School Sports and Athletics
This section of the Physical Activity Resource Guide provides information regarding the available physical activity opportunities within the school system:
School sport opportunities become available in middle school (there are no organized athletics in the elementary schools) and continue through high school.
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School sports provide an excellent opportunity for children and young adults to participate in structured physical activity within a supervised setting.
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Numerous health benefits can be achieved as a result of increased physical activity levels in children and young adults.
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These health benefits have been shown to stay with children and adolescents as they enter adulthood and throughout their lives.
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The information below is intended to raise awareness regarding the availability of different types of school sports and recreational facilities available at the various middle and high schools in Manhattan.
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If you have a child interested in participating in a specific athletic program or are interest in utilizing the recreational facilities available, it is recommended that you contact the schools using the information provided to gather additional information regarding the availability of practice facilities and information specific to the athletic program of interest such as coaches & staff, etc.
See a detailed map of the local schools and locations
Middle School Sports and Athletics
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School |
Sports |
Address |
Contact Information |
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Susan B. Anthony Middle School |
Basketball · Volleyball · Cross Country · Football · Tennis Track: (Available for public use outside of school hours) |
2501 Browning Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502
Athletic Director: David Payne
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(785) 587-2880 www.usd383.org
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Eisenhower Middle school
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Basketball · Volleyball · Cross Country · Football · Tennis · Track: (Available for public use outside of school hours) Wrestling |
800 Walters Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Athletic Director: Marvin Rupe
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(785) 587-2880 · usd383.org
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Flint Hills Christian School
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· Basketball: (Gym available for community based group activities pending coordination with athletic director) · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Soccer · Track Volleyball |
3905 Green Valley Road, Manhattan KS
Athletic Director: Stacy Kemler
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(785) 776-2223
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Football · Basketball · Volleyball Track and Field (Available for public use outside of school hours.) |
306 South Juliette Avenue, Manhattan, KS
Athletic Director: Aaron Brockman
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(785) 565-5050 |
High School Sports and Athletics
Contact Information:
Athletic Director: Mr. Mike Marsh
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Manhattan High School East Campus 901 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 785-587-2150 |
Manhattan High School West Campus 2100 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502 785-587-2100 |
www.usd383.org/schools/secondary/mhs
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Sport |
Season |
Gender |
Teams |
Tryouts |
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Baseball |
Spring |
Boys |
Varsity, Junior Varsity, C team |
Yes |
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Basketball |
Winter |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity, 9th grade, Sophomore boys |
Yes |
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Bowling |
Winter |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
Yes |
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Cheerleading |
Year Round |
Girls & Boys |
Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman |
Yes |
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Cross Country |
Fall |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
No |
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Football |
Fall |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity, Sophomore, Freshman |
No |
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Golf |
Fall (Girls) & Spring (Boys) |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
Yes |
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Soccer |
Fall (Boys) & Spring (Girls) |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
Yes |
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Softball |
Spring |
Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity, C team |
Yes |
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Swimming / Diving |
Winter (Boys) & Spring (Girls) |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity |
No |
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Tennis |
Fall (Girls) & Spring (Boys) |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
Depends upon number of athletes |
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Track |
Spring |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
No |
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Volleyball |
Fall |
Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity (2), Freshman |
Yes |
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Wrestling |
Winter |
Boys & Girls |
Varsity, Junior Varsity |
No |