Northland Prep Athletics Department

In order to participate in sports at NPA,
the following items must be completed before beginning practice:

1. Follow the steps to complete registration at https://www.registermyathlete.com/login/
2. Pay the appropriate fees:
   • High School: $120.00 for each sport
   • Middle School: $100.00 for each sport
   • Home Schooled Student Athletes: $120.00 for each sport
3. Review the Athletics Handbook 2024-25
4. Maintain Academic Eligibility

In order to be academically eligible, high school students cannot have two D’s or an F at any time during their quarter grades. Grades are checked every two weeks, and once a student-athlete is determined to be ineligible, then they must not practice or play until the next grade check (two weeks). This would include attending practices or accompanying the team to games.

*Middle School and Mountain Bike teams are not required to complete the Brain Book

Squad Locker – NPA Athletics Apparel and Gear Stores

The mission of the Northland Preparatory Academy’s Athletic Department, partnered with academics, is to ensure and enhance the quality of life for students at NPA, by providing competitive activities. These activities will help to produce young men and women able to enter the community and become constructive, contributing members of society, with valuable life-long skills.

These opportunities are necessary for competition and cooperation in our society. Although the charter of NPA is that of an academic school, a holistic education aims at developing the overall student – brain, body, and heart. Therefore athletics is the perfect complement to academics in developing the well-rounded student. It also provides our students with unique opportunities for self-discipline, self-sacrifice, and loyalty to the community, the school, and the team. NPA encourages all students to participate in athletics by offering a well-rounded program of interscholastic athletics for young men and women. In addition, athletic participation is a privilege granted to all students who voluntarily accept the rules and regulations outlined in our Athletic Handbook.

• AIA Quick Glance Calendar (PDF)
• Sports and activities at NPA (Middle School and High School)
• Physicals Click here for physical forms
• Fees Sports fees are as follows:
  • High School: $120.00 for each sport
  • Middle School: $100.00 for each sport
  • Home Schooled Student Athletes: $120.00 for each sport

Questions If you have any questions about our Athletics programs, please contact:
Dedrick Wiese
Phone: 928-214-8776
E-mail: dwiese@northlandprep.org

Your donations are eligible under the AZ Tax Credit Program up to the $200/400 limits. The receipt generated by the portal below is valid for your tax purposes.

As the new Athletic Director at NPA, Dedrick Wiese arrives with a background in athletics, education, coaching, and fitness. His journey began in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where he learned the values of hard work and community support. This foundation fueled his dedication to sports, leading him to play Junior Hockey in Phoenix and later become a part of the NAU Ice Hockey club. Beyond his playing days, he took on roles that developed his passions for athletics and health. He taught Physical Education, coached Varsity Soccer,  coached Ice Hockey, and spent a year as an Athletic Director during the pandemic.

Dedrick’s vision as Athletic Director is centered around creating an inclusive and supportive environment for student-athletes. His background underscores the importance of teamwork, discipline, and communication. He plans to foster unity and growth within the athletic department, valuing each coach’s unique coaching philosophies. Go Spartans!

September 15th game vs Los Angeles Rams at 1:05pm 

• NPA Athletics receives $10 for every ticket sold through the portal at the link:
• AZ Cardinals Tickets (Portal)

The NPA letter jacket comes with a wool body, vinyl sleeves and a nylon lining. The NPA chenille letter your child has earned will be stitched onto the left-hand side of the jacket, your child’s name will be embroidered onto the front right and an NPA Spartan will be embroidered on the back side of the jacket. See the sizing chart for specific sizing.

If you are interested in ordering a letter jacket, please fill out this order form, include a check made out to NPA for $230, and put these items with your child’s chenille NPA letter in a Ziplock bag. The bottom portion of this form, the check, and the chenille letter must be turned in to Mrs. Kasprzyk by Monday, September 9th. Thank you!

Application of the patches and embroidery is done through Nuido Embroidery, which NPA will handle.

NPA has a size medium jacket on hand for size reference if you would like to try it on before ordering

Deadline to order Letter Jackets: Monday, September 9th

Coaching Requirements

• All Coaches (Submit to Athletic Director):
  • Short resume specific to coaching
  • W – 9 Taxpayers Identification Number and Certification Form
  • Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number (Filed through DPS website)
  • SafeSport Core Training Certification
  • AIA/NFHS Coaching Education Certificate (course opens before season of sport)
  • Coaches Handbook Acknowledgement
  •  Valid CPR and First Aid Certification *Must include hands-on skills training
    • • American Heart Association Heartsaver Certification (First Aid/CPR/AED with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR)
      • OR The American Red Cross CPR, First aid, AED Certification (Adult and Pediatric)

    • Van Driving Requirements

      • Copy of Driver’s License
      • Copy of Insurance
      • ADV 39 Month Driving History Record

      Motor Vehicle Record Request

      *Please email this information to Darlene Riordan: driordan@northlandprep.org