Athletics

Athletics at St. Louis Park High School provide students with opportunities to compete, build teamwork, and develop leadership both on and off the field. Our programs emphasize sportsmanship, dedication, and personal growth while fostering school pride and community connection.

Student-athletes learn the value of hard work, resilience, and collaboration – skills that extend far beyond the game.

Explore our athletic teams, schedules, registration information, and participation requirements.

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Registration for Athletics

Please use Chrome browser to register for athletics and sports. Learn more on how to register.
If you do not have internet access, please come to the Athletic Office (Door 15 of the High School) to pay with a card in person.
Apply for Educational Benefits for reduced athletic fees.

Registration Fees
Sport	Fee
Baseball	$220
Basketball	$230
Cross Country	$210
Football	$250
Golf	$220
Gymnastics	$230
Hockey	$270
Lacrosse	$230
Nordic Ski	$220
Soccer	$220
Softball	$220
Swimming	$210
Synchro	$210
Tennis	$210
Track and Field	$220
Volleyballl	$220

Register for Strength and Conditioning

Strength and Conditioning is a year-round program designed to support Oriole athletes both in and off-season. This program is a complement to athletes' sport skill training and specifically targets growth in the areas of strength, speed, agility, mobility and injury prevention. The program is carefully coached to keep all athletes safe while they work toward achieving their athletic goals.

Our researched based approach will prepare athletes for sport in the safest way possible while under the supervision of coaches and in consultation with athletic training staff. Workloads will be carefully monitored and progressed appropriately for all athletes.

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Registration Requirements

Physicals

Proof of a current physical exam which clears the athlete for full participation given within the previous three years is required in order to register for a sport. A record of this needs to be on file with the Athletic Office.

To update your students sport physical. You will need to upload the form in to "Bound" for it to be approved

How To upload Sports Physical

Sport Physical Forms

The sports physical date on file is displayed in the PowerSchool Student Portal. If you are unsure and would like to check with the Athletic Office please contact us via email or phone at 952-928-6027.

Transfer & Foreign Exchange/International Students

In addition to registering online, all transfer and foreign exchange students MUST fill out specific paperwork in the High School Athletic Department Office to complete their registration.

You are a transfer student if you:

Did not start 9^th grade at St. Louis Park High School on the first day of school of your 9^th grade year.
Enrolled at St. Louis Park High School anytime after the first day of school of your 9^th grade year.
Attended St. Louis Park High School, left for another school/ setting, then returned to St. Louis Park High School.

Please contact the Athletic Department if you have questions.

Transfer Form

Refund Policy

Athletic Opportunities for All High School Students

Synchronized Swimming

Track and Field

Volleyball

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Athletic Academic Expectations

Students must maintain progress towards graduation (46 credits earned) at the following credit benchmarks at the conclusion of each semester of their high school career.

9th Grade 1st Semester - 6 credits
9th Grade 2nd Semester - 12 credits
10th Grade 1st Semester - 18 credits
10th Grade 2nd Semester - 24 credits
11th Grade 1st Semester - 29 credits
11th Grade 2nd Semester - 32 credits
12th Grade 1st Semester - 39 credits

A student who does not meet these minimum requirements may be allowed to continue to participate by fully participating in the “Athletic Academic Support” program. The “Athletic Academic Support” program consists of:

Development, agreement and execution of an individualized academic support plan. This may include, but not be limited to, scheduled check-ins, daily progress forms, structured before/after school support. This plan will be agreed upon by the student, the athletic office, the students caregivers, case manager (if on an IEP) and the students ASC. If a student is deemed to not be making sufficient progress towards graduation, they will be ineligible to participate.

Athletic Advisory Committee

Purpose: To advise administration on athletic topics and issues and to build community trust in school district athletics.

The St. Louis Park High School Athletic Advisory Committee (AAC) is made up of various stakeholders including a school board member, athletic administrators from the high school and middle school, coaches, students and caregivers.

