Welcome to Jr. Cougars!
Lansing Catholic High School offers Jr. Cougar programming for those in grades K-8. View our Spring 2024 Jr. Cougar Offerings Here!
Since the 2022-23 school year, Jr. Cougars competes in with the Capital Athletic Association Conference (CAAC) for 7th & 8th grade sports in Cross-Country, Volleyball, Basketball (Girls & Boys), and Track.
Fall Sports
- Sideline Cheerleading - K-8
- K-4th Grade Flag Football Cheer - $100 - all practices and games on Mondays - no physicals required
5th & 6th Grades Tacklebar Football Cheer - $100 - all practices and games on Tuesdays with occasional practices on other weekdays - physicals are required to be uploaded
7th & 8th Grades Tackle Football Cheer - $100 - weekday practices with games on Wednesdays - physicals are required to be uploaded
Check out our LCHS Instagram page @lchscougarcheer to get all the latest news on Lansing Catholic Cheerleading and our Jr. Cougars program.
Contact Coach Kim Lindberg kim.lindberg@lansingcatholic.org 517-802-7967 with any questions.
Register online through Big Teams Student Central and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
- Cross Country - 6, 7 & 8
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Cross Country for grades 6, 7 & 8 - August 21 to October 2, 2023
Parent Meeting at 7pm on 08/17/23 via Zoom - After the last summer run on August 17, there will be a Fall parents meeting at 7pm while the kids enjoy swimming at Lake Lansing. We'll be Zooming and recording the meeting so those who can't make it can check it out later.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86996324008?pwd= Y0VISEF1Z1duNVV3NHdLMm9mS1lPZz 09
Meeting ID: 869 9632 4008
Passcode: 759995Fall Practice begins on 08/21/23 4:00pm to 5:30pm at LCHS
$100 - Physical required to be uploaded
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, and select "7th or 8th" for grade level or "Middle School" for "6th" and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Cross Country Schedule:Tue., Aug. 22 - Cougar 2-mile (St. Francis Retreat Center).
Thur., Sept. 7 - Four team MMMSL League Meet (Ionia)
Mon., Sept. 11 - Four team MMMSL League Meet (Haslett)
Mon., Sept. 18 - Four team MMMSL League Meet (DeWitt)
Mon., Sept. 25 - Four team MMMSL League Meet (Lakewood)
Wed., Sept. 27 - Apples to Apples Meet (Uncle John's Cider Mill, St. Johns)
Mon., Oct. 2 - Four team MMMSL League Meet (St. Francis Retreat Center)
Thur., Oct. 5 - Country Mill Middle School Meet (Country Mill, Charlotte)
Tue., Oct. 10 - Saranac Color Run (Saranac)
Mon., Oct. 16 - Jr. Greater Lansing Cross Country Championship (DeWitt)
(Tentative) Sat., Oct. 21 - MMHSA Regional Meet (TBA)
- Football - K-4
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Flag Football (K-4th Grade)
All practices and games are on Mondays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm and begin September 11, 2023.
$55 - No physical required
Contact Marcus.Kirkpatrick@lansingcatholic.org to register.
Please consider Club 360 which covers your Jr Cougar Football fees.
Grades K-4 Flag Football - Fall 2023
September 11 – Practice 1
*September 12 – Practice 2 (Tuesday practice)
September 18 – Game 1
September 25 – Game 2
October 2 – Game 3
October 9 – Game 4
October 16 – Game 5
October 23 – Makeup date if needed.
- Football - 5 & 6
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Tacklebar (5th-6th Grade)
All practices and games are on Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with an occasional practices on other weekdays and begin on September 12, 2023.
$75 - Physical required to be uploaded
Please consider Club 360 which covers your Jr Cougar Football fees.
