The purpose of interscholastic athletics at York Catholic is to foster in our students the Gospel values of Jesus Christ as articulated in the Roman Catholic tradition. We hope to accomplish this by teaching our students a sense of responsibility, leadership, and sportsmanship. As part of the total program of the high school, athletics can be an important avenue for the growth of our students spiritually, mentally, and physically. Athletics help the students identify individual abilities and interests. Athletics are never considered an end to themselves, but are part of the total high school experience.
A student’s eligibility to participate in the interscholastic athletic program at York Catholic is a privilege. An athlete does not confer any honor or favor upon the school by his participation, but rather the school honors and confers a favor upon the student by allowing him/her to represent the school in an athletic event. A student’s eligibility is determined by rules and regulations of the PIAA, the YAIAA, and regulations established by the school as for eligibility, scholastic standing, and academic status.
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Spring Sports Opening Days
Grades 9-12: March 8
Grades 7-8: March 10
Spring Sports Kickoff Pep Rally
Meet the Spring sports teams and raise the Irish spirit Monday, March 22, at 6:30 PM in the gym.
Spring Sports Team Pictures
March 15 starting at 3 PM:
Baseball, Softball, Senior High Track
March 16 starting at 3 PM:
Volleyball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis
March 25 starting at 3 PM:
Junior High Track
Physicals
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association requires all student-athletes to have a physical each year. Physicals can be scheduled with your own physician or on the specified York Catholic date in June at Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists. The Comprehensive Initial Pre-participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE) form is available by clicking on the link below.
PIAA Sports Physical Form
Note to parents of athletes entering Grade 11: The Department of Health requires a physical for your child when entering grade 11. The form used by the DOH is different from the form used by the PIAA. Please be sure to take BOTH forms to your doctor. Please note – Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists does not offer the school physical required by the Department of Health. They only offer the sports physical required by the PIAA.
Department of Health School Physical Form
(Students entering Grade 11 ONLY)
Due to a new mandate passed by the PIAA, York Catholic is required to have your child return to your physician to have his/her physical re-certified due to injury or illness sustained during the fall 2009 sports season. This paperwork is required to participate in the winter or spring sport season.
Below is the link to sections 5 and 6 of the Comprehensive Initial Pre-participation Physical Evaluation (CIPPE). Section 5 needs to be completed, signed, and dated by the parent or guardian of the student/athlete. Section 6 must be completed, signed, and dated by a physician. Both sections must be completed and returned to allow participation in the winter and/or spring sport seasons. To receive a copy of sections 1-4 that are on file at York Catholic, please contact the York Catholic High School Athletic Department.
PIAA Sports Recertification Form
This recertification process is a PIAA ruling and York Catholic High School seeks to put the health and safety of our student-athletes first. Following PIAA direction is a part of this goal. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the York Catholic High School Athletic Department.
ImPACT Test
All new interscholastic athletes and cheerleaders are required to take an ImPACT Test (Immediate Post-Concussive Assessment and Cognitive Testing) to establish a cognitive baseline for sports concussions. This is an established technology used in order to determine the return to play/activity guidelines for athletes who have sustained a concussion.
The test is administered on a computer and conducted free of charge at York Catholic. The initial baseline is adequate for two years. Therefore, if an athlete participated on a YC team last season and had an ImPACT test, he or she is not required to repeat it this season.
York Catholic's athletic trainer, Kyle Smink, working in conjunction with WellSpan neurology and Dr. Barron, will be conducting the tests the first day of practice. Proof of completion of the baseline ImPACT test is required to be on file prior to an athlete participating in practice.
Additional Links
www.piaa.org
www.district3.piaa.org
www.responsiblesports.com
www.minipoly.com/youthsports
www.sportsparenting.org
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/goodsports/