1. Welcome to St. Mark Athletics
All school teams participate in Dallas Parochial League
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2. 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 Athletic Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook

3. 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.
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To receive DPL game schedules on smartphone download Doodlio app or go to DPL website for schedules

4. 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

5. 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 uniform deposit see page 5 in Athletics Handbook.
If a uniform is not returned by the posted due date and/or in poor condition a replacement fee will be charged.
Registration forms are located on the school website: under Athletics.

6. Selection of Coaches
Go to school Athletics webpage under “Coaching Information” for details
All coaches must be Safe Environment Trained
Annual renewal
Coaches Must Attend “Play Like A Champion” Workshop
Coaches must read, sign, and submit a Coaching Code of Conduct Agreement to the school front desk.
It is strongly advised Coaches are CPR certified
Courses are provided by the school nurse.
Indicate sport interest on online form.
Coaching selections are on a year-to-year basis.
Coaches must bide by Athletics Handbook Policies
Refer to the Athletic Handbook and Parent/Student Handbook for Athletic Policies.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Responsibilities of Athletes
Review Athletic Handbook Policies located on Athletic Document webpage of school website.
Students must maintain a 76% or above in all academic and conduct areas.
Please read page 10 of Athletic Handbook for details.
Yearly physical examination forms must be submitted to the school Athletic Director immediately following registration.
Sportsmanship is paramount.
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.

10. 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

11. 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