ATHELTIC PARTICIPATION: The Athletic Program is one of the extra curricula
activities provided St. Vincent de Paul students. The program is considered
a privilege in which to participate. St. Vincent de Paul School is a member
of the Peoria Area Catholic League and abides by its rules and regulations.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ATHLETIC POLICY
I. PURPOSE: The purpose of the athletic programs at St. Vincent de
Paul School is to provide a healthy outlet for students in the areas of
intramural and interscholastic sports. The learning of skill, the fostering
of sportsmanship, the encouragement of self-discipline, the recognition of
the importance of the team and the individual, the practice of positive
health habits, and the placement of athletics in a proper perspective are
points of emphasis that shall be made in all athletic programs.
II. LEAGUE AFFILIATION: St. Vincent de Paul School will abide
by the Peoria Area Catholic Conference rules and regulations as long as the
school is a member.
III. PROGRAMS: Sports programs at St. Vincent de Paul are the
following:
Soccer Interscholastic Grades K-8
Cheerleading 8th Grade Girls
Basketball Interscholastic Grades 6-8
Volleyball Interscholastic Grades 6-8 (Girls)
Sports Seasons at St. Vincent de Paul School is approximately as
follows:
Soccer August to Mid-October
Cheerleading Mid-October to Mid-March
Basketball Mid-October to the end of April
Volleyball March and April
IV. PARTICIPATION: Students who are interested in being involved
in athletics are encouraged to become involved. Students must recognize
that
athletics are part of the extracurricular offerings of the school, and are
considered support programs to the prime objectives of the moral and
academic
development. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of St. Vincent
de Paul School, which are as follows:
Eligibility and Ineligibility will be determined and based on:
1. Cumulative Grade Average (CGA) which will be determined weekly. A
student athlete must be passing all required subjects in order to maintain
his/her eligibility. Any athlete not maintaining passing grades will not be
allowed to play until at least a “D” average is obtained.
2. Conduct that consists of either a serious
rule infraction or repeated rule
infractions may cause a student to be declared
ineligible.
1. The Principal determines eligibility-ineligibility
2. Eligibility will not be recorded during the Fall soccer season
because this program is a Parish Sport. While the vast majority of students
involved are St. Vincent de Paul students, some are not and therefore would
not fall under the jurisdiction of school policy and practice. All other
sports and non-athletic extracurricular programs, will be governed by these
eligibility regulations.
V. PLAYING TIME AND CUTS: For most of the athletic programs
at St. Vincent de Paul School, it is not necessary to cut players.
Basketball and Volleyball are the exceptions. The basketball program will
be
set up according to the following guidelines:
6th Grade: Players will be divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity teams if
numbers permit. All players will try out for the Varsity Team. Those who
do
not make the Varsity Team will be placed on the Junior Varsity Team. All
sixth grade players will play according to the formula below with the
exception of tournament play.
6 minutes if less than 12 players
3 minutes if 12 or more players
This rule is waived for tournaments
7th Grade & 8th Grade: Players will be divided into Varsity and Junior
Varsity Teams if numbers permit. All players will try out for the Varsity
Team. Those that are cut, may play on the Junior Varsity Team. Junior
Varsity players will play according to the formula above. Varsity players
will play according to decisions of the coaches and game situations.
Varsity
coaches are encouraged to make sure all team members have game experience.
The volleyball program will be set up according to the following guidelines:
6th Grade: Tryouts will be held when more than 13 are interested in
participating. All 6th grade students asked to suit up for a game must
participate in that game. This participation goal does not include
tournament games.
7th and 8th Grade: Tryouts will be held when more than 13 are interested in
participating. The goal for the coaches is to have each player participate
in each game. This participation goal does not included tournament games.
VI. PRACTICES: Normally, two practices per week will be held.
Exceptions to this will occur during preseason times and tryout times.
Practices are not to exceed two hours. Regular practice times will be
established, but practice schedules may have to be changed or cancelled due
to other school/parish events.
VII. PLAYER RESPONSITILITIES
To conduct himself/herself in a manner appropriate as a student of St.
Vincent de Paul School. The highest ideals of a young Christian man or
woman
should always be exemplified. As a team member, the student must understand
that his/her actions, works, and behavior reflect on him/her, the team, and
St. Vincent de Paul School.
To follow the directions and instructions given by the coach. Coaches are
responsible for making the decisions, players are responsible for executing
those decisions.
To stay eligible by making sure that academic work is completed, preparation
for tests takes place, and proper conduct at school is maintained.
VIII. COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaches will be selected through an interview process with the Athletic
Committee. Head coaches will be asked for a three-year commitment and will
remain at the same team grade level throughout their tenure. They will
serve
one year as a Head Coach before having the opportunity to coach their own
child.
All will conduct themselves in a manner appropriate as a coach of St.
Vincent
de Paul School. All coaches must be the highest examples of a Christian
Leader, a positive force in the players lives, an adult who is working with
students and uses sound teaching and coaching methods and practices.
Coaches are responsible for the safety, welfare, and behavior of their
players at practice, games, and on route to and from games. Any incidents
should be reported immediately to the Athletic Director who will report to
the Principal.
Coaches’ gamesmanship should be of the highest quality. Coaches must accept
the decision of officials without tantrum, show of emotion, or causing an
incident. Questioning a call for the sake of understanding is part of a
coach’s job – coaches should make sure they question at the right time.
Coaches have the responsibility to make sure that each player on the team
knows his/her role and feels that they are a vital part of the team.
Coaches
shall make every effort to assure playing time for each player.
IX. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEE AND UNIFORM DEPOSIT
An Athletic Participation Fee may be required for some sports. (Basketball
and Cheerleading definitely).
A Uniform and Worker Deposit will be required for each player. This deposit
will be returned at the end of the season when the uniform is returned in
good condition and the parent (s) have worked the assigned games.
Fees and deposits are determined by the Principal’s Athletic Advisory
Committee.
If the deposit presents a hardship to a family, the parents should contact
the Principal and arrangements will be made.
Adopted:9/89 Revised 9/97, 9/97