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Arete Athletics Highlight Video on YouTube - Check it Out!
Click the link below to check out Arete Prep Athletics new '21-22 highlight video.

We are so proud of the efforts and accomplishments of our student athletes this year. We built character through educational athletics, developed community, and competed #TogetherAsOne.


The end of the video has our Arete Athletics theme for next year!
Summer Sports Camps 2022- Registration is Live!
Arete Prep Athletics have announced their Summer Camp Schedule for 2022... Registration and Payment links are Live!

*Grades= entering for the ’22-23 school year
*Camps are open to the Arete community and beyond- bring a friend!
*Register (use existing account or create one) at: registermyathlete.com
**Filter '22-23 in RMA for camp registration**
*Payment can be made via configio: Pay for Summer Camps Here

Keep checking back in- a few more camps to be added! Camp T-Shirt included with registration (1 per camper, not per camp)


Any camp related questions can be directed to Athletic Director, Coach Conklin (tconklin@areteprepacdemy.org)

We look forward to seeing many of our students engaged and active with us this summer.
Next Level Chargers Continues to Grow at Arete Prep
Arete Prep exceeds the national average, when it comes to student athletes moving on to compete at the NCAA level. The Class of '21 featured four "Next Level Chargers," and that number will grow this year as five, and potentially a sixth student athlete will move on to compete in college athletics. The national average of high school athletes going on to play college sports is just over 7%. With five athletes already committed for next year, Arete Prep will feature over 10% of our '22 senior classing moving on to the next level in athletics. Senior Matthew McClelland is Arete's third overall NCAA D1 Athlete, as he will play football at Morehead State (KY). He joins Crystal Akpede (Track and Field, U of A), and Amanda Zajdzinski (Swimming, Seton Hall) as D1 participants. Combined with a stellar classical education, and an excellent fine arts program, Arete Prep Athletics is proving to be an outstanding option for student athletes and families seeking a strong academic and athletic environment. Our coaching staff , in coordination with our outstanding college counseling program, is ready and willing to help our middle school and high school athletes who want to continue their academic and athletic careers beyond high school, find the right fit.

Stay tuned for "Next Level Charger" updates and features on our former Chargers competing at the next level. Next time you are on campus, stop in the foyer of the Marley Gymnasium and check out our growing display of alumni competing in college athletics.
Uniform Return!
Last call for Arete Athletics Uniforms! We are doing a full uniform inventory this week, and it is essential we have all Arete issued uniforms back. Any missing will be billed for, this week.
Three Chargers Earn All Region Baseball Honors
Congratulations goes out to Arete's three All Region performers for the Spring 2022 Baseball season. Senior Aiden Ausdemore earned first team honors, while fellow Senior Matthew McClelland and Sophomore Clay Oetjen were named 2nd team as position players. The Chargers finished with a 4-6 Valley Region record this year.
Upcoming Events
Spring Football continues this week! No cost, no pads. Come out and meet our new coaching staff, new teammates, and start to prepare for the Fall 2022 Varsity Season! For more information contact Coach Payne (bpayne28jp@gmail.com)

Monday, May 23rd
7:00pm- End of Year Varsity Football Party (Archway MPR)

Wednesday, May 25th
11:10am- All School Awards, including Charger of the Year Presentation
Last Week's Results
CarLife Charger of the Week:

Thank you to our community partners and neighbors CarLife and owner Jeff Breid for their continued support of our Charger of the Week and Charger of the Year programs. Please consider CarLife to the support and enhance the life of your automobile!

We will announce our
'21-22 Charger of the Year recipients on 5/25 along with all school awards.
Tax Credit Success- Thank You Arete Community!
We are overwhelmed with the generosity of our Arete Prep community and the success of our Tax Credit Drive.
 
Due to your commitment, we raised $87,857 in Tax Credit contributions as of April 18th, which brings us to 104% of our goal for this school year. With additional donations scheduled to process before the end of our fiscal year, we are so excited to see and feel our community come together to support athletics in such a meaningful and tangible way!
 
We are so grateful for your support of Charger Athletics. Our athletics program is a vital part of the life of our students, developing their skills, interests, and passions and providing them with the opportunity to be a part of a team. Many will walk away from Arete with fond memories of game day celebrations and completing hard workouts with friends because you chose to give your Tax Credit.
 
