PARTICIPATION (Varsity / JV):
All interested academically eligible students who are willing to work hard, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate responsibility and consideration as a team member,  will be given the opportunity to participate in extracurricular athletics at St. Paul’s.  While academics are always considered the primary responsibility of each student, athletics provides an additional avenue to explore talents and learn new skills. Eligible students are encouraged to participate in some aspect of our athletic program, as a means of developing individually, as well as contributing to our overall school spirit.

JV (Junior Varsity) sports opportunities are available for fourth through sixth graders. At this level, the programs are designed to be less competitive and more instructional. The goal is for every child to participate in the sporting activity, giving every child who participates the opportunity to experience the sport, develop skills, and determine if he/she has the desire to play at the next level.  Please note that coaches are given greater discretion in assigning playing time at tournaments.

Varsity sports opportunities are available for seventh and eighth graders*. At this level, a greater emphasis is placed on competition. While goals at the varsity level still include developing skills and “having the experience of playing the sport”, some students will receive more playing time based on their athletic aptitude to potentially play at the high school level.  (* Some students from lower grades may be asked to participate at the varsity level.)

In order to be excused from a practice, a parent must let the coach know at least one day ahead of time. Absence from a practice may affect his or her game participation for the next scheduled game regardless of the reason for the missed practice.  An unexcused absence, at the coach’s discretion, will result in a one game suspension.

Once games have begun students are to complete the season. If a student quits the team before the end of the season a parent must contact the coach directly. Athletic fees will not be refunded.