Principal: Josh Haggerty
Secretaries: Cheryll Wynkoop, Renee Bradberry
Welcome toCherryland Middle School Sports
Due to the small capacity of our CMS gym, we can allow two guests per athlete to view the games in person. The gym will be cleared of fans before the next game begins. If you would like to view the live stream of the CMS home games you can visit our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/elkrapidscms
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.
Summer 2019 Strength & Conditioning
Basketball Open Gym
Coach Bergquist is hosting the Strength & Conditioning and Basketball 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
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
Volleyball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. Contact Coach Wilson for more details.
Coaches
Bethany Wilson
[email protected]
Derek Morton
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
Tryouts
- 1st practice will be after school on 9/8/20.
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
- *New physicals are not required for 2020-21 if you had one last year.
Tuesday, 9/8 - Friday, 9/11, CMS Gym
8th grade: TBA
7th grade: TBA
*All players will make a team. Teams will be announced the first week of school.
Season Practices
Tuesday & Thursdays (some Fridays are scheduled per coaches discretion)
- 8th grade: TBA
- 7th grade: TBA
Schedule
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
Mike Shocckley - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
2020 7th & 8th Grade Football Schedule
- 1st practice is TBA.
- 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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
Check back in May 2020 for updated information and schedules.
2020 Cross Country Schedule - More information to come
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
2019 Summer Community Informal Workouts
- Optional middle school practices start on 8/24/20 from 8:00 -9:00 AM and will be Monday – Friday at Memorial Park by the basketball courts.
- Once school starts, practices will be 2:45 – 4:00 PM Monday - Friday at the school.
Winter Sports
Boys’ Basketball
Open to 7th and 8th Grade boys. Please contact the Elk Rapids Basketball Association for 6th grade boys.
Coaches
Spencer Impellizzeri, 7th Grade Head Coach -[email protected]
Zack Kerfoot, 8th Grade Head Coach - [email protected]
Wyatt Crick, 7/8th Grade Head Coach - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
Check back in May 2020 for updated information and schedules.
2019 Summer Boys’ Basketball Camp
Summer Ballin’ at the Bay
TCAPS Summer Camps
2020 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.
Powerlifting
Open to 7th and 8th Grade boys and girls.
Coaches
Garrett Skurnit, Head Coach
[email protected]
Mike Travis, Asst. Coach
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
Check back in May 2020 for updated information and schedules.
2019-2020 Powerlifting Information
2020 -2021 Powerlifting Schedule - More information to come
- 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
Jana Morton - 8th Grade Head Coach - [email protected]
Brad Boilore - 7th Grade Head Coach - [email protected]
Information & Schedules
Check back in May 2020 for updated information and schedules.
Summer Ballin’ at the Bay
TCAPS Summer Camps
UofM Girls’ Basketball Camp
Macker Tournaments
2021 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.
Wrestling
Open to all 6th through 8th Grade boys and girls.
Coach
Brian Lark, Head Coach
910-489-3432
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
2020 Wrestling Flyer
2020 Information from Coach
2020 Wrestling Schedule
Wrestling Alternate Transportation Agreement
Team and Individual pictures will be on Tuesday, March 3rd.
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in practice is allowed.
Practice is Monday through Thursday from 3:00-4:30 PM in the high school wrestling room.
Tournaments are on Saturdays.
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
Cameron Ward
231-883-5106
[email protected]
Information & Schedules
- 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
Open to 7th and 8th Grade girls. 6th grade girls and 6th-8th grade boys, see the information for Softball and Baseball below.
Information & Schedules
Spring/Summer Area Softball League Information
TCAPS Summer Camps
2020 Softball Club Schedule
Softball Alternate Transportation Agreement
Tennis Club
Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade girls and boys.
Coach
Kelly Croftchik
231-649-9898
[email protected]
Information & Schedules:
2020 Spring Tennis Club Information
2020 Tennis Club Schedule - TBA
- Sports physical MUST be on file in the CMS office BEFORE participation in official practice is allowed.
- Please see Mrs Croftchik ([email protected]) 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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.
All physicals must be dated after April 15, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year.
*Physicals are NOT required this year as long as an athlete had one last school year. A questionnaire is required. See below.
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]