Athletic Handbook
(2009-2010)

 

PURPOSE

 

• To provide the children of St. Isidore School with a fun experience while learning the fundamental skills of a particular sport.
• To promote a spirit of teamwork, discipline and Christian sportsmanship.
• To provide physically and mentally healthful experience for students through compliments, praise and positive recognition.

 

PHILOSOPHY

The interscholastic athletic program at St. Isidore School is designed to promote the physical, emotional and spiritual growth of the individual student-athlete consistent with the educational philosophy of the school.  The coaching staff through team play, team practice and individual instruction encourages such growth.  At the appropriate grade level, each student-athlete is given the opportunity to develop athletic skills and personal character through individual effort and team competition.  It should be remembered that athletic should always remain secondary to the student-athlete's academics.

 

Size of Teams

Volleyball
    8-13 players per team, unless there are 16 or more total players, in which
    case, there may not be fewer than 8 players per team.

Cross Country
    As determined by the governing body of St. Irene's team

Soccer
    As determined by the governing body of St. Mary's team

Basketball
    7-13 players per team, unless there are 16 or more total players, in which
    case, there may not be fewer than 7 players per team.

Track
    As determined by the governing body of St. Irene's team

        The "A" and "B' teams for volleyball and basketball shall be evaluated and divided as equally as possible in terms of talent and numbers.  The Athletic Director shall arrange evaluation days and times with evaluators who are not coaches or parents of the student-athletes being evaluated.  Reevaluation will occur for each subsequent year that a division of teams at a grade level is needed.  The number of teams shall depend upon league and coaching availability.

Team Evaluations

        All students wishing to participate in those sports requiring evaluation must attend said evaluations on the date(s) designated to be considered for the team.  Exceptions to this requirement will only be made in the event of a medical condition or emergency as determined by the Athletic Director, or other exception approved by the Athletic Director prior to the evaluation(s).
 

Physical Examinations

        The Joliet Diocese requires a pre-participation sports physical examination of any student participating in the athletic program.  All physicals are good for one calendar year from the date of examination.  The State of Illinois requires a physical for all incoming 5th graders; this physical meets the requirement for 5th graders participating in the sports.  Students will not be allowed to practice or participate in game play until a current physical is on file with the school nurse.

Fees

        An annual athletic fee will be charged each child to participate in any of the athletic programs offered at St. Isidore.  The fee is to be determined by the Athletic Director/Athletic Board.  It will be refundable only for reasons of medical disability before the start of the season or withdrawal from the school during the first month of the program.       

Legal Release

        Parents or legal guardians of children participating in the program must sign a form releasing the school/church/program directors/coaches/ supervisors and supporters from any liability in the event of injury or mishap to the student.