Athletics Programs
Students can participate in various fall, winter, and spring athletics.
FAQS
Who can participate?
6th to 8th grade students
Is there a cost to participate?
The school district-sponsored sports programs are no-cost after-school activities; however, a donation of $175 per student per sport is suggested to cover essential expenses such as facility rentals, referees, officials, coaches and staff support, and league fees. Parkside Montessori is part of the Art David Athletic League (ADAL).
Where can I sign up my child?
Signup announcements are published on the weekly PTA newsletter and ParentSquare.
Signup forms are on ParentSquare.
Who coaches the teams?
Our sports programs relies on volunteer coaches, who are often Parkside parents, friends, and family members. If you would like to coach a sport, please reach out to Coach Kralj.
FALL
CROSS COUNTRY
Coaches: Zack McGahey, Amber Isak
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) North
Meets: September to October
Meet #1
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 4:15 PM Meet start
Location: Ralston Middle School, Belmont
Meet #2
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM Meet start
Location: Laurelwood
Instructions here
Meet #3
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Times: 4:15 PM
Location: Shorebird Park, Foster City
Meet #4
Date: Wednesday, October 15 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN-BOGGED TRAIL
Times: 4:15 PM
Location: Crystal Springs, Belmont
Individual Championships
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: First race will be at 4:30 and we would like to get everyone there by 3:45
Location: Crystal Springs
Team Championships
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: First Race will be at 4:00, and we'd like to get the kids there by 3:15
Location: Crystal Springs
VOLLEYBALL 8B
Coaches: Anthony Kralj, Kevin Chow, Daniele Vuong
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 8B
Games: 10 games over 6 weeks from September to October
VOLLEYBALL 7B
Coaches: Anthony Kralj, Kevin Chow, Daniele Vuong
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 7B
Games: 10 games over 6 weeks from September to October
FLAG FOOTBALL 7 JV
Coach: Andrew Armstrong
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys 7th Grade Junior Varsity
Games: 10 games over 6 weeks from September to October
WINTER
BASKETBALL GIRLS 8B
Coach: Mark Congdon, Jeff Kang
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 8B
Games: 10 games over 6 weeks from November to January
Playoffs: Quarterfinals vs Ralston, Tuesday, January 20, 4:00 PM at Ralston
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BASKETBALL GIRLS 7B
Coach: Mark Congdon, Jeff Kang
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 7B
Games:10 games over 6 weeks from November to January
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BASKETBALL GIRLS 6B
Coach: Mark Congdon, Jeff Kang
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Girls 6B
Games: 10 games over 6 weeks from February to March
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BASKETBALL BOYS 8B
Coach: Joe Duque
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys 8B North
Games:10 games over 6 weeks from November to January
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BASKETBALL BOYS 7B
Coach: Ken Cheng
League: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys 7B North
Games:10 games over 6 weeks from November to January
Playoffs
- Quarterfinals vs San Carlos RO: Tuesday, January 20, 5:15 PM at Abbott
- Semifinals: Thursday, January 22, time 4:00 PM at Borel
- Finals vs San Carlos EP (#1 seed in Boys 7B South): Monday, January 26, 4:00 PM
- Parkside wins in the Boys 7B Finals
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SPRING
TRACK & FIELD
Coaches: Zack McGahey, Amber Isak, Angela Richards
Group: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) North
Meets: April to May
- Last day to sign up: Friday, February 27
- Week of March 9th Student-Athlete/Parent Meeting
- Week of March 16th Practice Begins
Practice Meet 1
Thursday, April 16, 6pm at San Mateo High School
Schools: Abbott, Bayside, Bowditch, Borel, Cunha, North Shoreview, Parkside
- 4x100M
- 1600M
- 75M
- 400M
- 100M
- 800M
- 200M
- 4x400M
Practice Meet 2
Friday, April 24, 4:30pm at Carlmont High School
Schools: Bayside, Bowditch, Nesbit/Sandpiper, North Shoreview, Parkside, Ralston
- 4 x 200m relay
- 1600m
- 50m
- 400m
- 100m
- 800m
- 200m
- 4 x 400m
Practice Meet 3
Parkside is responsible for coordinating this meet
Thursday, April 30, 6pm at San Mateo High School
Schools: Bayside, Bowditch, Cunha, Greene, Nesbit/Sandpiper, North Shoreview, Parkside, Ralston
- Track Events (order 8B,8G,7B,7G,6B,6G)
- 4x100m
- 1600m
- 50m
- 75m
- 400m
- 100m
- 800m
- 4x200m
- Long Jump, Discus, & Shot Put, Boys and Girls - Anytime during the meet
- High Jump - 6:00pm Start (All Girls), ~6:45-7:00pm Start (All Boys)
Practice Meet 4
Fri, May 8, 4:30pm at Palo Alto High School
Schools: Borel, Bowditch, Fletcher, North Shoreview, Parkside
- 4 x 100m Relay
- 4 x 200m Relay
- 1600m
- 50m
- 75m
- 400m
- 100m
- 800m
- 200m
- 4 x 400m Relay
Sectionals at Carlmont High School
Mon, May 11, 4:30pm: All Events: Boys Track & Girls Field
Wed, May 13, 4:15pm: All Events: Girls Track & Boys Field
Schools: Abbott, Bayside, Bowditch, Cunha, Fiesta Gardens, Nesbit, North Shoreview, Parkside, Ralston, Sandpiper
Track
- 4 x 100m
- 4 x 200m
- 1600m
- 50m
- 75m
- 400m
- 100m
- 800m
- 200m
- 4 x 400m
- High Jump: 6th, 7th, 8th
- Long Jump: 7th, 8th, 6th
- Shot Put: 8th, 7th, 6th
- Discus: 7th, 6th, 8th
Finals at Gunn High School
Lead: Fletcher - Only Sectional qualifiers can participate.
Tues, May 19, 4:30pm: All Events: Boys Track & Girls Field
Thurs, May 21, 4:30pm: All Events: Girls Track & Boys Field
SOCCER
Coach: Geovanni Marroquin
Group: Art David Athletic League (ADAL) Boys Soccer
Meets: April to May
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