TCAPS Learning, Enrichment & Athletic Program

About Girls Basketball Elementary Girls Basketball is open to girls in 2nd - 5th grade (this course offering is for 2nd & 3rd Graders, (to register for 4th & 5th Graders click here). The season begins in September will run for approximately six weeks. Teams will practice 1-3 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. You will be contacted by the LEAP Office in the event of low enrollment for your school. Season Start & End Dates Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Practice Schedule Elementary 2nd - 3rd Girls Basketball will begin in September. Practices will run 1-3 days per week after school at each home school. 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: Exact game schedules TBD. Typically held on Mondays/Wednesdays starting October 7, 2024. Games will be scheduled between 5 pm and 8 pm at various elementary schools. Each team will play 2 games per week for 3 weeks. Helpful Information: Bring a water bottle to practices and games. Teams will consist of 7-12 players. 5 v 5 play with 9ft baskets on shortened courts 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 Fees TCAPS Student Participation Fee: $58.00 Reduced fees are available to TCAPS students who qualify for the free and reduced meals program. Participation fees for those that qualify are as follows: Reduced Meals Participation Fee: $29.00 Free Meals Participation Fee: $14.50 TCAPS shared-time student Fee: $74.00 (GTACS, TC Christian, Trinity Lutheran, The Childrens House). Non-shared time student Fee: $83.00 (Grand Traverse Academy, Greenspire, Homeschool, Old Mission Peninsula School, Pathfinder, Woodland). Reduced Rates are not available for any Non-TCAPS students. Registration Deadline & Details Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 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. Register for your school below. If your school is not listed, please select the Out of District option. In an effort to be a good community partner, LEAP will accept students from non-participating schools 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. 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).