Sandy Springs Middle School

The SSCMS intramural sports program is designed to expose our students to the widest possible variety of sport activities that encourage active participation, enjoyment and fun without external pressure or reward. It is offered to sixth, seventh, and either grade boys and girls. In the intramural program, SSCMS students will compete against one another in various activities during the year. The intramural program will run Monday through Thursday after school from 3:50 to 4:50 pm. Our coaching staff is comprised of selected teachers and other school personnel who are passionate about sports and pass that passion on to the kids in our programs.

FAQ'S

What is the difference between intramurals and extramurals?

Intramurals are sport activities offered that students in all grade levels may participate after school. Intramurals at SSCMS are free of charge.

Extramurals are school teams that play other schools in scheduled competitions. The extramural team sports available are soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track & field.

Do students need a physical to participate?

Only the students participating in extramural activities need a physical.

Are all grade levels allowed to come out for intramurals and extramurals?

All students may participate in intramurals, but extramural teams are limited to 7th and 8th grade students only.

What are the intramural activities offered?

September: Tennis, basketball

October: Volleyball, flag football, soccer

November: tumbling, kickball, outdoor basketball

December: table tennis, double dutch/jump rope

January: cross country track, table tennis, flag football

February: lacrosse, cross country, ultimate frisbee

March: tennis, track & field

April: basketball, softball

Do the students have to come each day?

Students participating in intramurals come on any days they wish. These are activities for them and not practices for future teams.

Students who are competing on the extramural teams will be expected to be at practices designated by the coach of each sport.

Will transportation be provided?

A sweep bus will be provided for students staying afterschool. On Monday and Wednesday the sweep bus will depart SSCMS at 5:00 pm. On Tuesday and Thursday the sweep bus will depart at 5:45pm.