The school sponsored athletic program is an extension of the educational curriculum at St. Mary of the Woods and was developed with Christian sportsmanship as a core value. We adhere to a "no-cut" participation philosophy with equal (5th and 6th grade) and average (7th and 8th grade) playing time rules.

All eligible school children are encouraged to participate in soccer and cross-country in the Fall, basketball and volleyball in the Winter, track and baseball/softball in the Spring, and golf in the Summer. The St. Mary of the Woods athletic program is subject to the authority of our Pastor and Principal and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin.

Our Athletic Board interviews and selects both parent and non-parent coaches, and ensures all coaches and other volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocese Virtus training and other prudent measures for protecting the children in this program. The continued and future success of the St. Mary of the Woods school athletic program depends upon a lively and vibrant Catholic school community. We encourage participation in our program, and constructive feedback to help make it better.

Michael Hoffman
Athletic Board President