IHM Sports Committee is an organization serving Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School and Parish. It is the purpose of the Sports Committee to provide extra-curricular programs that will enhance the overall development of our children by promoting physical fitness and the positive characteristics of sportsmanship. We aim to complement the intellectual, spiritual, and academic goals of Immaculate Heart of Mary Grade School. Our programs are strictly for the enjoyment of the children involved, not for the glory of the spectators and coaches. All adults are expected to act in a manner that will be instructive, not destructive to the learning and maturing process of our children. The Committee will also coordinate athletic activities for adult members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. These activities will foster stewardship, community, and participation by any and all members of the Church.

IHM SPORTS COMMITTEE  IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8^TH.

VOLLEYBALL 

Immaculate Heart of Mary has volleyball teams for girls and boys from grades third through eighth. Girls’ volleyball teams in 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grades, compete in recreational leagues. In 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grades, girls can try-out for competitive teams. Girls that are not selected for the competitive team can elect to play on an IHM recreational team. Registration for girls’ volleyball occurs in May near the end of the school year. The girls’ volleyball season starts in mid-August and runs until late October.  

Boys’ volleyball teams in 3^rd through 8^th grades compete in recreational leagues. Registration for boys’ volleyball occurs in March. The season starts in late March and ends in late April. All boys volleyball teams, 3^rd – 8^th grades play in recreational league.

In addition, students in kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grade may participate in Little Saints volleyball, an instructional program focus on teaching children fundamental skills of volleyball through a skills clinic conducted for 6 weeks from late August until the early October.

BASKETBALL 

IHM offers competitive and recreational basketball teams for all students in grades 1^st – 8^th. IHM basketball teams in 1^st – 5^th grade are recreational teams focused on individual development, team work, and strengthening player fundamentals. Students in grades 6^th – 8^th can try out for competitive basketball teams, students that tryout but are not selected for competitive teams may participate on an IHM recreational team. Registration for IHM basketball teams occurs in late August. The basketball season typically starts for both boys and girls in late October and finishes in early to mid-March. IHM competitive basketball teams play in the Northern Kentucky Middle School Basketball League. Recreational teams play in leagues hosted by a variety of diocesan Catholic Schools.

GOLF 

Immaculate Heart of Mary has golf teams available for boys and girls in grades 5^th through 8^th. Golf team registration occurs in early August, the season runs from late August until early October. IHM golf teams play in recreational leagues against other diocesan grade schools.

SPIRIT SQUAD

IHM Spirit Squad is a cheerleading team activity for girls in 1^st through 4^th grade. IHM spirit squad registration is in late August with team practices starting once per week in late September. The IHM spirit squad competes in one cheerleading competition each year, cheers at several grade school boys and girls basketball games, and performs annually in the school talent show.