Thank you for your commitment to Arete.
We are truly stronger together! TOGETHER AS ONE.
 
With gratitude,
 
Athletic Director, Coach Conklin & Academy Giving Manager, Brittani Greve
Shop Charger Gear at Our BSN Sideline Store
Use the link below to shop our Sideline Store- open 24/7/365! It offers a wide variety of customizable items and brands. Items ship directly to the address of your choice. Keep an eye out for promotional codes.


Show off your Charger Pride in ’21-22!

*only black 1/4 zips are dress code approved to be worn on on campus during school hours*
GHMSL Continues New League Website for Winter Sports
The Great Hearts Middle School League has officially launched their new website, powered by GameSource. Use the following link to keep up to date with all of our team’s schedules, scores, standings, and more.


You can also follow the GHMSL on Facebook here:


MS Schedules will be out this week!

Team Calendars




Advertise With Arete Prep Athletics! 
The Arete Prep Chargers would like to present our 2021-22 Athletic Advertising Opportunities to you! This unique opportunity includes high visibility to your company through both our junior high and high school athletics and fine arts events, creating outstanding exposure for our sponsors. In addition to our regularly scheduled events, schools and clubs from all over the valley and state visit our location for athletic and nonathletic events. Click the following link to learn more about our sponsorship program and to view the application. Please contact Coach Conklin (tconklin@areteprepacademy.org) for more info on becoming a '21-22 Proud Charger Sponsor.


Thank you for your support and Go Chargers! 
High School Athletes- Complete AIA Required Courses for Spring

Now is the time to complete your required AIA courses, so that you are 100% cleared for the sports season this spring. All high school athletes need to complete each of these courses one time in their high school career, and before they can compete. Incoming freshman or incoming transfers, use this AIA Academy Link to complete the Opioid test and the BrainBook Concussion course. Be sure to save a copy of your certificates and upload them into Registermyathlete.com account. The other option is to print your certificate and turn it into the athletic office.
Charger Varsity Jackets
We have reconnected with our partners at East Valley Sports, and are once again able to work with them for Arete Prep Varsity Jacket design and production. You can visit East Valley Sports at 3530 E. Southern Ave, Mesa, to check out designs and discuss options for jacket production. 
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Arete Prep Academy
REGISTRATION FOR A SPORT

1. Complete the Athletic Online Enrollment. (Must be completed by a parent/guardian.) 

2. Every athlete must submit a physical on the approved AIA Physical Paperwork Physicals are good for 12 months and must be resubmitted annually. 

3. Submit the athletic fee. All middle school sports (including archery) are $260. All high school sports are $300. Select Online Payment to pay by debit/credit card online, or you may submit cash, check, or money to the front office. 

4. (HS ONLY) If not previously completed, every high school athlete must complete the AIA Brainbook and Opiod Courses The AIA will notify Arete electronically once the student has successfully completed the course. High school athletes are required to complete this course only once during their high school career. 

All items must be completed and turned in before your student may participate in their sport.
Arete Prep '21-22 Coaching Staff
Spring 2022
Varsity Boys Baseball: Coach Rick Alvarez, dalvarez@areteprepacademy.org
                         Coach Joe Trujillo, trujillo.joe@outlook.com 
Varsity Coed Track and Field: Coach Patrick Benavidez, Pat.Benavidez@yahoo.com
Varsity Beach Volleyball: Coach Bre Ward, ward.breanna11@gmail.com
MS “A” Girls Basketball: Forrest Warren, Forrestwarren3535@gmail.com
MS “B” Girls Basketball: Majestic Moler, molermajestic@gmail.com
MS “A” Boys Basketball: Coach Jason Bellomy,  jason.bellomy@gmail.com
MS “C" Boys Basketball: Coach Erik Baker, ericbaker01@yahoo.com
MS "C" Boys Basketball: Coach Christopher Brooks, C_Brooks44@yahoo.com
MS “C” Boys Basketball: Sammy Mourad, mouradsammy13@gmail.com
MS Track and Field: Coach Nathan Smauley, NSmauley@areteprepacademy.org 
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