The Bible states that we have all been created as unique individuals with unique gifts. We are purposeful and intentional beings made in the image of the Creator.

"For you created my inmost beings that have been created in the image of the Creator. I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, full well." PSALM 139: 13-14

The athletics program provides student-athletes and their supporters a valuable opportunity to develop their unique God-given gifts and talents and worship God through their character, attitude, and desire for excellence in sports.

Every waking moment is an opportunity to worship God. Whether working, studying, relaxing, playing sports, or helping a neighbor or stranger, a Christian's life is about glorifying God.

Athletes can learn to integrate their faith and sport through Christ-centered leadership and coaching and experience personal growth and development.

John Knox Christian School recognizes that extracurricular athletics promote sportsmanship, teamwork, good citizenship, high academic standards, and community responsibility. These activities allow students to explore their unique talents outside of the classroom. They also demand high commitment, excellence, and self-motivation, which helps prepare students for the challenges they will face outside the school community.

Students are privileged to participate in extracurricular athletics. Participation is voluntary and not a requirement or entitlement. Therefore, participants must put in extra time and effort. High standards must be maintained since the school's reputation is often judged by its extracurricular programs. Those who earn the privilege of representing John Knox Christian School in extracurricular athletics are expected to accept greater responsibilities as school citizens.

All students are welcome to participate in extracurricular athletics, provided they meet the general requirements outlined in this handbook and any requirements specific to the activity of their choice.

Department

Athletic Director Christian Loro Email: cloro@johnknoxbc.org

Secondary Campus Principal Adam Wasik Email: awasik@johnknoxbc.org

Secondary Campus Vice-Principal Leanne Arevski Email: larevski@johnknoxbc.org

Secondary Campus Vice-Principal Jessica Duncan Email:jduncan@johnknoxbc.org

Programs

Students can participate at Grade 8 (Also known as “Bantam” or Btm), Juvenile (Jv), Junior (Jr), and Senior (Sr) levels.

Bantam teams are open to students in the 8th or 7th Grade.

Juvenile teams are open to students in Grades 9 and younger.

Junior teams are open to students in Grades 10 and younger.

Senior teams compete in the most competitive leagues and are composed of the most accomplished players in Grades 10, 11, and 12.

Associations

John Knox Christian School is a member of the following associations:

BC School Sports (BCSS)

BCSS is the governing body for secondary school athletics in British Columbia.

British Columbia Christian Secondary Schools Athletic Association (BCCSSAA)

BCCSSAA is a non-profit Christian organization comprising different Christian secondary schools in BC. Schools compete in tournaments to establish the BC Christian schools' championships.

Burnaby/New Westminster Schools Athletic Association (BNWSAA)

BNWSAA comprises all middle and secondary schools in the Burnaby and New Westminster School Districts and independent schools in Burnaby and New Westminster. Across the three BCSS seasons of play, 19 sports are offered to student-athletes in Grades 8-12.

Fraser North Athletic Association (FNAA)

Fraser North Athletic Association is an organization that provides athletic opportunities for public and independent schools in Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, and Maple Ridge. Through this association, senior teams compete and qualify for the BCSS Provincial Championships.

Seasons of Play

The seasons of play have been established to protect the student-athlete from being placed in a position of having sports seasons overlap. The seasons of the game in the calendar are the following:

Fall (Sept. - Nov.): Aquatics, Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Volleyball
Winter (Dec. - Mar.): Basketball, Ski & Snowboard
Spring (Feb. - June): Ultimate, Badminton, Golf, Track & Field, Gr. 8/9 Boys Volleyball

Team Fees

The athletic program must charge a team fee for each athlete's activity. The fees help offset the costs of league and tournament fees, referees, transportation (school bus or public bus), equipment, and coaches.

The Athletic Director will determine all team fees.

The fees will be consistent from one activity to the next, according to the team's level.

Fees can be paid online through the JKCS Parent Portal or by cheque written to “John Knox Christian School.” Cash is NOT accepted.

Players must pay fees in full or arrange with the athletic director before they are permitted to play in league games or tournaments.

Additional fees may apply for overnight tournaments, warm-up team clothing, and/or team uniforms that the team would like to purchase and keep.

