Athletics

Cross Country 

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to join the SMP Cross Country team. We compete in the North Jersey Catholic School Track Association and run against schools from Morris, Essex, Union, and Somerset counties. Runners are grouped by grade and run distances of 0.75 – 2 miles. Practices are held two afternoons a week at Gardner Field, where parent volunteers coach the children to build endurance, to learn the basics of pacing, and most of all, to have fun. Meets are held on weekends in September and October, including our home meet, the St. Mary’s Prep Halloween Meet at Greystone Park. No running experience is necessary- all you need are a good pair of running sneakers and a water bottle!    
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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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​SMP Girls Varsity Basketball Team were runners-up in the Morris County Catholic Schools Championship at St. Mary's-Wharton on March 11th. Way to Go Mustangs, Congratulations!

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! 

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Ski & Snowboard Club

The Ski & Snowboard Club is open to students from Grades 3 to 8, of all skill levels. A charter bus is taken to Mountain Creek on select Tuesdays and Fridays from January through March.
 
Each trip is chaperoned by parent volunteers. Various lift ticket plans can be purchased, as well as Equipment rentals and meal options. Group lessons are also available.

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.