Athletics
Zach Croom - Physical Education Instructor, Athletic Director
Philosophy
Athletic competition offers students the opportunity to play their best against other teams. The goal is to play hard, play fairly and play fun! Teamwork is stressed in every sport at Immanuel. A student can be very talented but will never fully succeed unless they learn the importance of team play. Being on a team also means regular attendance at practices and games. For many teams, winning becomes the only goal and measurement for success. We guard carefully against this happening in our athletic program. We definitely want our teams to win. However, we realize and stress at every level that school sports are only games. Christian character and development is emphasized and good sportsmanship toward opponents as well as teammates is required.
Registration
Registration is generally held in advance of the start of each season. Notices are given to students in class or can be picked up by parents in the school office. Registration deadlines are strictly enforced unless a child is new to the school. We must notify the each league in advance so that preparations can be made before the start of the season. In addition to the registration form, each player must have a current sports physical form on file (updated annually). Rules and schedules for each sport will be distributed before the start of each season. Uniforms are provided at no cost for most school sports and will also be distibuted before the first competition. Age requirement for all sports is determined by August 1st of each year.
Programs Offered (depending upon Participation):
Cross Country
Offered for students in grades 5th - 8th
Runs August through October
5th - 6th grade runs one mile course, 7th - 8th runs two mile course with timed results
Soccer
Offered in combined grade levels -- 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
Season usually begins in August and ends in late October or early November
Volleyball
Offered for 5th - 8th grade girls
Usually begins mid September and ends mid October
The season ends with a championship tournament
Cheerleading
Offered for 7th & 8th grade girls
Cheer during the basketball games
Competitions are held each season
Basketball
Offered in combined grade levels -- 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
Season for 5th - 8th grade is November to January
Season for 1st - 4th grades is January to April
Track
Offered for grades 6-8
Season is March through April
Baseball
T-Ball is co-ed for kindergarten students
Coach pitch is co-ed for 1st & 2nd grade
Baseball is offered for boys in combined grade levels -- 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
Softball is offered for girls in combined grade levels -- 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th