If there is a need for Financial Assistance, please contact the Athletic Director for more information.

Uniforms

John Knox Christian School will provide all uniforms.

The Athletic Director will distribute uniforms.

Players will be responsible for the care and maintenance of uniforms while they are in their possession.

Players must deposit a uniform deposit in a cheque written to the school before receiving their uniforms. The deposit will be returned at the end of the season when the player returns the uniform in acceptable condition. If the uniform is lost or returned in unacceptable condition, the deposit will be kept to pay for the replacement.

All uniforms are to be cold-water washed and hang-dried. Washing and maintenance are the player's responsibility.

Transportation

The coach and the athletic director may decide to handle transportation for league, invitational, zone, and/or provincial events in two ways. The preferred methods are parent volunteers and public transportation.

Volunteer (Parent/Private) Vehicle

Players may transport themselves to events.
Family members may transport other immediate family members to events.
Players may be transported to events by registered Volunteer Drivers.
To become registered Volunteer Drivers, drivers must complete Palliser’s Volunteer Driver Form and meet all the requirements stated on the form.
Volunteer Driver forms are available from the school office or the Athletic Director.
Volunteer vehicles used for league transportation will not be eligible for financial compensation from the school.
If volunteer vehicles are used for invitational events, the activity will receive half the cost of school bus transportation, which will be disbursed at the coach’s discretion. The coach must submit a completed Disbursement Form (Appendix D) for all money received and disbursed.

Practice and Game Times

All gym usage shall be booked through the Athletic Director.

League games and home tournaments have booking priority over practices.

Any activity underway shall have priority over the following season of play (e.g.

volleyball over basketball)

A coach or staff member must be present at all practices and games.

Coaches may request specific practice times. While all efforts will be made to accommodate requests, the athletic director's priority shall be providing a practice schedule that is equitable to all teams in accordance with priorities.

The athletic director will create a practice schedule monthly. However, a weekly schedule may be appropriate when seasons overlap.

Most team sports (e.g., soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.) have two to three practices per week and at least one game per week. Depending on the sport and level, each team competes in two to four weekend (Friday and Saturday) tournaments a season.

Individual sports (e.g., Cross Country, Aquatics, etc.) will have one to two weekly practices and meets throughout the season.

Hawks Student-Athlete Code of Ethics

The actions of a student-athlete reflect themselves, their team, their school, and their community. A student's involvement in school sports offers opportunities and experiences that are important to developing a well-rounded individual. However, student-athletes must remember that participating in school sports is a privilege, not a right. (BC SCHOOL SPORTS)

Strive for personal achievement and excellence through total honest effort.

Play with intensity but maintain perspective. Do not let any situation deter you from modeling Christian ideals.
Play to reach your God-given potential regardless of discouragement or complacency. Authentic athletes do not give up.

Strive to win only by legitimate means

Learn, understand, and adhere to the written rules of the sport.
Do not manipulate the rules to gain an unfair advantage over the other team.
Recognize violence and physical or mental intimidation as harmful to sport, unfair, and unacceptable. Refrain from such practice.

Win with humility; lose with dignity.

Give the other team full credit if they win. Refrain from excuses and accusations. Be determined to learn and grow from the experience.
Accept victory and defeat with pride and compassion, neither boastful nor bitter. Establish goals beyond only winning, so you can leave with some degree of success.

Regulate your attitude.

React with self-control at all times toward the other team, spectators, officials, and yourself. Self-control must be demonstrated verbally and nonverbally. Refrain from profanity.
Recognize your gifts and abilities as God-given and channel the glory received from these back to God’s glory. Accept awards humbly, display humility, and be thankful for your opportunities.
Practice good health habits by refraining from tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances and following sound nutritional guidelines.

Honour the other team members, officials, and spectators.

Treat visiting teams, spectators, and officials as integral to sport and as honoured guests. Conduct yourself with honour and dignity.
Believe in the honesty and integrity of the other team and the honesty, integrity, and interpretation of game officials.
Accept the official's decision peacefully and without questioning it improperly.
Build a cooperative attitude with other competitors. Interact with them and view them as partners, sharing a mutual endeavor to improve and realize their potential, not as enemies you wish to defeat.
Seek to build up other participants so that all involved can improve and experience success and fulfillment in the competition.
Recognize and applaud your team's efforts honestly and wholeheartedly, regardless of circumstances.

