SPORTS PROGRAM
In order to encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, athletic skills, and school spirit, St. Theresa School sponsors basketball (5-8),
volleyball (girls 6-8), and track (5-8) teams. The 6/7/8th grade girls' basketball league begins in September and runs through
October. The 6/7/8th boys' basketball league is in November and December. There are 10 games. Basketball games for 6/7/8th
grades are in Truckee, Carson City, Kingsbury, Incline, North Tahoe, and SLT.
The track season is in the Spring and meets are held in April and May at Carson Middle School and South Tahoe Middle School.
Fees for the sports programs are: $75.00 for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade basketball, and $40.00 for track. Volleyball fees are $75.00.
Adult volunteers are needed for both programs and service hours are given. Only with parent help (at least 3 coaches) can
this program be possible.
ELIGIBILITY
Participation in practices and games is subject to satisfactory grades and behavior. Teachers will approve eligibility weekly
based on grades, completion of assignments, and behavior. The participant must balance homework with the chosen sport. A 2.0
grade average during the quarter prior to the sport is a prerequisite to joining the team.
Purpose of St. Theresa Athletic Programs
A school sponsors an athletic team as one dimension of its total ministry to youth. Emphasis rests not on the number of games won
or lost, but on the participant's attitude in victory or defeat. Learning how to lose is just as important as learning how to win.
Learning how to win graciously is more important than winning itself.
Our school athletic program serves the needs of all youth. It enables the gifted to excel, the less gifted to participate and improve.
"Star" athletes and teams do not receive exclusive attention.
Principles of fair play and sportsmanship must govern every game. Dishonesty has no place in St. Theresa competition. Questionable
techniques to win at any cost are unacceptable.
All participants should have the respect of others on their own team and the opposing team.
Competitors should regard the opposition as friends, not enemies.
Participants should have a spirit of loyalty to school, coach, team, and the ideals of our athletic program. They should learn patience
with and tolerance of those of less ability. They should feel grateful to all those who make the program happen. Speech and action
should reflect Gospel values.
At times, during the heat of competition, a participant may temporarily forget some rule of conduct. Prompt correction can turn
failures into learning experiences.
Ultimate responsibility for the success of our athletic programs lies with the volunteer adult participant. Adults must remember that
the program exists for the Christian growth of young people. Conduct of adults must always model Christian values and virtues.
When adults forget the primary focus of our programs, the program becomes destructive. When adults remain faithful to the
Christian ideals of our program, they exercise a unique and rewarding ministry to the young with whom they come in contact.
Points of Emphasis
CODE OF CONDUCT
Catholic school athletic programs should be examples of Christian sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of
this code is that the behavior of everyone involved in St. Theresa School's athletic program should not detract from the children's
enjoyment of the sport.
1. COACHES
Acceptable standards of coaching behavior include:
2. PLAYERS
Acceptable standards of participant behavior include:
3. SPECTATORS
Acceptable standards of spectator behavior include:
TEAM POLICIES
All coaches and parents are required to attend a meeting concerning the philosophy of our athletic programs and our Rules of
Conduct.
There must be two adults, 18 years or older, present at all practices and games. A male coach with females on a team must have a
female adult with him at all practices and games.
Coaches must provide a safe playing environment and be prepared to give emergency care for all Players. A current “Parental
Permission and Health Authorization Form” must be kept for each player.
Coaches must arrive before the players and remain until all participants leave the facility.
Whenever possible, have the parents arrange for transportation of their own children. In the event that a volunteer coach transports
other children, or other adults transport children, the following procedures MUST be followed:
In order to encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, athletic skills, and school spirit, St. Theresa School sponsors basketball (5-8),
volleyball (girls 6-8), and track (5-8) teams. The 6/7/8th grade girls' basketball league begins in September and runs through
October. The 6/7/8th boys' basketball league is in November and December. There are 10 games. Basketball games for 6/7/8th
grades are in Truckee, Carson City, Kingsbury, Incline, North Tahoe, and SLT.
The track season is in the Spring and meets are held in April and May at Carson Middle School and South Tahoe Middle School.
Fees for the sports programs are: $75.00 for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade basketball, and $40.00 for track. Volleyball fees are $75.00.
Adult volunteers are needed for both programs and service hours are given. Only with parent help (at least 3 coaches) can
this program be possible.
ELIGIBILITY
Participation in practices and games is subject to satisfactory grades and behavior. Teachers will approve eligibility weekly
based on grades, completion of assignments, and behavior. The participant must balance homework with the chosen sport. A 2.0
grade average during the quarter prior to the sport is a prerequisite to joining the team.
Purpose of St. Theresa Athletic Programs
A school sponsors an athletic team as one dimension of its total ministry to youth. Emphasis rests not on the number of games won
or lost, but on the participant's attitude in victory or defeat. Learning how to lose is just as important as learning how to win.
Learning how to win graciously is more important than winning itself.
Our school athletic program serves the needs of all youth. It enables the gifted to excel, the less gifted to participate and improve.
"Star" athletes and teams do not receive exclusive attention.
Principles of fair play and sportsmanship must govern every game. Dishonesty has no place in St. Theresa competition. Questionable
techniques to win at any cost are unacceptable.
All participants should have the respect of others on their own team and the opposing team.
Competitors should regard the opposition as friends, not enemies.