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, select "Middle School" for grade level and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Grades 5-6 Tacklebar - Fall 2023
*September 11 – Practice 1 (Monday practice)
September 12 – Practice 2
September 19 – Game 1
September 26 – Game 2
October 3 – Game 3
October 10 – Game 4
October 17 – Game 5
October 24 – Makeup date if needed
- Football - 6 - 8
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Tackle (6th, 7th, 8th Grade)
Weekday practices with games on Wednesdays and begin August 21, 2023 with the first game on September 13, 2023.
$150 - Physical required to be uploaded
Please consider Club 360 which covers your Jr Cougar Football fees.
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, and select "7th or 8th" for grade level or "Middle School" for "6th" and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Grades 6-8 Tackle - Fall 2023
September 13 – Game 1
September 20 – Game 2
September 27 – Game 3
October 4 – Game 4
October 11 – Game 5
October 18 – Game 6
- Volleyball - 7 & 8
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CAAC Middle School League - 7th & 8th Grade Teams - August 21 to October 18, 2023
Parent Meeting on 08/17/23 at 6:30pm at LCHS
Tryouts and practices will begin on 08/21/23
Practices and games will be at LCHS or at local Catholic schools
$150 - Physical required to be uploaded
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, select "7th or 8th" for grade level and be prepared to pay the registration fee
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Ursula Klein Performing Arts
- Jr. Cougar Musical Spring 2024 | Spring Show: Annie Jr.
- Jazz Band
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The Ursula Klein Jr. Cougar Jazz Band is open to students in grade 6-8 who participate in their middle school band programs. Home schooled students should have some instrumental instruction in addition to this program. Typical jazz band instrumentation includes, Alto, tenor and bari saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets, piano, bass, drum set, and guitar. Students who play other band instruments are encouraged to join as well.
This program will run September 5 through December 5. Rehearsals will be Wednesday after school 3:30-4:45. The final concert will be on the LCHS Instrumental Christmas Concert.Cost for this session is $70. Students will receive a t-shirt, method book and music. Students are expected to come to rehearsals. A parent should email Jan.Tietsort@lansingcatholic.
Fall 2022 Sign Up Online Here | Contact jan.tietsort@lansingcatholic.org for Fall 2023 Infoorg if a student is unable to attend. All students will be expected to perform at the concerts. Click here to learn more about Ursula Klein or to make a donation to the program.
Winter Sports
- Basketball - Boys 7 & 8
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7th & 8th grade teams – October 23 to December 18, 2023.
Parent Meeting on 10/19/23 at 6:30pm at LCHS
Tryouts/practices will begin 10/23/23
Practices and games will be at our local Catholic schools
$150 - Physical required to be uploaded
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, and select "7th or 8th" for grade level and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
- Girls Basketball 7 & 8
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7th & 8th grade teams – January 8 to February 28, 2024.
Parent Meeting on 01/08/24 during tryouts
Tryouts/practices will begin 01/08/24
Practices and games will be at our local Catholic schools
$150 - Physical required to be uploaded
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, and select "7th or 8th" for grade level and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
- Competitive Cheerleading - 3-8
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We offer Jr. Cougar Competitive Cheerleading for grades 3rd - 8th.
Practices are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15pm to 7:15pm in the LCHS Cafeteria. - Competitive season is from 08/07/23 to 11/04/23.
Contact Coach Kim Lindberg kim.lindberg@lansingcatholic.org 517-802-7967 with any questions.
Register online through Big Teams Student Central and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Competitive Cheer Competition Dates 2023
Sept. 30, 2023
Oct.7, 2023
Oct. 14, 2023
Oct. 21, 2023
Nov. 4, 2023
Spring Sports
- Baseball
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The first evaluation is March 16 and the registration fee is $150.
March 16 - U8 & U10 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, U12 & U14 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm - Lansing Catholic High School Gym.
Practices state in late April/early may and games begin in June and run through mid-July.
Register online through Big Teams Student Central
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Coaches are needed – Please email marcus.kirkpatrick@lansingcatholic.org
- Softball
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The registration fee is $150, please register by March 31.
The season will kick off with a clinic lead by our LCHS Softball team on April 17 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the LCHS Softball field.
