Church Athletics Programs
Our Tackle, Flag, Cheer, Basketball and Volleyball programs are open to all St. Richard Parish and School 3rd through 6th graders.
RICHARD TACKLE FOOTBALL
Our dedicated volunteer coaches cover basic and intermediate football skills along with conditioning so that we can jump right into fall practices. This program starts mid-July and ends the first week of October.
If your child would like to play, please see registration details below!
RICHARD FLAG FOOTBALL
Our flag program consists of 2 teams (Red & White) that play 7on7 against St. Anthony’s Green team and Gold team for a total of 5 games. This program starts late September and runs to the end of October. Practices are generally 1 day a week starting right after Labor Day!
If your child would like to play, please see registration details below.
RICHARD CHEERLEADING 
Our volunteer sponsors teach basic and intermediate cheers and routines. Cheerleaders have weekly practices and attend all home football games. 5th/6th grade cheer season starts mid-July and wraps up with the tackle football schedule. Our 3rd/4th grade cheer season starts mid-August and ends with the flag football season.
If your child would like to play, please see registration details below
RICHARD BASKETBALL
Our program teaches basic to some advanced skills depending on player level. The games typically start in the second week of November and end by the end of January. No games are played during church/school holidays! Practices are generally 1-2 days a week.
If your child would like to play, please see registration details below
RICHARD VOLLEYBALL 
Our 10-week volleyball program teaches basic to some advanced skills depending on player level. Players get a chance to play at a St. Joseph High School in an elementary tournament. Practices generally start in mid-February until the season ends which is the last week of April. If your child would like to play, please see registration details below.
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If your child would like to participate in any of our sports programs, please fill out and return the following:
- Registration form click here
- 50$ registration fee (cash or check accepted) Checks made payable to St. Richard Church
- Send or drop off completed form $ fee to either the church office or St. Richard school office to the attention of the Athletic Director
Registration Deadlines for all Programs are listed below!
Program Name | Registration Starts | Registration Deadline |
5th/6th Tackle Football | May 1st | June 15th |
5th/6th Grade Cheer | May 1st | June 15th |
3rd/4th Flag Football | August 1st | August 31st |
3rd/4th Grade Cheer | August 1st | August 31st |
3rd-6th Basketball | September 1st | September 26th |
3rd-6th Volleyball | February 1st | February 17th |
If you have any additional questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Effie Vaughn.
Email: athletics@saintrichard.com
Phone: 224-944-6083