Move. Compete. Grow.
Athletics at Summit.
From physical education and recreational activities to competitive teams, Summit gives students opportunities to build skills, challenge themselves, contribute to something bigger, and discover what they can do.
Competitive athletics.
Find your sport.
Competitive athletics expand beginning in fourth grade, giving students opportunities to develop their abilities, experience meaningful competition, and represent Summit as part of a team.
Students can enter athletics with different levels of experience, build their skills, challenge themselves, and discover where they thrive.
Volleyball
Build serving, passing, setting, hitting, positioning, and game strategy while learning to communicate, depend on teammates, and contribute to a shared goal.
Cross country
Develop endurance, pacing, stamina, and mental toughness while setting individual goals and experiencing the encouragement of a team.
Basketball
Build ball handling, shooting, passing, defense, court awareness, and strategy while learning how individual skills come together in team play.
Flag football
Develop passing, receiving, route running, coverage, agility, and field awareness in a fast-moving environment built around communication and teamwork.
Soccer
Strengthen ball control, passing, shooting, positioning, field awareness, and game strategy while developing teamwork and a love of the game.
Tennis
Develop stroke technique, serving, footwork, court positioning, and match strategy in a sport that builds focus, independence, confidence, and sportsmanship.
Golf
Learn swing mechanics, putting, course management, strategy, and golf etiquette while developing patience, concentration, integrity, and an appreciation for a lifelong sport.
Cheer
Combine athleticism, performance, teamwork, and school spirit through motion technique, chants, jumps, basic stunting, and performance.
Find your place.
Find your challenge.
There’s no single way to be a Summit athlete. Students can try something new, build on what they already love, challenge themselves, and discover the confidence that comes from being part of something bigger.
Athletic offerings and grade-level participation may vary by year and season.
Character through competition.
The Summit athlete.
The scoreboard tells only part of the story. Athletics give students another place to practice qualities that matter in the classroom, in relationships, and wherever they go next.
Teamwork
Learn how individual effort contributes to something larger.
Leadership
Lead through communication, preparation, effort, attitude, and example.
Accountability
Show up prepared, fulfill responsibilities, and understand how individual choices affect others.
Resilience
Experience challenge, setbacks, improvement, and success, then learn to keep going.
Sportsmanship
Compete with integrity and respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials.
Confidence
Discover what becomes possible through practice, effort, and the courage to try.
Opportunity for every student.
A place to start. And room to grow.
Students arrive with different experiences, interests, and abilities. Summit Athletics gives students opportunities to participate, develop, and challenge themselves from wherever they begin.
A student can discover a new sport, strengthen an existing skill, experience competition, or find a new way to contribute to a team.
Coaches support that growth by teaching fundamentals and strategy while reinforcing teamwork, preparation, perseverance, accountability, and sportsmanship.
Physical education.
Movement belongs in every Summit experience.
Competitive teams are only one part of athletics at Summit.
Physical education gives students opportunities to develop coordination, strength, endurance, physical confidence, teamwork, and healthy habits through movement, games, fitness, and recreation.
For younger students, that creates an important foundation. As students grow, those experiences support athletic development whether they choose competitive sports, recreational activities, or simply an active lifestyle.
Middle School.
Athletics, wellness & performance.
Middle School gives students even more ways to explore what it means to be active. Through Summit’s elective and enrichment model, students can experience athletic development, fitness, recreation, movement, and activities they can continue throughout their lives.
Athletic development.
Build fitness, coordination, strength, teamwork, and athletic skills through sports and recreational activities.
Sports & recreation.
Explore athletic performance and movement through structured workouts, fitness challenges, and team-based activities.
Life sports.
Discover activities such as tennis, golf, and pickleball while developing skills for recreation and lifelong fitness.
Dance.
Build coordination, rhythm, flexibility, confidence, and creative expression through movement.
Middle School elective offerings may change as Summit develops new opportunities around student interests.
After-school enrichment.
Try something new.
Not every athletic experience has to begin with a competitive team. Summit’s after-school enrichment program creates additional opportunities for students to explore movement, recreation, and new athletic interests in a supportive environment.
Offerings change throughout the year and may include activities such as tennis, golf, soccer, martial arts, and other athletic experiences.
Summit athletics.
A tradition of excellence.
Summit athletes have built a tradition of success, including championship achievements in cross country, basketball, and volleyball.
The accomplishments matter. So do the qualities behind them: preparation, teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, and the willingness to keep improving.
Every time students represent Summit, they have an opportunity to compete with confidence, support their teammates, and build school pride.
Athletics FAQ.
Questions about Summit athletics?
What grades can participate in competitive athletics at Summit?
Competitive athletics become part of the Summit experience beginning in fourth grade and continue through eighth grade. Opportunities vary by sport, season, and year.
What sports does Summit School offer?
Summit athletic offerings include volleyball, cross country, basketball, flag football, soccer, tennis, golf, and cheer. Specific offerings and grade-level participation may vary from year to year.
Does my child need previous experience to participate?
No. Students come to Summit athletics with different levels of experience and ability. The program gives students opportunities to learn fundamentals, develop their skills, challenge themselves, and contribute to a team.
Does Summit offer athletics outside of competitive teams?
Yes. Physical education is part of the student experience, and students may also have opportunities to explore athletics through enrichment programs, Middle School electives, recreation, fitness, dance, and life sports.
What is the focus of Summit’s athletic program?
Athletics at Summit are about more than competition. Along with physical and sport-specific development, students have opportunities to build teamwork, leadership, accountability, resilience, confidence, sportsmanship, and healthy habits.
Where can I find current sports, schedules, and registration information?
Athletic offerings, seasons, schedules, and registration details can change throughout the year. Current information is shared directly with Summit families throughout the school year as each season approaches.
Is there a cost to participate in Summit athletics?
Yes. Participation in competitive athletics typically includes a fee to help cover costs such as uniforms, league fees, and other program expenses. Fees vary by sport and year, and families receive current participation costs and details before each season.
Are physicals required to participate in Summit athletics?
A current physical may be required for participation in competitive athletics. Any health forms, physical requirements, or other documentation needed for a particular sport or season are shared directly with families.
See what middle school can be.
Athletics are one part of a Summit education designed to help students discover their strengths, build meaningful relationships, challenge themselves, and grow into confident, capable young people.
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