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 14 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 $100 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.

spring sports sign up

Cotter Highlight zone

Athletic Schedules

MN State High School League

Athletics apparel

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

travel from events

Students need to ride a bus (when provided) to and from events. If a student is acquiring other means of transportation to or from an event the travel release form needs to be read, completed and submitted prior to the event. The form must be approved by the supervisor/coach and activities office.

Student Travel Release 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:

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 Pam Kimber in our Finance Office at 507-453-5014.