St. Dennis School has a vibrant extra-curricular sports program overseen by our Athletic Committee. The philosophy of the Athletic Committee states, "While competition is part of athletics, cooperation is our focus." That is our key mantra.
St. Dennis students will have many opportunities to get involved in a variety of sports activities starting in Kindergarten and continuing through the 8th grade.
St. Dennis Athletic Committee Philosophy
Participation in the sports program is encouraged, especially for learning the particular sport and having experience working together as a team. While competition is part of athletics, cooperation is our focus. Playing the game for fun and experience takes priority over winning.
Coaches should focus on giving positive feedback in making suggestions for improvement. All students who wish shall have the opportunity to participate in the sports program. The emphasis on winning shall always be secondary to striving to create a Christian environment which is exemplified by our students, parents and coaches. Principles of Christian sportsmanship should prevail at all times.
St. Dennis Athletic Committee
Board Members
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2010-11 Athletic Season |
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President and Co-President Emeritus |
516-3938
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Vice President |
Open
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Secretary |
Sue Corcoran
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Treasurer |
John Scaife
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MAISL Representative |
Deanna Grahn
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School Representative
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Randy Helgerson |
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Other Committee Members |
Sue Corcoran
Ray Elder
Joanna Gerhmann
Michelle Mayhall
Cathy Newman
Chris Reott
Tim Wilcox
Rich Williams
Jim Wilson |
The Athletic Committee is always looking for new committee members! So if interested, please contact any of the current Athletic Committee members!
St. Dennis Athletic Handbook
A copy of the Athletic Handbook can be obtained by contacting an Athletic Committee board member or via email, stdathletic@gmail.com
Calendar of Events
The Athletic Committee has monthly meetings during the school year, meeting the second Monday of each month at St. Dennis School.
Athletic Committee Contributions to the St. Dennis School
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During the summer of 2006, the gym floor was completely re-finished. This included the sanding of the gym floor and new painting of all lines and center court logo. The annual “re-coating / re-sealing” of the gym floor is also paid for with Athletic Committee funds.
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Annual Donation of 10% of total dollars “fundraised” goes to the St. Dennis Parish Endowment Fund – approximately $4,000 has been invested in the endowment fund since 2003.
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The athletic committee provides the organization and administration for the parish T-Ball / youth softball summer league.
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During the 2007-08 school year funds raised helped replace the padding on the stage end of the gym to ensure a safe playing environment.
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Annually purchase approximately $500 worth of PE equipment as requested by Mr. Randy Helgerson, St. Dennis physical education director.
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Annually purchase all necessary athletic equipment for the St. Dennis teams that participate in the MAISL sports leagues.
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Annually purchase and re-supply all uniforms necessary for the St. Dennis teams that participate in the MAISL sports leagues.
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In the spring of 2006 “re-furbished” the softball/T-Ball fields, including roto-tilling both diamonds and purchasing 2 large truck loads of diamond material (dirt), one on each diamond. The material was then leveled, spread, rolled and the fields groomed. Also built 2 new wood storage boxes, one at each diamond, to store Softball/T-Ball equipment.
1. Purchased one new Spray Painter for lining fields (spray paint).
2. Purchased one new “chalker” for lining fields (chalk).
3. Purchased one new “heavy drag” for preparing fields.
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In the fall of 2005 cleaned, painted and built new shelving/storage cabinets in the PE storage room in the gym.
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Concessions:
- - Secured a new Pepsi cooler
- - Secured new Nacho and Pretzel warming machines
- - Contributed funds for the purchase of the new school dishwasher and Industrial sized coffee making machine
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Provide practice and game-day jerseys for the high school age CYO basketball team(s).
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Annual Donation to Sr. Marie for Field Day prizes and supplies.
T-Ball at St. Dennis
The St. Dennis T-Ball program is open to all children of the parish. T-Ball is for children currently in grades K, 1 and 2. Pre-K children will be allowed onto teams if space allows.
The focus of the T-Ball program is to teach young athletes the basic fundamentals of baseball, along with the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. Teams are coached by parent volunteers. Teams do not keep score; each team bats their entire lineup each inning and defensive positions are rotated to allow players to experience all positions.
The season starts in early June and continues through mid-July, lasting approximately six weeks. Games are played two evenings a week, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Dennis fields.
Sign Up for T-Ball
Registration forms for players are available through
St. Dennis School or from the St. Dennis Parish Center desk.
Sports Offerings at St. Dennis Catholic School
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
| Grade 8 |
| Boy's Touch Football |
Boy's Basketball |
Boy's Volleyball |
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| Girl's Volleyball |
Girl's Basketball |
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball |
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| Grade 7 |
| Boy's Touch Football |
Boy's Basketball |
Boy's Volleyball |
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| Girl's Volleyball |
Girl's Basketball |
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball |
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| Grade6 |
| Boy's Touch Football |
Boy's Basketball |
Boy's Volleyball |
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| Girl's Volleyball |
Girl's Basketball |
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball |
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| Grade 5 |
| Boy's Touch Football |
Boy's Basketball |
Boy's Volleyball |
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| Girl's Volleyball |
Girl's Basketball |
Girl's Fast Pitch Softball |
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| Grade 3-5 |
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Co-ed slo-pitch softball |
| Grade K-2 |
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Co-ed t-ball |
For more information on Sports offered at St. Dennis, please email us at
stdathletic@gmail.com
For information on MAISL (Madison Area Independent Sports League) please visit their website:
www.maislathletics.org
Schedule, Standings and Tournament Information
For the most up-to-date details on schedule and tournaments, contact the coach of the sport you are interested in.