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Welcome to St. Mark Athletics
All school teams participate in the Dallas Parochial League
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Philosophy and Goals Develop athletic talents while maintaining Christian principles and good sportsmanship at the amateur level. Emphasis is on building teamwork, confidence, execution, respect, and discipline. Winning and losing kept in the proper perspective. Competition is about learning how to lose as well as how to win while having fun. Refer to the Athletic Policy and Procedure Manual in Parent/Student Handbook
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Dallas Parochial League
St. Mark is a participating member of the DPL The DPL sets policies and procedures with the Athletic Directors from all participating schools. Games and tournaments are scheduled with the needs of all 31 schools in mind. Visit for more information
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SPORTS Volleyball Wrestling Basketball Football Baseball Cheerleading
Boys, Girls, and Coed Football Cheerleading Cross Country Tennis Swimming Wrestling Basketball Baseball Softball Track and Field Coed Soccer Golf
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SPORT REGISTRATION Registration is completed online.
You will be notified when it is time to register. Weekly Bulletin Athletic Director Payment is accepted online or personal check. Most sports have a refundable uniform deposit. This deposit will be forfeited if the uniform is not returned by the posted due date and/or in poor condition. Registration forms are located on the school website: under Athletics.
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Selection of Coaches All coaches must be Safe Environment Trained
Annual renewal Coaches Must Attend “Play Like A Champion” Workshop It is strongly advised Coaches are CPR certified Courses are provided by the school nurse. Indicate coaching interest on online form. Coaching selections are on a year-to-year basis. Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook: Athletics
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Responsibilities of Coaches
Always set a good example. Teach Christian values: respect, discipline, honesty, a good work ethic. Discipline student athletes who display unsportsmanlike conduct using guidelines established by the Athletic Director. Remain with the athletes until each has been released to their parent/guardian.
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Team Selections Grade 5: Evaluated by an outside coaching source. Teams are divided equally by ability. The emphasis is on participation and development Grades 6-8: Evaluated by an outside coaching source. Teams are divided by ability. The number of teams per grade depends on registration. Players unable to attend tryouts will be placed by the Athletic Director. For more detailed information regarding explanation of team selection go to the DPL handbook located at dallasparochialeague.com
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Responsibilities of Athletes
Students must maintain a 76% or above in all academic areas. Sportsmanship is paramount. We shake opponents and officials hands before and after games, we pray with opponents before a game. Inappropriate behavior will result in suspension from future athletic contests. Respect and take care of equipment and team facilities. Yearly physical examinations must be submitted to the school Athletic Director prior to the first practice.
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Athletic Department Athletic Director – Marlene Ehring
Acts as a school liaison with the DPL Selects coaches and teams Mediates parent issues Gym/field manager at home games Coaches – Communicate with AD and Team Parents Parents – Responsible for organizing team concession stand assignments Organize Athletics Program fundraising committees
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Athletic Program Booster
Fundraisers Lions Den Store All Souls Remembrance 5K/1K Run Monsignor Smyth Golf Classic Raising Canes Day Volleyball and Basketball Concession Stand ***Parent Tennis Tournament
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