Philosophy
An individual’s worth and self-esteem should not rise
or fall on whether God has given them great athletic abilities. Parents
and coaches alike must understand that each player on a team
is a unique creation of God. Each person must understand
their individual contributions to the team will vary in a number
of areas: practice, encouragement, positive attitude, playing
time, and team management, to name a few. Their worth rests
not in game time and statistics, but in efforts to make the team
stronger and better. Parents and athletes who understand
and support this position will be proud of the team’s accomplishments—not
the individual’s. Coaches, parents and fans must help everyone
to understand and to feel good about that role.
The overall competitive objective of athletics is
to develop individuals and teams to the best competitive level
possible while training young people to reflect Christ-like attitudes,
responses, and discipline. It is an honor for any individual
to be a member of a team, whether playing time is heavy or extremely
limited. Individuals who participate in our athletic program
must understand that the true value for the students will not
be measured in “playing time” or “points”, but rather in the
grooming of Christ-like disciplines and peer-group-unity.
Objectives
The
Rock Valley Lutheran Athletic Conference exists…
- to foster athletic competition between Lutheran schools
of the area.
- to help develop those athletic skills in which children
may excel.
- to give children of each school opportunity to make
acquaintances with children of other schools.
- to teach children good sportsmanship, Christian character,
and Christian conduct on and off the field of competition.
- to teach our children to be humble in victory and gracious
in defeat.
- to teach our children that Christian ideals and principles
are the highest goals to obtain.
- to teach our children that whatever is done is to be
done to the glory of God and the edification (intellectual,
moral, and spiritual improvement) of man.
Program
Requirements
ISHA
Sports Physicals are required of all students participating in sports. Illinois
Sports and Camp physicals are conducted at the school in early
June by local doctors for a fee of $15.
Athletic
Fee: A
$25 fee per sport is due prior to the distribution of uniforms
and should be paid in the school office. This fee is
designated for administrative costs in running the programs.
Academic
Performance: Must
maintain a “C” average and may not be failing any subject.
Church
Attendance: No
child may participate in athletic competition if they have
not attended a worship service the week of the game.
Uniforms: Uniforms are provided. Students are responsible
for shoes and protective gear.
Transportation: Students are responsible for transportation to practices
and games.
Parental
Support: Concessions & admission
fees are the revenue that make the programs possible. A
Concessions and Admissions Service Schedule is published at
the beginning of each season. Parents are responsible
for arranging a substitute if necessary.
Financial
Assistance: Sporting equipment, travel to away games, and tournaments that may involve
overnight stays involve cost. If there are financial circumstances
that would prevent a student from participating in a given sport
or event, you may consult the Principal or Athletic Director for
assistance.
CHEERLEADING
November
through March
Co-Ed
JV 5th & 6th Grade
Co-Ed Varsity 7th & 8th Grade
Practice
2 times per week
Attend
approximately 25 Girl’s and Boy’s home games during the basketball
season
In addition, the JV Squad cheers at the Girl’s Rockford St. Paul
Sweetheart Basketball Tournament
The
Varsity Squad cheers at the following events:
Cedar
Rapids, Iowa Basketball Tournament
St. Rita’s Basketball Tournament
Tri-State Basketball Tournament
State Basketball Games
Cheerleading
State Tournaments are conducted in Arlington Heights, IL
SOCCER
Late
August to early October
Co-Ed
JV 4th, 5th & 6th Grade
Co-Ed Varsity 7th & 8th Grade
Rock
Valley Lutheran Athletic Conference
Practice
Monday – Friday after school with the exception of game days
Students
play an average of 10 games per season.
Participants
compete in an average of two tournaments a year
VOLLEYBALL
Late
July to early November
Girls
Jr. Varsity 5th & 6th Grade
Girls Varsity 7th & 8th Grade
Rock
Valley Lutheran Athletic Conference
Average 16 matches per season, plus compete in the
St. Paul Tournament and the Belvidere Tournament
Participants may quality for the Lutheran State Tournament in Springfield.
BASKETBALL
Mid-November
to mid-March
Rock
Valley Lutheran Athletic Conference
JV
plays 25 games max per season
Varsity plays 30 games max per season
JV
teams participate in 2 tournaments
Varsity teams participate in 4 tournaments
