Athletics – South Loop Elementary School

For interested students, all athletic participants must be in good academic standing and have updated physical and medical records and no disciplinary infractions.

South Loop Sport Policy:
South Loop follows the guidelines provided by CPS SCORE! CPS SCORE! Sports, is the official interscholastic sports league for CPS Elementary students (5-8 grade)

Sport registration will be posted on the wall outside of the gym. It is the student’s responsibilty to sign themselves up for tryouts on the sheet(s) posted.

Athletics Boys Coed Fall Sports Girls Spring Sports Winter Sports

Basketball

Athletics, Boys, Girls, Winter Sports

South Loop Elementary School has competitive basketball teams for girls and boys, grouped by grades 5th-6th and grades 7th-8th. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: Participation is limited to 15 players per team. See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for more details. Season: Winter – 5/6 Grades Nov-Jan; 7/8 Grades Jan-Mar Commitment: practice...

Cheer

Athletics, Coed, Winter Sports

South Loop Elementary School offers cheerleading for athletes in 5th – 8th grade. Athletes cheer at games against other schools across the city. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from games and practice. Attendance at team practices and competitions are required of all athletes. Eligibility: Teams are based on the first 15 athletes to sign up per...

Cross Country

Athletics, Coed, Fall Sports

Cross Country is a competitive program for boys and girls in grades 5th-8th. Athletes learn about running and endurance, while competing against schools across the city. There are three or four meets along with a regional meet. Qualifiers may compete in a city championship. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from the meet. Attendance at team practices and competitions...

Flag Football (Co-Ed)

Athletics, Coed, Spring Sports

Flag Football is available for 5-8th grade girls and boys. Athletes compete in games against other schools across the city. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from games and practice. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: Participation is limited to 15 players per team. See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for more...

New Potential SLES Sport: Co-ed Wrestling

Athletics, Coed, IMPORTANT REMINDERS, Winter Sports

The school has a great opportunity to have a wrestling team at SLES! If your child is interested in wrestling, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/X3r9Gc3eLJ This is a great opportunity to try a new sport! Details: Co-ed team, 5th-8th grades, run by “Beat the Streets,” the premier wrestling program in Chicago. There will be no cuts for students joining the team (a...

SLES Fall Sports: Grades 5-8

Fall Sports, IMPORTANT REMINDERS

South Loop Elementary School will have the following CPS sports teams for Fall: Cross Country (Co-ed, grades 5-8) Boys Soccer (5/6 grade and 7/8 grade) [Girls Soccer is in the Spring] Girls Volleyball (5/6 grade and 7/8 grade) Boys Volleyball (5/6 and 7/8 grade) If interested in trying out for a team: Sign up sheets are posted outside of the...

SLES Wrestling

Athletics, IMPORTANT REMINDERS, Winter Sports

This past weekend the combined team of South Loop Elementary & NTA wrestlers participated in the first competition of the CPS Score Wrestling Season. This is a new sport for SLES this year and it takes a lot of guts to step on a wrestling mat. Our wrestlers did so with great confidence and also showed amazing sportsmanship! Our wrestlers had...

Soccer (Boys)

Athletics, Boys, Fall Sports

Boys Soccer is available for 5-8th graders. Athletes compete in matches against other schools across the city. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from games. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: Participation is limited to 20 players per team. See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for more details. Season: Fall Commitment: Practice...

Soccer (Girls)

Athletics, Girls, Spring Sports

Girls Soccer is available for 5-8th grade girls. Athletes compete in matches against other schools across the city. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from games. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: Participation is limited to 15 players per team. See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for more details. Season: Spring Commitment:...

Track and Field

Athletics, Coed, Spring Sports

Track and Field is available for boys and girls in grades 5th-8th. Athletes compete in various events against other schools across the city. Each athlete must be able to provide his/her transportation to/from meets. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: Participation is limited to 15 players per team. See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for...

Volleyball

Athletics, Boys, Fall Sports, Girls

South Loop Elementary School has competitive volleyball teams for girls and boys, grouped by grades 5th-6th and grades 7th-8th. Attendance at team practices and competitions is required. Eligibility: See South Loop Sport Policy in the Athletics tab for more details Coaches: K. Veal (Boys) and L. Majka/D. Rocha (girls)

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Athletics Announcements

Athletics Scoop

September 22, 2025

Basketball

Cheer

Cross Country

Flag Football (Co-Ed)

New Potential SLES Sport: Co-ed Wrestling

SLES Fall Sports: Grades 5-8

SLES Wrestling

Soccer (Boys)

Soccer (Girls)

Track and Field

Volleyball

Athletics Calendar

Athletics Announcements

Athletics Scoop

Lion Pride Athletics: Boys Volleyball (7th/8th)

Lion PRIDE: Boys 5th/6th Grade Basketball Team are CITY CHAMPS!

Lion PRIDE: SLES XC City Champtionship QUALIFIERS!

Lion PRIDE: Both Boys & Girls Volleyball Teams DOMINATED the game!

Lion PRIDE: SLES 5/6 Flag Football Team DOMINATE the Season (2nd Year in a row!!)

Lion PRIDE: SLES 5/6 Flag Football Team DOMINATE the Season!

What’s the Scoop? First Quarter Recap

South Loop Track Team headed to City Wide Championship!