SAINTS SPORTS OFFERED

The SHCA sports programs aim to improve the physical ability and skills of the student athletes while supplying a fun and rewarding activity to all the participants. The documents below describe the requirements of each program, and the progression of skills coaches will aid athletes in mastering during their time playing the sport at SHCA.

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Girls Volleyball

Grades 5-8

Practices may start on August 1. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin when the school year starts.

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Cross Country

Grades 3-8

Practices may start in July. There are usually 2-3 practices a week.

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Soccer

Grades 1-8

Practices start in mid-August. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin when the school year starts.

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Football

Grades 3-8

SHCA does not run a football program. Students are welcome to play for either the South Hills Chargers or the St. Louise Trojans. Practices usually start in late July or early August.

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Little Runners

Grades Pre-K to 2

Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.

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Little Kickers

Grades Pre-K to K

Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.

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Boys Basketball

Grades 3-8

Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. League games may begin in December.

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Girls Basketball

Grades 3-8

Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. League games may begin in December.

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Basketball Cheer Squad

Grades 3-8

Practices may start on October 15. There are usually 1-2 practices a week. The squad may begin performing at league home games starting in December.

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Competitive Cheer Squad

Grades 3-8

Practices may start mid-winter. Competition Squad also learns a cheer dance routine that requires partner stunts or activities at an advanced skill level. At this level we really stress the importance of teamwork and focusing on the fundamental skills.

You must participate in Basketball Cheer in order to join the Competition squad.

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Spirit Squad

Grades K-2

Sessions start in October. There is one 1-hour session a week for 5 to 8 weeks. The squad may perform at a home basketball tournament or league home games starting in late November.

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Little Dribblers

Grades Pre-K to 2nd

Sessions start in October. There is one 1-hour session a week for 5 to 8 weeks. The squad may perform at a home basketball tournament or league home games starting in late November.

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[Pending New Program] Little Shooters

Grades 1-2

Practices will begin in January to transition players from Little Dribblers to learning how to shoot, pass and play the game. Practices will be once per week and potentially on Saturday mornings.

SPRING 2025

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Boys Volleyball

Grades 5-8

Practices may start mid-February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in mid-March.

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COED Volleyball

Grades 3-4

Practices may start mid-February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in mid-March.

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Track & Field

Grades 3-8

Practices may start in late February. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Meets are on weekends.

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Jr. Dev Soccer

Grades 1-2

Practices start in early March. There are usually 2-3 practices a week. Games may begin in late March.

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Little Kickers

Grades Pre-K to K

Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.

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Little Runners

Grades Pre-K to 2nd

Sessions start in September. There is one 45 minutes to 1-hour session a week for about 8 weeks.

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Baseball (St. Louise)

Grades K to 8

SHCA does not run a baseball program. Students are welcome to play in the St. Louise Baseball and Softball league. Practices usually start in April. The grade levels offered by the league vary from year to year.

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Softball (St. Louise)

Grades K to 4

SHCA does not run a softball program. Students are welcome to play in the St. Louise Baseball and Softball league. Practices usually start in April. The grade levels offered by the league vary from year to year.
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This website is for the Athletic Association and parents of athletes from the South Hills Catholic Academy (SHCA). The mission of the South Hills Catholic Academy is to assist parents in the Christian spiritual, moral and intellectual formation of their children by ensuring the total development of each child – body, mind, and soul.
St. Anne's Gym:
4040 Willow Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15234
Contact us at: andrew.baldasare@shcacademy.com