Central Arkansas Catholic Schools Church League
Central Arkansas Catholic Schools Church League
The Church League’s primary focus is to foster the academic and religious development of the students at all times. It provides an opportunity for all interested students to learn good sportsmanship and teamwork as well as improve in the basic skills of the sport. The athletic department will strive to encourage the active participation and individual efforts of each student, regardless of skill level. As a result of participating in the sport, the student/athlete should develop a respect for authority (coaches, officials, parents) and a respect for others (teammates, opposing teams).
The Church League’s primary focus is to foster the academic and religious development of the students at all times. It provides an opportunity for all interested students to learn good sportsmanship and teamwork as well as improve in the basic skills of the sport. The athletic department will strive to encourage the active participation and individual efforts of each student, regardless of skill level. As a result of participating in the sport, the student/athlete should develop a respect for authority (coaches, officials, parents) and a respect for others (teammates, opposing teams).
The Church League is open to any child who wishes to participate as long as he/she is attending a parochial school or other member school and meets the academic and conduct requirements.
The Church League is open to any child who wishes to participate as long as he/she is attending a parochial school or other member school and meets the academic and conduct requirements.
Church League & Member Schools
Christ the King -- Little Rock
Christ Little Rock -- Little Rock
Immaculate Conception -- North Little Rock
Immaculate Heart of Mary -- North Little Rock
North Little Rock Catholic Academy -- North Little Rock
Our Lady of the Holy Souls -- Little Rock
St. John -- Hot Springs
St. Theresa -- Little Rock
The Anthony School -- Little Rock
Participants
Basketball -- (Girls & Boys) grades 5– 8
Cheerleading -- (Girls) grade 7-8
Cross Country -- (Girls & Boys) grades 5– 6
Football -- (Boys) grades 5– 6
Golf -- (Girls & Boys) grades 5– 8
Soccer -- (Girls & Boys) grades K– 2
Track & Field -- (Girls & Boys) grades 5– 6
Volleyball -- (Girls) grades 5– 8
ABSENCE
ABSENCE
Question: If a student is absent from school on the day of a game or practice, can the student participate in the game or practice?Answer: No. If a player is absent from school or arrives after 10:00 a.m. due to illness, injury or leaves school sick (even if they return later in the day), the player may NOT play in the game scheduled for that day or practice.
Question: If a student has an excused absence from school on the day of a game or practice, can the student participate in the game or practice?Answer: If a student has an excused absence on the day of a game or practice, they must bring a note when they arrive at school that day or if they leave and return to school to be able to participate.
- Example #1 - If a student athlete decides to not come to school the day before a holiday, they cannot practice or play that day.
- Example #2 - If a student athlete attends a late night concert the day before and they decide not to come to school, they cannot practice or play that day.
Question: If a student has an excused absence from school on the day of a game or practice, can the student participate in the game or practice?Answer: If a student has an excused absence on the day of a game or practice, they must bring a note when they arrive at school that day or if they leave and return to school to be able to participate.
- Example #1 - If a student has a dentist appointment and they leave and return the same day, they can play and practice.
- Example #2 - If a student has been approved to not be at school due to participating in a play/show, they can play and practice.
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
Question: What academic average must be maintained to be able to play sports?Answer: Academic average 70% with no F’s.
Question: Are academic and conduct grades averaged together to determine eligibility. Answer: No. Academic and Conduct grades are not averaged together.
Question: Who will tell parents that their child is eligible or ineligible?Answer: Athletic Director will work with teacher to notify parent of student eligibility. Athletic Director will notify coach of student eligibility.
Question: Can an ineligible student practice?Answer: Yes. If a child is academically ineligible, he/she may practice at discretion of the school, parents, and the coach.
Question: Can an ineligible student play in the game?Answer: No. If a child is ineligible to play (academic or conduct), he/she may not dress out to play in a game. He/she may sit on the bench with the team, dressed in street clothes.
- This grade is arrived at by averaging the grades in the subjects listed: Religion, Reading/Literature, Social Studies, Spelling, Science, Math, Language, Art, Computer, and P.E (7th & 8th grades).
- No individual grade in any subject may be below 60% (an F). If a grade falls below this average, the student will be on probation until the next report.
Question: Are academic and conduct grades averaged together to determine eligibility. Answer: No. Academic and Conduct grades are not averaged together.
Question: Who will tell parents that their child is eligible or ineligible?Answer: Athletic Director will work with teacher to notify parent of student eligibility. Athletic Director will notify coach of student eligibility.
Question: Can an ineligible student practice?Answer: Yes. If a child is academically ineligible, he/she may practice at discretion of the school, parents, and the coach.
Question: Can an ineligible student play in the game?Answer: No. If a child is ineligible to play (academic or conduct), he/she may not dress out to play in a game. He/she may sit on the bench with the team, dressed in street clothes.
GENERAL
GENERAL
Question: Can I leave a sibling to stay at practices?Answer: No. Siblings may not stay at practice without a parent. Parents are not to leave players until a coach is present.
Question: How are teams divided?Answer: Schools with multiple grade level teams are to divide teams equally by skill level. This should be done at the 5th and 7th grade levels and more often if needed at the discretion of the principal and athletic director. If 12 or more are signed up, teams will be divided into 2 teams. It is at the discretion of the Athletic Director on how many teams are established.
