Athletics
Athletics can teach students virtues of self-control, perseverance, integrity, teamwork, and more. These valuable skills are applicable to all aspects of their lives. Moreover, students learn that God is with us on the court, in the field, and blesses us with gifts and lessons that shape our daily lives.
Sports Offered at St. Louis School
Cross Country
Students in 5th-8th grade have the opportunity to run cross country as an extracurricular activity.
Students work to improve their personal running skills while still being a member of the team. They focus on pace, form, breathing, and stamina.
In the fall, the cross country season runs for approximately five weeks, including weekly practice and weekend meets. The team practices on our own cross country course on the St. Louis campus. The team runs against other Catholic schools in the area for Saturday meets hosted by Trinity School and St. Marks.
Basketball
St. Louis Basketball
We’re excited to announce that basketball registration is now open!
If your child is interested in participating this season, please be sure to register each child individually, even if you have multiple children planning to play. Registration will close on October 10th, so be sure to sign up before the deadline.
Please note that the FACTS withdrawal for basketball fees will occur on October 30th.
Click here to register for the 2025-2026 Basketball season!
Non-St. Louis School Student:
The fee to register for the St Louis School CYO Basketball program for the 2025-2026 school year is listed below and is per basketball player.
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4th - 8th Grade - $150
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3rd Grade- $125
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2nd Grade - $100
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Kindergarten -1st Grade - $60
Please submit a check for this player, made payable to:
St. Louis School
12500 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, MD 21029
Checks must be received by the St. Louis School office no later than October 10, 2025.
Opportunities for Students and Parishioner Youths:
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K / 1st Graders: A six session Basketball Clinic is offered in January.
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2nd / 3rd graders: Players are rostered on teams that play in a developmental league.
- 4th-8th graders: Players are rostered on teams that participate in Archdiocese of Baltimore CYO leagues.
- 4th and 5th Grade Recreational Teams
- Balanced teams in the CYO league.
- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade "A" Teams
- We aim to form competitive "A" teams at these grade levels. To support this, tryouts for "A" teams are being held prior to recreational team evaluations.
- 4th and 5th Grade Recreational Teams
Note: 8th Grade "A" Team tryouts have concluded for the 2025-2026 basketball season. However, students still interested in playing should register, as additional teams may be formed based on interest and coach availability.
If a player is not selected or not trying out for an “A” team, they are still encouraged to register for CYO basketball. Additional teams will be formed if numbers and coaching allow.
Team evaluations are planned for late September or early October. Practices start in late October. League play begins in December. The season includes ten games, running from December to the end of February.
2nd Grade
Practices for 2nd grade basketball will begin in November, with the game season starting in December/January and running for approximately 8 weeks.
Each team will have one weeknight practice per week. All games will be held on Sundays at St. Louis, typically scheduled between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, following Sunday Masses. Please note that game times will vary each week within that window, so your child’s game could be scheduled at any time during that range.
6th & 7th Grade "A" Team Evaluations
Players must attend at least one evaluation to be considered for an “A” team.
Sunday, 9/14
- 6th Grade Girls: 1:30–3:00 PM
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7th Grade Girls: 3:00–4:30 PM
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6th Grade Boys: 5:00–6:30 PM
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7th Grade Boys: 6:30–8:00 PM
Wednesday, 9/17
- 6th Grade Girls: 6:00–7:30 PM
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7th Grade Girls: 7:30–9:00 PM
Thursday, 9/18
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6th Grade Boys: 6:00–7:30 PM
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7th Grade Boys: 7:30–9:00 PM
4th & 5th Grade Evaluations
Wednesday, 9/24
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4th Grade Girls: 6:00–7:00 PM
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5th Grade Girls: 7:00–8:00 PM
Sunday, 9/28
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4th Grade Girls: 2:00–3:00 PM
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5th Grade Girls: 3:00–4:00 PM
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4th Grade Boys: 4:00–5:00 PM
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5th Grade Boys: 5:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday, 9/30
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4th Grade Boys: 6:00–7:00 PM
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5th Grade Boys: 7:00–8:00 PM
We’re looking forward to a fun, competitive, and community-filled 2025–2026 season. Thank you for being part of SLS Basketball—let’s make it a great year!
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
The St. Louis Basketball Program welcomes parents to help out with the teams. We encourage parents to help out as Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Managers (help with team communications, etc.). Current parents can learn more by contacting Mrs. Amber Osborne at aosborne@stlouisparish.org.