This section will show static information about each sport.
Lightning Athletic Club information
Lightning Athletic Club believes that physical activity complements academic development and personal growth
WHAT DOES LAC DO?
- Increase the quality of athletics
- Generate community involvement
- Provide structure and manage resources effectively Fundraise to support athletic programs
- Increase participation in athletics
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED
- Concessions: We need volunteers to help set up and work the concessions stands at our sporting events
- Social media: earn volunteer hours by highlighting our students and teams on our instagram and facebook pages.
- LAC EVENTs : Joins our events committee to help us make our Lightning Showdown and Lightning Dash amazing!
LAC Sports
Elementary sports
All elementary students playing a sport must turn in hard copies of the forms below to the front office before trying out for a team: Physical forms for elementary.
1.) signed physical form and medical eligibility by a doctor.
2.) Forms signed by parent or legal guardian: medical History, Cardiac Arrest, consent for care, Concussion Statement.
FALL: 3rd-5th boys and girls cross country
WINTER: 2nd-5th Boys and girls basketball
SPRING: 3rd-5th Girls and boys track
Middle School Sports (6th-8th)
Requirements- Parents must create a Final Forms account (link below) and upload the TSSAA Medical Eligibility physical form before tryouts: middle school physical form
FALL: Cheerleading, football, girls’ soccer, girls volleyball, boys’ and girls’ cross country
WINTER: Boys’ and girls’ basketball, climbing, swimming
SPRING: Girls’ and boys’ track and field, boys’ soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, golf
Spirit Swag
Purchases can be made in the offices on either campus daily during regular school hours 8-3. hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, car magnets, stickers, pencils, koozies, and more! We also host seasonal online sales throughout the school year.
LAC Venmo: @npmmlac
Volunteers
Complete your volunteer hours with the LAC.
Watch for opportunities or let us know what your interested in!
Coach, feed athletes, help with events, join a committee…and more.
GET INVOLVED WITH SPORTS!
STAY UP TO DATE! SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIGHTING ATHLETIC CLUB EMAIL LIST, JOIN the LIGHTNING ATHLETIC CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE (request to join). Contact us at : lightningathleticclub@gmail.com
LAC Events
Lightning Dash Family 1 Mile Run/Walk,
The Showdown Student/Teacher Basketball Game
Interested in joining one of these committees? Email lightningathleticclub@gmail.com
Important Forms
Welcome Parents and Athletes!
All elementary students playing a sport must turn in hard copies of the forms below to the front office before trying out for a team. All forms can be found on our website under athletics tab.
1.) signed physical form and medical eligibility by a doctor.
2.) Forms signed by parent or legal guardian: medical History, Cardiac Arrest, consent for care, Concussion Statement.
Click HERE for middle school physical forms.
Click HERE for elementary school physical forms.
Parents of middle school athletes must create a Final Forms account and upload the TSSAA Medical Eligibility physical form which is on the link below. All students must have this form uploaded to the site before tryouts and starting on a team. Instructions are below or click HERE for a PDF of instructions.
TSSAA Physical Form – you’ll need to have this completed by your doctor during a physical exam and uploaded to the Final Forms website below.
FinalForms – Parent registration
How do I sign up?
1. Go to: https://hamiltoncounty-tn.finalforms.com/
2. Locate the parent icon and click NEW ACCOUNT below.
3. Type your YOUR NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, and EMAIL. Next, click REGISTER. NOTE: You will receive an email within 2 minutes prompting you to confirm and complete your registration. If you do not receive an email, then check your spam folder. If you still can not locate the FinalForms email, then email support@finalforms.com informing our team of the issue.
4. Check your email for an ACCOUNT CONFIRMATION EMAIL from the FinalForms Mailman. Once received and opened, click CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT in the email text.
5. Create your new FinalForms password. Next, click CONFIRM ACCOUNT.
6. Click REGISTER STUDENT for your first child.
FinalForms – Registering a student
What information will I need? Basic medical history and health information. Insurance company and policy number. Doctor, dentist, and medical specialist contact information. Hospital preference and contact information.
How do I register my first student? IMPORTANT: If you followed the steps for parents above, you may Jump to Step number 3.
