Christ Methodist Guardians
All youth sports programs, which are organized through Christ Church Athletics, are Christ-centered with a strong emphasis on honoring and glorifying God. Our coaches teach Christian values through sports, motivation, discipline, purpose, self-control, honesty and teamwork. We are proud of the way our students conduct themselves both on and off the field. Christ Methodist Athletics registration is available for all Memphis-area youth and is not restricted to CMDS students.
Why The Guardians?
Guardians are loyal, steadfast and undaunted. They are keepers of the faith, of the flame, of the light, of the truth and of the cause. Guardians are the last line of defense. They don’t start fights; they finish them. Guardians have something worth protecting. It’s not about the fight, but what the fight is for.
Registration Dates
Summer Camps (Registration February)
Basketball
Football
Tumbling
Lacrosse
Volleyball
Fitness
Spring Sports (Registration January)
T-Ball/Baseball/Softball (JK-6th Grade)
Soccer (2K-SK)
Volleyball (4th-6th Grade)
Lacrosse (more info coming soon!)
Golf (6th Grade)
Track and Field (3rd-6th Grade)
Fall Sports (Registration May)
Cheer (3rd-6th Grade)
Cross Country (Boys & Girls, 3rd-6th grade)
Tackle Football (Boys, 5th & 6th Grade)
Flag Football (1st-4th Grade
Golf (Boys & Girls, 5th & 6th Grade)
Mini Striker Soccer (Boys & Girls, PK, JK, SK)
Soccer (Boys & Girls, 1st-4th Grade)
Tennis Clinic (Boys & Girls, JK-4th Grade)
Volleyball (Girls, 5th & 6th Grade)
Winter Sports (Registration September)
Basketball (1st-6th grade)
Mini Jammers Basketball (JK-SK) Registration in November
Cheer (SK-1st grade)
Summer Camps
All Summer Camp offerings and registration can be found in the link below.
Spring Sports
Spring Soccer PK, JK, SK Building Blocks Soccer (formally Happy Feet):
Monday evenings at 6:00pm, season will be 5 weeks beginning April 8th
Register at Building Blocks Soccer
T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball JK-6th grade:
JK and SK T-Ball
Coed (unless there are enough girls teams within the league)
$85
Practice days/times are determined by the coach (typically Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays)
1st/2nd Grade - Coach Pitch
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
$115
3rd/4th Grade - Kid Pitch
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
$115
All JK-4th practices start in March; games run from mid-April to the end of May
5th/6th Grade Baseball/Softball
Boys and Girls will play on separate teams
Teams will play in the Shelby and PAA. Games will be on various days throughout the week. Practices will begin the week of February 12th.
$125
Volleyball 4th-6th Grade:
Practices will begin March 1st for 5th & 6th grade, 4th grade will start after Spring Break
League games on Saturdays: April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27, and May 4
$125
Track and Field 3rd-6th Grade:
Days/time for practices and meets TBD
Events include 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, Long Jump, High Jump, and Shot Put
$125
Golf 6th grade only:
Practice once a week (day is TBD), matches throughout the week
Register for golf through the Shelby League
$125
Girls Lacrosse SK-6th Grade:
Age Divisions: SK-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th/6th
Clinics: Feb 6th & 8th, 3:45-4:30pm
Most practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:45pm
Games: SK-3rd will have intrasquad scrimmages on practice days, 3rd-6th will have games on Saturdays
Winter Sports
BASKETBALL
The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade teams will play in ESCRA with other churches and schools. We plan on having the numbers to have teams divided by grades (i.e., first-grade teams, second-grade teams, and third-grade teams. Their games will start on December 2, and they will play an 8-game schedule. Practices will start in early November.
The 4th-grade players have two options based on evaluations. An "advanced" team plays in an older age group on a 10-foot goal, focusing on proper shooting techniques. Other 4th graders play in their age group on an 8.5-foot goal, with teams divided by grade level if possible; otherwise, they join a combined 3rd and 4th-grade division.
Our 5th and 6th-grade divisions will be divided into 6th-grade "Varsity" and 5th-grade "Varsity" teams, along with 5th/6th-grade combo teams. The "Varsity" teams play in a more competitive school division without a play requirement. We aim to provide players with more playing time and challenges suited to their skill levels, fostering improvement, confidence, character growth, and fun. Team placements result from evaluations by our coaches, and to join a "Varsity" team, players must attend our school or actively participate in our church ministry. For questions regarding ministry participation, please reach out Christ Church Athletics Director, Brian Maness.
