Cougar
Athletics
The athletic program at Saint Joseph Catholic School is designed to provide a variety of opportunities to enhance the health, well-being, citizenship, character development, and athletic skills of students. Coaches and staff strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages athletic and academic excellence. Student athletes are expected to demonstrate courtesy, self-control, and Christian principles of sportsmanship. These principles will not be neglected in the desire to win.
Sports Seasons
Fall
Girls Volleyball (5th-8th Grade)
August 19 – October 5
Winter
Boys Basketball (5th-8th Grade)
October 7 – December 4
Spring
Girls Basketball (5th-8th Grade)
January 6 – March 3
Boys/Girls Track & Field ( 5th-8th Grade)
March 24 – May 9
Click HERE for the Track & Field Calendar
Athletic Fees
The athletic fee ($90 for basketball, volleyball, track and field) helps to cover the cost of officials and referees, NCIL league dues, equipment and uniforms, and coach’s stipends.
Transportation
It is the responsibility of the athlete and parents to arrange transportation to and from practices and games. Athletes may ride home with a parent or another adult if that adult is included on the transportation permission sheet signed by the parent. Any adult providing rides to athletes other than their own child must have completed all of the volunteer requirements.
Athletic Eligibility
In order to participate in athletics, students must have an updated physical and a signed Athletic Participation Form on file. These forms can be turned into the front office or to the athletic director.
At Saint Joseph Catholic School, academics and exemplary behavior are two of our top priorities. Students will be placed on the academically ineligible list if they have more than one “D” and/or an “F” in any subject area. Grade reports will be generated by the athletic director every Thursday morning. Any student-athlete appearing on the ineligible list will remain ineligible to participate until the following Thursday when a new report is generated. If a student-athlete receives a Student Conduct Report for major violations (such as insubordination, fighting, destruction of school property) they will be deemed behaviorally ineligible to participate in the next scheduled game. If a student is absent from school on a particular date, they are not eligible to participate in any practice or game on that day. It is not our intention to isolate any student(s) or make them feel as though they may not be a part of our athletic program. We are trying to teach our students about time management, responsibility, and accountability.
Athletic Handbook & Athletic Participation Forms – click HERE.
Student Accident Insurance – Click HERE. Accident Coverage – click HERE.