Covenant Christian School

1900 Covenant Drive • Tuscumbia, AL 35674 • Main Office: 256.383.4436 • Fax: 256.381.4437

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  Covenant Christian School

 

Athletics

Athletics help make up the total school program and need to be an integral part of the curriculum. Covenant Christian School wishes to furnish the opportunity for each individual to develop himself in athletic skills through participation.

Participation in athletics helps improve and enrich the lives of the participant. If the athletic program is to serve its maximum purposes, the following objectives will be adhered to:

  1. The athletic program will produce in the participant’s endurance, alertness, strength and coordination.
  2. The athletic program will be formed using the youth’s natural desire for physical activity and play to ensure social adjustment and the development of proper health habits.
  3. The athletic program will be administered as a part of the curriculum under complete control and direction of the school board and administration.
  4. The athletic program will be planned and carried out so that it will make an educational contribution to the lives of the participants and spectators.
  5. The athletic program will make every effort to secure maximum participation.
  6. The athletic program will secure the health and physical welfare of the individual participant including proper training, health habits, protective equipment, equitable competition and a limit on participation.
  7. The athletic program will teach the proper respect for and the observance of rules and policies under which the school program is conducted and operated.
  8. The athletic program will teach participating students and non-participating student’s game ethics and proper conduct at sports events.
  9. The athletic program will include the proper understanding and appreciation of the skills of each sport and the reason for adhering to the principles of fair play.
  10. The athletic program will be a means for developing school and community spirit.
  11. The athletic program will seek to glorify God by developing excellence in individual and team skills and by demonstrating grace as players and teammates.

The athletic program will be a means for developing school and community spirit.  All games are subject to change. Please call the school at 256-383-4436 to confirm the time.