Athletics

Lakewood has a statewide reputation for a high caliber of play and spirited sportsmanship in the field of interscholastic athletics. All students have the opportunity to participate in freshman, junior varsity, and varsity competition in the following athletic activities:

FALL SEASON: Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Cheerleading

WINTER SEASON: Gymnastics, Swimming/Diving, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Cheerleading, Bowling (club)

SPRING SEASON: Baseball, Boys’ Tennis, Outdoor Track, Softball, Lacrosse (club)

In addition, there are opportunities in club competition.

Eligibility

To be eligible a student-athlete must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period. This requirement is strictly enforced by the Ohio High School Athletic Association and no exceptions will be permitted for any reason. See the district athletic page for details.

Spectator Code of Conduct

•I will cheer for my team - not against my opponent.

• As a spectator, I am here as a guest of the school and will conduct myself with respectful enthusiasm.

• I will respect the decisions of game officials (who have a difficult job) even when I don’t agree with them.

• I will not demean coaches or players.

• I will respect the welfare of players, other spectators, and the faculty. I will realize that any action that threatens this welfare (throwing objects, physical or verbal attacks, and game disruptions) will be cause for ejection from the premises.

Stadium Behavior

  • Home side = Press box (west) side

  • LHS students are to remain on the “Home” side at all times

  • Student section is located on the south end next to the band

  • No backpacks, skateboards, bottles, cans, balls, etc. may be brought into the stadium

  • No “loitering” –Watch the game and cheer on the team!

School Spirit

School spirit may be divided into three categories:

1. COURTESY toward faculty, fellow students, other spectators and the visiting team and their spectators

2. PRIDE in everything our school endeavors to accomplish and has accomplished

3. SPORTSMANSHIP - the ability to win and lose gracefully