The Athletic Department is committed to enriching campus life through a program of interscholastic athletics and to promoting the development of qualities in the student-athlete that will serve the individual and community. Saint Andrew's offers competition for boys and girls, the goals of which are:
- to instill in the student-athlete a sense of responsibility by demanding consistently high standards of behavior and by making the student-athlete aware and respectful of the needs of others;
- to engender commitment in the student-athlete through his/her teammates;
- to nurture unselfishness in the student-athlete by requiring that his/her actions on and off the court or field be consistent with the goals of the team as a whole and not be directed towards individual honors;
- to generate in the student-athlete a willingness to sacrifice his/her time and energy towards the fulfillment to the shared goals;
- to further a sense of personal discipline in the student athlete by demanding abstention from activities that limit his/her academic, athletic, and personal potential.
Athletic Code and Regulations
The following are the requirements that are expected of the student-athlete, the parent, the coach and the Athletic Department at Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, as well as important information. In order to participate in the after school sports program, a medical/permission form must be on file. This form acknowledges reading and understanding the Commitment Letter, and the Athletic Code and Regulations. The student-athlete and at least one parent must sign the form. The Athletic Code and Regulations has been developed and approved by the Saint Andrew's Episcopal School administration. It has been developed to help promote the Athletic Department's philosophy and purpose. Coaches have been instructed to develop reasonable expectations of the student-athletes and these expectations are to be fair, impartial and consistently applied. Enforcement will be the responsibility of the coaches and the Athletic Director. Students who fail to comply with the regulations are subject to suspension or removal.
Student-Athlete Conduct/Appearance
The conduct of the student-athletes is closely observed in many areas of their lives. Athletes are representatives of the school and easily recognizable, as is their behavior. Athletes should think of themselves as leaders, having certain obligations and responsibilities. In the classroom and while on campus during school, a student athlete must be even more aware of the school's and the instructors' rules. The student-athlete shows respect for everyone and everything.
As a participant in the after school sports program, a student-athlete should consider practice and games as another class period. Student-athletes should act as if they are in a class, but learning athletic skills, instead of academics. Respect should be given to the coaches and student-athletes should pay attention and give coaches the same consideration as they would any teacher.
Taunting, trash-talking, or any other forms of derisive behavior are unacceptable. Coaches of individual teams will determine sanctions for such behavior; repeated offenses make a student-athlete subject to expulsion from the program.
Swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated. Coaches of individual teams will determine sanctions for such behavior; repeated offenses make a student-athlete subject to expulsion from the program.
Student-athletes who are in possession of, or use illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol are subject to expulsion.
Student-athletes must dress in keeping with the community standards while representing Saint Andrew's Episcopal School. Hair shall be neat, clean and groomed in keeping with the community standards. No extreme styles, lengths, or colors will be allowed. No facial hair is allowed; sideburns must be above the middle of the ear.
Additionally, when at an athletic contest playing a game, a student athlete will:
- Respect the rules and decisions of the officials
- Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat
- Control his/her temper at all times
- Know that profanity and illegal tactics are signs of poor sportsmanship
- Show respect for visiting teams and their equipment.
On trips and during away games, a student-athlete will:
- Act in such a matter that is a good representation of the team, the Athletic Department, Saint Andrew's Episcopal School and the community
- Help take care of the team equipment
- Respect the regulations and property of the host school.