Athletics
Athletics at SJS work to support the school mission by providing a Christ-centered environment where the student-athlete can learn sports fundamentals, gain self-confidence, work together with a team and achieve success. We hope to teach and demonstrate to our student-athletes the value of good sportsmanship, virtues, hard work, fair play and a positive attitude.
For questions, contact Jeff Whitton, Athletic Director by email or (270) 769-5745
Games and
Practice Calendar
Programs Offered
St. James participates in an assortment of leagues. Each league has rules governing team formation. Some Leagues restrict players to SJS students only, but on occasion, some of the CSAA or intramural sports will also allow SJS parishioners and homeschool students to participate. The following leagues and sports are currently offered by SJS.
Kindergarten
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis | Quick Start | August – September |
1st – 2nd Grade
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | August – October |
| Tennis | Quick Start | August – September |
| Competitive Swimming | CSAA (Louisville) | January – March |
| Track and Field | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | March – May |
| Boy’s Basketball | Nelson Co | Nov – February |
| Girl’s Basketball | Nelson Co | Nov – February |
3rd – 4th Grade
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | August – October |
| Volleyball | CSAA (Louisville) | August – October |
| Tennis | Quick Start | August – September |
| Archery | Local Events | October – May |
| Basketball (Boy’s & Girl’s) | Nelson Co. and/or E’town | Dec – March |
| Competitive Swimming | CSAA (Louisville) | January – March |
| Track and Field | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | March – May |
| Golf | CSAA (Louisville) | April – May |
5th – 6th Grade
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | August – October |
| Volleyball | CSAA (Louisville) | August – October |
| Archery | Local Events | October – May |
| Basketball (Boy’s & Girl’s) | Nelson Co. and/or E’town | Dec – March |
| Competitive Swimming | CSAA (Louisville) | January – March |
| Soccer (Coed) | CSAA (Louisville) | March – May |
| Track and Field | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | March – May |
| Golf | CSAA (Louisville) | April – May |
| Tennis | CSAA (Louisville) / Local Events | April – June |
6th – 8th Grade
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling | Sep – October |
7th – 8th Grade
| Sport | League | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | August – October |
| Girl’s Basketball | MSAC (Hardin Co) | August – October |
| Archery | Local Events | October – May |
| Boy’s Basketball | MSAC (Hardin Co) | Nov – February |
| Competitive Swimming | CSAA (Louisville) | January – March |
| Girl’s Volleyball | MSAC (Hardin Co) | January – April |
| Girl’s FALL Volleyball | CSAA (Louisville) | Aug – October |
| Soccer (Coed) | CSAA (Louisville) | March – May |
| Track and Field | CSAA (Louisville)/Local Events | March – May |
| Golf | CSAA (Louisville) | April – May |
| Tennis | CSAA (Louisville) / Local Events | April – June |
Parent and Player Information
As an Archdiocese of Louisville School, we participate in the Catholic Schools Athletics Association (CSAA) for several sports. SJS teams also play local county and Christian schools as well as intramural sports.
Requirements
Forms needed to participate in St. James Athletics include:
- Current physical within one year of end of sport season
- The SJS Athletic Handbook must be read before registering for athletics. This handbook will be made available at the beginning of the school year.
Forms and Docs
Fees
Athletic fees are $35 and will be collected through FACTS at the beginning of each sport season. The fees will cover the use of uniforms, equipment, field/court maintenance, league fees, officials and other expenses.
Volunteer To Coach
Thank you for your interest in coaching a sport at SJS. We rely on volunteer involvement to maintain our sports program and appreciate your time.
To volunteer to coach, please indicate your interest when registering your child for a sport. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Whitton, Athletic Director via email.
Note: All coaches must have a background check and complete a concussion awareness certification in order to coach in the Archdiocese of Louisville.