Firebirds Athletics
IEA is excited to offer competitive athletics for grades 6–8 through the Utah Charter and Small School Athletic League (UCSSAL) starting this school year! Students can join Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, or Basketball across the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons — building teamwork, sportsmanship, and school pride along the way. Find game schedules, participation fees, and registration deadlines for each sport below.
SY 2026–2027 Game Schedule
Game dates for each IEA sports season, listed by team below. Playoff weeks are noted at the end of each season.
Athletics will be offered as long as we meet the participation threshold for each sport. If a sport doesn't reach the minimum number of players, that season may be adjusted or cancelled — families will be notified as early as possible.
How to Register
Ready for your student to play? Registration is a two-step process — both steps must be completed before a student can participate.
Pay the participation fee on MySchoolBucks. Visit www.myschoolbucks.com and select the sport your student is joining. See the Fees & Payment section below for pricing by sport.
Complete the Athlete Participation Packet. Fill out and sign the required packet here: Athlete Participation Packet.
Both steps must be complete by the registration deadline for that season. See the Registration Deadlines table below for exact dates by sport.
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Meet the Athletic Director
Paul Hazelbarth (Coach Hazel) · Athletic Director · K–8 PE/Health
Paul Hazelbarth, known to students and families as Coach Hazel, serves as Ignite's Athletic Director as the school launches its new athletics program. With more than ten years of experience building athletic programs from the ground up, he has helped lead schools to championship-level success, including serving as a head coach on a state championship team.
Coach Hazel believes great programs are built on culture, relationships, and giving kids a place to belong and thrive, not on wins alone. His goal at Ignite is to build a program that develops character, leadership, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance, giving students a chance to compete, grow, and represent their school with pride, whether they've played for years or are trying a sport for the first time.
Ignite Athletics is growing its offerings in soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Students entering 6th–8th grade with an interest in sports are encouraged to get involved, and parents interested in volunteering as a coach are welcome to reach out.
[email protected] · @ieautahathletics
Boys Soccer / Girls Volleyball (Fall)
Boys Soccer — $95.00 — includes uniform, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Footwear and shin guards not included.
Girls Volleyball — $95.00 — includes uniform, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Court shoes not included.
Game | Date |
|---|---|
Game 1 | 8/31 |
Game 2 | 9/2 |
Game 3 | 9/9 |
Game 4 | 9/14 |
Game 5 | 9/16 |
Game 6 | 9/21 |
Game 7 | 9/23 |
Game 8 | 9/28 or 9/30 |
Playoffs: Week of 10/5 · Fall Season Registration deadline: August 28, 2026.
Girls Basketball
Girls Basketball — $100.00 — includes uniform, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Basketball shoes not included.
Game | Date |
|---|---|
Game 1 | 10/28 |
Game 2 | 11/2 |
Game 3 | 11/4 |
Game 4 | 11/9 |
Game 5 | 11/11 |
Game 6 | 11/16 |
Game 7 | 11/18 |
Game 8 | 11/30 or 12/2 |
Playoffs: Week of 12/7 · Winter Season Registration deadline: October 16, 2026.
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball — $100.00 — includes uniform, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Basketball shoes not included.
Game | Date |
|---|---|
Game 1 | 1/13 |
Game 2 | 1/20 |
Game 3 | 1/25 |
Game 4 | 1/27 |
Game 5 | 2/1 |
Game 6 | 2/3 |
Game 7 | 2/8 |
Game 8 | 2/10 or 2/17 |
Playoffs: Week of 2/22 · Winter Season Registration deadline: October 16, 2026.
Note: only Monday/Wednesday dates are listed above. Games will actually be spaced across Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday — a full weekly schedule will be shared closer to the season.
Boys Volleyball
Boys Volleyball — $95.00 — includes uniform/shirt, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Court shoes not included.
Game | Date |
|---|---|
Game 1 | 3/17 |
Game 2 | 3/22 |
Game 3 | 3/24 |
Game 4 | 3/29 |
Game 5 | 3/31 |
Game 6 | 4/12 |
Game 7 | 4/14 |
Game 8 | 4/19 or 4/21 |
Playoffs: Week of 4/26 · Spring Season Registration deadline: March 13, 2027.
Girls Soccer
Girls Soccer — $95.00 — includes uniform, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Footwear and shin guards not included.
Game | Date |
|---|---|
Game 1 | 3/31 |
Game 2 | 4/5 or 4/12 |
Game 3 | 4/7 or 4/14 |
Game 4 | 4/19 |
Game 5 | 4/21 |
Game 6 | 4/26 |
Game 7 | 4/28 |
Game 8 | 5/3 or 5/5 |
Playoffs: Week of 5/10 · Spring Season Registration deadline: March 13, 2027.
Athletics Fees & Payment
IEA is joining the Utah Charter and Small School Athletic League (UCSSAL) for SY 2026–27, offering competitive athletics to grades 6–8 across seven sports, as long as there are enough participants to field a team. Participation fees cover program oversight, uniforms, and UCSSAL-assigned officials.
Also Offered This Season
Coed Cross Country — $60.00 (Fall, grades 6–8) — includes race shirt, UCSSAL registration, and officials. Running shoes not included. Meet dates to be announced.
Registration Deadlines
Season | Due By | Sports |
|---|---|---|
Fall | TBD | Boys Soccer · Girls Volleyball · Coed Cross Country |
Winter | October 16, 2026 | Boys Basketball · Girls Basketball |
Spring | March 13, 2027 | Girls Soccer · Boys Volleyball |
Fees must be paid in full before a student may participate. Students with outstanding fees are not eligible to participate until the balance is cleared.
All fees may be paid at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Additional Fees
Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Uniform Non-Return / Damage Fee | $50.00 | Assessed at end of season if a uniform isn't returned, or is damaged beyond normal wear. |
Hardship Fee Waiver | $0 | Submit a written request to the Executive Director. Approved waivers cover the full participation fee. |
Refund Policy: Athletics fees are non-refundable after the first scheduled contest, unless a student is unable to participate due to documented medical reasons.
No student will be denied participation due to inability to pay. Hardship waiver requests can be submitted to the Executive Director at [email protected].