Athletics
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SEASON |
SPORT |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? |
PRACTICES |
# of GAMES |
EVALUATION SESSION |
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Fall: August-November |
Boys |
Twice a week |
7+ Playoffs |
May / June |
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Fall: August-November |
Girls |
Twice a week |
7+ Playoffs |
May / June |
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Winter: November-March |
Boys and Girls |
Twice a week |
7+ Playoffs |
October / November |
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Spring: March-May |
Boys and Girls |
2 - 3 times a week San Mateo High School |
5 meets + Divisional |
None |
Peninsula Parish Schools League
The purpose of the PPSL is to foster a spirit of cooperation and friendly competition among the Catholic parishes/schools of San Mateo County. This program strives to enrich our students physically and socially by developing practices of good sportsmanship, encouraging participation, and building self-esteem in all participants.
Overview
The St. Matthew Athletics offers current 4th through 8th graders the opportunity to compete in Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field throughout the school year.
Structure for Baseball, Volleyball, and Basketball:
4th grade: Balanced teams. Score is kept in baseball and basketball. No score is kept in Volleyball. No playoffs.
5th grade: Two divisions divided into ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams. No playoffs.
6th - 8th grade: Divisional Structure (D1, D2, D3, D4). Teams are eligible for playoffs
Structure for Track:
4th grade: Not eligible
5th-8th grade: Includes both running and field events. Athletes are divided and assigned by event (sprint, distance, high jump, long jump, shot put); must make 3 of 5 meets and 2 of 3 practices a week.