Principal: Josh Haggerty
Secretaries: Cheryll Wynkoop, Renee Bradberry
Welcome toCherryland Middle School Sports
New Students
During the summer there may be camps, open gyms, strength and conditioning, etc. If you are new to our district in the summer and would like to become involved in these, please contact the lead coach for the sport listed below.
Fall Sports
Volleyball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls.
Coaches
(7th) Melissa Wierema - [email protected]
(8th) Carla Bush - [email protected]
(8th) Jamie Bush - [email protected]
If you have not signed up for Volleyball, please email one of the coaches above.
Information & Schedules
Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Practice is set to start 9/6/2023.
Pictures are xx/xx/2023
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. (231-632-0539 or [email protected])
Head Coach
Keith Schulte - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
- 1st practice 08/21/2023.
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
- Pictures are 08/30/2023
2023 Season Schedule
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
Stephanie Burrell
231-632-0572
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
- 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
Mary Pray - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade boys.
Please contact the Elk Rapids Basketball Association for 6th grade boys.
Coaches
- 7th Grade: Spencer Impellizzeri - [email protected]
- 8th Grade: Tim Hildreth - [email protected]
- Combined Grade: Ryan McChesney - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
2023 Season Schedule
TCAPS Summer Camps
- 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.
Powerlifting
Open to 7th and 8th Grade boys and girls.
Coaches
Garrett Skurnit, Head Coach
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Girls’ Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. Please contact the Elk Rapids Basketball Association for 6th grade girls.
Head Coaches
Information & Schedules
Check back in May 2024 for updated information and schedule
TCAPS Summer Camps
UofM Girls’ Basketball Camp
Macker Tournaments
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.
Wrestling
Open to all 6th through 8th Grade boys and girls.
Coach
Brian Lark, Head Coach
910-489-3432
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Boudro Summer Camps
UofM Wrestling Camps
CMU Wrestling Camps
Spring Sports
Track and Field
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Coach
Ann DeVogel
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
- 2023 Spring Track Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
Junior Equestrian
Open to all 5th, 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
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
Equestrian Schedule
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- 6/19/21 – @ Gaylord City Fairgrounds at 8:00 AM
Softball Club
Elk Rapids Youth Softball operates a Spring season for CMS 7th and 8th grade girls. Practices begin after Spring Break, and most games are played in the month of May. Home double-headers are played on the JV Softball field located behind CMS (closest to the tennis courts). Contact Coach Bachi for more information:
Spring Schedules:
Tennis Club
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Coach
Aaron Wilmers
810.441.0018
Information & Schedules:
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- Please see Mr. Wilmers (aaronwi[email protected]) for current information on practices and meets.
Local Summer Baseball & Softball
Summer League
Elk Rapids plays in the Chain o' Lakes League for both baseball and softball. Registration is typically in March through the beginning of April. For more information, please visit:
Local Youth Soccer
For information on the local youth soccer league, please contact Andrea Krakow at 231-392-4900 or [email protected]
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.
Athletic Forms/Information
Athletic Eligibility / Philosophy
Sports Physicals
Insurance Waiver
Participation Fees
CMS Athletic Handbook
Questions/Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Renee Bradberry - CMS Athletic Director Assistant
231-264-8991 ext. 2126
[email protected]
Josh Haggerty - CMS Athletic Director
231-264-8991 ext. 2124
[email protected]