All City Athletic Conference (ACAC)

 

Fall Season

Boys Flag Football                                                                                                 Girls Volleyball

Introduction

Welcome to the All City Athletic Conference. The newest East Valley athletic conference is a partnership between Tempe Elementary District #3 and the City of Tempe Parks and Recreation Department. The vision for the new athletic conference was shaped by the middle school athletic directors and staff from Tempe Parks and Recreation.

Goals

The foremost goal is to upgrade the athletic and competitive opportunities for the young student/athletes of the school district and community. The All City Athletic Conference (ACAC) has addressed two long-term concerns associated with middle school athletics. The first concern – the lack of organized opportunities for sixth grade students. The second concern – the limited number of players per team forces, through the process of team selection, most interested young athletes to the sidelines.

All City vs Intramurals

Consensus was that the term intramural would not be used because it may denote, among the kids, a second class or inferior program. The All City Athletic Conference (ACAC) will strive to mirror, as close as possible, the experiences found through the ten school Tempe Kyrene Athletic Conference that the four Tempe middle schools are members of. The ACAC teams have paid coaches, paid officials, uniforms, travel to away games, awards and are played after school.

Responsibilities

Sports Lineup

Each middle school has two sixth grade teams and two seventh/eight grade teams per sport. Each sport has an eight-team 6^th grade league and an eight-team 7/8^th grade league. Teams play a seven-game schedule with a concluding game against other team from their school. League champions receive a championship banner to hang in their gymnasium.

All games are played after school, however transportation is not provided after practices or games to the athlete’s house.  The athletes must be picked up by a parent or guardian, walk home, or ride the City Bus. Teams practice one day per week and play one game per week. The total time commitment, for each athlete, is approximately five hours per week.

Fall Flag Football/Boys
Fall Volleyball/Girls
Winter Softball/Girls
Winter Basketball/Boys
Spring Basketball/Girls

 

Employment Opportunities

Coaches are paid between $9-$11 per hour, based on experience, and are allowed to coach two teams per season. Coaches training will be given through the City of Tempe and background checks will be conducted.  Applicants must be available between 2:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. For more information please contact 480-350-5200.