Athletics

An education at Holy Spirit aims to develop the whole child. While we offer a strong academic program, students are also involved in a wide range of activities, including athletics. We offer: soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, ski club, track & field, baseball, and softball. Holy Spirit is a member of the Catholic Athletic Association.

Questions? Contact Athletic Director, Sara Bullard.

  • Soccer is open to students in grades 6–8. Registration has closed.

    There is a $25 late fee when registering after the deadline, provided that the team is not full. Please look at the activities your child is involved in to be certain that your child will be able to commit to the team.

    • Reduction in fee will not be granted for absences due to illness, injury, vacations, deciding not to play after the season has started or inability to participate due to academic ineligibility.

    Practice
    Teams will practice 1–2 times a week. Players are expected to consistently attend practices. Repeatedly missing practices may result in less playing time during games.

    Games
    Teams will play once a week beginning Sept. 12. Games are usually on Saturdays. There will likely be a few weekday games as well.

  • Volleyball is open to students in grades 5–8. Registration has closed.

    There is a $25 late fee when registering after the deadline provided that the team is not full. Please look at the activities your child is involved in to be certain that your child will be able to commit to the team. 

    • Reduction in fee will not be granted for absences due to illness, injury, conflicts, vacations, deciding not to participate after the season has started or inability to participate due to academic ineligibility. 

    Practice & Matches
    Teams practice 1–2 times a week and play two matches a week. Matches begin the week of Sept. 14 and are usually played on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practice days and times have not yet been determined. Players are expected to consistently attend practices and matches. Repeatedly missing practices and matches may result in less playing time. 

    Volunteer Scorekeepers
    The league requires the home team to operate the scoreboard. Each family will be required to volunteer to operate the scoreboard for one home match.

  • If there are enough students interested at a given level and at least one volunteer to coach, Holy Spirit will have basketball teams for grades 5–8. The fee for basketball is $120. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Oct. 27.

    There is a $25 late fee when registering after the deadline, provided the team is not full.

    • Reduction in fee will not be granted for absences due to illness, injury, deciding not to play after the season has started, vacation or academic ineligibility. 

    Practice
    Teams will practice 1–2 times a week. Players are expected to consistently attend practices and games. Repeatedly missing practices may result in less playing time. 

    Games
    Games begin the week of Nov. 30 for boys and the week of Dec. 7 for girls. Teams play once a week. The season is 8 or 9 games with two weeks off for Christmas break. The following teams usually play games on:

    • Mondays: 5th grade boys and girls, 6th grade boys and girls, and 7th grade girls

    • Wednesdays or Thursdays: 7th grade boys, 8th grade boys and girls

    Coaching

    If you are interested in coaching, email Sara Bullard. All coaches must complete the Essential 3.

    Volunteer Scorekeepers
    It is the responsibility of the home team to provide scorekeepers for home games. The CAA requires the home team to provide two individuals to record the official score sheet and to run the scoreboard. Each family must volunteer for two home games to keep the score or time.

  • Ready to hit the slopes with your favorite ski buddies? The Holy Spirit ski club is excited to kick off another great season! Details have not yet been finalized, however we have tentative dates at Afton Alps:

    • Dec. 18

    • Jan. 8, 2027

    • Jan. 15

    • Jan. 29

    • Feb. 12

    • Feb. 26

    • Mar. 5 (make up/bonus day)

    The club is open to all students who ski or snowboard and their family members. Discounted tickets, rentals, and lessons will be available. This is a great way to build community and get outside this winter. If you are interested, email Mike Butler or Ben Ransom to get on the email list.

    Everyone participating in Ski Club must print (in color) and complete this form:

    Participants who are renting equipment must complete these forms:

  • Calling all Holy Spirit swimmers! Swim team is excited to kick off another great season in 2027. Whether you’re a returning swimmer or want to try something new, swim team is the only school sport inclusive of all grades (K–8) and is a great way to meet friends and have fun. This is a wide-ranging, low pressure team where each child can be as competitive as they wish. Anyone able to swim independently is encouraged to participate.

    Meets & Practices

    The season runs from mid-January until mid-April and concludes with CAA finals at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

    Practices are held three days per week. We'd love to grow the program, especially in Kindergarten–3rd grade! Please reach out to coaches for further details:

  • Details coming soon!

  • Details coming soon!