Athletics
Building Futures Together through
Faith & Academic Excellence
STM Catholic recognizes that there is great educational value to be gained through the playing of sports. Our athletic program endeavors to develop physical capabilities in every student and to promote in each such qualities as courage, confidence, self-discipline and sportsmanship.
Sports Offered
St. Thomas More Catholic offers sports for both boys and girls in grades 3–8 through the Catholic Schools Athletic League (CSAL). The main sports that are offered are Cross Country in the Fall, Basketball during the Winter and in the Spring there is girls Volleyball. Throughout the school year there are often other opportunities such as golf tournaments,
bowling and Futsal. There are no “cuts,” so anyone who registers on time will be placed on a team!
Season
Fall
Fall
Winter
Spring
Boys
Cross-Country
Flag-Football (Grades 3-8)
Basketball
Baseball
Girls
Cross-Country
Flag-Football (Grades 3-8)
Basketball
Volleyball
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is a nationally acclaimed, program, we offer to St. Thomas More Catholic School girl students in grades 3-5. It is organized by parent volunteers. It combines running with a fun, health education lesson plan. This program promotes individual achievement and self-confidence. Girls gain self-esteem and learn healthy lifestyle habits while training for a 5K run/walk race.
Play Like A Champion Today Sports Ministry
The Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Athletic League has adopted the Play Like a Champion Today (PLACT) Sports as a Ministry Program from the University of Notre Dame. The Sports as a Ministry initiative of the Play Like a Champion Educational Series is a research-based, child-centered curriculum designed to:
· Help us recognize the spiritual nature of sports
· Train youth sport coaches to be effective ministers
· Promote the moral and character development of our youth
All coaches and assistant coaches attend a “Coaches Workshop” and are certified to coach in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Athletic League. Coaches and assistant coaches receive a PLACT workshop certificate along with a badge indicating our solidarity and commitment to the CSAL and PLACT.
All parents of students participating in CSAL programs are required to attend a “Parents Workshop” and receive a PLACT workshop certificate indicating our solidarity and commitment to the CSAL and PLACT. Families are required to attend only one workshop. The workshop must be completed before the child can participate in a sport-no grace period will be provided.
Concussion Policy
Effective in the 2012-2013 School Year, the Archdiocese of Denver adopted the following Concussion Policy to be enforced for each athletic season. Also, all coaches and assitant coaches are required to complete a State of Colorado approved concussion course. The course needs to be completed before the first practice. At successfully completing the course, provide a copy the certificate to your school’s Athletic Director.
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