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

Fall Sports (Registration APRIL)

  • 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-Friday Night Lights (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)

  • Cheer (SK-2nd grade) 

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)

Summer Camps (Registration February)

  • Basketball

  • Football

  • Tumbling

  • Lacrosse

  • Volleyball

  • Fitness

Summer Camps

All Summer Camp offerings and registration can be found in the link below.

Fall Sports

Tackle Football

  • Grades 5th-6th

  • Practices start July 29th

  • 3-4 practices per week 

  • Two divisions (Boys Varsity and Jr. Varsity)

  • Price: $225

 

Flag Football

  • Grades 1st-4th

  • Practices start August 19th

  • Games begin September 7th

  • Two divisions (Boys 1st & 2nd; 3rd & 4th)

  • Price: $125

 

Fall Soccer

  • Grades 1st-6th

  • Practices start August 19th

  • Games begin September 7th (most played on Saturdays)

  • Three divisions (1st & 2nd, boys and girls; 3rd & 4th, boys and girls; 5th & 6th girls)

  • 5th & 6th Grade Girls Team will play in the competitive division. Most games are during the week, with a few on Saturdays.

  • Price: $125 (1st-4th) $140 (5th-6th girls)

 

Mini Striker Soccer (Friday Night Lights)

  • Grades PK, JK, and SK

  • Practices start August 23rd

  • Games begin September 6th

  • Teams are Coed

  • Friday nights at 5:15 p.m.

  • Price: $100

 
 

 

Volleyball

  • Grades 5th-6th

  • Practices start August 5th

  • Two divisions (Girls Varsity and Jr. Varsity)

  • Price: $140

 

Cross Country

  • Grades 3rd-6th

  • Practices and meets start in September 

  • Coed

  • 3rd-5th Grades, Meets are generally on Mondays; 6th Grade, Meets are generally on Tuesdays

  • Price: $115

 

cheer

  • Grades 3rd-6th

  • Cheering for Football (and occasionally other sports) 

  • Practices will be once or twice a week

  • Price: $50 (Uniforms are an additional cost. Fittings will take place in May.)

 

Golf

  • Grades 5th-6th

  • Practices start August 19th

  • Matches will begin after Labor Day

  • Coed

  • Price: $150 (Covers uniforms, green fees, and range fees.)


Spring Sports

Spring Soccer PK, JK, SK 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 in February.

    • $125

Volleyball 4th-6th Grade:

  • Practices: TBD

  • League games on Saturdays: TBD

  • $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: TBD

  • 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. 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

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.

 

Contact Christ Methodist Athletics

901.683.6887

Brian Maness, Director of Athletics Ministry

brianm@christchurchmemphis.org

Jason Wells, Assistant Director of Athletics Ministry

jasonw@christchurchmemphis.org