Athletics Definitions & Overviews
Description of CCS Athletics Program
Athletics Definitions & Overviews
Athletics Clubs Athletics Clubs are an opportunity for students to learn and experience a sport . Clubs meet up to two school days per week and do not participate in games or competitions with other schools or clubs .
For this reason , Athletics Clubs require only a minimal pay-to-play fee . When the club ’ s activities remain on campus , participation does not require completion of the Athletics Participation Packet ( i . e ., concussion training , medical authorization form , etc .). Athletics Clubs are available only to currently enrolled Cornerstone students and are not eligible for the Homeschool Partnership Program .
In recent years , Cornerstone Athletics Clubs have included Ski Club ( Gr . 6-12 ), Middle School Volleyball ( Gr . 6-8 ), and High School Volleyball ( Gr . 9-12 ).
Non-Varsity Sports Teams Non-varsity Sports Teams allow students to learn and gain experience in a sport . These teams meet no more than two school days per week and up to three total days per week including game days . These teams may participate in competitions and games with other schools and may be a part of local leagues . Participation in these sports requires a fully completed Athletic Participation Packet , including all training , medical authorization , and pay-to-play fees . These sports teams are eligible for the Homeschool Partnership Program .
Typically , members of non-varsity sports teams are not suspended from participation due to low grades ( i . e ., academic probation ). However , coaches will be alerted to low grades and will be encouraged to support students in their efforts to complete coursework and raise their grades .
The primary purposes of non-varsity sports teams are to provide students an opportunity to learn a sport and to gain experience in a developmentally appropriate team environment . At an elementary level , the goal should be to provide an opportunity for students to explore new interests , encourage physical activity and fitness , and introduce the rules and skills related to the sport . For this reason , these teams are open , and there are no tryouts at this level . Coaches of elementary teams will make every effort to give all athletes play time in each game to accomplish the goals of the program .
At the middle school and high school levels , the primary goals continue to focus on providing an opportunity for students to explore new interests , encourage physical activity and fitness , and introduce the rules and skills related to the sport to prepare students for the varsity level . These teams will have a more competitive approach than the elementary teams , but coaches will still prioritize giving all athletes some level of play time in each game to allow athletes to develop skills in advance of the varsity level .
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