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

Program Director: Mark Hillen (mark.hillen@i9sports.com)
Leagues and Registration: www.i9sports.com/find-a-program
 
*Register as an individual, ask to be on a team with a friend from Maranatha, or ask to register as a full Maranatha team.

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 footballsoccerbasketballbaseballlacrosse 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

Contact: Grant Fossum 
Registration: MCA athletics registration site. 
Grades: 3-6
Season: October – March
Location: Practice at MCA

MCA GIRLS BASKETBALL

MN SUNS LEAGUES

Contact: Rachael Kaiser 
Registration: MCA athletics registration site. 
Grades: 4-8
Season: September – March
Location: Practice at MCA and other local sites.
 
3 vs. 3 Development League https://www.mnsuns.com/3-v-3-league/
  • Timeline: Late September–November (Mondays practice, Wednesdays game)
  • Focus: Skill building, fundamentals, decision-making, and increased touches through small-sided play
Current Weeknight League
  • Timeline: Ongoing weeknight schedule throughout the winter season
  • Focus: Regular league games with consistent practice structure
Weeknight League + MYAS Traveling Tournaments
  • Timeline: League season + selected tournaments from November–March

VOLLEYBALL

MN SELECT TRAINING & LEAGUES

VolleyTots & Youth Academy: Information and Registration Site
Location: 8686 Valley Forge Ln. N. Maple Grove, MN 55369

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. 

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