707 E. Third Street
Elk Rapids,
MI
49629
P:
231-264-8991
F:
231-264-9370
Principal: Josh Haggerty
Secretaries: Cheryll Wynkoop, Stephanie Gildersleeve
Welcome toCherryland Middle School Sports
Where Elk Pride Runs Wild!
New Students
During the summer there may be camps, open gyms, strength and conditioning, etc. If you are new to our district this summer and would like to become involved in these, please contact the lead coach for the sport listed below.
Summer Strength & Conditioning
Basketball Open Gym
Coach Bergquist is hosting the S&C and BBall Open Gym at the CMS Gym and Cardio Room. This is open to all students in 6th through 8th Grade.
Schedule June 13 - August 22
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Call to Confirm
There are some days that there will NOT be S&C or Open Gym.
Please confirm ahead by calling Coach Bergquist at 517-376-0525 as
MS & HS Informal Conditioning Runs
Coach Ward is hosting informal middle and high school informal conditioning runs.
- Every weekday at 8:30 AM
- Open to any sport and also family members of Elks
- Meet at the high school
- Coach Ward’s number is 231-883-5106
Fall Sports
Fall Volleyball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. Contact Coach Macaluso for more details.
Lead Coach for all teams
Joe Macaluso--8th Grade Coach
(774) 231-8834
jmacaluso@erschools.com
Derek Morton--7th Grade Coach
Bethany Wilson--7th Grade Coach
bwilson@erschools.com
Information & Schedules
Fall 2019 7th & 8th Grade VB Tryouts
7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Schedule
- 1st practice will be after school on 9/3/19.
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Football
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls and boys. Please contact the Elk Rapids Youth Football League for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade summer football information. (231-944-4145 or mkwolgamott@charter.net)
Head Coach
Kwin Morris
231-342-9673
kmorris@erschools.com
Information & Schedules
2019 Summer/Fall Football Letter from Coach Morris
Summer FB Conditioning
2019 Summer/Fall CMS FB Schedule
Elk Rapids Youth Football Information
TCAPS Summer Camps
7th & 8th Grade Football Schedule
- 1st practice will be on 8/26/19.
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Cheer Team for Football and Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls and boys. There are two separate seasons; see schedule information below.
Head Coach
Kristie Wolgamott
231-944-4145
mkwolgamott@charter.net
Information & Schedules
7th and 8th Grade Cheer Information
Youth Cheer Information
Cheer Team Schedule (no link)
- The cheer team cheers at all football and boys’ basketball games. See the respective schedules on this page.
- You may cheer for only football, only boys’ basketball, or both. There is no cheer team for girls’ basketball.
Cross Country
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Lead Coach
Cameron Ward
231-883-5106
wardroofingllc@gmail.com
Information & Schedules
2019 Summer/Fall CMS Cross Country Team Information
Cross Country Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
Summer Community Informal Workouts
- Monday – Friday at 8:30 AM; meet at the high school.
- Optional middle school practices start on 8/14/19 from 7:30 -8:30 AM and will be Monday – Friday.
- Once school starts, practices will be 2:45 – 4:00 PM.
Winter Sports
Winter Boys’ Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade boys. Please contact the Elk Rapids Basketball Association for 6th grade boys.
Coaches
Tim Hildreth, 8th Grade Head Coach
231-264-6384
hildreth@columbusacademy.org
Tylor Somers, 7th Grade Head Coach
231-350-0334
haventylor06@gmail.com
Combination Team Coach TBA
Information & Schedules
2019 Summer Boys’ Basketball Camp
Summer Ballin’ at the Bay
TCAPS Summer Camps
Boys’ Basketball Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
- 1st game of the day starts at 4:30 pm.
Winter Girls’ Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. Please contact the Elk Rapids Basketball Association for 6th grade girls.
Head Coaches
8th Grade--Darren Bergquist
517-376-0525
d4dawali@hotmail.com
7th Grade--Jana Morton
231-649-1412
depmort2@yahoo.com
Information & Schedules
Summer Ballin’ at the Bay
TCAPS Summer Camps
UofM Girls’ Basketball Camp
Macker Tournaments
Girls’ Basketball Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
- 1st game of the day starts at 4:30 pm.
Spring Sports
Spring Volleyball
Spring volleyball is open to 5th and 6th grade girls and takes place immediately following the 7/8 girls basketball season and runs for 3 weeks in March. Contact Coach Joe Macaluso for details.
Spring Track and Field
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Coaches
Cameron Ward
231-883-5106
wardroofingllc@gmail.com
Brian Lark
910-489-3432
ssglark@yahoo.com
Information & Schedules
***Dates are tentative; check back in January 2020 for updated information.***
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
Spring Junior Equestrian
Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade boys and girls. Rider and groom positions available; horse ownership is not required, but please contact the coach anytime before the beginning of May to learn more so you can be prepared for the season. Please contact Coach Jansen for summer activities.
Coach
Sandy Jansen
231-384-0202
sandsjansen@gmail.com
Information & Schedules
Equestrian Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- 6/8/19 – @ Otsego Fairgrounds in Gaylord at 8:00 AM
Spring Softball Club
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. 6th grade girls and 6th-8th grade boys, see the information for Softball and Baseball below.
Coaches
Jason Merchant, 8th Grade Coach
231-360-1405
razortec120@gmail.com
Rob Bachi, 7th Grade Coach
231-944-5867
rbachi@erschools.com
Information & Schedules
Spring/Summer Area Softball League Information
TCAPS Summer Camps
2020 Softball Club Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- 1st game of doubleheader starts at 4:30.
***Check back after February 1st for an update to our 2020 Club Schedule***
Spring Tennis Club
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Coach
Kelly Croftchik
231-649-9898
kjcroftchik@gmail.com
Information & Schedules
2019 Summer Tennis Camp
2019 Spring Tennis Club Information
2019 Tennis Club Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- Please see Mrs Croftchik (kcroftchik@erschools.com) for current information on practices and meets.
Local Spring/Summer Softball and Baseball
Girls
6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls should contact the Elk Rapids Chain O’Lakes at 231-360-1405 or email razortec120@gmail.com.
Spring/Summer Area Softball League Information
Boys
6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys should contact Elk Rapids Youth Baseball Association at 231-342-2601 or email tarynmiracle@ymail.com.
Local Youth Soccer
For information on the local youth soccer league, please contact Andrea Krakow at 231-392-4900 or andreagkrakow@gmail.com
Notice to All MS Athletes
All Sports Physicals must be in before athlete can participate in practice for a sport. Eligibility and Insurance Waiver forms as well as Participation Fees must be in by the end of the 3rd week of the sport.
All physicals must be dated after April 15, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year.
Athletic Forms
Sports Physicals
Athletic Eligibility
Insurance Waiver
Participation Fees
Questions/Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Stephanie Gildersleeve
231-264-8991 ext. 2126
sgildersleeve@erschools.com