Athletic Directors: Miss Anne Porter, Mr. Jim Rockenbach

Faithful to the Vision and Mission of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and motivated by the desire for excellence in the athletic program, the staff of the school’s athletic staff accepts the challenge and the responsibility of providing quality instruction in competitive skill building for our student-athletes. To complement the school’s entire educational program in the development of the whole child by promoting a sense of self-worth and respect for the abilities and efforts of other student-athletes is the essence of our philosophy. Such traits of the student-athlete require an extension of the school’s philosophy and classroom activity.

Training in the areas of teamwork, inner self-discipline, and fair play requires guidance. Thus evolves the formation of basic athletic and moral values that will direct the student athlete’s attitude toward self and toward others throughout life.

The athletic program of NFA is an outgrowth of this private, Catholic, elementary school. It provides for the total growth and development of its student-athletes in grades 4 through 8 by both Catholic Academy League competition and intramural programs. The school’s program is based upon the ability to compete on an equal physical level, mastery of basic athletic skills, knowledge of team-concept participation and individual growth. The integration of the school’s athletic program, with the total school philosophy and the responsibility to provide quality athletic instruction for the total athlete, is achieved by the initiative of a dedicated coaching staff who use their abilities and training, their time and talents, to teach and to enrich the athletic education of the student-athlete in competitive and non-competitive situations.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

To teach the basic skills of each particular sport
To foster a healthy interaction with teammates
To engender the essence of fair play
To encourage the total support of faculty, students, and parents
To foster an appreciation of the value of winning, losing, and their related consequences
To recognize and affirm the growth and development of each student-athlete throughout the season
To provide professional advice to parents concerning the proper placement of a student-athlete in a particular sport
To develop the concept of “team” as the meshing of the individual talents of its members

C.A.L. (GIRLS)
SPORT	Grades	Week of	Equipment
FIELD HOCKEY:
J.V.	5, 6	August 31 to November 2	Hockey stick, mouth guard, shin pads, cleats, gym shirt/shorts
Varsity	7, 8
BASKETBALL:
J.V.	5, 6	November 4 to March 5	Gym shirt, gym shorts, basketball shoes
Varsity	7, 8
SOFTBALL: (This is contingent upon the weather.)
Varsity	7, 8	March 8 to May 28	Glove, cleats
LACROSSE: (This is contingent upon the weather)
Varsity	7,8	March 8 to May 28	Gym shorts ,stick, cleats, mouth guard, helmet, pads, gloves, goggles
CHEERLEADING: (This is contingent upon interest of students)
Cheerleading is offered to students, both boys and girls, in the 7th and 8th grades. Practice times and locations will vary. The squad will cheer for football games on Saturdays and for home basketball games in the winter. Fall Season: September 8 – November 8 Winter Season: November 10 – February 27 Fee: $ 70.00 per season

C.A.L. (One time events):
CROSS COUNTRY MEET:        November – grades 4-8
SWIM MEET:                           March – grades 5-8
TRACK MEET:                         May – grades 4-8

PAYMENT OF FEES:
Fees support coaches and referees’ salaries, equipment, uniforms, field rentals and bus transportation. Fees for Interscholastic sports will be due on the first day of practice.

Fees:

Interscholastic Sport:	First Child: $ 115.00	Second Child: $ 105.00
Cheerleading:	First Child: $ 70.00	Second Child: $ 65.00
Intramural Sports:	First Child: $ 70.00	Second Child: $ 65.00

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Inclement Weather Information:

Please note that in the event of inclement weather, updates concerning games and practices will be posted on the School Website and Athletic Office Voicemail. Call 215-247-3811, and when prompted, press 3 then 2 then 1 for Sports. If time permits an email will be sent regarding cancellations. Updates are posted by 1:30PM on weekdays, and by 7:30AM on Saturdays.

Please note that weather conditions may force last-minute changes. All information will be listed on the Sports Hotline.

POLICIES:
Physical Examinations:
Physical Examinations are required of all students participating in Interscholastic and Intramural sports.

Forms must be on file in the Athletic office before participation can begin.

Team Uniforms:
Uniforms will be distributed by the athletic director. Students will receive uniforms upon receipt of the athletic fee. Uniforms will be returned to the athletic director at the end of the season in the good condition in which they were received. If not returned, the student athlete must pay for the uniform.

Students are permitted to participate in one interscholastic sport per season.

Absences from Practices and Games:
A note signed by parents is required for student-athletes who miss practice. This parental note must state reason for absence and must be presented to the coach at the next practice. Absence may affect student-athlete’s team standing and/or playing time.
Students must be present for the entire school day in order to participate in athletics.

Playing Time:
It is the endeavor of every coach to play every team member in every game.

Tryouts:
The student-athlete must earn his/her position on the team. Therefore, TRYOUTS every year will be “OPEN’ TRYOUTS.

NFA is a member of the Girls and Boys’ Catholic Academy League. We participate in all league activities at the interscholastic level for
both varsity and junior varsity competition. The selection of the athlete for participation on a Norwood-Fontbonne Academy interscholastic team is based upon objective evaluation of the following:

ability to compete on an equal physical level
mastery of basic athletic skills
knowledge of team-concept participation
individual growth

At the present time, due to facilities and means of transportation, all sports teams with the exception of varsity and junior varsity football will operate on a “cut” basis. However, we do provide instructional and intramural sport programs, which include basketball, indoor soccer, and field hockey. These programs are designed to allow the student-athlete to play primarily for ENJOYMENT and to experience various opportunities for skill building.

Norwood Fontbonne Academy • 8891 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia PA 19118
Phone (215) 247-3811 Fax (215) 247-8405