The Benefits Are Beyond Personal

The major joy and benefit of intramurals is having FUN, but the Intramurals Program also develops physical fitness, enhances positive competition, develops character, and gives opportunity for leadership building.
TDS Intramurals Logo

Program Philosophy

  • Students build sport specific skills and general athletic fitness through hard work and fun and learn from knowledgeable and caring volunteer coaches.

  • Students learn the importance of teamwork and experience camaraderie associated with being part of a team.

  • Students will exercise sportsmanship within the TDS community.

Physical exercise and sports play an important role in the life of the school, enriching students’ experiences and enhancing the school community. The purpose of the Triangle Day School Intramurals Program is to provide a fun, safe, and structured play experience that promotes the physical, mental, and social development of every child.

Research shows that good character can be developed through programs that de-emphasize winning and provide positive leadership about fair play. Incorporating opportunities for physical activity through team sports helps children build skills in communication, teamwork, and social engagement. The Intramurals Program teaches lessons about communicating clearly and listening to others, as well as working together to achieve a common goal!

Intramural Basketball

Kindergarten through 5th Grade

The TDS Intramural Basketball program is a volunteer-based program emphasizing skills development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun for our lower school students.
All TDS kindergarten through 5th-grade students — and their friends! — are eligible to join.

We accept kindergarten through 5th-grade students from other schools, as long as they have a connection to a currently-enrolled TDS family.

NEW THIS YEAR: Is your 2nd-year TK student ready to play?
To support our volunteer coaches and keep the experience safe and fun, we require players to be 5-years-old by 10/15/2026.

We look for younger athletes who can follow basic directions and be easily redirected when needed. The TDS TK teachers will be asked for a verbal approval in order to ensure they are ready for the team environment.

Intramural Basketball runs from September 1st through November 6th.

Practices are hour-long, one night per week, on Tuesday or Wednesday in the TDS gym.

All games take place on Friday evenings. Parents will receive a calendar and weekly reminder, which will include any potential schedule changes.

Groups are based on gender and grade level.
Groups are subject to change, depending on enrollment.

2026 Season Dates
  • May 11: Registration opens
  • August 26: Coaches, Staff, and Volunteers Meeting
  • August 30: Registration deadline
  • Week of September 1: Practices begin
  • November 6: Season ends
Registration & Fees

Registration Fee: $175 per participant
(includes a TDS Intramurals t-shirt)

Review the Intramurals Handbook for policies and more information about the program.

2026 Practice & Game Schedule
Group Practices Games
Group:K–1st Boys Practices:Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Games:Fridays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Group:K–2nd Girls Practices:Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Games:Fridays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Group:2nd–3rd Boys Practices:Tuesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Games:Fridays, 6:05–7:05 PM
Group:3rd–5th Girls Practices:Tuesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Games:Fridays, 6:05–7:05 PM
Group:4th–5th Boys Practices:Tuesdays, 6:05–7:05 PM Games:Fridays, 7:10–8:10 PM

Registration closes Sunday, August 30th.

Volunteering is crucial to our program’s success!

Our volunteers make this program possible!
Intramural Basketball is a volunteer-based program; we encourage parents and family members to volunteer as coaches or assist with time-keeping and refereeing of games.

We will have an in-person meeting for coaches and volunteers on Wednesday, August 26th.

Questions?

Melissa Perez-Heydrich

Melissa Perez-Heydrich 

Intramural Basketball Coordinator