Student-Athlete Responsibilities

The student-athlete is responsible for maintaining the code of ethics.
Is responsible for their actions inside and outside of school as a school representative and an image bearer of God.
Is responsible for all equipment and uniforms, which are the property of John Knox Christian School.
Is responsible for maintaining academic eligibility.

Punctual for all classes
Demonstrate initiative in completing assignments and tests they missed due to scheduled games and tournaments.
Maintain a transparent and open dialogue with teachers regarding their homework and schedule.
Maintain an acceptable grade in each course as determined by the teacher.

Is responsible for being and on time for all team practices and games unless the coach and/or staff sponsor has been given at least one day of notice.
Players chosen for a team are responsible for staying on that team until the end of the season.

Penalties for Student-Athlete Violations.

Athletes who decide to quit a team during a season of play must talk with the coach and athletic director. If the reason for quitting is unacceptable, that student will not be permitted to participate in any other John Knox Christian School team in that given school year.
Athletes who violate the academic eligibility requirements will sit down with the teacher, coach, and athletic director and determine the appropriate course of action together. Possible solutions are:

All assignments must be completed before students can continue participating on the team.
A contract could outline the specific academic eligibility requirements for individual student-athletes.
Suspension from the team.
Expulsion from the team.

The team fee will NOT be refunded.

Athletes who violate the school’s code of conduct could face the following consequences based on the severity or regularity of the violation. The athlete will meet with the coach, athletic director, and an administrative representative to determine the appropriate course of action. Possible solutions are:

A behaviour contract could outline a student-athlete’s specific requirements for continuing participation in the Hawks athletic program.
One game suspension.
Multiple game suspensions from the team
Expulsion from the team

The team fee will NOT be refunded

Guidelines for Student Athletes

Eligibility

BC School Sports

BC School Sports (BCSS) is the governing body for school athletics in British Columbia. As a member school, we pay fees to BCSS, are accountable to them for following the rules and regulations for members, and can be sanctioned by them for failure to abide by these rules and regulations. BCSS provides leadership to school sports by planning, coordinating, and assisting in inter-school activities for BC. The following guidelines are pertinent to players and parents.

BC SCHOOL SPORTS: ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

For a student to play on a school sports team, the following BCSS eligibility requirements must be met.

The student-athlete must be in full-time attendance at school.
Graduation requirements still need to be met.
Student-athletes are only eligible to play on a school team for five (5) consecutive school years. This 5-year time frame starts when the student enters Grade 8. This rule applies even if the student does not compete on a team in a particular year.
Age requirements must be met. As of December 31st of the current school year:

Senior students must be under 19 years of age
Junior students must be under 17 years of age
Grade 9 students must be under 16 years of age
Grade 8 students must be under 15 years of age

A transfer of schools after the start of the 1st year of eligibility may limit eligibility at the new school.

There are exceptions to this rule. Please talk to the Athletic Director if you have any questions.

JOHN KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

At the beginning of each season of play, student-athletes will be responsible for communicating with each of their teachers regarding implications on the class. The Athletic Department expects teaching staff to communicate any problems to the student-athlete, coach, and parents. Suppose a student-athlete fails to meet behavioural and academic requirements. In that case, all parties will work together to create possible solutions, including suspension from participation until the student-athlete can meet expectations.

ATTENDANCE

A student athlete must attend all classes the day of a game or practice, or until the designated time of departure in the case of an away game.
A student athlete must attend all classes the day before an away trip in which they will be absent for an entire day of school. If they do not attend all classes the day before a trip, they may not travel the next day.
Any athlete “skipping” a class will not be eligible for competition on that day. If he/she “skips” a class on a Friday he/she will be suspended from play the entire weekend.
Athletes suspended from school may not part

Students must be in attendance for the day of a practice or game to participate in that practice or game. Legitimate reasons for an absence, which would allow a student to participate on the same day as the absence, are;

School Sanctioned Activities
Appointments with health professionals
Emergency Situations
Planned absence for personal or educational purposes that the school administration has approved.

