LOWER SCHOOL SPORTS
Maranatha Christian Academy offers a variety of lower school sport options for students in grades Pre-K – 5, from the recreation level to travel leagues and camps. Depending on the sport, students in grade 5 may have the opportunity to play on one of our middle school teams.
SPORTS OFFERED
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
QUICK LINKS
i9 sports
i9 sports
With over 5 million registrations in communities across the United States, i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based kids sports leagues. We offer recreational sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and volleyball. Our coaches and instructors provide age-appropriate instruction that’s both fun for kids and convenient for busy families. We are committed to our mission of Helping Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports.® That’s why we teach sportsmanship values alongside skills and drills every week.
In our kids sports leagues, no child will ever be excluded by a try-out, ride the bench for an entire game, or be cut from a team. Yes we keep score, but we have created a fun way to help kids develop athletic ability, a love of team sports, and an understanding that how you play the game is as important as the score. We don’t just help kids become better athletes, we help them become better people.
- Age-appropriate instruction with a focus on fun and healthy competition.
- Sportsmanship values like respect and teamwork taught and recognized weekly
- One day per week – practice is conveniently scheduled prior to the game.
- All skill levels welcome – No tryouts. No drafts.
- Everyone plays – every game.
- No mandatory fundraising or additional fees after registration.
- Trained officials at every game.
- “When in Doubt Sit Out” Concussion Safety Policy and education for parents and coaches nationwide.
MCA BOYS BASKETBALL
MCA TRAVEL LEAGUES
Grades: 3-6
MCA GIRLS BASKETBALL
MN SUNS LEAGUES
Grades: 4-8
- Timeline: Late September–November (Mondays practice, Wednesdays game)
- Focus: Skill building, fundamentals, decision-making, and increased touches through small-sided play
- Timeline: Ongoing weeknight schedule throughout the winter season
- Focus: Regular league games with consistent practice structure
- Timeline: League season + selected tournaments from November–March
VOLLEYBALL
MN SELECT TRAINING & LEAGUES
2026 Training
- Dates: April-June
- Grades: VolleyTots Pre-k-2 and Youth Academy 3-6 (co-ed)
2026 Fall Leagues
- Dates: August-October
- Grades: 2-3 and 4-6
TRAINING WITH THE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
Students in grades 2-4 are invited to train with the high school team on specific dates during the fall season.
SUMMER CAMPS
MCA SUMMER CAMPS
MCA offers a variety of summer camps. Visit our Summer Camps page to view basketball, cheer, soccer, softball, and volleyball camps offered at MCA and to register.
