A lion is powerful — and powerful things need self-control. These expectations apply to athletes, coaches, parents and fans.
Handshakes after every match, win or lose. This is what Lion sportsmanship looks like.Respect for coaches, teammates and opponents is part of every match — on the court and off it.
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Responsibilities
Athletes: give full effort, communicate absences, care for teammates and equipment.
Coaches: teach skills and faith, communicate clearly, maintain certifications.
Athletic Director: schedule, supervise and enforce this manual fairly.
Rationale
Worthington Christian's handbook defines responsibilities of everyone associated with the program, and Temple Christian lists coach certifications and expectations. I combined these so each role is clear in one list.
Lions represent Christ and Kings Cross Academy at all times — in school, online and in the community.
Hazing, bullying, profanity and taunting are prohibited and result in immediate suspension pending review.
Rationale
Worthington says athletes 'agree to live by a higher standard' because they wear the uniform; Gilbert and Wilmington specifically prohibit hazing. I used Worthington's higher-standard language and Wilmington's hazing rule.
We respect officials, opponents and teammates. We shake hands after every contest. We pray with opponents when invited.
Any athlete ejected from a contest sits the next contest and meets with the Athletic Director.
Rationale
Columbia Christian publishes a sportsmanship statement and Wilmington connects sportsmanship to biblical instruction. I chose a short, memorable statement that athletes can actually recite, plus a clear ejection consequence.
Cheer for the Lions; never against opponents or officials.
Spectators who are disruptive will be asked to leave and may be banned from future events.
Rationale
Gilbert Christian has a spectators section and Columbia commits to modeling values to fans and officials. I kept the spectator policy positive and short so it can be read over the PA before games.
Parents encourage, support and pray — coaches coach.
Concerns about your own child follow the Appeal Process; playing time and strategy are not discussed.
Parents are asked to volunteer at least one event per season.
Rationale
Temple Christian has a dedicated 'Expectations for Parents' section and Gilbert asks parents to partner by volunteering. I combined both and linked to the appeal process to keep communication consistent.