The AAC meets four times a year.

2025 Meeting schedule:

August 5, 2025
November 5, 2025
March 4, 2026
June 3, 2026

All meetings are held at the high school in room B136 from 6-7pm. For more information please contact Athletic Director, Andrew Ewald at 952-928-6118, ewald.andrew@slpschools.org.

College-Bound Student-Athletes

Do you believe you have the potential to play a Division I or II sport?

If so, you need to become familiar with the NCAA.

View the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a non-profit association that regulates athletes of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations, and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.

In August 1973, the current three-division setup of Division I, Division II, and Division III was adopted by the NCAA membership in a special convention. Under NCAA rules, Division I and Division II schools can offer scholarships to athletes for playing a sport. Division III schools may not offer any athletic scholarships. Generally, larger schools compete in Division I and smaller schools in II and III.

If you think you are going to play college sports, there are some things in high school that you need to be aware of. The NCAA has specific guidelines and requirements regarding eligibility to play. Additionally, St. Louis Park High School has specific steps regarding sending transcripts to NCAA. Please read the following information and notify your counselor if you are interested in playing Division I or II sports (Division III sports do not have the same NCAA academic eligibility requirements).

Make sure you are taking NCAA Approved Courses at St. Louis Park High School

NCAA has specific Core Course requirements to be eligible to play. NCAA approves high school courses and requires you to take a certain amount of these courses before you graduate.
Check NCAA’s website for specific academic guidelines for Division I and II – View SLPHS NCAA Core Courses.
Prior to finalizing course selection and placements, it is the student and parents’ responsibility to verify with their counselor that you have or are planning on taking the proper amount of NCAA approved courses based on the division level you are seeking to participate in (Division I or Division II).
Check with your St. Louis Park High School counselor to assure you are taking “NCAA APPROVED” courses.

Create an official NCAA Certification Account through the NCAA Eligibility Center

In order to be evaluated for Division I or Division II academic eligibility through NCAA, students must create an account with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

This is an extensive application and does require a registration fee.

Send official transcripts to NCAA

Work with your school counselor and have your transcripts sent directly to NCAA.

NCAA General Information about the NCAA
NCAA Eligibility Center

Event and Venue Information

Regular Season Ticket Prices – Tickets are online only

$8 Adults
$6 Students

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Admission is charged for the following events

Varsity football, varsity boys' and girls' soccer, girls' swimming, volleyball (beginning with the B/JV games), boys' and girls' basketball (all games in the main gym), boys' and girls' hockey (all levels), boys' swimming, gymnastics and synchronized swimming (routines only).

We offer Season Passes for sports that are available until the 1st home game of that sport. Please contact Brittani Schroeder at 952-928-6026 or schroeder.brittani@slpschools.org in the Athletic Department if you have questions.

Elementary and junior high age children will only be allowed admission to home events accompanied by a paid adult responsible for supervising them at the event.

Rules and Expectations

Treat the other team, fans and officials with respect and equality (race, religion, gender, appearance, etc.)
Accept the decisions of the officials
No outside food or beverages
No backpacks allowed in the stadium
No re-entry at the stadium
No pets allowed at any events
No signs, banners or noisemakers
No full face paint or anything that covers the face (mask, helmet, etc.)
No throwing of objects. Any thrown object will not be returned.

If the rules and expectations are not followed, consequences will be a warning or being asked to leave and/or additional consequences.

Varsity Home Event Venues

High School Stadium
Address: 6525 West Lake Street
Sports: Football, Soccer, and Lacrosse

St. Louis Park Recreation Center
Address: 3700 Monterey Drive
Sports: Boys Hockey and Girls Hockey (Note: the girls hockey team is a co-op with Hopkins and also plays at the Hopkins Pavilion at 11000 Excelsior Blvd.)

