Welcome to SMM Athletics
St. Margaret Mary offers students a variety of sports to participate in throughout the school year. Boys and girls in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades may take part in cross country, basketball, and track & field programs. The football program is for boys in 7th and 8th grade. The volleyball program is for girls in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Students in 4th through 8th grade may participate in bowling.
Our teams are coached by Virtus trained volunteers who donate their time to help your child improve their fundamental skills and have fun while doing so.
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REMINDER: A current physical form must be turned into the school office before a player is able to participate in placements or practices for any sport.
Student Eligibility
All students who participate in this program shall maintain satisfactory academic standing and conduct. No student shall be eligible to participate for that week in which the student is failing any subject. Those students who do not maintain this level may be suspended from athletics until satisfactory academic standards are accomplished. The school, not I determines academic and conduct eligibility.
Student athletes shall adhere to all codes or rules of conduct that are in effect. The student may be penalized for violating these codes and rules or may be penalized for actions of their parents.
Any student who does not attend at least half of the school day shall not be allowed to practice or participate in Catholic Schools Activities League games or practices. If the student has prior approval for an excused absence, this rule may be waived.
Parents
Parents shall maintain an attitude and conduct that is conducive to a positive environment for the students. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the sports program and are to encourage sportsmanship to their children. Undesirable behavior of parent or child will not be tolerated and will cause suspension from the program.
The parent shall not confront any game official during or after a game. Coaches are responsible for discussions with game officials. The parent shall not confront a coach or assistant coach at any game. The parent shall make an appointment to speak with a coach at some appropriate time. After speaking with a coach, if a parent is not satisfied, the parent shall then contact the Athletic Director. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from practices, and to and from games. The parent is responsible for assuring on-time delivery and pick-up of their children. Parents are responsible for their children having adequate sports shoes and any other required equipment.
Practices
Practices will be scheduled by the coaches. Participation is required for adequate game play. Coaches will contact team members for practices and any other necessary means.