Students absent from classes for a portion of the day due to illness are not eligible to participate by simply making it to the remaining portion of their classes. It may be considered unethical for a coach to practice or play an athlete who was ill earlier in the day. The effects of that illness may linger and present a potential health risk to the athlete, their teammates, and their opponents if the athlete practices or plays that same day.

An athlete suspended from school is also suspended from participating in extracurricular activities until the student has been reinstated to classes.

Academic Eligibility: All student-athletes must maintain the following to continue to be eligible for athletics:

Student athletes must maintain a minimum standard of “meeting expectations” or 73% in all enrolled classes with no outstanding or incomplete assignments.
Teachers will notify the athletic director of students failing to complete and/or completing incomplete assignments.
Student-athletes will be temporarily suspended from participation until there is evidence of improvement.

Athletes Playing Up Policy

When considering moving up a player, the player should be able to make a significant contribution to the higher team and should have sufficient playing time on that team to benefit in his or her development as a player.

Process for aging up a player:

An agreement between the two coaches is involved.
Agreement between the coach and the parents of the player.
Agreement between the coach and the player.

Commitment

Being a member of any school team is a privilege that each student-athlete must earn. A key to attaining that privilege is commitment to the team. Team success can only be achieved if all participants are committed. This type of commitment includes;

Attend all practices, games, and team events.
Providing the coach with advance notice of absences from practices or games and an explanation of that absence.

While it is acceptable for a student-athlete to have a job, it is not reasonable to expect the coach to accept working as a legitimate reason for missing practice or a game.

Hazing

John Knox Christian School prohibits hazing or harmful initiation activities. Planning, initiating, or participating in such activities shall be dealt with under the behavioral expectations of Hawks athletics and may lead to suspension or removal from a team or school.

Dual Sport Participation Policy

As a general guideline, student-athletes are encouraged to participate in only one sport per season (i.e., fall, winter, spring). However, in recognition that a multisport athlete may be capable of, and/or interested in, participating in two sports during the same season, the following procedures are to be followed:

Communication between the athletic director, coaches from each respective sport, and the student-athlete’s parents must occur before the beginning of the season. This communication aims to review the specific commitments required for each sport and discuss the feasibility of the student-athlete participating in both sports. The athletic director will determine the final approval.
Before participating in either sport, the athlete must designate a primary sport. This means that the athlete must attend all practices and contests of the designated primary sport before participating in the secondary sport.
The athlete must be in good academic standing and continue to be so during dual participation. If the student-athlete's academic performance significantly decreases from its normal level and can be attributed to dual participation, the student may be required to withdraw from the secondary sport.
If the student-athlete wishes to participate in the secondary sport when there is a conflict, it may only be done with the approval of both coaches and the athletic director.
If it is apparent that the student-athlete cannot fulfill the obligations of the primary sport or that participation in the secondary sport raises questions about the student-athlete's ability to participate safely, the student-athlete may be required to withdraw from the secondary sport.

Guidelines for Coaches

The following guidelines are considered codes of conduct for John Knox Christian School coaching staff.

The Coach is foremost a teacher. School athletics' chief objectives are to build leaders and develop athletic skills. Winning games is secondary to these objectives. Coaches who do not contribute positively to the educational process are not meeting their obligations.

The Coach should always be regular and prompt in meeting assignments, practices, games, and meetings.

The Coach should be diligent about attending to routine details. This includes getting all reports when due, keeping necessary records, phoning in results, and forwarding any receipts when required.

The Coach should instill in the team an attitude of sportsmanship on and off the court, during the game, and afterward, in school and out.

The Coach should use acceptable language at all times. Vulgarity and profanity are not on the athletic field or court, in the gym, or in the classroom.

The Coach shall not use alcohol or non-prescription drugs while with the team.

The Coach should let common law prevail when faced with unpredictable disciplinary situations. Situations are to be assessed rationally.

The coach should accept the responsibility of counseling the athletes in their/direction. The coach is uniquely positioned among all teaching staff in the relationship with the students. Many students complete their high school program because of, in part, their interest in athletic participation and the coach's influence. In this way, the coach can play a significant role in the problems now confronting high schools regarding drop-out rates and related issues.