JK and SK Mini Jammers
Registration takes place in November. The season begins in January and runs through March 1st. There are two “Drills and Skills” sessions, followed by 4 games which take place on Friday nights. (JK-4:45 and SK-5:45)
CHEER
SK-2nd Grade
New this year, we are offering Cheer for Basketball season! Cheerleaders will have 1-2 practices per week and cheer at games on Saturdays.
REGISTRATION
Space is limited, so please register soon. Registration is now open and will close on October 10th at 10:00 PM or whenever teams fill up. Spaces are limited due to gym space; some ages will fill up before the closing date.
Running Club
Guardians Athletics will offer a Runner’s Club for 3rd-6th grade. Runner’s Club is meant to be FUN and runners will not only hone their running skills but work on drills and play games to increase speed, agility, strength, balance and coordination. Runner’s Club begins Monday, October 30th.
Tennis Clinic
Guardians Athletics is offering a Tennis Clinic instructed by Match Point Tennis Academy. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible!
Students will play on smaller-sized courts with shorter nets and use softer, less bouncy balls. The goal is to introduce them to tennis at an early age in a non-pressure, fun environment! Games are part of the curriculum to keep students engaged and learning.
Grades: JK -4th
Schedule: Thursdays in CMDS Gym
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $100
Dates: Nov. 2nd-Dec. 7th
Fall Sports
Tackle Football
We will have a 5th-grade team and a 6th-grade team. Players will get a firsthand experience of what football is all about. Coach Jimmy teaches the game with the utmost care. The priorities are proper mechanics, safety, and commitment. Practices will be Mondays-Thursdays from 5:45 to 7:15 PM each week. When the games start, plan on 3 practices per week and one game. Space is limited on both teams.
Price: $175 (This includes their uniform top and bottom. You will be responsible for the helmet and shoulder pads.)
Flag Football
For players in the 1st-4th grade. Practices will begin in mid-August, and games will start in September. Games will be played on Saturdays, and practices will be during the week. Teams will be divided by grades.
Price: $120 (We will include a uniform top and socks. You will need to purchase black shorts.)
Fall Soccer
We are offering soccer for boys and girls in grades 1st-4th. These games will be played on Saturdays, and teams will have one practice per week. Teams are divided by grades as long as numbers allow. Practices will begin in mid-August, and games will begin in September.
Price: $120 (We will include a uniform top and socks. You will need to purchase black shorts.)
Mini Striker Soccer
Boys and girls in PK, JK, and SK can register for this program. This may be the best night of entertainment in your week. Teams will play on Friday nights starting September 8. Space is extremely limited.
Price: $110
Volleyball
For girls in 5th and 6th grade. We are going to have multiple teams and will have evaluations on May 22 for the 5th and 6th grades at 3:15 PM.
Price: $140
Cross Country
We will have a 6th-grade cross-country team for boys and girls. Practices will be twice a week, and meets once a week. The meets will generally be on Wednesdays for this age. We will also have a 3rd to 5th-grade team as well. Practices will be twice a week, with meets on Tuesdays.
Price: $100
5th/6th Grade Girls Soccer
These girls will play in a more competitive league. Practices will be once a week and after school. Games will be played mostly during the week, with a few Saturdays. Space is limited.
Price: $150 (this includes the uniform: top, shorts, and socks)
Golf
We are excited to offer Golf for boys and girls in the 5th and 6th grades. Practices will be starting in mid-August. The season will start after Labor Day. Price: $175 - This includes your green fees for all matches and a golf shirt.
Tennis Clinic
We will be offering two sessions that are 6 weeks long. The first one starting August 21, and the second session will be starting on October 9. They will meet on Thursdays, and this will be open to children in JK to 4th grade. This program is designed specifically for young children, involving smaller-sized courts, shorter nets, kid-sized rackets, and softer, less bouncy balls. This allows kids to play on courts and with gear that is tailored to their size and strength, making the game a lot more playable and fun.
The cost will be $100 for each session.
Contact Christ Methodist Athletics
901.683.6887
Brian Maness, Director of Athletics Ministry
brianm@christchurchmemphis.org
Jason Wells, Assistant Director of Athletics Ministry
