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Baseball Senior Night Tonight 4/26

We will honor our Class of '21 Baseball Seniors Tonight as they take on Sequoia Pathway at 7pm @ Snedigar Park in Chandler. Recognition will take place around 5:30pm as we do a team potluck and gathering near the field. All are welcome to attend. Our outstanding seniors wrapping up their Charger careers are Wes Lanniuer and Keenan Griffen. They look to lead Arete to a few wins this week to secure a 2A state play in game seeding.
Spring Football Begins 5/12

Arete Prep Spring Football is coming up! The Chargers will be working out at the Arete field starting Wednesday, May 12th through Friday, May 21st. 
 
Players will need to wear shorts, a shirt, and cleats. These are non-contact workouts. There is no cost for spring football. Come on out and invite your friends and classmates.

A calendar for spring and summer football workouts will be provided in the near future. Please contact Coach Smith with any spring football questions.
csmith1@areteprepacademy.org

Volunteer With Mikey's League- Unified Flag Football

Mikey's League Unified Flag Football continues on Saturdays from 9-Noon at the Arete field.

Arete Prep Athletics are proud to announce a partnership with Mikey’s League, a local unified sports community organization. A little bit about Mikey’s League…

 Mission: Mikey’s League was founded with a powerful objective: to challenge the limits placed on children with disabilities and allow them to inspire and teach us. We believe in the power of sport, and its moments of triumph, to unify, heal, and provide the confidence needed to be successful in life, regardless of challenges.

Vision: To allow all kids to play, regardless of ability. Through adapted, unified sport create an opportunity to experience triumph and success in a way that they will remember forever.
Use the following links and videos to learn more about Mikey’s League!


We are excited to announce Mikey’s League will be running an 8-week season of flag football, Saturday mornings, starting April 3rd from 9am-noon. We will be playing at Arete Preparatory Academy in Gilbert (Greenfield and Baseline). Come enjoy the outdoors with us and our friends before it gets too hot for the summer. We will be focusing on developing fundamental football skills and what it means to be a part of a team.
We will be running two divisions, one for kids around ages 10-14, and one for ages 15+.

How can the Arete Community get involved:
We are seeking volunteers to help play with, coach, and support Mikey’s League athletes. Use the following link to sign up to volunteer on one or more of our league dates. Help build community, relationships, and earn volunteer hours with us. No football experience is necessary, and we will accept volunteers of all ages. You can sign up for one week, two, all eight, or whatever works for you!
CarLife Charger of the Week:
Sean Widner- 9th - Advanced Archery

Sean is currently the top ranked archer for high school boys in Arizona. He shot a 287 out of 300 in the state meet to seal that top ranking. Sean was awarded the prestigious "Brass Ring" award this year, which all archers strive to achieve. He is the first Arete Chargers to earn this award. Sean is consistent, and has a positive attitude, setting a great example for our younger archers. Good look at the World Champ

Upcoming Events
Monday, April 26th
3:30pm- Varsity Golf vs. ACP/Cicero @ Supt. Springs (early release 2:15pm)
7:00pm- Varsity Baseball SENIOR NIGHT vs. Seq. Pathway @ Snedigar Park #4

Tuesday, April 27th
5:00pm- Varsity Baseball vs. Gil. Classical @ Snedigar #4

Wednesday, April 28th
3:30pm- MS Boys C Basketball vs. SPA
4:30pm- MS Girls B Basketball vs. SPA
5:00pm- MS Boys B Basketball @ SPA
5:30pm- MS Girls A Basketball vs. Cicero
6:30pm- MS Boys A Basketball vs. Cicero

Thursday, April 29th
3:30pm- Varsity Golf Match @ ACP (early release 1:30pm)
4:30pm- Girls MS A Basketball vs. CPA
5:30pm- Girls MS B Basketball vs. Maryvale
5:30pm- GHMSL Meet #6 @ Ben Franklin

Friday, April 30th (academic break no school)
11:00am- Varsity Track @ East Valley Qualifier @ Queen Creek HS
3:45pm- Varsity Baseball @ Gil. Classical @ Highland HS
6:00pm- MS Boys A Basketball vs. CPA

Saturday, May 1st
TBD- MS Boys B Basketball @ Sequoia Charter
*waiting on opponent for time*
9:00-Noon- Mikey's League Unified Flag Football
*See volunteer sign up above*


Last Week's Results
Monday, April 19th
6:00pm- Varsity Baseball @ Sequoia Pathway (W 27-1)
Tuesday, April 20th
3:30pm- Varsity Golf @ ACP @ San Marcos

Wednesday, April 21st
3:30pm- Girls MS B Basketball vs. Lincoln (T 16-16 2OT)
4:30pm- Girls MS A Basketball vs. SPA (L)
5:00pm- Boys MS B Basketball @ CPA (W)
5:00pm- Varsity Baseball vs. Horizon Honors (L 21-4)
6:30pm- Boys MS C Basketball @ SPA (L 62-36)
7:30pm- Boys MS A Basketball @ SPA (L 24-23)

Friday, April 23rd
4:00pm- Boys MS C Basketball @ Lincoln (W 33-24)
4:00pm- Girls MS A Basketball vs. Lincoln
5:30pm- MS Track GHMSL Meet #5 @ Valley Christian
7:00pm- Girls MS B Basketball @ CPA
7:00pm- Boys MS A Basketball @ Lincoln

Saturday, April 24th
All Day- Archery NASP Nationals @ Chauncey Ranch
*Stay tuned for results*
8:00am- Varsity Track @ Sentinel Invite @ Seton Catholic
*Stay tuned for results*

6:00pm- Boys MS B Basketball @ Veritas (W 31-30)
Team Calendars

 Please keep in touch with your Coach and team app/communication as well.


As updates occur, calendars can be found on our main athletics page.(areteprepchargers.com) under the "MORE" tab. 
 Sideline Store Remains Open 24/7/365!
You can stop Charger gear 24/7/365 at our BSN Sideline Store! Shop all kinds of Charger fan gear and brands including Nike, Under Armor and North Face. 
Advertise With Arete Prep Athletics! 
The Arete Prep Chargers would like to present our 2020-21 Athletic Advertising Opportunities to you! This unique opportunity includes high visibility to your company through both our junior high and high school athletics and fine arts events, creating outstanding exposure for our sponsors. In addition to our regularly scheduled events, schools and clubs from all over the valley and state visit our location for athletic and nonathletic events. Click the following link to learn more about our sponsorship program and to view the application.


We are also revamping our field scoreboard banner and have a few spaces available for local business advertising. Please reach out to Coach Conklin or our Academy Giving Manager Jessica Vaughan for more information. 

Thank you for your support and Go Chargers! 
Charger Varsity Jackets
Our former vendor, East Valley Sports has gone out of business. We are working with BSN on the design of a Varsity Jacket. If interested in learning more, please contact Coach Conklin.
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REGISTRATION FOR A SPORT

1. Complete the Athletic Online Enrollment. (Must be completed by a parent/guardian.) 

2. Every athlete must submit a physical on the approved AIA Physical Forms. Physicals are good for 12 months and must be resubmitted annually. 

3. Submit the athletic fee. All middle school sports (including archery) are $260. All high school sports are $300. Select Online Payment to pay by debit/credit card online, or you may submit cash, check, or money to the front office. 

4. (HS ONLY) If not previously completed, every high school athlete must complete the Brainbook Concussion Course. The AIA will notify Arete electronically once the student has successfully completed the course. High school athletes are required to complete this course only once during their high school career. 

All items must be completed and turned in before your student may participate in their sport.
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