Athletics
Athletics at Westlake
Westlake offers a full program of interscholastic sports for boys and girls, beginning in upper elementary grades and continuing through senior high school.
Homeschool students are welcome to participate in athletics, but they must follow the same admissions process as full-time students. This includes submitting an application and completing a family interview before attending any practices or rehearsals. Applications are available online.
Sports Offered
- JV/Varsity Boys Soccer
- 5-8 Boys Soccer
- JV/Varsity Cross Country
- 5-8 Cross Country
- JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball (9-12)
7-8 Girls Volleyball- 5-6 Girls Volleyball
- JV/Varsity Boys Basketball
- Varsity Girls Basketball
- 7-8 Boys Basketball
- 7-8 Girls Basketball
- 5-6 Boys Basketball
- 5-6 Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Soccer
- JV/Varsity Boys Volleyball
- 5–8 Co-Ed Track
Seasonal Registration
Westlake offers 3 seasons of sports: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Registration opens shortly before the season begins. Athletics fees vary based on the sport and grade level.
Current families will have their athletics fees billed to their FACTS account. Homeschool families will receive an invoice via email.
Games & Practice Information
Game Schedules
The Athletics Calendar shows home and away games for all teams. The calendar can be found on our website or in the Westlake App.
Team schedules are posted as they become available, prior to the start of a season.
Practice Schedules
Practice times are provided directly by each coach, usually on a weekly basis. Practice schedules are not posted online.
General Practice & Game Expectations
While exact schedules vary by team, here’s a general guide:
- Elementary Teams: 2–3 practices per week, 1–2 game per week (more with tournaments)
- Junior High Teams: 3–4 practices per week, 1–2 games per week (more with tournaments)
- High School Teams: 5 practices per week, 2+ games per week (more with tournaments)
Typical Practice Schedule
- Elementary & Junior High: after school
- High School: evening
Practice & Game Locations
- Soccer: Practices at Christ Church Crossroads; home games at Alleghany Park or Grayslake Central Park
- Volleyball: Practices and most home games at WCA; Varsity may play at Fierce Church as needed
- Cross Country: Practices at WCA
Sports Physicals
All students participating in sports must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Office in order to participate in games or practices.
Physical Requirements
- 5th-8th grade: copy of annual physical exam (with health history completed and signed by parent)
- 9th–12th grade: IHSA Pre-Participation Form, completed by physician
Forms should be submitted to the school office or info@westlakechristianacademy.org.
Parent Involvement in Athletics
Westlake Christian Academy depends on parent involvement to support the success of our athletic programs. From transportation to helping at games, your participation makes a big difference!
While secondary teams may occasionally use school transportation, most teams—especially at the elementary and junior high levels—rely on parents for rides to and from practices and games.
There are many ways to get involved and support your student athlete’s team:
- Admissions – Help welcome guests at the door
- Concessions – Assist with setup, sales, or cleanup
- Driving – Provide transportation for athletes
- Scoreboard – Help run the scoreboard during games
- Media – Take photos or video footage for teams and school use
- Other – Have a unique skill or idea? We’d love to hear it!
Thank you for partnering with us to create a strong, supportive athletic community! If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact athletics@westlakechristianacademy.org.
