St. Sebastian
The Physical Education department is represented by St. Sebastian. St. Sebastian was the son of a wealthy Roman family and was born in Narbonne, Gaul. He was educated in Milan and became a soldier in Rome, and a captain of the guard. He converted other soldiers and a governor, and boosted the spirits of two Christian captives who were awaiting their own martyrdom, in the time that he served as a soldier. Eventually, the Emperor came to hear of Saint Sebastian’s faith in Jesus and ordered him to be tied to as post and slain by arrows. Saint Sebastian was left for dead, his body horribly pierced and bleeding, but by virtue of his physical stamina and God’s will, he did not die. Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of all athletes, soldiers and police because of his physical endurance and his energetic way of spreading and defending the Faith. All kinds of people look to St. Sebastian in hopes of attaining like strength and endurance. His feast day is January 20th.
A dynamic physical education program challenges students while emphasizing motor development, physical fitness, team cooperation, and sportsmanship. The extracurricular sports program fosters friendship, provides leadership opportunities, and helps the students develop a positive attitude toward sports and athletic competition.
Students may participate in the following sports:
| Flag Football | Grades 5-8 |
| Volleyball (girls) | Grades 5-8 |
| Soccer & Basketball (girls/boys) | Grades 5-8 |
| Cheerleading (girls) | Grade 8 |
| Pee Wee Soccer (girls/boys) | Grades K-4 |
Questions pertaining to extracurricular sports can be addressed to Mrs. Barbara Medigovich, Physical Education/Sports Director.
Extracurricular sports schedules can be viewed by clicking on the following Parochial schools website: Parochialsports.com
OLG extracurricular sports application
Coaches: Please note: When you are using the basketball courts, it is your responsibility to keep ALL food and drinks other than water out of the courts. There is a trash can at the entrance to the courts. Please make sure the children dispose of all trash before entering.
Thank You.
NOTE CAREFULLY:
The league is mandating new regulations as a result of continuing abuse by spectators. Please be aware:
"We are still having issues with parent not following the facility guidelines. As mentioned before the referee will be stopping the game until parent can comply with those guidelines. Please inform all of your parents that "DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY OF THE FACILITIES WE USE" it doesn't matter the size of the dog. If your school cannot follow the rules the following will apply: 1st offense: $ 50.00 fine 2nd offense: $ 100.00 fine 3rd offense: $ 250.00 fine There is no purpose to have a team forfeit. These fines will be effective immediately. Please let all your parents know the rules." John Gillis
PAROCHIAL SPORTS LEAGUE
FACILITY USE AND SPORTSMANLIKE GUIDELINES
Please treat each of the facilities we use as if it were your own. Remember, in most cases, the gymnasiums and playing fields we use do not belong to us. We are fortunate to have the facilities we use and this should not be taken for granted. If we abuse them, we could lose them. Therefore, please keepthe following rules in mind:
1) We are limited to the immediate area of the playing field or gym that we are using. Please do not letyour students or other children “explore” the rest of the gym or the campus.
CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.
2) At Cathedral and Francis Parker, the stage area in the gym in off limits. We are not allowed to play with the basketball standards, gymnastics equipment or any football equipment on the field or in the gym.
3) NO FOOD OR DRINK is allowed in any gym. Water is acceptable.
4) All facilities are available 15 minutes prior to the start of the first game please do not show up earlier.
5) NO PETS allowed, NO BIKES, NO SKATEBOARDING and NO SCOOTERS
(This applies to Fields and Gyms)
6) Please leave all facilities as neat as you found them.
Realize that not every playing field will have a trash can, so if you are planning on bringing snacks or drinks, please bring a trash bag.
NOTE: Violation of any of the above rules may cause your team to be fined up to
$250.00 and your school may forfeit the game. This is a severe penalty, however past abuses have almost cost us the use of a facility. If this happens again, we may no longer have a program. Theleague thanks you in advance for your cooperation.
SPORTMANSHIP
Please remember that you are setting an example in behavior that the students and other children are likely to follow. You are encouraged to cheer enthusiastically in support of your team. However, keep in mind that it is considered poor sportsmanship to try and discourage the opposition from doing its best.
Therefore, it is requested that you:
1) Do not make noise in an attempt to hinder an opposing player from serving a volleyball, kicking a penalty kick in soccer, or shooting a free throw in basketball.
2) Do not direct negative or derogatory comments toward opposing players, their coach, or the game officials. Keep your comments positive.
3) Keep the field or court clear during timeouts (except for cheerleaders). This will allow games to restart promptly.
Everyone wants to win, but only one team will. Each game should be a positive experience for both teams regardless of the final score.
Date of last update: August 15, 2010