The Christ School Athletic Program

Philosophy

The Christ School coaches and student-athletes project an image of gracious competitors who embrace challenge, enjoy the process, win with humility, handle defeat with dignity, advocate for their sport, and are positive role models who give the glory to God.  The Christ School believes that participation in sports is an important part of your child’s education.  It is the goal of The Christ School to teach our athletes quality competition and sportsmanship that they will display and enjoy for a lifetime.  God’s Word says that competition is the fellowship of our brothers and sisters.  Let us compete with this spirit and run the race for Him.

Mission

The Christ School Athletic Department exists to support the school’s overall mission by providing a Christ-centered competitive outlet for students that develops character, integrity, leadership, and other life skills needed to become Christ-like leaders.

Team Sports

The Christ School offers many different sports.  Teams participate in Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer,  Flag Football, Basketball and Track and Field.

Athletic Conference and League

The Christ School is a member of

  • FHSAA – Florida High School Athletic Association
  • GOAC – Greater Orlando Athletic Conference
  • ACYS – Association of Christian Youth Sports
  • FCA – Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Coach Selection

Coaches are the heart of our teams.  We have head coaches for each of our six sports offerings. Coaches are required to be fingerprinted with a background check for the safety of our athletes.  If you would like to be a volunteer coach, please contact Jim Vais. This is always a prayerful decision.

Play Time

  • Play time at the 7/8th grade level is decided by the coach and athletic director based on skills and behavior.
  • Play time at the 5/6th grade is in some teams decided by league rules and when not determined by league rules is at the coach’s discretion.
  • Play time will be affected by attitude both on and off the field or court.
  • Players will be benched for improper attitude.

Practice

Practice is needed for the improvement of a player’s skills and the success of the team.  Athletes are expected to attend every practice.  More than one unexcused absence may be cause for removal from a team. Excused absences are left to the discretion of the coach and Athletic Director.  Be positive at practice.  Do your best and encourage your teammates to do the same.  All athletes are to conduct themselves in a Christian manner, on and off the field or court.

Team Uniforms

Uniforms will be issued by the Athletic Director with assistance from the coaches.  The athlete is responsible for his/her uniform.  If he/she loses the uniform he/she will be responsible for the replacement cost of the uniform.  All uniforms must be turned in within one week of the season’s final game.  Please return the uniform washed in a bag marked with your athlete’s name.  Uniforms may be returned to The Christ School office.

Athletic Fee

Each sport includes athletic fees.

Sports Celebration

Our year of sports ends with a grand celebration. This is always a fun time when we recognize all of our athletic teams and each individual athlete.

TCS Lower School Physical Education

Curriculum: We play a variety of tag games with the emphasis on personal and general space and tagging with care and respect of others. We teach developmental skills such as catching, throwing, striking, kicking, dodging, fleeing, juggling and locomotor moves.  There is also an assortment of creative games involving many sports skills with an emphasis on the student’s intellectual, spiritual, physical and social growth.

Physical Fitness Challenge: This fitness evaluation is given two times a year to all first through fifth grade students to evaluate their individual fitness level.  The first is a practice test given in November to let the students know where they fit in the standards and what goals to set.  The second test is in March.  Fitness awards are announced at the last Spirit Day and given to the students who successfully meet the requirements.  The following components of fitness are measured:  flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, speed and agility.

  • Curl-Ups
  • Right Angle Push-Ups
  • Shuttle Run
  • Mile walk/Run
  • Sit & Reach

TCS Middle School Physical Education

Curriculum: Middle School Physical Education is designed to allow students the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skill level in many different aspects. Emphasis is placed on increasing an individual’s proficiency in sports skills, increase one’s fitness level, and show good sportsmanship in all activities.

Curriculum Units:

  • Basketball
  • Cooperative Games
  • Football
  • Hand Ball
  • Physical Fitness Testing
  • Soccer
  • Spike Ball
  • Volleyball

Physical Fitness Challenge

The focus of the challenge is to motivate students to strive for a higher level of fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  The following are exercises needed to qualify for the presidential or national awards.

  • Curl-Ups
  • Right Angle Push-Ups
  • Shuttle Run
  • Mile walk/Run
  • Sit & Reach

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