Lower School Athletics

St. Mark’s students in 3rd and 4th grade have a great opportunity to develop sports skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school and church spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join the St. Mark’s Lower School cross country team.

Who is eligible? A Co-ed team will be formed for 3rd-4th grade with an unlimited number of participants.

When?

• Practices begin in August.

• Season ends in mid October/November.

How much time is involved? 1-2 weekday practices per week. Participants will compete in 1-3 Fun Runs with our Middle School cross country team.

Who will coach? Lower School Cross Country is coached by members of the St. Mark's staff.

How much does it cost to participate? $250 per player, which includes meet entry fees, uniforms, and coaching salaries.

Who else participates? Many schools and organizations across the greater Houston area.

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.

St. Mark’s parishioners and students in 1st through 4th have a great opportunity to develop sports skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school and church spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join a St. Mark’s UCAL (United Church Athletic League) soccer team.

Who is eligible? Boys and Girls teams will be formed for 1st through 4th grade.

• 1st and 2nd - 7 players max per team

• 3rd and 4th - 9 players max per team

• Every effort will be made to create enough teams so that everyone has the opportunity to play. In situations where additional teams are not possible, alternatives will be explored (i.e. combination of genders and/or grades).

When?

• Season begins in late August

• Regular season ends in October

How much time is involved? 1 weekday game per week, 1-2 practices per week, for a 7 game season

Who will coach? Our teams are coached by parent volunteers. Teams must have a volunteer coach in order to be formed. Interested in volunteering your time? Submit our coach volunteer form.

How much does it cost to participate? $250 per player, which includes a UCAL fee, uniforms, pictures, and referee costs.

Who else participates? Annunciation Orthodox, Presbyterian, St. John’s, River Oaks Baptist, St. Anne’s, St. Luke’s Church, West U Methodist, St. Vincent’s and other local church organizations

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.

St. Mark’s students in 3rd and 4th grades have a great opportunity to develop sports skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school and church spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join a St. Mark’s SFL (Southwest Football League) touch Football team.

Who is eligible? Boys and Girls in 3rd through 4th grade.

• Every effort will be made to create enough teams so that everyone has the opportunity to play. In situations where additional teams are not possible, alternatives will be explored.

When?

• Season begins in late August

• Regular season ends in November

How much time is involved? 2 practices per week, 1 Saturday or Friday game per week.

Who will coach? Our teams are coached by parent volunteers. Teams must have a volunteer coach in order to be formed. Interested in volunteering your time? Submit our coach volunteer form.

How much does it cost to participate? $350 per player, which includes a SFL fee, uniforms, pictures, and all other costs.

Who else participates? Other SFL teams within the organization.

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.

St. Mark’s parishioners and students in 2nd through 4th grade have a great opportunity to develop sports skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school and church spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join a St. Mark’s UCAL (United Church Athletic League) basketball team.

Who is eligible? Boys and Girls teams will be formed for 2nd through 4th grades. Teams are made up of 8-10 players:

• 2nd grade teams for boys and girls

• 3rd grade team for boys

• 3rd grade team for girls

• 4th grade team for boys

• 4th grade team for girls

• Every effort will be made to create enough teams so that everyone has the opportunity to play. In situations where additional teams are not possible, alternatives will be explored.

• If there are extra students interested in participating, they will be allowed to play for other teams

When?

• Season begins in late October.

• Regular season ends in late January.

• Playoffs will be played for 3rd and 4th grade, ending in February.

• Games begin for 2nd - 4th grade early November

• Regular Season will end late January

• Playoffs will be played in 4th grade in early February.

How much time is involved? 1 weekday game per week, 1-2 practices per week.

Who will coach? Our teams are coached by parent volunteers. Teams must have a volunteer coach in order to be formed. Interested in volunteering your time? Submit our coach volunteer form.

How much does it cost to participate? $250 per player, which includes a UCAL fee, uniforms, pictures, and referee costs.

Who else participates? Annunciation Orthodox, Presbyterian, St. John’s, River Oaks Baptist, St. Anne’s, St. Luke’s Church, West U Methodist, St. Vincent’s and other local church organizations

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.

St. Mark’s students in 1st through 4th grade have a great opportunity to develop sports skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school and church spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join a St. Mark’s developmental tennis team.

Who is eligible? Boys and Girls in 1st through 4th grade.

When?

• Season begins in late October.

• Regular season ends in late January.

• Season will end in January

How much time is involved? 2 practices per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays).

Who will coach? Our teams are coached by tennis coaches through King Daddy Tennis Academy. Interested in volunteering your time to help our kids? Submit our coach volunteer form.

How much does it cost to participate? $250 per player, which includes court rentals, a racquet, balls, and all King Daddy coaching fees.

Who else participates? Other area schools involved with the King Daddy Tennis Academy.

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.

St. Mark’s students in 1st through 4th grade have a great opportunity to develop volleyball skills, exercise, have fun, practice good sportsmanship, foster school spirit, and prepare for middle school sports!

How? Join a St. Mark’s Lower School bounce ball team.

What is bounce ball? Bounce ball is a developmentally appropriate build up game to volleyball with a few rule variations. It’s a great way to get both boys and girls interested and playing the game of volleyball.

Who is eligible? Teams will be formed in 1st through 4th grade with an unlimited number of participants. Number of and division of teams is dependent upon enrollment.

When?

• Practices begin in February.

• Season ends in April.

How much time is involved? 1-2 games per week, practices are twice weekly after school. Participants will compete in Play Days in March and April.

Who will coach? Middle School volleyball coaches and other St. Mark’s faculty and staff members will coach skills and officiate during play days.

How much does it cost to participate? $250 per player, which includes, uniforms, and coaching salaries.

Who else participates? This is an intramural program benefiting St. Mark’s students.

How do I sign up? Registration takes place through the St. Mark's Portal, and your child’s Smart Tuition account will be billed at the beginning of the season. All forms including payment and waivers must be received to be considered for a slot.