CKCA athletics
Central Kansas Christian Academy is proud to offer our students numerous opportunities to get involved with athletic programs. In addition to physical education during the school day, we also offer extra-curricular sports teams for those who wish to participate.
Boys and girls basketball teams are organized for students in 3rd through 6th grades. Cheerleading is available for girls 4th through 8th grades. Other activities such as volleyball, track and field, football, and others are available for students in 7th and 8th grades through Hoisington Middle School. You can read more about each of these athletic programs below.
3-6th Grade basketball
Boys and girls basketball teams are organized for students in 3rd through 6th grades. Registration for these sports activities takes place each fall after school starts, and practices begin in Mid to Late September. Each student is responsible for paying a sign-up fee and for taking care of the uniform they will check out. Players also receive a t-shirt as part of their registration fee. Practices are held 2-3 days per week, and we follow the CKCBL Game schedule. We believe that sports are an important part of our children's lives and can be a way to glorify God through our athletic gifts. Sports help develop many skills that carry over into adulthood. The program changes a bit from year to year, but the primary goal is to give students an opportunity to build fundamental skills, make memories, experience game time, and learn from the team sport. Our current coaches are Ethan and Ashlie Thomas, assisted by Scott Beahm, and student team managers. **Coaches will work with conflicting sport schedules**
4-8th Grade Cheer
Students in 4th through 8th grades are invited to participate in our cheerleading team. Cheerleaders are responsible for team spirit during basketball games, as well as performing special half-time shows. Cheerleading is occasionally opened up to younger grades for special clinics and camps. Sign-up for the cheerleading team happens in the spring for the following school year. Each student is responsible for paying a sign-up fee and for taking care of the uniform they will check out. Cheerleaders also receive a t-shirt as part of their registration fee. Practices are held 1-2 days per week. The program changes a bit from year to year, but the primary goal is to give students an opportunity to build fundamental skills, make memories, and learn from the team sport. Our current head coach is Brandi Allen.
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Important Upcoming Dates:
Cheer Registration Deadline: April 10th
Cheer Tryouts: April 15 - 17th
2024/2025 Cheer Team Announcement: April 19th
Cheer Camp: June 10 - 13th
Season Cheer Practices: Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 PM
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7-8th Grade Partnership
We believe that sports are an important part of our children's lives and can be a way to glorify God through our athletic gifts. Sports help develop many skills that carry over into adulthood. Help us build the future of CKCA by giving your child two additional years of CKCA's top-notch education while still getting the extra curricular experiences pre-teens crave. Please feel free to contact the school office with any questions: 620-792-3477.
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CKCA has a sports agreement with USD #428 for 7th and 8th grade students, allowing them the opportunity to stay in a positive, Christian environment for academics while still having the option to participate in a variety of sports! With eligible grades, our 7th and 8th grade students can try out/participate in the following USD #428 athletics: football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track, baseball, or softball. ​
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Fall 2024:​​
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Football (open to all)
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Cross Country (open to all)
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Volleyball (tryout)
Winter - December 2024:​​
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Boy's Wrestling (open to all)
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Girl's Basketball (tryout)
Winter 2024 - January 2025:​​
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Girl's Wrestling (open to all)
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Boy's Basketball (tryout)
Spring 2025:​​
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Track (open to all)
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Tennis (open to all)
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Girl's Soccer (tryout)
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Boy's Soccer (tryout)
Any CKCA student looking to participate in any USD #428 athletics must have a physical completed and sent to GBMS prior to participation. Parents must contact USD #428 Athletic Director for information, paperwork, meeting dates, etc.. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Duvall or GBMS Secretary, Michelle Barber.
Athletic resources
At CKCA Athletics, we offer a wide variety of sports programs for our students. Our athletic game schedule can be found on our website for the upcoming season. We offer both basketball and cheer programs and have all necessary KSHSAA physical forms available for download. We also have a snack sign-up sheet for our athletes and their families. We encourage everyone to become a Booster Club member and volunteer at our events. Additionally, we are excited to be a part of the newly forming Central Kansas Christian Basketball League. Go Warriors!
CKCA Coaches
At CKCA, we are proud to introduce our coaches who give their time and energy to serve Jesus Christ and lead our warriors. We have basketball coaches, cheerleader coaches, and many other volunteers who are dedicated to our mission of equipping students to reach their full potential. Our coaches have a strong commitment to our students and are passionate about helping them grow and succeed. We are truly blessed to have such amazing and devoted coaches who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of our students.
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Basketball LEague
We are a part of the Central Kansas Christian Basketball League (CKCBL), where we focus on building the fundamentals of basketball, white also providing our students with equal playing time. We also strive to serve Jesus Christ in everything we do, and hope to be a relection of His grace and mercy on the court. Our goal is to build our future athletes and develop their skills, while also improving our surrounding communities.
CKCA Booster Club
CONTACT BOOSTER CLUB:​
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WHAT IS BOOSTER CLUB
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CKCA has a fun and important volunteer group called Booster Club that is responsible for raising school spirit in conjunction with sporting events and other school activities. This is a great way for CKCA families to build relationships with one another while making a difference for the school. These roles can vary between working the concession stand, hanging posters around the school, decorating the gym before games, surprising students with locker decorations, or other school spirit-building activities. If you have a little time to help - or a lot - we'd welcome your time and talents to help us enhance student life at CKCA!
Leaders wanted
Booster Club is searching for additional volunteer members. We have a LOT of fun, and it's a minimal partial-year commitment. But even though it's only part of the school year, it makes a big impact on our students' experience during their time at CKCA. Anyone willing to volunteer in any capacity should complete the below online volunteer form or contact Ashlie at: booster@ckcacademy.com.
Booster Memberships
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Introducing our newest seasonal Booster Club Membership at CKCA! This membership includes several different incentives, and proceeds come back to the CKCA Booster Club. There are TWO packages to select from, offering different benefits. Our league members receive exclusive benefits, such as a custom CKCA tumbler, a warrior decal, free admission to the end-of-season tournament, and a free drink and candy at every CKCA home game. Additionally, Gold season members will receive tickets to enter the 50/50 raffle, hotdog at each home game and more!
To join, simply complete the online registration form. Join us today and show off your CKCA pride!.
Central Kansas Christian Academy
215 McKinley Street
Great Bend, Kansas 67530
​Phone: 620-792-3477
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