Sports
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Welcome to the SPS Athletics page!
The Saint Paul athletic program strives to teach our young athletes the values of teamwork, self-discipline, good sportsmanship, respect and honesty. Our dedicated VIRTUS-trained coaches work hard to develop the athletic skills and talents of our student-athletes and to promote a healthy sense of competition. The program helps to boost school spirit and camaraderie among the student body and encourages students to show support for one another throughout the year.
Sports offered through the Saint Paul athletic program - Cross Country, Basketball, Cheerleading and Soccer - are supported by our Booster Club.
Students are also given the opportunity to participate in "club sports" ski and golf as well. These non-competitive clubs are also very popular with our students! The Ski club is held during the winter months and we have both a Fall and Spring Golf Sessions. -
Basketball
Saint Paul School has a long tradition of success on the basketball court.
Every year, Saint Paul fields several teams for students in grade 2 through grade 8. Typically, teams are formed at each of the following levels although participation levels can change the JVA/JVB grade mix:
- Varsity - 7th & 8th grade
- JVA - 6th grade
- JVB - 4th & 5th grade
- JVC - 2nd & 3rd grade
Saint Paul is a member of the Archdiocesan Interscholastic Athletic League. During the regular season, our teams play other members of the AIAL's Harford Vicariate division:
Corpus Christi School, Wethersfield
Sacred Heart School, New Britain
Southington Catholic, Southington
St. Bridget School, Manchester
St. Brigid School, W.Hartford
St. Christopher School, E.Hartford
St. Gabriel School, Windsor
St. James School, Manchester
St. Mary's School, Simsbury
St. Timothy Middle School, West Hartford
Our teams also play non-league games for additional competition as the schedule allows.
Saint Paul hosts a successful basketball tournament annually during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. Our MLK Tournament is a great opportunity for teams to size up the competition and make necessary adjustments to their game ahead of the League playoffs and championships!
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Cheerleading
Saint Paul School cheerleaders add a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to our athletic program. The team cheers at Varsity basketball games which can be very competitive and exciting. The cheerleaders give our athletes a decided home-court advantage when they play at home in The Lions' Den!
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Soccer
Saint Paul students have the opportunity to participate in the Catholic School Soccer league which consists of competitive co-ed teams at both the Varsity level (grades 6-8) and Junior Varsity level (grades 3-5).
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Cross Country
We are excited to offer a Cross Country team for our Middle School students! As both a team and individual sport, Cross Country allows children to compete agaist others and to continually strive for their personal best. The season is brief, starting at the beginning of the school year and ending in late October, yet it allows the students to discover a lifelong sport that promotes staying healthy and strong.
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Go Lions!Be sure to ask about our Golf and Ski Programs as well!