At SCVi, we are not only creating healthy minds (students who are inspired lifelong learners with the skills to thrive in the twenty-first century); we are also developing healthy bodies with the introduction of our new sports program.
SCVi Sports is off to an excellent start with students already signed up for soccer, track, and basketball, sports chosen because they are low cost and can be played using our current SCVi facility and nearby parks. SCVi Sports plans to expand to include more sports in the future and hopes to offer a summer Sports Camp as well.
All ages—grades 1 through 8—and skill levels are welcome. Coaches will group the students according to age, ability, and gender to provide a safe, fun, and effective program. If your student is interested in signing up or you would like to volunteer to help with the program, here’s what you need to know:
* There is a one-time registration fee of $25 per student for track, $50 for soccer, and $50 for basketball. Discounts are available for multiple sports and siblings. See the registration form available at SCVi Reception and
above.
* The eight-week program runs from April 19 to June 11. The first two weeks are flex-enrollment time, when refunds and switching sports are allowed.
* Practice is one day per week from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Teams practice either on the school grounds or take a supervised warmup walk/run to nearby Live Oak Park.
* Teams compete in a weekday intramural program concentrating on skill development, drills, conditioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. SCVi Sports is working toward CIF certification so that we can compete with other area schools beginning in the fall of 2010.
Planning SCVi Sports has been a true team effort. Parent volunteer Phil Abbey helped to coordinate the meetings and is always available to speak with parents who want to volunteer, brainstorm ideas for how to make the program better, or even donate a piece of land to be used in the program. Meanwhile, Ann Peabody has stepped in as sports director. “I’ve always enjoyed participating in a wide variety of sports, and I think it is important for children to have an opportunity to explore individual and team athletics in a fun and safe environment. When asked to develop an after-school program where children can run and play, learn new skills, practice teamwork and good sportsmanship, and have a great time, how could I say no?”
SCVi Sports is still in need of parents, friends, and referrals for our qualified coaching staff, including head and assistant coaches. If necessary, we will hire outside qualified personnel to fill the positions. All personnel are required to go through the standard background check, fingerprinting, and interview process. Additionally, parent volunteers are needed to serve as chaperones for walks/runs/drills at the park, drill coordinators, drivers to transport equipment, administrative help to send reminder/information e-mails, raise funds, create posters/graphics, and more.
For more information, contact
Ann Peabody, SCVi Sports Director: peabodyann@hotmail.com
Phil Abbey, Parent Volunteer: philabbey@sbcglobal.net
WHY SHOULD YOUR STUDENT PARTICIPATE?
An article from
Parenting magazine gives these 10 reasons why your child will benefit from sports:
1. Playing sports is fun. It gives your child something to do and a group to belong to with the same goals and interests.
2. Research has found that kids who play sports, especially girls, are more likely to have a positive body image and higher self-esteem. They also are more likely to maintain a healthy weight.
3. Kids involved in sports are less likely to take drugs or smoke because they realize the impact these destructive activities can have upon their performance.
4. Physical activities are a good way to relieve stress.
5. Sports help kids develop discipline. They learn to set goals and then work to achieve those goals. They learn that by working hard they can accomplish the things that they want to in their lives.
6. Kids who play sports quickly learn that sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. They learn to be a good sport in both situations. It also helps them learn to deal with disappointment and go on.
7. Statistics show that kids who are involved in sports while in high school are more likely to experience academic success and graduate.
8. Sports help develop teamwork and leadership skills. Kids quickly learn that they have to work together as a team to win.
9. Motor skills, strategic thinking, and even math skills are learned by playing sports. Students develop strategic thinking as they figure out plays and the best way to get around a player or score a goal. Math skills are used as they calculate scores and stats.
10. Regular exercise increases quality of life. Children who exercise are more likely to continue the practice into adulthood.
