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Team Descriptions
Fall Sports
Football:
Three football teams are fielded to give an opportunity for
participation with a no-cut policy. Only ninth graders may participate on
the freshman team. Tenth graders generally play on the junior varsity team. The
varsity team is composed primarily of eleventh and twelfth grade students.
Starts August 11th
Soccer (Boys)
A varsity, junior varsity and freshman soccer program, gives approximately
eighteen players per team, an opportunity to participate against area teams.
Cuts are generally necessary at the varsity level and sometimes at the
sub-varsity level. The team plays on the Morningside soccer field and the
stadium field.
Starts August 11th
Cross-Country (Boys & Girls)
The cross-country program offers a varsity team for the boys and the girls,
grades nine through twelve. A no-cut policy is in effect for cross-country.
Home meets are at the park/hill at Vernier and Jefferson behind the GP
Shores offices.
Starts August 11th
Golf (Girls) This team is for those who have already demonstrated some
skill in golf. Generally there is a high turnout and tryouts are
competitive.
Starts August 7th
Volleyball (Girls)
The volleyball program offers three teams of twelve to fifteen players at
varsity, junior varsity and freshman levels who are selected through try-outs.
Starts August 11th
Field Hockey (Girls)
The Varsity and JV teams fielded for this sport may require cuts depending
on the level of interest. Games are played on the stadium field with
practice at Ferry Elementary.
Starts August 11th
Tennis (Boys)
The varsity and JV team consist of four singles players and eight players on
four doubles teams. Cuts are generally necessary at both levels.
Matches will be held at Lakefront Park.
Starts August 11th
Swimming/Diving (Girls)
North offers the opportunity for girls to compete in interscholastic competition
in swimming and diving. The schedule consists of dual meet competition as well
as Saturday invitationals. Practices are conducted at the North pool.
Starts August 11th
Cheerleading (Girls)
The cheerleading program offers Varsity and JV teams that cheer for
football and basketball games. Try-outs are held in April for the fall season
and in November for the winter season.
Starts August 11th
Winter Sports
Basketball (Girls)
The basketball program offers three teams of twelve to fifteen players:
varsity, junior varsity and freshman, who are selected through try-outs.
Starts November 10th
Basketball (Boys)
The basketball program offers three teams of twelve to fifteen players on
the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams who are selected through tryouts.
Starts November 17th
Competitive Cheer (Girls)
The young ladies will have a opportunity compete other MAC schools in
jamborees. The team will also cheer at basketball games.
Starts October 27th
Wrestling
Wrestling is unique in that athletes of all weights may compete against
athletes of their own weights. Thirteen weight classes, ranging from 103 pounds
to heavyweight , are available. A no-cut policy is in effect.
Starts November 17th
Swimming/Diving (Boys)
North offers the opportunity for boys to compete in interscholastic
competition in swimming and diving. The schedule consists of dual meet
competition as well as Saturday invitationals. Practices are conducted at the
North pool.
Starts November 10th
Ice Hockey (Boys)
A varsity team of approximately twenty-four boys will be selected. The team
participates in one of the the premier leagues in Michigan, the . Home contests
are held at Mt. Clemens Ice Arena.
Starts October 27th
Ice Hockey (Girls) A varsity team of approximately twenty-four girls are selected. The team
participates in the Michigan Metro Women's Hockey League during the winter
sports season. Home contests are held at Viking Ice Arena in Hazel Park.
Starts October 27th
Gymnastics (Girls)
Girls with an interest and some background have an opportunity to compete on
this team. The events consist of the vault, the uneven bars, the balance
beam, and floor exercise. Some Saturday invitational meets are scheduled.
The gymnastic teams is a combined/cooperative program
with Grosse Pointe South.
Starts October 27th
Figure Skating (Girls and Boys)
Starts October 27th
Synchronized Swimming (Girls)
South and
North
High School offer the unique
opportunity for girls to compete in interscholastic synchronized swimming
competition. The schedule consists of dual figure and routine meet competitions,
and a state championship. Practices are conducted at both the North and South
Pools to accommodate our unified team. Our final event is our annual water show
where the Synchronized Swim team members display their skills knowledge and
leadership in choreographed routines to music.
Starts October 27th
Spring Sports
Practices and/or games will be held for each
sport during the spring vacation.
ALL SPRING SPORTS START ON MARCH 9TH
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
The track and field program at North offers diverse opportunities for
student athletes. Participation is available in a variety of events including
sprints, distance runs and field events. A no-cut policy is in effect for track.
Tennis (Girls)
The varsity and JV team consist of four singles players and eight players on
four doubles teams. Cuts are generally necessary at both levels.
Matches will be held at Lakefront Park.
Softball (Girls)
Varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams are selected through a tryout.
Cuts are usually necessary and the team plays at the stadium on campus.
Baseball (Boys)
Varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams are selected through a tryout.
Cuts are usually necessary and the team plays at the stadium on campus.
Soccer (Girls)
A varsity, junior varsity and freshman soccer program, gives approximately
eighteen players per team, an opportunity to participate against area teams.
Cuts are generally necessary at the varsity level and sometimes at the
sub-varsity level. The team plays on the Morningside soccer field and the
stadium field.
Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)
Varsity and junior varsity teams are offered for both boys and girls.
Cuts may be necessary depending on the level of interest. Games are played
at the stadium and practices are at Ferry Elementary (girls) and Parcells MS
(boys).
Golf (Boys)
This team is for those who have already demonstrated some skill in golf.
Generally there is a high turnout and tryouts are competitive.
Crew (Boys & Girls)
The teams row out of the Detroit Boat Club and are recognized during the
spring season.
This is a non-cut sport which introduces students
to crew through two new programs. We now have a Learn-to-Row and a Learn-to-Race
program as part of our Crew spring schedule to accommodate students that are at
a distinct disadvantage because they don't know how to row, much less race.
We'll introduce the student to the sport at a different pace and get
them ready to race in only novice races during the spring season.
Sailing (Boys & Girls)
The teams sail out of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and are recognized during
the spring season.
Managers, Statisticians, Student Athletic Trainers
Students are encouraged to serve in the capacity of manager, statistician or
student trainer. The student trainer will work under the direct supervision of a
certified athletic trainer in a capacity that fits the needs of a particular
team. Awards and certificates are awarded upon completion of a season and
criteria of the coach. |
