About Our Athletic Program The athletic program at Immaculata Academy is considered to be an integral part of the school’s educational program. We believe this program provides experiences that will affect the student athlete physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. We believe that by promoting sportsmanship at all levels, the athletic program instills pride, reinforces a sound value system and enhances the individual’s self-
image, as well as the image of the school.
Immaculata Academy’s Athletic Program should achieve and maintain the following GOALS and OBJECTIVES:
1. Develop high moral and ethical values, standards and behaviors in student athletes.
2. Develop student athletes who demonstrate good sportsmanship. We believe the basic rules of good sportsmanship consist of the following:
a. Show respect for opponents.
b. Show respect for officials and their decisions.
c. Know, understand and follow the rules of the contest.
d. Maintain self-control at all times.
e. Recognize and appreciate skill in an opponent’s performance.
3. Concentrate on the development of skill and on student athlete participation in contests.
4. Develop a competitive winning attitude, consistent with good sportsmanship.
5. Encourage individual commitment to personal and team goals.
6. Promote pride in the school and the athletic program.
7. Emphasize and reinforce the importance of academic achievement.
8. Discuss with student athletes the importance of a lifetime positive attitude toward physical fitness.
9. Develop qualities of leadership within the participants in the athletic program.
