Programs
The interscholastic Athletic Program is administered by the Assistant Principal for
Student Affairs and the Director of Athletics and includes Baseball, Boys’ and
Girls’ Basketball, Bowling, Boys’ and Girls’ Cross-Country, Field Hockey,
Cheerleading, Golf, Football, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Softball, Boys’ and
Girls’ Swimming, Lacrosse, Tennis, Boys’ and Girls’ Track, Volleyball, and
Wrestling. An Ice Hockey Club is recognized (but not financially supported or sponsored by
the school).
Philosophy
The aim of the athletic program is to develop initiative, school spirit, and good
sportsmanship, by instilling a concern and respect for life and health; fostering
leadership skills, and encouraging the achievement of self-confidence through
participation in the personal decisions which shape the character of a true champion.
Additionally, the athletic program seeks to have each student develop his/her entire
physical potential by increasing strength, endurance, and agility.
Interscholastic Competitive Sports
ARCHBISHOP WOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a member of the PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE for both boys
and girls competition. We subscribe to the rules and regulations of these Leagues as
outlined in the Constitution of the Catholic League and the Code of Conduct of the League.
Contests scheduled with schools other than Catholic League members may be regulated by
additional rules and regulations (such as those of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Athletic
Association).
Commitments of the Student Athlete
All student-athletes are bound AT ALL TIMES to observe the rules and regulations of the
ARCHBISHOP WOOD HIGH SCHOOL, as outlined in the student handbook. Additionally, the
student-athlete must:
- Maintain a satisfactory academic standing to be eligible for competition. The policies
concerning academic eligibility shall be published for all athletes and enforced by the
Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs and the Director of Athletics.
- Follow all written regulations and the Department of Athletics and the team of which
he/she is a member.
- Assume responsibility for presenting the Head Coach of the team (prior to the first
practice) a "Green Card" issued by the Business Office. This card indicates that
the student-athlete has an up-to-date physical examination on file with the Director of
Athletics and that all school financial obligations are met.
- Accept the responsibility for fund raising over and above that directed by the Assistant
Principal for Student Affairs. For example, each student must participate in either the
school drives or pay the fund-raising fee. In addition to that requirement, each
student-athlete must participate in raising funds indigenous to each sport in which the
athlete is involved. The funds raised for sports are absolutely essential to the survival
of the athletic programs of Archbishop Wood High School. Therefore, all sports must
participate in this endeavor.
- No student shall be eligible to participate in Practices,
Inter-School Practices, Scrimmages and or Contests unless the
student has first completed a pre-participation evaluation ("PPE")
performed by an Authorized Medical Examiner. The physical
examination for fall sports shall not be performed earlier than June
1. The PPE or re-certification for all other sports shall not be
performed earlier than six weeks prior to the first Practice day for
each applicable sport. The PPE or Re-Certification form can be
obtained in the Business Office - Rm. 245. The students MUST USE THE FORMS PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL.
- Attend all practices, games, and fund-raising activities of the team of which he/she is
a member. Each coach, acting in conjunction with the Director of Athletics will establish
a written policy which governs the penalties for unexcused absence from such required
times of participation.
- Maintain any school-issued or personal equipment in such a way as to be able to
represent Archbishop Wood.
Intramurals
This is a program that strives to offer one well-organized sport each semester to those
students who do not take part in seasonal sports. |
