Middle School Athletics

Welcome to the 2015-16 JLS, Jordan, and Terman Athletics Programs, run by the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department with the support of the Palo Alto Unified School District! Our mission is to provide a safe and positive after school environment where students can take pride in representing their school in league play. Only 6th-8th grade students at Jordan, JLS, or Terman Middle Schools are eligible to participate.

Program Logistics

Practice and Game schedule information is located on the Registration Form, and vary by school.  Located at the right of this page.   

All schools participate in the Art David Athletic League, which includes a school in Half Moon Bay. Transportation is not provided! Game schedules and carpooling information will be provided at Parent Night. For more information about Parent Night and other important announcements, please provide us with your e-mail address on page 2 of the registration form. Download driving directions.

Things You Should Know

The registration process staggers; each school will get a set date to begin registering for MSA. (Please see dates listed on registration form.) Registration forms will be accepted on the published dates on a first-come, first-serve basis beggining at 8:30am. No early registration forms will be accepted.

Registration Information

LOCATION CHANGE FOR WALK-IN PROCESSING  IS NOW: MITCHELL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, 
3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, Ca 94303 

You may also register and pay online: at EnjoyOnline, or by fax (650-251-9109) or walk-in: at the Mitchell Park Community Center (3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto) beginning on the published dates on the form for each school beginning at 8:30am on the first day of registration.

Refunds

Cancellation requests must be submitted 5 business days prior to the start date of the season.

Skill Evaluations

Volleyball and basketball teams have 2 divisions, "A" and "B". Division assignments are determined by the coaches and athletic directors at skill evaluation, which will take place the week before practice begins.

"A" Player Expectations

The "A" league is more competitive and "A" teams will play the most competitive teams in the league. Participants are encouraged to attend practice as often as possible and practices may take place more than 3 times per week. Playing time can be affected as a penalty for unexcused absenses.