Activities and Athletics

The objective of Westwood activities and athletics is to promote equal participation, teamwork, skill development and good sportsmanship with the intent of engaging students in life-long participation in activities and representing Spring Lake Park Schools in a positive manner.

Westwood, in partnership with Spring Lake Park Schools Community Education, offers a variety of extended-day programming opportunities for students in grades 5-8. Click through the tabs below for current offerings.

Activities

Westwood offers a variety of clubs, community services, gifted services and performing groups. Contact the advisors below for additional information or call Westwood at 763-600-5300.

Bowling Club (fall)
- Click here for additional information
Clay Target Team (fall and spring seasons)
- Click here for additional information
Curling Club (Nov-March)
- Contact/Coach: Mr. Marsolek mmarso@district16.org
Knowledge Bowl (October-January)
- Mr. Deslauriers, rdesla@district16.org
Math League (Sept-January)
- Mr. Walsh, awals1@district16.org
Student Ambassadors (all year)
- Westwood Deans
Theatre:
- Grades 5-6 Theater (Early October-December)
- Grades 7-8 Spring Musical (January-March)
  - Click here for additional information
  - Kevin Dutcher and Ryan Julien, contact the Spring Lake Park High School Fine Arts Center Theatre at 763-600-5295

Athletics/Intramurals

Middle School Athletics:

Fall:
- Girls Volleyball - Seasons runs first week of September through mid-October
  - Registration will open mid-summer
Spring:
- Track - 7/8 will join the high school team

A current sports physical is required for participation in all middle school and high school sports. Physicals are good for three years. Forms are available in the Westwood office or can be can be downloaded here.

Intramural Sports:

Intramurals are athletics led by a middle school coach that are open to all Westwood students. 7/8 will start at 2:45 p.m. 5/6 will join at 3:15 p.m. when their school day is over. The focus will be fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Fall Intramurals (Sept-Oct)
Weight Training (Gr 7-8 only)(Nov-Dec)
Winter Intramurals - (Jan-March)
Spring Intramurals - (Mar-May)

SLPHS Athletics

The following Spring Lake Park High School sports allow students in grades 7-8 to participate.

Fall sports: cross country (boys and girls), dance team, soccer (boys and girls), girls swimming and diving, girls volleyball, and girls tennis
Winter sports: girls basketball, dance team, girls gymnastics, girls hockey, nordic skiing, and boys swimming and diving
Spring sports: golf (boys and girls), softball, track and field, and boys tennis

Click here to visit the Panther Athletics and Activities website

Click here to register

Contact Us

Questions about activities and athletics at Westwood can be directed to:

Chris Lammers
clamme@district16.org
763-600-5055

Updates/announcements are also posted on the Westwood Student Schoology Group: Access Code - V6DW-J2Z6-28RQR

Activity Buses

Activity buses are provided for students who are staying after school for extra help in classes and for extracurricular activities. Activity buses run daily and are free to all students. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Westwood at 763-600-5300.