Practices start in late April/Early May and games begin in June and runs through mid-July.
Participation in softball is a wonderful way for young athletes to build muscle strength, increase endurance, and improve their hand-eye coordination. Sports such as softball, come with understanding teamwork and the good feelings of being part of a group effort which will improve self-esteem and lay the groundwork for successful relationships. We will kick off the season with a clinic, led by our LCHS Softball Team.
U8 - All players must be 8 or under as of September 1, 2023. Mason Girls Fastpitch Softball League
U10 - All players must be 10 or under as of September 1, 2023. Mason Girls Fastpitch Softball League
U12 - All players must be 12 or under as of September 1, 2023. Mason Girls Fastpitch Softball League
U14 - All players must be 14 or under as of September 1, 2023. Delhi Township Leagues
Birth certificates are requiredRegister online through Big Teams Student Central
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Coaches are needed – Please email marcus.kirkpatrick@lansingcatholic.org
- Cheerleading - K-8
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Check out our LCHS Instagram page @lchscougarcheer to get all the latest news on Lansing Catholic Cheerleading and our Jr. Cougars program.
Contact Coach Kim Lindberg kim.lindberg@lansingcatholic.org 517-802-7967 with any questions.
- Lacrosse - 3-8
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The Jr. Cougars have joined with the Warriors Lacrosse Club to offer lacrosse for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The teams are managed by our LCHS boys’ and girls’ lacrosse coaches.
Coaches:Boys - Rich Kimball: rich.kimball@lansingcatholic.org Girls - Dwyane Mason: dwyane.mason@lansingcatholic.org Season Starts the week of March 11 at Waverly Middle SchoolCosts:Grades 7/8 - $145Grades 5/6 - $125Grades 3/4 - $100Participation in lacrosse is a wonderful way for young athletes to build muscle strength, increase endurance, and improve their hand-eye coordination. Sports such as lacrosse, come with understanding teamwork and the good feelings of being part of a group effort which will improve self-esteem and lay the groundwork for successful relationships.
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Register online through Big Teams Student Central
7th & 8th graders must have a physical on file
- Track and Field - 6 - 8
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Join the Jr. Cougars Track Parents' Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 14, 2024 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84143337288?pwd=VFFzYXo0cGM1elhYekNzazZrZThqZz09
Meeting ID: 841 4333 7288; Passcode: 718611The season will start in April after Spring Break with practices Mon-Thurs. at the LCHS track from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.
$150 registration + uniform - Physical required to be uploaded
Register online through Big Teams Student Central, and select "7th or 8th" for grade level and be prepared to pay the registration fee.
Help Sheet for Student Central (PDF)
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Track and Field is a fantastic stand-alone sport for middle schoolers in 6th, 7th or 8th grade or a supplement to keep young athletes in shape. For athletes in other sports, the practices are flexible.
- Tennis - 6 - 8
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In collaboration with USTA Midwest, we are offering Junior Team Tennis for ages 14 and under.
Join the Jr. Cougars Tennis Parents's video call on March 27, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Google Meet Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yzk-qids-ncx Or dial: (US) +1 442-777-0779 PIN: 158 064 059#
Sydney Whitfield | TSR, Western Michigan
USTA/Midwest Section | www.midwest.usta.comRegister online through USTA Team Tennis. It will ask for yourTeam ID # (see below) and their USTA number. If you don't have a USTA number yet, it will prompt you to create one and that will be free.
Lansing Catholic Team ID #:8558477042Two matches will be scheduled against local organizations. Cost is $40 and includes t-shirts and drinks.
Concussion Waiver and Photo Release Form
Playing tennis is a great way to develop and improve physical and mental health. As a classic sport, playing tennis will keep young athletes physically active as well as learn about teamwork and how to communicate with others. It also helps athletes with their coordination, and to develop attention and focus. Beginners are welcomed and everyone plays.
Questions? Email Coach Matt Golzynski.
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