Athletics

Good Shepherd Catholic School Athletics

Programs

Good Shepherd offers numerous athletic programs and opportunities for students in grades K-8. Our mission is to provide our students with the opportunities to learn the skills and rules of the game, develop self confidence and leadership skills, while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship in a welcoming Christian environment. Many of our sports are offered here at school, but we also coordinate with Memorial High School for many of our feeder leagues and programs. While we want our student athletes to compete and be successful on the court or field, students are first held accountable for their success and behavior in the classroom. In accordance with the philosophy of the Evansville Diocese, the primary purpose of an elementary and middle school athletic program is to provide students with educational experiences and learning outcomes, not a “win at any cost” philosophy.

Good Shepherd Sports Offered

Archery
Archery is offered through Memorial High School for boys and girls in grades 4-8.
Basketball
Basketball is available for boys and girls in grades 3-8 in the winter (Oct.-Jan.)
Cheerleading
Cheerleading is available for girls in grades 5-8 during basketball season.
Cross Country
Cross country is offered through a Memorial Middle School program in the fall for boys and girls in grades 5-8. (Aug-Oct).
Football
Football for boys is sponsored by Good Shepherd Catholic School for grades 1-2 (flag), 3-4 (tackle), and 5-6 (tackle) in the fall (Aug-Oct). A cub football program is conducted through MHS for boys in grades 7-8.
Soccer
Girls’ soccer is available for grades 3-6 in the fall (Aug-Oct). A cub soccer program is conducted through MHS for boys in grades 7-8.
Softball
Softball is available for girls in grades 4-8 in the spring (March-June) as part of the cub team conducted through MHS.
Track and Field
Track and field is available for boys and girls in grades 5-8 in the spring (March-May).
Volleyball
Volleyball is available for girls in grades 5-8 in the fall (Aug-Oct).
Wrestling
Wrestling is available for boys through Good Shepherd for grades K-8. Boys in grades 6-8 can also wrestle on the Memorial Junior High Team.
Track and Field Sports Sign-up
Boys and Girls grades 5-8
Registration Online link

Expectations for Student Athletes

We encourage all students to participate in athletics as it can be a positive learning experience. Student athletes are held to a high standard as they are a direct representation of Good Shepherd. All student athletes are expected to:

Remain Academically Eligible
- Students are expected to attend all classes. A student absent from classes will not be able to participate in practice or game on the day of the absence.
  - Exceptions to the rule must be approved by the principal.
- The athlete must not be failing any classes. Grades will be reviewed as report cards are issued whether that is on a 6 or 9 week cycle.
- For every two (2) detentions received during an extracurricular season, one game/event will be missed (the first game/event following the date the second detention is issued; this does NOT include practices).
Care for All Athletic Equipment and Uniforms Issued Throughout the Season
Represent Good Shepherd in a Positive Manner
- Show respect and have good sportsmanship towards teammates, coaches, officials, and opponents

Expectations for Parents

We are blessed to have a great community of parents who support their children in their various extracurricular activities, including athletics. Parents of student athletes are expected to:

Help encourage and support the idea that success and behavior in the classroom takes priority over athletics.
Ensure their child attends and practices and games (when possible) and communicates conflicts or absences.
- Please have children dropped off or picked up at designated times.
Promote the many benefits of participating in sports, regardless of the outcome of the game or individual performance.
Encourage and foster the values of fair play, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Respect the actions of coaches and officials and be a model of positive behavior at events and games.