1. Go to: https://hamiltoncounty-tn.finalforms.com/
2. Click LOGIN under the Parent Icon.
3. Locate and click the ADD STUDENT button.
4. Type in the LEGAL NAME and other required information. Then, click CREATE STUDENT.
5. If your student plans to participate in a sport, activity, or club, then click the checkbox for each. Then, click UPDATE after making your selection. Selections may be changed until the registration deadline.
6. Complete each form and sign your full name (i.e. ‘Jonathan Smith’) in the parent signature field on each page. After signing each, click SUBMIT FORM and move on to the next form.
7. When all forms are complete, you will see a ‘Forms Finished’ message. IMPORTANT: If required by your district, an email will automatically be sent to the email address that you provided for your student that will prompt your student to sign required forms.
How do I register additional students? Click MY STUDENTS. Then, repeat steps number 3 through number 7 for each additional student.
How do I update information? Login at any time and click UPDATE FORMS to update information for any student.
Volunteer/Assistant Coach Forms: Please review and complete the following documents BEFORE your first practice of the season.
NPMM Volunteer Policy and Procedures
IdentGo Fingerprinting Registration Form
HCDE Volunteer Background Check Form
Waiver Agreement and Statement of Criminal History Checks
Basketball Grades 2-5
More information coming soon!
Track Grades 3-5
More information coming soon!
Baseball Grades 6-8
2025 NPMM Middle School Baseball Information:
Normal Park Upper will co-op with Red Bank Middle School.
What to Bring:
• Athletes must be dressed in proper baseball attire for practices: baseball pants, hat, cleats, sleeves, glove etc.
• Plenty of water or a sports drink
Important:
You must have all 4 required forms completed to try out. Forms are available in the front office or online.
Questions? Contact Head Coach Avery Gallam at gallam_avery@hcde.org
Let’s make another championship run!
All students must have a current physical (dated after 4/15/25) on file and uploaded to FINAL FORMS prior to any participation in tryouts or practice. Instructions for FINAL FORMS are on the NP website under the athletics tab and “important forms” at the bottom of the drop down window.
Basketball - Boys Grades 6-8
Basketball is in the winter. Email Coach hoewischer_p@hcde.org. More information coming soon!
Basketball Girls Grades 6-8
Basketball is in the winter. More information to come!
Head Coach – Shan Melvin
More information coming soon!
Cheerleading Grades 6-8
2025-2026 Cheer Tryouts
Permission and Bio Due 4/29/25
Physical Forms due to Final Forms 4/30/25
Teacher Recommendations due 5/1/25
Tryout Clinic 4/30 and 5/1 3:15-4:30
Tryout Auditions 5/2 3:15-5
Mandatory Parent Meeting 5/5/25 @5:30pm
UCA Cheer Camp at Normal Park 6/9-6/11
Please contact Stephanie Dillard with questions
dillard_s@hcde.org
Climbing Grades 6-8
Normal Park Climbing Club (6th-8th Grade Only):
Climbing is in the winter. More information coming soon!
If you have any questions, please contact me at fahey_b@hcde.org
Cross Country Grades 6-8
Coach Ian “Sully” Sullivan is a staff member at the Upper School and will coach the team. You do not need to tryout to make the team. The first practice is July 28, 2025 at 3:30 at Renaissance Park (across from Food Works on Manufacturers Road). Please be sure to have your physical form completed and uploaded to Final Forms before the first practice. Bring paper copies to the first practice if needed. To join the Remind App page, click HERE.
Hamilton County MS XC schedule-2025
Middle School XC practice schedule 2025
Dance Grades 6-8
In our dance classes at Normal Park we use a curriculum called Speaking Through Dance created by Carolyn Dorfman. In 4th and 5th grade we explore what it is to be a choreographer, a person who makes a dance. By using our choreographers toolbox students explore space, time and dynamics to tell a story through movement. In 6th, 7th and 8th grade, we introduce hip hop, ballet, modern and contemporary dance technique. We also offer a day of wellness every other week where we learn how to take car of our mind and body through meditation, yoga and pilates exploration.
4th-8th grade dance: Marah Bates received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Theatre-Dance Performance from Illinois State University in 2016. In 2017 she completed her 200hr-RYT Yoga Certification at Asheville Yoga Center. She danced professionally in Nashville TN and most recently for The Pop Up Project from 2019-2023. Marah is currently the Director of Program Operations for The Pop Up Project, a Dance Education Non Profit bringing the JOY of dance to Chattanoogans of all ages! She loves to read, play with her cats and spend time outdoors with her spouse and friends.