The Coach should be mindful of the position of guardianship entrusted by the athletes and their parents. While acting as a counselor to the athletes, there must also be a necessary social separation so that over-familiarity or impropriety does not occur or is not perceived to have occurred.

The coach should work to instill in their players respect for the officials and establish that they shall discuss aspects of the game with the officials alone.

The Coach will respect the rights and feelings of other coaches and will never use tactics that take unfair advantage of others. The coach should always be friendly and courteous and never argue with an opposing coach in front of the team or spectators.

The Coach should teach the team to be respectful of and friendly towards opponents.

Playing Time/Expectations

John Knox Christian School participates in competitive leagues. As such, there will be few, if any, instances where playing time for each player on the team will be equal. The playing time may vary from game to game or week to week. Neither the player’s grade nor prior years of playing experience with John Knox Christian School teams will be a factor in determining playing time.

During the regular season, coaches are encouraged to consider the following recommendations for athletes' minimum playing time. Still, ultimately, decisions regarding playing time shall be at the coach's discretion.

Grade 8 approximately 50%

Juvenile/Junior approximately 30%

Senior approximately 20%

There are no recommendations for the league, zone, and provincial playoffs.

Communication

Clear communication between coach and player, player and parent, parent and coach, and between players is critical to avoid misunderstanding. This communication can be initiated and maintained in several ways:

The Communication Chain of Command

The chain of command is an essential communication tool for parents. Parents must communicate through their children and children to their parents because of the day-to-day nature of athletics. Coaches and staff sponsors must give notice of all games and tournaments at the beginning of the season. Most communication will be done through the John Knox Christian Athletics website (athletics.johnknoxbc.org), email, and/or Teamlinkt, the athletics communication app. The staff sponsor is ultimately responsible for communication with the home and collecting all the fees when a community coach is involved. The coach and staff sponsor must dialogue with the athletic director regularly. Any problems, changes to the schedule, or academic ineligibility should be communicated to the athletic director. The athletic director is responsible for communication with the administration.

Communicating Concerns and Grievances

The first step in the chain of command is for parents to communicate with the coach or staff sponsor. In the case of a grievance, parents should present their concerns to the coach at a pre-arranged meeting. It is not appropriate to communicate worries on the phone or via email.
The second step in the chain of command is for parents to meet with the athletic director. The athletic director will follow up with the coach and the staff sponsor and, if necessary, inform the administration.
If the parent is not satisfied with the athletic director's actions, the final step is to set up a meeting with the school’s administration.

Sanctioned Absences and Early Dismissals

Student-athletes sometimes need to be absent from classes or released from the last class of the day before the end of the class. In these instances, coaches are required to provide notice to all school staff.

Teacher coaches or teacher liaisons may do so at their initiative or request the athletic director execute this task. Community-based coaches shall inform the athletic director of the dates and times, and the athletic director shall be responsible for accomplishing this task.

The notice will be sent to all staff members via email. The notice should be provided as early as possible and must contain the following;

A list of all students involved
The date of the Sanctioned Absence
Periods involved
When appropriate, the time of departure
The event.

Guidelines for Parents

Support the team, the players, and the coaches.

Help your child follow and uphold the John Knox Christian School athletes’ guidelines for participation.

Support sportsmanship goals and help bring pride and respect to your child and John Knox Christian School.

Support your child’s role on the team, even if you don’t understand his/her position on the depth chart.

Awards

Each June, after all school-sponsored athletic activities are concluded, the athletic department sponsors and hosts an “Athletic Banquet.” This evening, individual activity awards are presented, as determined by the athletic department and selected by the respective coaching staff. In addition, the Athletes of the Year and Career Athletes, as chosen by a designated committee, are given.

Athletic Award Points

A point system is in place to award athletes for their contribution, dedication, and pride in playing sports at John Knox and, more importantly, for Christ. Coaches will give an appropriate score to the student-athlete by looking at the breakdown of scores listed below. These points are accumulated throughout their years at John Knox. Awards will be given according to points accrued for the year plus points from prior years.

