Athletics General Information

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Dear Celtic Family,

On behalf of our new Athletic Director, Patrick Devitt and the members of the Athletic Committee, we would like to welcome everyone back to school and back for another exciting year filled with Celtic pride, good sportsmanship, athletic development and teamwork.

We sincerely hope you will join us in some capacity - be it as a student athlete, a coach, a volunteer, or a fan. Whatever level of involvement you choose does not matter; plan to participate someway in our vibrant athletic program and show your CELTIC PRIDE!

Parent volunteers are an essential part of providing the student-athletes a positive athletic experience. If interested in volunteering or learning more about the variety of duties, please contact Glenn Hamilton, Athletic Committee Chair at ghamilton44@sbcglobal.net.

All parents are encouraged to attend Athletic Committee Meetings which take place at 7 pm in the Lower Meeting Room on the following Tuesdays this school year:

August 17, 2010
September 21, 2010
October 19, 2010
November 16, 2010
December 21, 2010
January 18, 2011
February 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
April 19, 2011
May 17, 2011

All students participating in instructional or competitive athletic programs are required to attend our Athletic Masses, which will take place on the following Sundays at 9 am:

September 12, 2010
October 10, 2010
November 14, 2010
December 12, 2010
January 9, 2011
February 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
April 10, 2011 - Pinning Ceremony

Student athletes who attend Athletic Masses may participate in Open Gym, which follows Mass. Open Gym takes place from 10:15 to 11:15 am on the following Sundays:

October 10, 2010
November 14, 2010
January 9, 2011
February 13, 2011
March 13, 2011
April 10, 2011

Again, if you have any questions about our programs or getting involved, contact Glenn Hamilton at ghamilton44@sbcglobal.net.

See also Athletics / Schedule and Special Events for more information.

Glenn Hamilton - Chair - 708-583-0534 - ghamilton44@sbcglobal.net
Pat McNulty - Vice-Chair - 708-453-7107 - mcnulty8@sbcglobal.net
Carole Bilbo - Treasurer - 708-452-7234 - carolebilbo@sbcglobal.net
Natalie Sannicandro - Secretary - 708-456-2788 - Natsan23@comcast.net
Patrick Devitt - Athletic Director - 708-785-9326 - pat.devitt@snc.edu

The purpose of the St. Celestine Athletic Commitee is to oversee and coordinate all school affiliated sports activities for St. Celestine School children in order to facilitate organization, supervision and financing. The groups coming under this supervision shall include all existing teams for boys and girls.

1. Determining the necessity of supervision, supplying all equipment, facilities and supervisory personnel.
2. Recommending for approval the formation and entry of any athletic team or squad into any league or tournament and supplying entry fees. No group shall participate in any kind of competition without the approval of the principal.
3. Determining the necessity and supplying of all letters and awards for these groups.
4. To sponsor and supervise all athletic-related extracurricular activities for all teams.
5. Arranging any tournaments or sporting activities.
6. Investigating any discipline problem of an individual or group of individuals participating in athletic programs, with the option of recommending to the Principal the suspension from participation in athletic activities and/or using athletic facilities.

It is the mission of the St. Celestine Athletic Program to provide our students with a competitive sports program as an extension of the St. Celestine Academic Program. Participants will learn the fundamentals of each sport and develop strong, healthy and disciplined minds and bodies. Participants will also develop a sense of good sportsmanship, fair play and team spirit.

St. Celestine School is concerned with the development of the WHOLE person: The religious moral, social and academic dimensions, as well as the physical development. We believe that participation in athletics is an important part of student development. Through participation in the St. Celestine Athletic Programs, students may develop lifelong skills and positive values. These values include leadership, healthful living habits, self-discipline, integrity, team work, respect for rules and regulations and the ability to participate with dignity and grace.

The responsibility to organize and manage the Athletic Program belongs to the Athletic Committee under the supervision of the Principal. The Athletic Committee is a standing committee of the School Board, comprised of executive positions appointed by the Principal. The Athletic Committee works in collaboration with an Athletic Director who is an employee of the school. The committee meets in the Lower Meeting Room.

The Athletic Director is responsible for organizing and overseeing the Athletic Programs. It is the responsibility of the Athletic Director to schedule gym time based upon the following guidelines as established by the Athletic Committee:

1. Competitive Sporting Event
2. Sport in Season
3. Sport Out of Season
4. Adult Program

It is also the responsibility of the Athletic Director to maintain all Athletic Program paperwork. The Athletic Director is the primary contact to address any Athletic Program concerns, working in conjunction with the Athletic Committee.

Coaches are volunteer positions. Coaches are selected by and monitored by the Athletic Director. All coaches must comply with a background check, participate in VIRTUS TRAINING and the Positive Coaching Alliance if organized.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to notify coaches of any medical condition or medication required for any participant. It is also the responsibility of the parent / guardian to notify the coaches of any medication in the player's possession.

The Principal supplies the Athletic Committee President and Athletic Director with the names of students who will not be allowed to participate in sport programs for each two-week period. The teachers have considerable input as to whether a child may participate in the sports programs depending on "missing assignments", "late work" or other areas of academic achievement. A child will remain suspended until his / her grades improve adequately. Parents may remove their children from any Athletic Program, team or squad at any time. However, once the program has begun, there will be no refunds issued.

Improper language will not be tolerated at any level. The procedure for dealing with improper language is as follows:

1. The first offense will result in a warning.
2. The second offense during the same game / activity will result in sitting out of the rest of the game / activity.
3. Any repeated usage of improper language may result in suspensions or removal from a team or activity.

This applies to student / athletes, parents, fans and coaches. It is the coaches' responsibility to follow these guidelines.

Parents should communicate directly to the appropriate coach any problem or concern. If either party is unsatisfied with the outcome of the initial discussion, a formal letter or email should be sent to the president of the Athletic Committee. The Principal will handle sensitive matters.

Five (5) hours of service time throughout the course of our school athletic year (2010-2011) will be required per family of any student / child participating in any competitive (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball) or instructional sport (Floor Hockey, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer). Service hour coupons will be distributed upon sign up.

All fees must be paid per the following schedule:

Each hour not served will be assessed a fee of $30.00 per coupon, not to exceed $150 per family. All hours must be served or paid by May 1, 2011. Failure to do so will result in report cards being held and the student will not be allowed to sign up the following year until fees are paid.

Athletic Masses are held monthly. Please refer to Athletic Schedule. All players and coaches on competitive and instructional teams are required to attend and participate in 6 out of the 8 Athletic Masses.

Instructional programs are designed to develop the student athletes’ skills and abilities, as well as teaching the fundamentals of the game. Competitive teams begin in 5th grade. The 5th and 6th grade teams are still instructional and skill-development in nature. Each student athlete will be given equal playing time throughout the course of the season.

In 7th and 8th grade, playing time is based on skills, attendance at games and practices, attitude and willingness to work as a team player. This is competitive play and playing time is not guaranteed at this level.

All student athletes are to wear the set uniform. Each student athlete must be fully dressed for each game. If the student athlete is not in uniform, he or she may not be able to participate in the game that day.
 

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