Talons Sports Program

Talons at the beginning...Hawks for life!

We’re building a youth sports community that’s joyful, accessible, and focused on whole-child well-being—where expert coaching, safe play, and family-friendly schedules help kids grow and stay active for life.

This program was specifically developed to introduce the Latin athletic program to our Lower School and Grade 6 athletes. Led by our Athletic Heads of Programs, we have created an opportunity for our younger athletes to participate on a Talons team before they formally play on a Hawks team.

Fall Offerings

Winter Offerings

Spring Offerings

Here ARE the current offerings. We will add additional offerings and registrations as we confirm programs. Please continue to check back.

If you plan on taking the Activity bus, registration will open on October 5 for Session 2. Please email CLS Transportation after that date.

SESSION ONE

These programs run between: SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 15

FIELD HOCKEY

FIELD HOCKEY

Talons YOUTH - Grades 3 & 4

Dates: September 7 – October 14, 2026
Duration: 6 Weeks
Practices: Monday & Wednesdays - 3:00-4:15 p.m. (4:45 Activity Bus Available)
Location: Middle School Field
Games: Possible Play Day dates - 9/26, 10/3, 10/10
Fees: $250

Talons MS - Grades 5 & 6
Dates: September 7 – October 14, 2026
Duration: 6 Weeks
Practices: Monday & Wednesdays - 4:00-5:15 p.m. (5:30 Activity Bus Available)
Location: Middle School Field/TBA
Six to Eight Games: Possible Play Day dates - 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 (please hold dates: 9:00-11:00) - Plus additional games during the week.
Fees: $300

We will have the final schedule of games complete by mid August when other programs finish their registrations.

SESSION TWO

These programs run between OCTOBER 19 - NOVEMBER 21

BASEBALL

BOYS' LACROSSE

We will offer two programs:

Dates: October 13 – November 7, 2026
Duration: 4 Weeks
Location: South Campus or MS Field
Grades: 3 & 4
Time: Tues/Thurs 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Fee: $275

This session will have 4 weeks of practice to prepare for the Lake Norman Classic Tournament on the weekend of November 7-8.

Dates: October 19 – November 21, 2026
Duration: 5 Weeks
Location: South Campus or MS Field
Grades: 5 & 6
Time: Mon/Wed 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Fee: $300

This session will have 3 play days: October 31, November 14 & 21.

GIRLS' LACROSSE

SOCCER LEAGUE (CO-ED)

Dates: October 24 – November 21, 2026
Duration: 5 Weeks
Location: Charlotte Latin School
Time: Saturdays, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Fee: $200

Divisions
2nd–3rd Grade Division
4th–6th Grade Division

Practice + Play Model

Weekly Technical Focus

Week 1: Dribbling & Ball Control
Week 2: Passing & Receiving
Week 3: Finishing & Shooting
Week 4: Dribbling & Ball Control (Advanced Progression)
Week 5: Passing & Combination Play (Advanced Progression)

Weekly Schedule

Technical Training Session
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

Water Break & Team Transition
9:20 AM – 9:30 AM

Game 1: 7v7
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Game 2: 7v7
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

TALONS GIRLS SOCCER ACADEMY (Intermediate players)

GIRLS ONLY - FALL --- BOYS ONLY - SPRING

Dates: October 21 – November 21, 2026
Duration: 5 Weeks
Location: South Campus
Grades: 5 & 6
Time: Mon/Wed 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Fee: $275

This session is for more experienced players. You will be trained by our CLS soccer staff and compete against club teams from around Charlotte. Players who are currently on club teams are welcome to join if it doesn't conflict wth your current schedule. Our game schedule will most likely be on Saturdays during this time frame and we will confirm the schedule by the beginning of October. If you have a question on whether your player would be a good fit, please reach out to Coach Searles.

Game Schedule/Tournament Weekends will be updated by Sept 7.

TENNIS

X-COUNTRY

Dates: October 21 – November 28, 2026
Duration: 5 Weeks
Location: X-Country Trail/Track
Grades: 3-6
Time: Mon/Wed 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Fee: $275

Calling all young runners! The Talons program through Charlotte Latin School is excited to offer the sport of cross country for athletes in grades 3 through 6, coordinated by Head Boys and Girls Cross Country Coach Mike Weiss, along with assistant coaches drawn from Latin’s coaching staff and varsity athletes.

Cross country is fun and accessible to everyone, regardless of prior athletic experience. The Talons Cross Country program will serve the widest range of young athletes, including those trying the sport for the first time, as well as kids who started running with programs like Girls On The Run and Let Me Run. Twice-weekly practices will train participants in running mechanics, pacing, and how to navigate the varieties of terrain common to cross country running. Athletes will also learn about nutrition and hydration, sportsmanship, and teamwork. The program will offer fun competitive opportunities to race on Latin’s beautiful wooded running trails and other local 2K and 3K events, with an option of competing at the Brooks South Regional Cross Country Championships at McAlpine Park in Charlotte on November 28, 2026.

To see kids light up with excitement is what it is all about. Teaching kids that hard work and persistence leads to success. We are not only shaping these kids into better athletes, but also better team players, supporting each other on and off the field.Nikki Williams
Program Director

Questions?

Please contact by email at Nikki Williams or 704-846-7286

WHERE TO NEXT?

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