Athletic Program

        Go Dragons!!         

The Yinghua school mascot, the Dragon, is a revered, ancient Chinese symbol of honor, luck and success. They are powerful yet protecting… a fitting symbol for Yinghua athletes.

ATHLETIC FUND RAISER: Did you miss the $30 sweatshirt order? We have a few left over. Contact: Sarah Totall

TRAVEL TEAMs (co-ed)

Our travel teams are for students in grades 5-8.  These teams will play against other schools in a league called LIST. Practice is held here at Yinghua Academy. A typical week is two practices and one game. Games are either at Yinghua or other schools. Grades 5-6 play games on Wednesdays and grades 7-8 play games on Fridays.

IN-HOUSE LEAGUE (co-ed)

Our in-house league is typically for students in grades 3-6. In-house means that Yinghua students will play against each other. There are 8 weekday sessions and no traveling to nor playing against other schools.

Athlete Safety: Sports and Concussions Parents Information

Athlete Behavior Contract in PDF: BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR YINGHUA ACADEMY ATHLETICS

On-line Athletic Behavior Form

FALL SPORTS 

Information-> Fall Sports 2018

Soccer Traveling Team:  Co-ed Grades 5-8. Season runs from September-early November.

Soccer In-house League:  Grades 3 & 4.  The season runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays (Grade 4) and Thursdays (Grade 3: 7 sessions)  starting in September and ending in late October.

Sports Sampler:  Grades 1-3. The season runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays starting in September and ending in late October.

Badminton In-house League: Grades 5-8.  The season runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays starting in September and ending in early November.

Cross Country Running Team:  Grades 4-8.  Season starts in September and finishes mid-October. Practices are on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35-5:00 p.m.

Fencing: Grades 5-8. Competitive and beginner. September-November. Practices Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

WINTER SPORTS

Winter Sports Information–> Winter Sports 2018-19

Basketball Traveling Team:  Co-ed Grades 5-8. The season starts mid-November and ends in early-February.

Floor Hockey In-house: Grades 3-6.  The season runs for 6 weeks starting in February and ending in March. Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Basketball In-house League: Grades 3-4.  The season runs for 8 weeks starting in December and ending in February.  Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

*Cross Country Skiing: *Changes: Yinghua Academy will combine with other schools for a ski program.  Similar programming is offered through the Skiwerx program run by the Minnesota Youth Ski League and there are plans to arrange carpooling from YA to attend. The Minneapolis Skiwerx group meets Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 PM at Theodore Wirth Park. The season runs from November 27th through early March. Registration begins in October. More information at: mysl.org OR contact Amy Cichanowski – amy@mysl.org.

Sports Sampler (In-house): Grades 1-3.  Eight Tuesdays. Winter Term 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Indoor Soccer: Gym is full, we will be unable to offer this year 2018-19. Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4.

Winter Adventures: Grades 2-4.  Eight Mondays December 3-February 25, 2019 from 3:30-4:55.

Fencing: 

SPRING SPORTS

Volleyball Traveling Team:  Grades 5-8.  The season starts in late-February and ends in early May.

Track & Field Team:  Grades 6-8: season runs from mid-April to end of May. Grades 4-5 is in-house track: seasons starts late April-mid May for 8 sessions. Grade 6-8 track meets: TBD.

Spring Sports Sampler: Grades 1-3. Eight week session.

Badminton In-house League: Grades 4-8.  Eight week session.

Spring Adventures: Grades 1-3. Eight week session on Mondays.

Flag Football: Grades 4-8. Six week session.

Ultimate: Grades 4-8. Eight sessions . Wednesdays and Fridays May 9-June 1. This is a great team game (frisbee/disc). It has fair play and sportsmanship built into the game “Spirit of the game.”

  • Registration: opens February 1

Nature Explorers: Grades KG-1. Day TBD

  • Nature Explorer details: coming soon
  • Registration:

“LIST” League of Independent Sports Teams: RULES AND INFORMATION

LIST Membership 2016-2017

LIST Code of Conduct Agreement

COACHES INFORMATION

Asthma

Asthma PDF

Concussion Information

Concussions and Coaches Information

Sports and Concussions Parents Information

First Aid

Developmental Relationships PDF

Relationships Matter video

Insideout Coaching:  How Sports can transform lives

Insideout Coaching

Growth Mindset

Developing Talent Through : a Growth Mindset

US Soccer

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DRAGON ATHLETIC PLEDGE I will do my best to represent my team, school and coach in a respectful manner.  I accept the responsibilities of being part of a team: cooperation, respect (both on and off the court), sportsmanship, working hard and supporting my teammates.  I will work hard in the classroom to keep up with my academic responsibilities.

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SPORTS BOOSTER: Promoting and supporting participation, sportsmanship and the student athlete. Yinghua Athletics is looking for parents who are interested in helping with the development of the athletic program.  All types of support is needed.  If you are interested please contact Sarah Totall.

Athletic Program Mission Statement: To prepare our student athletes to be respectful, successful and happy competitors by providing a safe and supportive sports experience within a fun, challenging, well-rounded and well-organized athletic program.

Program Philosophy:
At Yinghua Academy we believe that participation in athletics plays an important and valuable role in the social-emotional growth of students and also recognize the positive impact sports can have on student leadership and learning. In addition to teaching athletic skills, a successful sports program allows student athletes to foster friendships, develop confidence, teach sportsmanship and build self-esteem. Coaches are needed for all seasons and all teams. If you have questions, please contact Athletic Coordinator, Sarah Totall.