Athletics - Cotter Schools

Cotter Schools is committed to developing a model program of excellence that our students, families, alumni and community will take pride in by developing passionate champions.

Cotter provides 16 athletic programs, 10 co-op athletic team opportunities with Winona Senior High School, and is a member of the Minnesota State High School League and the Three Rivers Conference.

There is a $120 fee per sport season for participation in Cotter athletics. Families are also required to purchase $50 worth of Rambler Cards (5 cards). These Rambler Cards may be kept and used or sold at $10 a piece to recoup your fees. Rambler Card fees goes to the Athletic Booster Club who purchases uniforms and equipment for our athletics.

Student travel release

Athletic Schedules

Athletics apparel

MN State High School League

Athletics Resources

Athletic Forms

All athletes in grades 7-12 must have current MSHSL Eligibility forms signed and turned in to the Activities Office in order to practice with their respective activities--these cover participation in ALL athletics and fine art programs for the current school year. We must also have a current physical on file for all student athletes participating in Cotter Athletics – these are good for 3 years. Please contact the Activities Office if you have any questions.

sports qualifying physical exam

Cotter Schools requires all students in grades 7-12 participating in athletic events at Cotter to have a sports qualifying physical exam on file in the Activities Office. Sports qualifying physical exams are valid for three calendar years to the date of the physical exam.

physical Form

Booster Club

The Cotter Athletic Booster Club exists to financially support and enhance athletic activities for all Cotter students. The Athletic Booster Club is comprised of parents, staff, and community members that work together to support Cotter Schools Athletic Programs. We have provided funding for uniforms, equipment, score boards, banners, transportation, and many other needs that have helped the athletic department continue to have quality athletic programs. There are four revenue-generating initiatives that are a source of funds for the program:

2023-24 Booster Club Business Sponsorship Program
2023-24 C-Club Membership Program
Rambler Cards

The Booster Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Boardroom located in St. Teresa's Hall. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact Alissa Gibson.

COTTER ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BYLAWS

Co-op Athletics

Cotter Schools co-ops with the Winona Senior High School to offer our students several athletic opportunities.

Co-op sports that are offered are girls and boys swimming and diving, girls gymnastics, boys and girls Nordic skiing, girls hockey, boys wrestling, and girls and boys golf.

Winona Senior High School charges a fee for each Cotter student in grades 9-12 participating in a co-op sport in addition to the activity fee the high school charges all athletes. Below is the fee per athlete for the co-op sports. For payment plan options or questions please contact Kristin Kelly in our Finance Office at 507-453-5014.

Fees

Golf - $720
Gymnastics - $1235
Hockey, Boys - TBD
Hockey, Girls - $735
Nordic Ski - $460
Swimming/Diving, Girls - $500
Swimming/Diving, Boys - $725
Wrestling - $1635

Please note: These are estimated costs and subject to change based on the actual invoice sent from Winona Area Public Schools.

Cotter students in Grades 7 & 8 will not have to pay co-op fees, but will be billed the Cotter athletic fee.

WSHS Athletics

Weight Room

The weight room will be open for students in Grades 7-12:

Monday-Friday
7:30-8:30 AM
3:30-4:45 PM

Staffed by WSU trainers - connect with them about workout programs.

Contact

Mathias OBrien

Activities Director

School: 507-453-5041

Athletic Opportunities for Grades 4-6

Students will be clocked out of Cotter's After-School Care. A Cotter employee will walk the students to the John Nett Rec Center or the Cotter Fields. Once the session is complete they will be brought back over to St. Luke Hall and should be picked up there or clocked back into after-school care.

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Fitness

Students will learn and explore basic fitness movements and patterns, which will prepare them for more advanced movements as they get into grades 7 & 8. Building this foundation is important as we continue to grow our strength & speed and agility programs.

GRADE 5 & 6 INTRO TO FITNESS

Wednesdays & Fridays: September 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29, October 4, 6, 11, 13 (2:15-3:15)
John Nett Rec Center
Anneka Olsen
$40

Soccer

Players will be taught the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, relaxed environment. Players are encouraged to bring soccer cleats.

GRADES 4-6 BOYS SOCCER

Mondays & Wednesdays: September 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 (2:15-3:15)
Cotter Soccer Fields
Mike Speltz
$40

GRADES 4-6 GIRLS SOCCER

Mondays & Wednesdays: September 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 (2:15-3:15)
Cotter Soccer Fields
Marie Barrientos
$40

Volleyball

Grade 4 Volleyball Clinic

Players will explore the basic fundamentals of volleyball.
Thursdays: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 (2:15-3:30)
John Nett Rec Center
Ellie McRaith & Anneka Olsen
$25

Grades 5 & 6 Volleyball

This is a great entry point for players to begin their volleyball career. Players will be taught the fundamentals skills in an effort to create a strong foundation, which will support future participation in the sport.

Players will also play in 3 tournaments, which we will host at the John Nett Rec Center.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: August 29 & 31, September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, October 3 & 5 (2:15-3:30)
John Nett Rec Center
Tournament Dates: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Oct. 7
Ellie McRaith & Anneka Olsen
$60

Tennis

Girls Tennis - Grades 4-6 Fall 2023

When: Throughout the month of September (13 total sessions)
Where: Cotter Outdoor Tennis Courts
Time: 2:30-3:20 (HS tennis starts at 3:30 so we'll finish up right before that)
Dates: September 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, and 29
Items needed: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, a racket if you have one (if not one will be provided) and a water bottle.

This free tennis opportunity is for Grades 4-6 who are interested in trying tennis. We will be going through the ins and outs of tennis: how to hold a racket, proper hitting form, scoring and fun games to help make our skills better.

This is a "come when you can, but don't worry if you have to miss" type of camp opportunity. Schedules are busy, so sign up and it's okay if you have to miss a session or two!

Camp is free, but registration is required. Please direct questions to Coach Anne Besek.

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Fall Sports

girls

Soccer
Volleyball
Cross Country
Tennis

boys

Soccer
Football
Cross Country

Winter Sports

girls

Basketball
Weightlifting

boys

Basketball
Weightlifting

Spring Sports

girls

Softball
Track & field

boys

Baseball
Tennis
Track & Field

Co-Op Sports

Swim & Dive - Boys
Swim & Dive - Girls
Gymnastics - Girls
Nordic Ski - Boys
Nordic Ski - Girls
Hockey - Boys
Hockey - Girls
Wrestling - Boys
Golf - Boys
Golf - Girls