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ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY
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The Physical Education program
includes the following:
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The fundamentals of indoor
and outdoor soccer, basketball, gym, hockey,
volleyball, and lacrosse. The Presidential Physical
Fitness Test is administered in Grades 4-8. |
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In grades K-3 aerobic
activities and exercises are presented in the form of
organized games and activities. |
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Gym uniforms are required
for all grades. The uniform consists of the Cathedral
T-shirt and green shorts. The green mesh shorts are
worn for physical education classes and for soccer,
basketball, and lacrosse. Tennis shoes must be worn or
a student may not participate in class. In Grades 4-8
a written assignment will be given to a student who is
unexcused from class. The Summer Uniform is the gym
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An after-school sports
program of soccer, lacrosse, and basketball during the
appropriate season coached by parents. |
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Athletics are an integral part of the educational program
at the School of the Cathedral. The athletic program offers
both boys and girls an opportunity to participate in soccer,
basketball, and lacrosse. Students from kindergarten through
8th grade can experience the joy and reward of teamwork,
cooperation, and sportsmanship.
The athletic program also offers parents the opportunity to
make a valuable and direct contribution to their children by
participating as coaches for the various sports.
Primary emphasis is placed on giving all students a chance to
participate on an equal basis in a team environment. Of
course, each player, parent, and coach is expected to show a
Christian attitude and good sportsmanship toward their own
team members and their opponents. Any variance from this
standard may result in suspension or expulsion from the team
by the Athletic Director.
For more information regarding the rules of the athletic
program, including participation, establishment of the teams,
and playing time, please request a copy of the CASPA Athletic
Policy from the Athletics Office. A full-time Athletic
Director coordinates the after-school sports program in
conjunction with a large cadre of parent volunteers. The age
groups are as follows:
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Clinic - Grades K-2 -
co-ed teams |
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Teams - Grades 3-5 - by
age, single sex teams, CYO or Catholic War Veterans |
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Teams - Grades 6-8 - by
age, single sex teams, more competitive, no cuts, CYO
or private school league |
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The School of the Cathedral has a signed License Agreement
with St. Mary's Seminary. This is the document that defines our
privilege to use the Seminary athletic fields for the next year. The
license agreement requires all of our parents to become familiar
with its terms. This way, all parents have the same information, at
the same time, and have no excuses for failing to abide by the terms
of the license agreement. On game days at the Seminary, we will
again employ a security guard to enforce the various restrictions
set forth in the license agreement. Please be courteous with him,
and follow his direction. He is there to assist in our compliance
with the terms of the license agreement.
The School also rents the University of Baltimore fields in Mount
Washington for soccer and lacrosse. Follow the directions given for
parking. We are guests of the University of Baltimore. During
basketball season we rent a gym at Bryn Mawr School. Once again, we
are guests at this facility.
An Athletic Awards Assembly is held at the end of each sport
season of Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse. These take
place at 8:00 a.m. in the gym. (MWP awards are at 8:15 a.m. in the Faculty
Room). The date is stated in the Wednesday Bulletin. Each
student is recognized for his/her participation on the team in
Grades K-8. Members of the 8th grade teams may be recognized
with special awards.
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