Mission Statement:
From its founding in 2014, the Lightning Athletic Club (LAC) leaders have believed that physical activity complements academic development and personal growth. It is the mission of the LAC to offer a wide range of quality programs which will encourage and facilitate all participants to realize opportunities for championship athletic participation, physical fitness and well-being.

LAC works to:
Increase the quality of athletics
Generate community involvement
Provide structure and manage resources effectively
Fundraise to support athletic programs
Increase participation in athletics

Middle School Sports

Fall Sports
Cheerleading (May Tryouts): Anna Hubbard
Football (July Tryouts): Jonathan Farlett, Alex Guthrie, Mark Beaver
Girls Soccer (July Tryouts): Sarah Andrews and Jake Nye
Boys and Girls Cross Country (July Tryouts): Jenette Lockrow (Co-op with CSAS)
Girls Volleyball (July Tryouts): Brian Fahey

Winter Sports
Boys Basketball (October Tryouts): Paul Hoewischer, Boss Hoewischer
Girls Basketball: (October Tryouts): Shan Melvin, Spring Kurtz 
Climbing: Brian Fahey

Spring Sports
Track and Field (February Tryouts): Jimmy Gaines
Boys Lacrosse (February Tryouts): Jason McKinney
Boys Soccer: TBA
Tennis: TBA
Softball:  TBA
Baseball (February Tryouts): Zach Dragoo (CSAS Co-op)
Golf: TBA

Elementary Sports (3rd-5th grade)

An individual sport (facilities fee, insurance, refs/umpire fees, uniforms) will be required for all participating in Cross Country or Track. All other sports fees and registration fees will be paid to the individual leagues. FOLLOW THE LIGHTNING ATHLETIC CLUB Facebook page for details, schedules, and fee information. 

Fall Sports
Cross Country: Coach Phillip Mansueto and Kevin Venza

Lightning Basketball: We will have teams participating in North Hamilton Basketball League https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=mdr Team. Coaches are volunteers and MUST schedule and host weekly practices. Gym space is limited. Please contact Tiffany Phillips, [email protected] if you are interested in coaching.

4/5th Girls (10)
4/5th A (10) and B (10) Boys (if numbers of participates are high)
2nd/3rd Girls (10)
2nd/3rd Boys (10)

All other Lightning Basketball players are ask to sign up at the YMCA at NorthRiver YMCA. Please make sure to write Normal Park at the top of your registration form, so that NPMM students can be placed on teams together.

Spring Sports

Volleyball: All girls are encouraged to sign up at the North River YMCA.

Track: 

Volunteer Coach Allen Dorough and Marcus Jones. 
Season begins in March 2023 

Spring Club Sports

Lacrosse

All Normal Park student are encouraged to sign up with Southern Edge Tournaments.  https://www.southernedgetournaments.com

All elementary students playing a sport must have a signed physical form before participating. If in grades 2nd-5th, the forms below must be turned into the main office. The Medical Eligibility form must be signed by a doctor during a physical exam.  The other forms are filled out by the parent/guardian.

Click for TSSAA Physical Form  

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 : [email protected]

LAC Events
Lightning Dash Family 1 Mile Run/Walk,
The Showdown with a Family Dinner and Student/Teacher Basketball Game

Interested in joining one of these committees? Email [email protected]