Eastside Christian School recognizes the value of participation in sports. Athletics teaches values such as self-discipline, self-confidence, perseverance, teamwork, sacrifice, dedication and leadership, and loving the Lord with all your strength.

Fifth and sixth grade students are eligible for the after school sports program. The after-school sports program is under the direction of the Athletic Director. Eastside Christian Schools, after-school sports program includes basketball and volleyball for fifth /sixth grade girls, and basketball and flag football for fifth /sixth grade boys, and elementary soccer.

Sports Season:

Sept-Nov = 5^th/6^th Girls Basketball & 5^th/6^th Boys Flag Football

Jan-Mar = 5^th/6^th Girl’s Volleyball & 5^th/6^th Boys Basketball

Mar-May = 5^th/6^th Coed Soccer

To participate in the after school sports program, students must maintain the following standards:

Christ like Athletics:

Eastside Christian Schools expects its coaches, athletes, and fans to act in an encouraging, upbeat manner that is pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ. Persons who do not portray such character will be asked to leave the venue.

Student athletes should practice fair play, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, good citizenship, integrity and obedience to rules. Athletes will represent in perception and practice, the appreciation for athletic excellence and the shared educational experiences of competition. A coach or team shall never leave the playing area until the contest is completed. Treat opponents with respect. Respect judgment of contest official, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that could incite fans. Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest. Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community; display positive public action at all times. Live up to high standards of sportsmanship established.

Academics:

The sports participant must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and have no F’s at all times throughout the season for the academic subjects. This grade point average is computed by assigning letter grades the same numerical value as the honor roll.

Appearance:

Participation on an athletic team involves discipline and willingness to make sacrifices. For this reason, those who wish to participate in sports at Eastside must be willing to abide by the grooming standards set by the dress code and administration.

Attendance:

A student must be in full-day attendance on the day of the game, function or activity in order to participate in that game, function or activity. Extenuating circumstances resulting in an excused absence on said day must have the Principal’s permission for participation.

Conduct and Behavior:

The Administration and/or the Athletic Director may declare any student whose conduct is unsatisfactory ineligible for an indefinite period of time.

Athletic Injury and Insurance:

All staff members are fully certified with the Red Cross for first aid, and are able to assist in cases of injury. In cases of emergencies, 911 will be called. All athletic injuries incurred on campus or while participating in an athletic event/practice must be reported immediately to the Athletic Director.

Athletic Equipment and Uniforms:

Athletes will be loaned equipment and uniforms for each sport. It is the athlete’s responsibility to take care of the equipment and return it at the end of the season in good condition. If the equipment is not returned, the student’s report card will be held until the student returns the items or pays the replacement price for the items.

Dismissal from Team:

Failure to attend practices or games, to obey rules, to maintain eligibility requirements, or to put forth effort continually may result in dismissal from the team. Conduct that is detrimental to the welfare of the team may result in dismissal from the team.

Transportation of Athletes:

Parents will car pool students to off-campus games in personal vehicles.