Athletics Policies & Handbook

The following are the current athletics policies for Heritage Christian School for 2006-2007.

Goals of the Athletics Policy

1. To promote athletic excellence alongside of academic excellence, so that students with their whole being, physically and intellectually, may praise and serve their God.
2. Students must be taught to use the athletic gifts God gives them in a Christ-like manner.
3. Students must learn to give of themselves in sports, for the edification of their fellow players, the team and the school.
4. Students must be taught to respect and honour coaches and officials as those who have been given authority by God over them.

Program Guidelines

1. Participating on a sports team at Heritage Christian School is a privilege. Students must be performing satisfactorily in their studies in order to be part of the team. This privilege can be revoked should the student fail to perform satisfactorily.
2. The Heritage High School Code of Conduct is in effect for all athletic activities, whether it be practices, home games, away games or tournaments. It also applies to activities that may require extensive traveling or overnight accommodations.
3. Coaches/chaperones are to be Christian role models for players and students. As such they must respect the heritage High School Code of Conduct so that by their actions, either directly or indirectly, they do not undermine the Code. For example, appropriate dress is expected, offensive language will not be tolerated and the use of alcohol in the presence of students is not acceptable.
4. Whenever possible, persons with First Aid and CPR training are to be present at athletic competitions.
5. Players will respect their parents' decisions concerning participation in sports. Parental approval (signed permission slip) is a requirement for participation on a school team.

Players' Guidelines

1. Players will work at their sport with intensity and are expected to put forth their best efforts.
2. Players will compete in an atmosphere of mutual caring for the dignity of their teammates and opponents. Maintaining Christian dignity involves:
3. losing graciously without bitterness or recrimination
4. winning without humiliating the opponents
5. understanding that athletic competition is only one facet of life and is not all encompassing
6. Players will compete honestly, obeying the rules out of a desire to obey God, not a fear of being caught.
7. Players will accept the authority of their coaches and the officials. Grievances against the decisions of those in authority will always be dealt with in private.
8. Players will give freely of themselves for the benefit of others and the team.
9. Players will do their part in caring for equipment and attending all scheduled practices.
10. Players will take responsibility for their own fitness, honouring God through the care of their bodies. For example, proper nutrition and rest is a must and injuries must be adequately cared for.

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