Question: What are the rules around team apparel?Answer: 1. Headbands and sweat bands must be white or similar in color to the jersey. Only one item is permitted on the head and the wrist. Sweatbands must be worn below the elbow and may be a maximum of 4 inches wide. Rubber or elastic bands may be used to control hair. All other head decorations are prohibited.2. If a player wears a t-shirt under his/her jersey it must be the same color as the dominate color of the team jersey. If a team has two different colors of jerseys (light and dark) or reversible jerseys when playing at home they will wear white (light) and dark when playing away.3. Jewelry is prohibited. A medical alert medal and/or an insulin pump may be worn, but must be taped to the athlete. If a player is wearing either of these the coach is to let the officials know before the game begins.
Question: What are the school colors and mascot?Answer: The school colors are maroon and white. The mascot is a Bear.
Question: How are teams divided?Answer: Schools with multiple grade level teams are to divide teams equally by skill level. This should be done at the 5th and 7th grade levels and more often if needed at the discretion of the principal and athletic director. If 12 or more are signed up, teams will be divided into 2 teams. It is at the discretion of the Athletic Director on how many teams are established.
Question: What are the rules around team apparel?Answer: 1. Headbands and sweat bands must be white or similar in color to the jersey. Only one item is permitted on the head and the wrist. Sweatbands must be worn below the elbow and may be a maximum of 4 inches wide. Rubber or elastic bands may be used to control hair. All other head decorations are prohibited.2. If a player wears a t-shirt under his/her jersey it must be the same color as the dominate color of the team jersey. If a team has two different colors of jerseys (light and dark) or reversible jerseys when playing at home they will wear white (light) and dark when playing away.3. Jewelry is prohibited. A medical alert medal and/or an insulin pump may be worn, but must be taped to the athlete. If a player is wearing either of these the coach is to let the officials know before the game begins.
Question: What are the school colors and mascot?Answer: The school colors are maroon and white. The mascot is a Bear.
SEASON
SEASON
Question: Do all sports have a defined season and event limitations?Answer: Yes.
Question: What time does the gym open for practice.Answer: CTK gym opens 15 minutes before practice time
Question: What time does the gym open for games.Answer: CTK gym opens 30 minutes prior to game time
- Football - Fall (September)
- Cross Country - Fall (September)
- Volleyball - Fall (September)
- Basketball - Winter (December)
- Track - Spring (April)
Question: What time does the gym open for practice.Answer: CTK gym opens 15 minutes before practice time
Question: What time does the gym open for games.Answer: CTK gym opens 30 minutes prior to game time
TRANSFER
TRANSFER
Question: Can a transfer student participate in Church League? Answer: Students transferring to secondary schools and participating in sports must follow the guidelines set forth by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) first. See AAA FAQs.
If eligible for Church League only, Athletic Director will work with coaches to determine team assignment.
Transferring students from league schools will continue any academic or conduct probation when transferringfrom one league school to another.
Question: What is the eligibility of a transfer student?Answer: Transferring students coming into the school will serve a probationary time, at the discretion of the principal, until the interim report or the first nine (9) week grading period.
If eligible for Church League only, Athletic Director will work with coaches to determine team assignment.
Transferring students from league schools will continue any academic or conduct probation when transferringfrom one league school to another.
Question: What is the eligibility of a transfer student?Answer: Transferring students coming into the school will serve a probationary time, at the discretion of the principal, until the interim report or the first nine (9) week grading period.
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
Question: Is there an age requirement to be a registered volunteer?Answer: All volunteer coaches should be over 21 years old and have a working knowledge of the activity they are coaching or a strong willingness to learn.
Question: Who selects coaches for the Church League?Answer: The CTK Athletic Director will select coaches for the Church League. Volunteer coaches will be selected from all interested in coaching. First preference will be given to parents of children on the team. If more than one parent wants to be the head coach, they will be given the opportunity to work out an agreeable coaching solution among themselves. If an agreeable solution cannot be reached, the Athletic Director will select the head coach based on experience. If interested parties have equal experience, a random drawing will decide the head coach position.
Question: How can I volunteer to be a head or assistant coach?Answer: Any questions may be directed to the CTK Athletic Director (dmack@ctk.org).
Question: Do volunteer coaches have to be CMG certified?Answer: Yes. As school volunteers, all coaches must register and complete the Safe Environment Training Curriculum in CMG Connect including a background check. Coaches must maintain a current Safe Environment status in CMG. These requirements and certification must be completed before an individual is allowed to coach and volunteer at school.
Question: Who selects coaches for the Church League?Answer: The CTK Athletic Director will select coaches for the Church League. Volunteer coaches will be selected from all interested in coaching. First preference will be given to parents of children on the team. If more than one parent wants to be the head coach, they will be given the opportunity to work out an agreeable coaching solution among themselves. If an agreeable solution cannot be reached, the Athletic Director will select the head coach based on experience. If interested parties have equal experience, a random drawing will decide the head coach position.
Question: How can I volunteer to be a head or assistant coach?Answer: Any questions may be directed to the CTK Athletic Director (dmack@ctk.org).
Question: Do volunteer coaches have to be CMG certified?Answer: Yes. As school volunteers, all coaches must register and complete the Safe Environment Training Curriculum in CMG Connect including a background check. Coaches must maintain a current Safe Environment status in CMG. These requirements and certification must be completed before an individual is allowed to coach and volunteer at school.
2022-2023 Church League Policy Manual.pdfCTK Athletic Department Safety Policies
CTK Athletic Department Safety Policies
Christ the King School Athletic Emergency Plan - Web Site Version.pdfChrist the King School Heat Illness Policy.pdfCTK Cold Weather Policy.pdfFluidReplacementsForAthletes.pdfChrist the King School Concussion Policy.pdfCTK Sports Fact Sheet for Parents & Students.pdf