From daily recesses to to open gym time to team sports, we give our youngest students many opportunities to move around, have fun, and enjoy being active kids.
These early experiences help prepare them for more structured athletics in middle school, where they can further refine their skills. In addition to learning sportsmanship and perseverance, student-athletes learn to apply a Christ-like perspective and attitude on and off the field. By participating in elementary sports, students also gain confidence, learn the value of practice, and enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a team, setting a strong foundation for future athletic opportunities.
2025-26 Season Information
Please contact the Elementary Athletic Director with any questions regarding elementary-level athletics.
FALL
Cross Country
3rd – 8th Grade Co-ed (partnered with PC Middle School)
- Events include 3000m, 1500m, and 800m
- Runs are primarily on grass with some finishes on tracks
- Regular season meets: September 13, 20, 27, and October 4
- Championship meet: October 11
- Practice schedule: TBD
- Fee: $215
- Register online
Volleyball
3rd – 4th Grade Girls
5th Grade Girls
- Players learn the fundamentals of the game with an emphasis on team spirit and sportsmanship
- Regular season: August – November, with 8 regular season games on Saturdays starting in September
- Tournaments: Challenge Tournament: September 13; Volleyball Invitational: October 18 and 19; The Spike Tournament: November 10 – 15
- Practice schedule: TBD
- Fee: $210 + $35 tournament fee + $25 uniform fee
- Register online
Hot Shots Fall Basketball
1st – 2nd Grade Co-ed
- Players practice ball-handling, defense, shooting, and other basketball fundamentals and learn self-esteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Seven regular-season games played on Saturdays, with a practice prior to each game
- There may be an additional practice once a week at PCS
- Fall season: TBD
- Fee: $200
- Register online
WINTER
Hot Shots Winter Basketball
1st – 2nd Grade Co-ed
- Players practice ball-handling, defense, shooting, and other basketball fundamentals and learn self-esteem, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Seven regular-season games played on Saturdays, with a practice prior to each game
- There may be an additional practice once a week at PCS
- Winter season: January through February
- Fee: $200
- Register online
Basketball
3rd – 5th Grade
- Season: November-March
- Regular season games on Saturdays
- End-of-season Championships in March
- Practice schedule: TBD
- Fee: TBD
- Register online
SPRING
Track & Field
3rd – 5th Grade Co-ed
- Field events include javelin, long jump, high jump (5th grade), shot put
- Season: Late March-May
- Regular season meets on Saturdays: April – May
- Roadrunner Championship – TBD; Meet of Champions – TBD
- Practice schedule: TBD
- Fee: TBD
- Register online
Baseball
3rd – 5th Grade Co-ed
- Season: April-June, with a potential tournament in July
- Regular season games throughout the week
- Practice schedule: TBD, practices begin mid-March
- 5th grade will team up with 6th grade for a 5/6 team
- Fee: TBD
- Register online
Volunteer Coaching
CYO sports are 100% volunteer-based. Portland Christian must provide two volunteer parent coaches for each team registered. Volunteer coaches can receive one free credit for their child’s registration fee. For example, if you coach volleyball your child’s volleyball registration fee can be waived.
Portland Christian volunteers are required to complete CYO Coach Certification, background clearance (link will be provided), and annual Adult/Youth Contact Training. Please complete and sign the Agreement of Compliance for Adult/Youth Contact when you have completed the training and submit a copy to the school office at your campus.
Please contact the Elementary Athletic Director for further information about volunteer coaching at the Elementary level.
Watch News & Notes for further details from the Athletics Department.
Meet a Teacher
NAME: ELAINE KEMPENICH
Degree: BA & Master of Arts in Teaching from George Fox University, Oregon.
Experience: PE teacher AND Athletic Director, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Has been employed with PCS since 2020