Athletics

Cross Country 

In 2014, despite being one of the smallest teams in the league, SMP sent 4 runners to the invitation-only championship meet at the end of the season. Our runners compete against Catholic grammar schools from Morris, Essex, Somerset & Union Counties at distances from 0.6-1.8 miles (based on grade level). Cross Country begins in early September and ends in early November; it is open to students in grades 3-8. Practices are held during the week at Gardner Field and the meets (4 or 5 per season) are held on weekends. No running experience is necessary- all you need is a water bottle and a good pair of sneakers! 

Basketball

Basketball is the biggest sport at Saint Mary’s with over 60 children signed up to play on our 6 teams this season. Last year both our Varsity boys team and our Varsity girls team played in their respective championship games in the Morris County Catholic Basketball League. Our season starts in October and continues through to the playoffs in early March. Students in grades 4-8 are eligible to play. Each teams plays 10 to 16 regular season games followed by the playoffs. Our teams are coached by dedicated parent volunteers and are supported by our talented Cheerleading squads. 


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Basketball Clinic

Clinic is open to students in grades K through 3. Clinic sessions are Saturday mornings (8-9 am for K and 1st grade, 9-10 am for 2nd and 3rd grade) in December through February. Our fun, energetic sessions teach the children the fundamentals of basketball and prepare them for our JV and Varsity teams. 

Cheerleading

The cheer team consists of enthusiastic, fun, hardworking athletes whose mission is to represent St. Mary’s Prep with their energetic spirit and dedication.There are two teams. Junior Varsity includes students in grades 1-3 and Varsity includes students in grades 4-8. The cheerleaders perform at the pep rally and ten basketball games throughout the season. The season begins in September and ends in February. The cheerleaders learn chants, cheers, jumps, motions, tumbling, and stunts. They develop teamwork and leadership skills. Go Mustangs! 

Ski Club

SMPSSC leaves on a 15 passenger van at 3:15 and returns by 9:00. Parents are encouraged to join the club at the mountain whenever possible. The ride to Mountain Creek is quiet as students complete their homework on the van.

SMPSSC meets mid-week with a few Friday trips. Students can choose from a 4-day, 5-day or 6-day pass. SMPSSC also receives a discounted rate on Mountain Creek’s “All Access Pass” which is available to club members and non-club members.

The season concludes with a fun race for all club members on a beginner trail that is set with “brush gates”. Trophies are awarded at the Après Ski-Snowboard Party held in the cafeteria at the end of the season with a slide show presentation. 

Spring Track

Spring Track features individual and relay events and is open to students in grades 2-8. Meets begin in April and are completed by late May. We compete against Catholic grammar schools in Morris and Union counties. Practices are held during the week at Gardner Field. 



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