Points Breakdown

(0) Seldom there; feeble effort

(1) Weak competitor; misses practices/games

(2) Average competitor; misses some practices/games

(3) Average competitor; attends most practices/games

(4) Good competitor; attends all practices/games

(5) Excellent competitor; contributes all of his/her ability

1 Bonus Point is given to each athlete who acquires any from the list below:

For demonstrating a Christ-like attitude
For leadership qualities
For winning the GVISAA/BCCSSAA Championship
For reaching the Provincial Championship
For winning the Provincial Championship

Athletic Service Points

Athletic service is a massive driving force for our athletics program. With the volunteerism and service of our students, the athletics program will be able to run to the best of its ability. Students who perform service for athletics over the year are eligible to receive formal recognition at the Athletics Banquet in June. To receive an athletic service award, a student must have accumulated points throughout their years at the school. Points are awarded according to the hours served. Each point is the equivalent of one (1) hour of athletic service. Having accumulated points from year to year, students may receive the following awards.

15 points - Certificate

30 points - Bronze Medal

45 points - Silver Medal

60 points - Gold Medal

75 points - Diamond Award

Athletic Awards Description

Certificate:

Candidate has accumulated a minimum of ten (10) athletic points

Small Medal:

The candidate has accumulated a minimum of twenty-five (25) athletic points and fifteen (15) athletic service points

Large Medal:

Candidate has accumulated a minimum of forty-five (45) athletic points and thirty (30) athletic service points

Platinum Award

The candidate has accumulated a minimum of seventy (70) athletic points and forty-five (45) athletic service points

The Hawks Athletic Award is offered to a graduating student (male and/or female) who has shown outstanding athletic ability, team leadership, and service. The award is given to the student-athlete who has accumulated the most Athletic Award Points at John Knox and possesses the following qualities:

Christian-like attitude
Superb sportsmanship
Above average ability
Team leader who is emphatic and leads by example
Conscientious and responsible
Has made a significant contribution to athletic service

The Hawks Heart of Service Award is offered to individuals who have achieved at least one hundred (100) athletic service points and have significantly contributed to the athletics program through their character and heart to serve the community through athletics.

Team Activity Awards

Respective coaches shall be responsible for submitting to the athletic director the names of the award recipients for the following awards and making the athletic director aware of any team or individual accomplishments that deserve recognition. Coaches may present only those awards listed and may only present co-winners with the approval of the Athletic Director.

The activity awards to be presented are as follows;

Aquatics

Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Cross Country

Recognition of City Medalists/Champions
Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Bantam Volleyball

Recognition of League Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player

Junior Varsity Volleyball

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e. Champions)
Most Valuable Player

Senior Varsity Volleyball

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e., Champions/All-Stars)
Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player

Bantam Basketball

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e., Champions/All-Stars)
Most Valuable Player

Junior Basketball

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e. Champions)
Most Valuable Player

Senior Basketball

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e., Champions/All-Stars)
Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player

Junior Badminton

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e. Champions/All-Stars)
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Senior Badminton

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e. Champions/All-Stars)
Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Junior Ultimate

Recognition of league accomplishments (i.e. Champions/All-Stars)
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Senior Ultimate

Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player (Male and Female)

Golf

Recognition of Zone Medalists and Champions
Recognition of Provincial Medalists and Champions
Most Valuable Player

Athlete of the Year – Male and Female

Each grade will have one (1) or two (2) Athlete(s) of the Year. Whoever received the highest amount of Athletic Award Points for that given year

Criteria:

Participated in at least two (2) sports in the given school year.
The athlete should have demonstrated an above-average athletic ability in all activities he or she participated in.
The athlete should have demonstrated leadership abilities on and off the court or field, which has made him or her a respected individual in the eyes of the staff, fellow athletes, and the student body in general.
The athlete should have demonstrated athletic, personal, and sportsmanship abilities and qualities that have brought pride and respect to himself/herself and John Knox Christian School in the view of the community, opponents, and others (others referring to other schools, communities, administrators, and coaches).
The athlete should demonstrate a desire to better himself/herself through athletics at John Knox Christian School.
Above all, the athlete should be an example or epitomize the type of athlete and individual John Knox Christian School strives to develop through the sponsorship of extracurricular athletics.