Spring athletics registration
Opens February 1, 2022
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Hello families of students in grades 7-12,
Our winter athletics season is in full swing and it is wonderful to see our student-athletes building relationships, finding connections and gaining life-long skills along the way. Although hard to believe with the current cold and snow, it's time to start thinking about registering for spring athletics.
Spring registration for Minnesota State High School League athletics opens next Tuesday, February 1. There are many great opportunities for students at our middle and high school to get involved.
Spring athletics
Registration for Minnesota State High School League athletics will open on February 1. Register on our registration page. Registration will remain open for the first few weeks of the season. Here's what is available:
- Adapted Bowling
- Grades: 9-12
- Start date: February 28
- Adapted Softball (co-op with Centennial)
- Grades: 9-12
- Start date: March 7
- Baseball
- Grades: 9-12
- Start date: March 21 (optional arm conditioning starts March 14)
- Boys Golf
- Grades: 7-12
- Start date: March 21
- Girls Golf
- Grades: 7-12
- Start date: March 21
- Boys Lacrosse
- Grades: 9-12
- Start date: April 4
- Girls Lacrosse
- Grades: 7-12
- Start date: April 4
- Softball
- Grades: 7-12
- Start Date: March 14
- Boys Tennis
- Grades: 7-12
- Start date: March 28
- Track and Field (Co-ed)
- Grades: 7-12
- Start date: March 14
Bookmark each sport's webpage (linked above and available on our Athletics and Activities website to stay up-to-date on practice and game schedules, coach contact information, season expectations and more.
Attend a spring all-sport informational meeting - March 2, 2022
A spring all-sport informational meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center at Spring Lake Park High School. Please note, you do not need to attend this meeting if you attended the fall or winter all-sport meeting.
Each sport will also have a team-specific meeting with the head coach prior to the start of the season. Check the sport webpage frequently in the coming weeks for more details.
Athletic Physical and Insurance
A current sports physical is required for participation in all middle school and high school sports. Physicals are good for three years. Download a physical form and learn more on the Physical page.
Our district provides options for families to purchase Student Accident Insurance. This program is completely voluntary. Explore a variety of insurance coverage options available for families to consider for their students.
Grades 7-8 play-up guidelines
Grades 7-8 students are able to try out in high school athletics offered as 7-12 programs. Students will pay the high school registration fee and are subject to MSHSL regulations. All middle school students who participate in high school athletics must complete all of the same required paperwork as high school students. Read more about the SLP play-up guidelines.
Apply for Educational Benefits to qualify for reduced fees
Did you know your student may qualify for reduced athletic participation fees? Families are strongly encouraged to complete Free and Reduced-Priced Meals and Educational Benefits application in order to qualify. Find the print and online application at SpringLakeParkSchools.org/benefits.
Activities and interest-based clubs at the high school
More than 40 student-based interest clubs and activities are currently being offered at Spring Lake Park High School including new clubs such as SLP Green club, Comparative Literature club, Current Affairs club and more. Be sure to check out the wide variety of activities offered and get involved today!
For any questions, please reach out to the Athletics and Activities Department at 763-600-5149 or activitiesandathletics@district16.org.
I hope your student(s) continue to find ways to be involved in the many great programs offered at SLP.
Will Wackman
Director of Athletics and Activities
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