About Elysian
Elysian Sports
Elysian’s robust, year-round sports program complements classroom learning by teaching the principles/rules of the sport, enhancing skills and encouraging good sportsmanship and team work. The Elysian Eagles are supervised by the school’s athletic director, John Mercado, with support from teachers and administrators.

Elysian offers the following programs:

  • Third-Eighth Grade Basketball teams (co-ed)
  • Girls Basketball Team (grades 5–8)
  • Second Grade Basketball Clinics
  • Fall and Spring Track Teams (K–8)
  • Fall and Spring Rugby Team (grades 1–8)
  • Fall Flag Football league (grades 6–8)

New for 2010 is a fencing program that will be offered in conjunction with the COBRA Fencing Club, which is lead by a former Olympic fencing champion. The program will teach the basics of the sport during afterschool sessions in the fencing club’s facility in Hoboken.

An afterschool Chess Club is also offered consistently through a grant from the Elysian PTSO organization.

Successful Records
The Elysian Eagles basketball teams, in particular, have a excellent record of success within the Hoboken school district and have consistently reached the championship games. The 2009–10 Varsity Team (7 & 8th grades) finished its regular season undefeated and won the Hoboken independent school’s league championship with a 14–0 record. In their first year, the lady Elysian Eagles qualified for the playoffs and finished in fourth place.

In 2010, The “Biddy Eagles” (grade 5 & 6) qualified for the playoffs with a winning season, finishing in fourth place. Elysian had two “PeeWee Eagles” teams (grades 3 &4) and both had successful seasons, qualifying for the playoffs, with Elysian Eagles playing in the semi-final game.

Information/Spiritwear
Elysian Eagles spirit-wear and accessories can be purchased at www.mylocker.net or www.spiritschoolapparel.com. Elysian earns a commission on each sale from these on-line partners.

2011 Basketball schedules can be accessed on the Hoboken Recreation web site.

For questions about Elysian’s sports program contact: John Mercado at: CoachM27@hotmail.com.