Derrick Keller Field at Dakota Park
Address: 2643 Dakota Ave. So.
Sports: Baseball

Aquila Park
Address: 3110 Xylon Ave. So.
Sports: Softball

St. Louis Park High School Gymnasium
Address: 6425 West 33rd Street
Sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Volleyball

St. Louis Park High School Pool
Address: 6425 West 33rd Street
Sports: Boys Swimming, Girls Swimming and Synchronized Swimming

Expectations of Students, Caregivers and Spectators

Spectator Expectations

We ask that all attendees at St. Louis Park athletic events:

Treat players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect and dignity — regardless of race, religion, gender, appearance, or background.
Accept the decisions of officials.
Refrain from displaying offensive signs or banners or making inappropriate noises.
Avoid full face paint or full face masks. All spectators must remain recognizable.
Do not throw objects. Any thrown object will not be returned.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in a warning, removal from the event, and/or additional consequences.

Parent/Guardian Expectations

Parenting and coaching are both demanding roles. When we understand and respect each position, we create the best possible experience for our student-athletes.

When your student joins a St. Louis Park program, you have the right to understand expectations. That begins with clear communication.

Communication Coaches Should Expect From Parents

Concerns expressed directly to the coach
Notification of schedule conflicts well in advance

Communication You Should Expect From Coaches

The coach’s philosophy
Practice and contest schedules
Team requirements
Injury procedures
Discipline policies that may affect participation

When to Talk with a Coach

Participation in athletics brings incredible rewards — and sometimes challenges. Open dialogue is encouraged.

Appropriate topics for discussion include:

Your student’s mental or physical well-being
Ways to help your student-athlete improve
Concerns about attitude or effort
Academic support or college opportunities

Topics That Are Not Appropriate for Discussion

Certain decisions are at the discretion of the coaching staff:

Team strategy
Other student-athletes
Playing time

Coaches make decisions based on what they believe is best for the team and all students involved.

Tips for Being a Positive Sport Parent

Be supportive of coaches.
Model positivity and respect for coaching decisions.

Teach respect for authority.
Disagreements happen — demonstrate sportsmanship in how you respond.

Let coaches coach.
Allow the coach to lead during competition. You can reinforce life lessons like resilience, teamwork, and character at home.

Allow your student to create their own experience.
Separate your athletic journey from theirs. Let them grow, succeed, and struggle in their own way.

Help your child navigate adversity.
Resist giving advice immediately after disappointment. Lead with unconditional support.

Get to know the coach.
Attend preseason meetings and learn the program’s philosophy and expectations.

Focus on your child’s growth.
Celebrate their progress without comparing them to others.

Listen — but stay rational.
Hear your student out while gathering full context before responding.

Model appropriate behavior.
Your reactions set the tone for your student and others around you.

Conflict Resolution Process

When concerns arise, the following steps should be followed:

Student-athlete speaks directly with the coach first.
Parents may support the student after this initial conversation.
Schedule a meeting.
Contact the coach directly to arrange an appointment.
Meet professionally.
Meetings should occur in the school building during professional hours.
Do not approach a coach before, during, or immediately after a contest.
These settings do not promote productive resolution.
If necessary, contact the Athletic Director.
After a good-faith attempt to resolve the issue with the coach, the next step is to contact the Athletic Director.

School Attendance Requirement

To practice or compete on a school day, a student must attend at least:

The first four class periods or
The last four class periods of the day

Exceptions (medical appointments, family emergencies, college visits, etc.) may be approved by the Athletic Director or designee.

Giving Feedback to the Athletic Department

Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) Participation

The following High School offerings are available to 7th-12th students

Fall - Cross country
Winter - Gymnastics, boys swimming, nordic ski, alpine ski, hockey
Spring - Softball, baseball, golf, synchronized swimming, boys lacrosse

All other offerings are considered 9th-12th grade. A middle school student may tryout for a 9th-12th grade program but will only be allowed to participate if no high school students are cut from the program at the level the middle school student is trying out for (exception: varsity).

** No middle school student will be allowed to tryout for high school football.