Northland Prep Athletics Department

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

1. “Register My Athlete” packet
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 2023-24
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

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.

The Athletic Department is an integral part of the total educational process of Northland Preparatory Academy. Being involved in athletics provides the student with opportunities to develop skills, positive sportsmanship, develop leadership skills, learn and practice the ideals of fair play and ethical behavior.

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) 
• FAQ
• Athletics Handbook
• Brainbook
• Link to all required forms
• Read: AZ Daily Sun Reports on our Great Coaches and Teams 
• 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

Cell 605-228-7541

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!

High School Athletic Teams

• For any sport other than “Varsity,” having a team will depend on the number of students who try out. Many seasons NPA will only have a “Varsity” team that plays in a specific sport.
• Fall official season begins approximately the second week of August.
• Winter official season begins October 29.
• Spring official season begins the first week of February.
• For more team details please visit the sports pages.

Middle School Athletic Teams

• FALL Season begins near the end of August
• WINTER Season begins in December
• SPRING Season begins in February

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 backside of the jacket. See the sizing chart for specific sizing.

The deadline to order jackets is:

Fall 2023 Order Deadline- September 1st, 2023

Spring 2024 Order Deadline- January 19th, 2024

If you are interested in ordering a letter jacket, please fill out the order form below. Include a check made out to NPA for $220 and put these items with your child’s chenille NPA letter in a Ziplock bag. The bottom portion of the order form, the check, and the chenille letter will need to be turned in to Mrs. Kasprzyk. If you have any questions, please email Kari Kasprzyk at kkasprzyk@northlandprep.org

Thank you!