Special Events

St. Mary’s Volleyball Academy

The St. Mary’s Volleyball Academy (SMVA) is open to Grades 3–8 athletes who have a keen interest in learning about the game of volleyball to the athlete wanting to improve their skills.  The Academy is geared toward developing a love and appreciation for the sport in a fun, friendly atmosphere where competition is between the individual and themselves.  All levels are welcome, from the absolute beginner, to the club player seeking some refinement on their skills.  Coaches: Tim Dennis and Amy Hoffman.

• Dates:  Saturdays, beginning January 21 to March 31
• Time:  10 am to 12 noon
• Fee:  8 sessions for $160.00 

Please contact matt.keil@smaa.org  to register or with questions.

The St. Mary’s Lacrosse Academy hosts a Complimentary Two Day Clinic

This clinic is open to Boys grades 4 through 8 and will help prepare athletes for the start of the season.  The coaching staff will be teaching and enhancing fundamental skills important to better lacrosse.  Fundamental skills that will be covered are lacrosse rules, proper shooting technique, ball handling skills, defensive fundamentals, passing and sport conditioning.  Skills instruction will be supplemented with scrimmages to practice and implement the instruction provided.  If there is an interest in trying this sport, this clinic is a great place to start.  It is important for the members of the 2010-2011 Falcon teams to attend this camp so we can get a start on the season with the entire team present.

• Dates: Fridays, November 4 and 11
• Time: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
• Fee: Free to St. Mary’s Students

Please contact matt.keil@smaa.org to register

The St. Mary’s Basketball Academy

This is a great opportunity for boys and girls that want to get a balance of dynamic skill work, strength & conditioning and court knowledge. In our beautiful facility, we will be doing 35 minutes of skill work (on court), 10 minutes of warm-up and core and 15 minutes of functional performance training on the field/court, to help prevent injury, build muscle, speed, vertical leaping and much more.  Coach – Dustin Mittelsteadt

• Girls Grade 3-8 (Mondays 5:45 - 6:45)
• Boys Grade 3-5 (Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:45)
• Boys Grade 6-8 (Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00)
• 10 sessions for $200.00.  Begins the week of October 3
  

Please contact matt.keil@smaa.org to register.

The St. Mary’s Running Academy

The Running Academy enrichment opportunity is open to a maximum of 35 students from Grades 5-8 on a first come first served basis. We will be running on Friday afternoons from 1:20-2:20. The students will need to have athletic clothing and running shoes. Our goal for the end of the 10 week session will be to run a maximum of 4 miles. Our mission is to promote the sport of running to the youth in our community by providing a fun, positive opportunity for all; developing physical fitness; and fostering self-discipline and a dedicated attitude to endeavors. We believe the benefits of running have a strong impact on the self-esteem of our youth, which in turn, affects other areas of their lives.

• Boys and Girls Grade 5–8 (Fridays, 1:20 – 2:20)
• 10 sessions for $200, or a drop-in fee of $25 per session.
• Begins the week of October 21

Please contact matt.keil@smaa.org , brandy.bounds@smaa.org or stop by her office that is located inside the gym next to the ladies locker room.

Kids Run the OC Marathon

At the heart of St. Mary's IB approach to learning is the concept of service with the dual aim of understanding through action, enabling students to put into practice what they learn in class; and, serving others in order to learn to become responsible, active, compassionate citizens of the world.  It is a collaborative approach to learning that requires critical thinking skills and international-mindedness.  We believe in the importance of physical fitness programs and nurturing a healthy lifestyle at an early age.

St. Mary's sponsors the Kids Run the OC Marathon “Finish Line Festival” and implements the 10-week training program to support the Kids Run mission to combat the onset of childhood obesity. This on-campus training program helps students develop active and healthy lifestyles, promote good nutrition, and increase physical activity while having fun.

By the end of the 10-week program, each student will have accumulated the equivalent of 25.2 miles through various games and activities. They finish their "marathon" by participating in The OC Marathon Kids Run the OC 1-mile run on Saturday, May 5, 2012. 

"As a runner myself, I know that St. Mary's stands firmly behind the mission of the Kids Run to help students lead healthier, more active lives. This philosophy supports our IB framework of learning through  a comprehensive mental and physical approach. St. Mary's rigorous IB academic program, complemented with physical and emotional balance, allows our students to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others, and helps them develop into future global citizens and leaders of the world."  --John O'Brien, St. Mary's Headmaster

View Picture Gallery from Kids Run the OC 2011