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The SHCA sports programs aim to improve the physical ability and skills of the student athletes while supplying a fun and rewarding activity to all the participants. The documents below describe the requirements of each program, and the progression of skills coaches will aid athletes in mastering during their time playing the sport at SHCA.
FALL 2024
Girls Volleyball
Grades 5-8
Practices may start on August 1. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin when the school year starts.
Cross Country
Grades 3-8
Practices may start in July. There are usually 2-3 practices a week.
Soccer
Grades 1-8
Practices start in mid-August. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin when the school year starts.
Football
Grades 3-8
SHCA does not run a football program. Students are welcome to play for either the South Hills Chargers or the St. Louise Trojans. Practices usually start in late July or early August.
Little Runners
Grades Pre-K to 2
Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.
Little Kickers
Grades Pre-K to K
Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.
Winter 2024
Boys Basketball
Grades 3-8
Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. League games may begin in December.
Girls Basketball
Grades 3-8
Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. League games may begin in December.
Basketball Cheer Squad
Grades 3-8
Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 1-2 practices a week. The squad may begin performing at league home games starting in December.
Competitive Cheer Squad
Grades 3-8
Practices may start mid-winter. Competition Squad also learns a cheer dance routine that requires partner stunts or activities at an advanced skill level. At this level we really stress the importance of teamwork and focusing on the fundamental skills.
You must participate in Basketball Cheer in order to join the Competition squad.
Spirit Squad
Grades K-2
Sessions start in October. There is one 1-hour session a week for 5 to 8 weeks. The squad may perform at a home basketball tournament or league home games starting in late November.
Little Dribblers
Grades K to 2nd
Sessions start in October. There is one 1-hour session a week for 5 to 8 weeks. The squad may perform at a home basketball tournament or league home games starting in late November.
[Pending New Program] Little Shooters
Grades 1-2
Practices will begin in January to transition players from Little Dribblers to learning how to shoot, pass and play the game. Practices will be once per week and potentially on Saturday mornings.
SPRING 2025
Boys Volleyball
Grades 5-8
Practices may start mid-February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in mid-March.
COED Volleyball
Grades 3-4
Practices may start mid-February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in mid-March.
Track & Field
Grades 3-8
Practices may start in late February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Meets are on weekends.
Jr. Dev Soccer
Grades 1-2
Practices start in early March. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in late March.
Little Kickers
Grades Pre-K to K
Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.
Little Runners
Grades Pre-K to 2nd
Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.
Baseball (St. Louise)
Grades K to 8
SHCA does not run a baseball program. Students are welcome to play in the St. Louise Baseball and Softball league. Practices usually start in April. The grade levels offered by the league vary from year to year.
Softball (St. Louise)
Grades K to 4
SHCA does not run a softball program. Students are welcome to play in the St. Louise Baseball and Softball league. Practices usually start in April. The grade levels offered by the league vary from year to year.