate Basketball AssistanceNeed an “Assist” this season? LEAP is proud to partner with Milk Crate Basketball, a local nonprofit organization assisting KIDS IN NEED with resources to play and enjoy the game of basketball. Through donations and merchandise sales, Milk Crate Basketball provides kids with a wide range of items needed in order to play and enjoy basketball — shoes, basketballs, hoops, athletic wear, registration fees, etc. [Download the Assist Application for this season.]Want to learn more about Milk Crate Basketball? For more information: visitwww.milkcratebasketball.org.Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, December 13th, 2019. Registration deadlines are final. Late registrations may not be accepted after the posted registration close date. Register for your school below. If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, select the "Out of District" option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority. 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 register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at Central High School, 1150 Milliken, Traverse City. Please use the 1st (smaller) auditorium entrance - we are located just inside the doors to the right. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.6570 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 (231.933.6570). 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.

Youth Wrestling (Grades K-8)
Wrestling

Youth Wrestling is open to students in Kindergarten-8th Grade. This program will include introduction to wrestling rules and technique for all experience levels. Participants will learn from either TC Central High School varsity head coach Donald Funk or TC West Senior High School varsity head coach Rusty Nyland along with current varsity wrestlers. Beginner (Grades K-5)Students will be instructed on proper technique in all wrestling situations as well as appropriate warm-up and cool down activities. Wrestlers will experience some of the key core values to successfully complete in a largely individiual sport including personal responsibility, discipline, strength, balance, coordination, and respect for one another.Season Start & End DatesMonday, January 13th, 2020 - Saturday, March 14th, 2020.Practice ScheduleCentral High School: The Central League will meet from 6 pm - 7 pm in the New Gymnasium at Central High School (1150 Milliken, Traverse City) on the following dates: Monday, January 13th Wednesday, January 15th Monday, January 20th Wednesday, January 22nd Monday, January 27th Wednesday, January 29th Monday, February 3rd Wednesday, February 5th Monday, February 10th Wednesday, February 12th Monday, February 17th Wednesday, February 19th Monday, February 24th Wednesday, February 26th Monday, March 2nd Wednesday, March 4th Monday, March 9th Wednesday, March 11th West Senior High SchoolThe West League will meet from 6 pm - 7 pm at West Senior High School in the Wrestling Room across from the gymnasiums (5376 N. Long Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49685) on the following dates: Please note additional dates for snow day make ups! Monday, January 13th Thursday, January 16th Thursday, January 23rd Monday, January 27th Thursday, January 30th Monday, February 3rd Wednesday, February 5th Monday, February 10th Thursday, February 13th Tuesday, February 18th Thursday, February 20th Monday, February 24th Thursday, February 27th Tuesday, March 3rd Thursday, March 5th Tuesday, March 10th Thursday, March 12th Tournament: Saturday, March 14th @ Central High School Helpful Information In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Locations Traverse City Central High School, 1150 Milliken Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 Traverse City West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685 Equipment Needed Students should wear athletic shoes and must wear socks. Wrestling shoes are completely optional and absolutely not required. Participation Fee Cost: $65.00 Reduced rates are unavailable for this offering. Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2020. 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. Register for your school below. If your child does not attend a TCAPS school, select the "Out of District" option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept non-TCAPS students when possible. Space is limited and enrollment may be capped for various offerings. For high demand activities TCAPS students will receive priority. TITAN PIPELINE YOUTH WRESTING (CLICK THIS LINK) TROJAN WRESTLING CLUB (GRADES 2-8)Youth Wrestling Team for building and developing elite level wrestlers through strict wrestling curriculum designed to enhance student-athletes overall athletic ability, coordination, strength and mental toughness.This wrestling offering is a step up from Beginner wrestling - providing a longer season with additional opportunities to compete for participants who are looking for more of a challenge!Program will be lead by Coach Don Funk - Coach Funk is the currently the Head Varsity Wrestling Coach at Traverse City Central High School. He is also the Director of the Traverse City Wrestling Club and a 4-year Division I Varsity Wrestler. Helpful Information In the event school is closed, no LEAP activities will be held per TCAPS policy. There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather. Registration does NOT include entry fees for tournaments through out the season - registration fees cover instruction during practice times only. Location Traverse City Central High School, 1150 Milliken Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 - Wrestling Room Equipment Needed Students should wear athletic shoes and must wear socks. Wrestling shoes are completely optional and absolutely not required. Season Start and End Dates: Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 - Sunday, March 29th, 2020.Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.There will be NO practice on 11/28, 12/24, 12/26, 12/31, 1/2, 3/26.Competition schedule will include Saturday and Sunday tournaments as well as weekday duels - participation is highly encouraged in all team tournaments and duels. Bi-weekly practice sessions will prepare these athletes for both team and individual competition schedules throughout the season. Open to all 2nd - 8th grade students - no experience is necessary - extra workouts will be available as needed. Registration includes Myway registration card in the Trojan Wrestling Club. Registration Deadline & DetailsRegistration Cost: $75 Reduced rates are unavailable for this offering. Registration Deadline: December 19, 2019 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 register below. Payment with cash or check can be made at the LEAP office located at Central High School, 1150 Milliken, Traverse City. Please use the 1st (smaller) auditorium entrance - we are located just inside the doors to the right. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please call the LEAP office at 231.933.6570 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 (231.933.6570). 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.

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