Athletics

• If you are on a team it means you recognize you are part of something great and are expected to do your best to help the team get better. If you’ve signed up for a team – show up.

• Always give your best effort
• Try to be better than you were yesterday, in sport, or in other ways that are meaningful to you
• Confidence comes from preparation - give effort in meaningful ways; Practice with purpose

• Be on Time
• Optimize Time together
• Respect Others’ time (coaches and teammates)
• Give your best while you are there

• Always communicate as soon as possible if you need to miss something or if you will be late.  PLAN AHEAD
• Communicate with your teammates in practice and games - we all need to be on the same page

• Be Impeccable with your word - always be truthful ESPECIALLY TO YOURSELF
• Honesty builds trust which forms relationships
• Hold yourself accountable – acknowledging when you’ve made a mistake allows you to learn from it and improve for next time
• Mistakes are opportunities for learning
• Don’t make excuses

Missing Time.
Inevitably, things come up and for one reason or another, students will not be able to make it to practice or a game. We ask that these conflicts are communicated well ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. In the event that something comes up unforeseen, we ask that communication occur as soon as possible, so that our coaches know the situation, and can respond accordingly if a response is necessary.
Playing Up.
Senior teams may include student athletes from Grade 8 to Grade 12, depending on several factors including physical maturity, sport-specific skill, and a student-athlete’s desire or potential to compete at that level and beyond. Before a student athlete is permitted to compete on a varsity team, coaches, parents, and the student athlete must agree on the move. Junior varsity student athletes may move up to the varsity team after their season has ended, subject to the above agreement among coaches, parents, and the student athlete(s).
Playing Time.
In the senior school, we strive to develop student athlete’s ability to perform by providing them with sufficient competitive experience. It is a delicate balance for a coach to develop their players while trying to win important games that will position their team to succeed in their season. In some close games, players might not play at all, while in other games, everyone might play. Coaches will communicate their expectations and policies to players, but generally, we field our strongest rosters for ISA, GVISAA Playoffs, Zone Playoffs, BC Championships, and other competitions that affect provincial rankings.

Committing to the team.
Means playing in an unselfish way. During the season the team is always first. We do not want players who are more concerned with their own point totals, minutes played, times, finishing places, taking credit and personal achievements over their team’s success. Committing to the team also means being on time for practices and games and committing to team goals. Players need to prioritize and organize their schedules so they can meet their commitments.

Clubs. 
Coaches understand that some athletes also play for club teams. We support this, but missing school practices and games result in reduced playing time and playing opportunities. This is not a punishment; it just means that players who are more committed to the school team will play more.

Committing to the school.
Means recognizing you are part of a larger WPGA community and are students first. Being a good student is part of being a good student athlete, but being a good student doesn't mean getting perfect marks—it means being responsible, completing your work, communicating with teachers, dressing in uniform, etc. Coaches want committed players who demonstrate good character, support their teammates, and help out when needed.

Committing to yourself 
Means continuously developing your skills and caring about your game and your team.