Grace Co-op HOPS P.E. CLASS 2024/2025
HOPS P.E. class is optional.
Before you sign up your children, please carefully read and understand the expectations listed below.
What is H.O.P.S.?
H.O.P.S. (Homeschoolers Out Playing Sports) is a once a week P.E./sports class for Christian homeschooling families. Children will have the opportunity to practice drills with a coach and participate in some scrimmages of various sports. The sports will each last around 7 weeks long, then we will switch to a new sport. This is not a competitive sports group, but rather an opportunity for your child(ren) to enhance their athletic skills and get some exercise. H.O.P.S. will also be conducting fitness challenges similar to the former Presidential Fitness program complete with awards. This fitness testing is simply for fun and for you as a family to set fitness goals for your child(ren).
What are the additional parent volunteer requirements for my child to participate?
Parents must volunteer their time to either coach or help in one of the age groups for at least one season and may be asked to sub on occasion if needed. You will select your volunteer requirement when you register for HOPS.
Is there a fee to participate?
Because parents are volunteering their time, there is no fee for participation. However, if your child chooses to participate in the fitness challenges, there will be a small charge of a few dollars per child for the cost of the awards. *New for the 23/24 year: All adult volunteers will be required to be fingerprinted and background checked. So, there will be a $40 fee to have that done if you have not already done so. You will receive information about how to to proceed with this process after you register.
When and where will it take place?
HOPS will take place on Mondays from 11:30-12:30. See below for the complete HOPS calendar.
What will I need to bring with me on Kick-Off Day?
Please send your child with a full water bottle (labeled with his or her name) and comfortable, sports appropriate clothing and footwear. You will be notified before each season if other equipment is needed.
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
Please feel free to email any questions to Patti Cook at the following email address: patti.cookfamily@yahoo.com
H.O.P.S. (Homeschoolers Out Playing Sports) is a once a week P.E./sports class for Christian homeschooling families. Children will have the opportunity to practice drills with a coach and participate in some scrimmages of various sports. The sports will each last around 7 weeks long, then we will switch to a new sport. This is not a competitive sports group, but rather an opportunity for your child(ren) to enhance their athletic skills and get some exercise. H.O.P.S. will also be conducting fitness challenges similar to the former Presidential Fitness program complete with awards. This fitness testing is simply for fun and for you as a family to set fitness goals for your child(ren).
What are the additional parent volunteer requirements for my child to participate?
Parents must volunteer their time to either coach or help in one of the age groups for at least one season and may be asked to sub on occasion if needed. You will select your volunteer requirement when you register for HOPS.
Is there a fee to participate?
Because parents are volunteering their time, there is no fee for participation. However, if your child chooses to participate in the fitness challenges, there will be a small charge of a few dollars per child for the cost of the awards. *New for the 23/24 year: All adult volunteers will be required to be fingerprinted and background checked. So, there will be a $40 fee to have that done if you have not already done so. You will receive information about how to to proceed with this process after you register.
When and where will it take place?
HOPS will take place on Mondays from 11:30-12:30. See below for the complete HOPS calendar.
What will I need to bring with me on Kick-Off Day?
Please send your child with a full water bottle (labeled with his or her name) and comfortable, sports appropriate clothing and footwear. You will be notified before each season if other equipment is needed.
I have more questions. Who can I contact?
Please feel free to email any questions to Patti Cook at the following email address: patti.cookfamily@yahoo.com
Hops p.e. season schedule 2024/2025
Season 1:
September 16- Kick-Off Day!
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 4
November 11- NO HOPS (Veteran's Day)
November 18
November 25- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
December 2
December 9
December 16- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 23- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 30- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 6
January 13
January 20- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
January 27- Fitness Challenge Day #2
Season 3:
February 3
February 10
February 17- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 24- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 31
April 7
April 14- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 21- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19- Fitness Challenge Awards Day
September 16- Kick-Off Day!
September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28- Fitness Challenge Day #1
Season 2:
November 4
November 11- NO HOPS (Veteran's Day)
November 18
November 25- No HOPS (Thanksgiving Break)
December 2
December 9
December 16- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 23- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
December 30- No HOPS (Christmas Break)
January 6
January 13
January 20- No HOPS (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
January 27- Fitness Challenge Day #2
Season 3:
February 3
February 10
February 17- No HOPS (President’s Day Holiday)
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 24- Fitness Challenge Day #3
Season 4:
March 31
April 7
April 14- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 21- No HOPS (Easter Break)
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19- Fitness Challenge Awards Day