7th and 8th grade wellness: Jess Ortega holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from Middle Tennessee State University, with a specialization in pedagogical theory. She currently teaches with The Pop Up Project and ProjectDance. Jess is interested in many movement modalities, having been trained extensively in ballet, modern dance, yoga and Noyes Rhythm. She incorporates elements of these styles into her teaching and choreographic practices. In her instruction, jess works to contextualize movement for students, situating technique in history and influence.
7th and 8th grade Hip Hop: Ryan Roberts found his love of Hip Hop dance at the age of 9 years old and has been dancing ever since. Ryan began his training at WEAVE: A conceptual Dance Company and is an original member of The Pop Up Project’s performance group. He has taught at various studios and schools around Hamilton County including Chattanooga Ballet, Modern Play, Divine Dance Studio, Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga High Center of Creative Arts and Studio 34. He is currently performing at The Playlist downtown and will be a participant in Dare to Dance again this year!
Marah Bates
Director of Program Operations
The Pop Up Project
(309) 838-5223
marah@thepopupproject.org
Football Grades 6-8
2025-26 Normal Park/CSAS Football Information
Click below for the Lightning Football calendar, schedule and more!
2025-2026 Lightning Football Parent Meeting Letter
Golf Grades 6-8
For any 6-8th grade boys and girls interested in golf, please email hoewischer_p@hcde.org with questions.
Soccer - Boys Grades 6-8
Boys soccer is in the spring. More information coming soon!
Soccer - Girls Grades 6-8
Middle school girls soccer tryouts will be July 28 and 29, 2025, 3:00-5:00 at the Normal Park field. Practice starts July 31, 2025 from 3:00-5:00. There is a parent meeting on August 1st after practice.
Your child will need a TSSAA athletic physical (dated 4/15/25 or later) uploaded required documents to the Final Forms site. There are instructions on this website under Athletics-Important Forms.
Softball Grades 6-8
NP will co-op with Red Bank Middle for softball.
Tryouts will be in the spring. More information coming soon!
Make sure your child has a current physical form uploaded to the Final Forms app. Email hoewischer_p@hcde.org with questions.
Swim and Dive Club Grades 6-8
The ‘Nooga Swim Club welcomes all swimmers & divers to join the fun! Our goal is to provide middle and high school students with an opportunity to improve their overall health and strength while improving their technique. We compete against regional teams in a fun and nurturing environment. Lightning athletes are a part of the ‘Nooga Swim Club, comprised of public and homeschool students from many local swim & dive clubs around the area. If you can swim 50m freestyle, you are eligible to swim! Click below for details or email myers_annalouise@hcde.org. We will see you at the pool!
Track Grades 6-8
Track is in the spring. More information coming soon!
Volleyball Grades 6-8
Join the Remind group – Text 81010 code @NPMMVB2025
2025 Schedule
| Date/Time | Opponent |
| 8/13, 5:00 | @Sale Creek |
| 8/18, 5:00 | @Lookout Valley MS |
| 8/20, 5:00 | Soddy Daisy @NPMM |
| 8/25, 5:00 | @ CSAS |
| 8/27, 5:00 | @ Dalewood |
| 9/3, 5:00 | Sale Creek @ NPMM |
| 9/8, 5:00 | Lookout Valley @ NPMM |
| 9/10, 5:00 | @Soddy Daisy |
| 9/15, 5:00 | CSAS @ NPMM |
| 9/17, 5:00 | Dalewood @NPMM |
| 9/23-9/27, TBD | Tournament @TBD |
– Starting 8/12, we will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 – 5:15PM. No Practice on Fridays.
– Starting 8/13, we will have matches on Mondays and Wednesdays.
– Bold denotes home matches
2025-26 Volleyball team roster
London Stone
Jaylee Hutchinson
Kyndall Collins
Gabby Wordlaw
Jayde Mitchell
Isla Endo
Lily Tewmey
Piper Elliott
Naomi Elliott
Baileigh Vasquez
Lennon Ledford
Dominique Hill
Practice starts Tuesday, July 29th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Starting August 6th, practice times will be from 3:15-5:15 PM. All forms must be completed in FinalForms in order to tryout & practice. If you are having problems with the website, please contact me. fahey_b@hcde.org
