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Email: christopher.zamora@stmmsa.org

Website: stmmsa.org

Location: 1700 Clower St. San Antonio, TX, USA

Phone: 210-735-1381

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As the new Athletic Director, I want to ensure a positive and supportive environment for our athletes. If there are any concerns or situations that arise during sports events or practices, I encourage you to bring them directly to me. I am here to handle and address all matters related to athletics or anything that impacts our athletes. Your feedback and input are invaluable, and I am committed to resolving issues promptly and effectively. Rest assured that if there's a situation beyond my scope, I will escalate it to the administration for further attention. Together, let's work towards fostering a thriving and fulfilling athletic experience for our young athletes.

Thank you for understanding.

We will have two teams for both boys and girls: an A Team and a B Team. It is important that all athletes attend all three days of tryouts so our coaches can complete a full evaluation.

On the third day, athletes will receive a letter informing them whether they have made the A Team, B Team, or have not been selected. The letter will also include additional information regarding the season.

Important Requirements:

* Physicals: Athletes must have a physical on file before participating in tryouts.

* Registration Fees: Once teams are finalized, registration will open. Athletes must have their registration fee paid to receive a jersey and participate in games. Athletes with unpaid registration fees will not be allowed to play until payment is completed.

* Outstanding Balances: Athletes with outstanding tuition balances or previous athletic fees must have those balances resolved before receiving a uniform.

Thank you for your support and cooperation. We wish all our athletes the best of luck at tryouts!

Help support our student-athletes while promoting your business!

We’re excited to announce that advertising space is now available inside the St. Mary Magdalen School gym. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to our school community while directly supporting our athletic program.

If you’re interested, please click the button below and complete the advertising form. Once I receive your submission, I’ll email you with all the details to help get your banner designed, approved, and displayed in the gym.

Thank you for supporting St. Mary Magdalen Athletics—we truly appreciate your partnership!

ATHLETES WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN WINTER SPORTS MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE OR WITH THEM AT THE FIRST PRACTICE OR TRYOUT. IF A PHYSICAL IS NOT TURNED IN, YOUR ATHLETE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE UNTIL IT IS RECEIVED. AT THE BOTTOM OF MY NEWSLETTER UNDER “IMPORTANT FORMS,” YOU WILL FIND THE NEW PHYSICAL FORMS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN.

1. Basketball season is in the winter. We generally start at the beginning of November and it runs until late January.
2. 11 man soccer season is in the winter. We generally start at the beginning of November and it runs until late January.
3. This year we will have two winter 11 man soccer teams. The season will start at the beginning of November and it runs until late January.

Athletes can play on both the soccer and basketball teams. If they choose to play both they will need to manage their time and try to show up to BOTH practices.

For those of you who have are used to CYO Sports, here are some differences between CYO and AIAL:

• In CYO, there is guaranteed playing time. In AIAL there is no such guarantee. In some games, students may see little to no playing time.
• In CYO, students play against other boys and girls in the same grade. In AIAL, students play against 5th through 8th grade boys and girls.
• CYO, games are typically on weekends. AIAL games are typically played after school days. With the exception of tournaments (start on Thursday and end on Saturday)
• Generally, we practice 3-4 times a week after school, and there is about 1-2 game per week.

Parents, please remember if you miss a shift you will be asked to work another shift and if these hours are not worked you will be charged per hour.

Parents if you work shifts that are not yours please let me know so I can remove you from the list. We need help FROM ALL PARENTS. If you arrange to change shifts with other parents please let me know so I can adjust accordingly.

Before you participate in ANY Middle school sports these forms need to be turned in to Coach Zamora and/or the Front Office.