Participants should have a spirit of loyalty to school, coach, team, and the ideals of our athletic program. They should learn patience
with and tolerance of those of less ability. They should feel grateful to all those who make the program happen. Speech and action
should reflect Gospel values.
At times, during the heat of competition, a participant may temporarily forget some rule of conduct. Prompt correction can turn
failures into learning experiences.
Ultimate responsibility for the success of our athletic programs lies with the volunteer adult participant. Adults must remember that
the program exists for the Christian growth of young people. Conduct of adults must always model Christian values and virtues.
When adults forget the primary focus of our programs, the program becomes destructive. When adults remain faithful to the
Christian ideals of our program, they exercise a unique and rewarding ministry to the young with whom they come in contact.
Points of Emphasis
- SPORTSMANSHIP must be emphasized by all coaches. Taunting or baiting should not be tolerated. Coaches and their teams
should shake hands with the other team before and after each contest. Coaches should set goals with their teams emphasizing
sportsmanship and should discuss proper conduct, both on and off the court, as their actions directly reflect on our school.
Players should be rewarded for displaying good sportsmanship and disciplined for poor sportsmanship. - RUNNING UP SCORES Children have more fun when the contest is close and there is a chance for either team to win the
game. There is no place in our athletic program to humiliate an opponent. In basketball, the "no press" rule reflects this
philosophy, allowing a team that is behind an opportunity to stay in the game. Coaches must treat the obligation not to
humiliate opponents seriously. When ahead by a large margin, coaches are expected, not only to follow the “no press” rule,
but: 1) not to trap the half court; 2) to play all non-starter players extensively; 3) to employ defensive strategies such as
playing a tight zone to allow the opponent to shoot: and 4) to employ defensive strategies such as to not fast break and to
slow the tempo of the game. Coaches will be held to these standards and those consistently running up scores may be
suspended by the school from coaching. - RESPECT FOR GAME OFFICIALS Emphasis on sportsmanship must apply to game officials. Referees will make
mistakes, coaches and players must be tolerant. Coaches and players should never shout instructions and criticism or show
disrespect to the officials. Officials should never be approached by coaches, players, or spectators after a contest for
explanations or comments. Coaches may write comments on the reverse of the score sheet or contact a league official if they
have concerns about a referee. - ALL PLAY RULE The "all play" rule guarantees each child a minimum amount of playing time. This is a minimum! Coaches
should play each child as much as possible and not focus all attention on star players. No child should be labeled a "three
minute player". Every player should start at least one game during the season. - PLAYING IS FUN! Our athletic program is not a spectator sport for the benefit of coaches and parents: it is a youth
program. The game is to be enjoyable for the child. To do this, the coach must always coach in a positive manner by praising
and instructing and not shouting negatively or demeaning the players, by building and not destroying self esteem. Coaches
must not over emphasize winning, but emphasize the skill and social aspects of sports. Parents must be supportive of their
children, without placing undue pressure on them to succeed, and should cheer positively at games.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Catholic school athletic programs should be examples of Christian sportsmanship. The guiding principle behind the enforcement of
this code is that the behavior of everyone involved in St. Theresa School's athletic program should not detract from the children's
enjoyment of the sport.
1. COACHES
Acceptable standards of coaching behavior include:
- + Set a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior.
+ Respect the judgment of officials; abide by rules of the event.
+ Treat opposing coaches, participants, and fans with respect.
+ Instruct participants in sportsmanship and demand they display good sportsmanship.
+ Coach in a positive manner, reflecting Christian values.
+ In basketball, remain seated on the bench a t all times.
2. PLAYERS
Acceptable standards of participant behavior include:
- + Treat opponents with respect; shake hands prior to and after contests.
+ Respect the judgment of the officials and abide by the rules of the contest.
+ Accept seriously the responsibility of representing the school by displaying positive behavior at all times.
+ Play in a positive manner, reflecting Christian values. Do not bait or taunt opponents.
3. SPECTATORS
Acceptable standards of spectator behavior include:
- + Remember that the players are children and are playing for their enjoyment, not yours.
+ Remain seated in the spectator area during the games.
+ Respect decisions made by the contest officials.
+ Be a role model by positively supporting teams and by not shouting instructions or criticism to the players. Do not coach
from the stands.
+ Make no derogatory comments or gestures to players, coaches, parents of the opposing team, officials, or league
administrators.
TEAM POLICIES
All coaches and parents are required to attend a meeting concerning the philosophy of our athletic programs and our Rules of
Conduct.
There must be two adults, 18 years or older, present at all practices and games. A male coach with females on a team must have a
female adult with him at all practices and games.
Coaches must provide a safe playing environment and be prepared to give emergency care for all Players. A current “Parental
Permission and Health Authorization Form” must be kept for each player.
Coaches must arrive before the players and remain until all participants leave the facility.
Whenever possible, have the parents arrange for transportation of their own children. In the event that a volunteer coach transports
other children, or other adults transport children, the following procedures MUST be followed:
- -Drivers must be over 21 (preferably over 25) years of age. All drivers must be screened carefully. Age, health, physical and
mental condition should be considered.
-Drivers must provide evidence of a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
-The driver must produce evidence of liability insurance on the vehicle to be used. A $100,000 per person/$300,000 per
accident limit of liability is to be the minimum.
-One seat belt must be provided for and used by each occupant.
-No one may ride in the bed of pickup trucks, nor may motorcycles be used.
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