Sports Calendars
Student participants in St. Mary School's athletics programs will learn the fundamentals of each sport and be given the opportunity to develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies. Participants will also develop a sense of good sportsmanship, fair play and team spirit.
Girls Basketball
The Girl's Basketball Program offers girls, grades 5th through 8th, an opportunity to learn the skills and the sport of basketball in an encouraging and supportive environment. Our season begins in October with practices.   Depending on the leagues that we join, our game season runs from November through early February.

​Our coaching staff consists of parent volunteers who enjoy the game. We work to ensure that the girls have fun and play hard while maintaining their grades and representing St. Mary Riverside on and off the court. We encourage any girl with a positive attitude and desire to be a part of a team to sign up for their grade team in mid to late September.

Director:  Dina Acosta, [email protected]
Boys Basketball
The Boy's Basketball Program offers boys in grades 5th through 8th, an opportunity to learn the skills and the sport of basketball in an encouraging and supportive environment.
  • The 5th grade level stresses instruction throughout the year. It is more of a developmental year for the boys.
  • 6th grade still concentrates on development but starts to get players ready for serious completion with a winning mindset.
  • In 7th and 8th grade, while continuing teaching the kids new aspects of the game, the concentration is on winning games as a team while trying to get better individually.​
​Sign up usually takes place in mid-October with practice starting in November. The season runs from December into mid- April. Our coaching staff consists of volunteers who are knowledgeable in the game but also enjoy working with the boys in getting them fundamentally sound. We work to ensure that the kids have fun and play hard while maintaining their grades, all while representing St. Mary of Riverside in a respectful and positive manner on and off the court.

Director: Andy Santos, [email protected]
Girls Volleyball
This program welcomes all girls enrolled in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade at St. Mary School. Registration typically takes place in December, with the season beginning around mid-January and ending the last week of April.

​There are a few things that will be important for you to know:
  • Girls Volleyball at St. Mary is a "no cut" sport; any 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade girl interested in learning the sport, willing to work hard, and wants to be a part of a team is welcome. Practices and games are typically scheduled in the evening and sometimes on Saturdays. 7th & 8th grade may have one or two weekend tournaments.
  • View the Summary of Skill Goals by Grade
  • Parents of players should plan on volunteering at least one game during the season by helping to set up/break down the gym or keep score.

​General playing time guidelines
  • 5th Grade – All players at this grade level are considered to be at the development level of their respective sport. Players should receive equal playing time over the course of the regular season according to effort.  If attendance, effort, and attitude are lacking, the head coach may alter the individual's playing time accordingly.
  • 6th Grade – This is a transitional year, progressing from the developmental to competitive. All players will receive meaningful playing time over the course of the season according to effort. There will be no playing time requirements during the playoffs and tournaments. If attendance, effort, and attitude are lacking, the head coach may alter the individual's playing time accordingly.
  • 7th and 8th Grade – These grades are competitive levels with playing time earned, based on talent, effort, attendance, attitude, and commitment to the team. Playing time is at the coach’s discretion with effort given to allow each player a chance to play as often as possible. There are no playing time requirements during the playoffs and tournaments.

Grade 4 girls will have an opportunity to play in the St. Al’s League.

Director:  Lucia Roden, [email protected]
Boys Volleyball
This program welcomes all boys enrolled in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade at St. Mary School. Registration typically takes place in March, with the season beginning in April and running to the end of May.

There are a few things that will be important for you to know:

  • Boys Volleyball at St. Mary is a "no cut" sport; any 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade boy interested in learning the sport, willing to work hard, and wants to be a part of a team is welcome.
  • Practices and games are typically scheduled in the evening and sometimes on the weekends.
  • As with all St. Mary Sports activities, the success of our program is based on parental support and participation. Parents of players should plan on volunteering at least one game during the season by helping to set up/break down the gym or keep score.

Below is a summary of skill goals by grade:
  • 5th/6th Grade (Junior Varsity) – All players at this grade level are considered to be in the development level of their respective sport. Players should receive equal playing time over the course of the regular season according to effort. If attendance, effort, and attitude are lacking, the head coach may alter the individual's playing time accordingly.
  • 7th/8th Grade (Varsity) – These grades are competitive levels with playing time earned, based on talent, effort, attendance, attitude, and commitment to the team. Playing time is at the coach’s discretion, with effort given to allow each player a chance to play as often as possible. There are no playing time requirements during the playoffs and tournaments.

Director: Director:  Lucia Roden, [email protected]
Co-Ed Soccer
The goal is to field one team per grade level, but depending on registration numbers, grades may be combined to form JV or Varsity teams. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Athletic Director Ms. Whisson([email protected]) or Soccer Director Mike Hayes ([email protected]) We look forward to another successful season! 
In addition to completing the registration form, these forms will also need to be completed prior to the soccer season beginning:
  1. Sports Physical Form: Please either email Ms. Whisson this form or send a copy to the school office. This form needs to be current for the 2024-2025 school year and state that the student is cleared to participate in athletics. If a student will be required to have a physical for the 2024-2025 school year, that form is sufficient to serve as the sports physical form as well. 
  2. Concussion Information Form: Please use the link to the google form listed below for access to the concussion information form. Please complete and submit this form. This is done online.  Link for Concussion Information
  3. Athletics Waiver Form: Use this link to complete the Athletics Waiver Form.   

Coaches are also needed for the upcoming season. If you are interested in coaching, please reach out to either Ms. Whisson or Mike Hayes. All coaches must be in compliance with all of the Protecting God's Children Requirements in order to coach. If you are not in full compliance, you will not be able to coach.

Director:  Mike Hayes, [email protected]
Co-Ed Track
Track and field is a richly unique sport that promotes both individual performance and team chemistry. Track events are at distances of 50 meters up to 1600 meters. Relay events are comprised of 4 runners and are sometimes co-ed. Field events are long jump, shot put and, at some meets, high jump. Track meets segregate the team as varsity and junior varsity, and boys and girls.

We compete in a variety of organized track meets during April and May. A formal sign-up will take place on the Sunday of Catholic School week. However, you can join the team at any time. Runners in grades 3-8 are eligible. I believe you will find the track team enjoyable and it will enhance your other abilities.

Coach: Rich Slehofer, [email protected]
St. Mary School Riverside