SPORTS
Students in grades 5-8 are given the opportunity to participate in the Parochial Athletic League, an after school sports program. An athletic fee of $50.00 is charged per player per sport. This fee covers the cost of tournament fees, equipment, uniforms, and referees.

The boys may participate in the following sports:

The girls may participate in the following sports:

Bowling for 4th-8th graders is offered also and is a school-sponsored sport.
Students are expected to work to their ability level and cooperate with their coaches.

SPORTS GUIDELINES : (boys and girls)
Students who are enrolled in the 5th-8th grade and are planning on participating in school sports are required to have a sports physical form completed annually by their physician. This form must be on file in the athletic director’s office prior to any Parochial Athletic League game or practice.

Participation in after-school sports is contingent upon:
• Availability of qualified volunteer personnel.
• Try-out dates will be set by the Athletic Director in conjunction with coaches.
• Payment of the athletic fee ($50.00 per sport) to help defray the costs of PAL fees, equipment, and uniforms.
• Parental permission form and medical release form
• Students continuing satisfactory deportment in both school and on the team
• Physical examination form completed by physician, required yearly by the school.

A student who is absent from the regular school day will not be allowed to participate in that day’s practice or games.

A participant with academic deficiencies (not working to ability) may be suspended from the sport on a week-to-week basis until the deficiency is cured.

A participant with a serious violation under the “Discipline” section of this handbook, whether during school or sport time, may be suspended from  extracurricular activities.

Sport uniforms must be turned in on the last day (usually a game day) of the season. Participants will be charged a fine for late uniforms.

Other recreational activities may be announced at each season. Watch the weekly newsline for additional events.

SPORTSMANSHIP
Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated and will result in the student sitting out the duration of the contest or event. Fans must be an and example of good sportsmanship.

The Parochial Athletic League (P.A.L.) Guidelines and Policies read as follows:
• Hospitality and respect for home team school property.
• If there is a conflict between coaches, officials, team members, fans etc…, the athletic director and principal will be notified to discuss a mutually accepted solution.
• Learning the basics of good sportsmanship as well as acquiring skills is the primary goal for this age level participant.
Participation on a school team is a privilege!

 PARTICIPATION POL ICY
Coaches are required to play every team member in every contest. The amount of playing time is up to the coach to determine. It is also understood that players have various levels of skills and, therefore, it may be extremely difficult to play every player an equal amount during a game. It is the responsibility
of the coach(es) to use conscientious management of players in game situations. This rule is in effect during league, tournaments and playoffs. Coaches are not required to play students in games if they have violated a school or team policy/rule. Those students not eligible may not suit up for that contest. If a violation of this policy occurs, a forfeit will occur.

The Little Dribbler Program is for students in grades 1-4. The overall purpose of this program is for students to have fun while developing basketball skills, teamwork, a sense of community spirit, and to foster physical fitness as part of the overall educational mission of the PAL. The PAL Little Dribbler Program is a non-competitive recreational program.