Athletics

St. Matthias Athletic Association offers basketball, softball, soccer, track, and volleyball programs. The purpose of athletics at St. Matthias is to develop and enrich the whole person through an emphasis on gospel values. This process concerns the total person's growth spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and socially.

Each individual is to be valued as a unique person, possessing in his/her own unique gifts from God.

Maximum participation of all who desire to play sports in this parish is a prime value. All registered parish youth who are presently enrolled in St. Matthias School or are actively participating in the St. Matthias Religious Education program will be eligible to participate in all athletic programs regardless of sex or skill. Title IX of the Civil Rights Act requires that equal opportunity be provided to both sexes to participate in athletics. However, it does allow for separation during participation in contact sports.

Eligibility to compete will be determined for the player receiving lower than a "C" (or equivalent) in effort and/or conduct. Eligibility will be reviewed by the principal semi-quarterly. Each situation will be dealt with a on a case-by-case basis. An athletic policy and code of conduct has been developed for all students of St. Matthias. Each family taking part in the athletic program will receive a copy of the handbook.

A copy of the handbook can be found at the link below:

• Athletics Handbook
• Sports Signup Form

2008 Athletics Surveys

(Click on Links Below)

        Parents

        Students

Fall Sports Registration

Date:       Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Time:       6:30 – 8:00pm
Place:       Hallway outside of gym (use east gym door entrance)
What:       Soccer – Grades 1-8 (teams depend on participation)
                Volleyball – Grades 5-8
Price:       Soccer - $45
                Volleyball - $40

Please make checks payable to St. Matthias Athletics.

Volunteer Requirements:  Assist coaches will be chosen by the head coaches.  Volleyball parents will be responsible for concessions/gym duty.

If you are unable to attend the sign-up session, please make arrangements with the appropriate sport coordinator IN ADVANCE!  Any registration after 5/20/08 is subject to a $25 late fee.  No registration will be accepted after 6/03/08.  Students may NOT participate in more than one fall sport.  A valid physical exam form must be on file with the Athletics Director PRIOR to any practice or participation.  Fall sports practices will begin on or around August 15th.

Sport Coordinator Contacts:

            Soccer:          Keith Robers                    414-329-8126
            Volleyball:      Rick & Katherine Mc Elvain  414-604-0183

Athletics Committee Meeting Minutes

• February 5, 2008                   2007-2008 Budget
• December 10, 2007
• November 12, 2007
• September 24, 2007
• August 13, 2007
• May, 2007
• February 20, 2007
• January 9, 2007
• November 11, 2006
• September 20 , 2006
• May 2, 2006
• March 6, 2006
• January 9, 2006
• November 28, 2005
• September 29, 2005
• January 12, 2005
• December 1, 2004
• September 20, 2004
• August 25, 2004

All 5-8 grade athletes must have a current (within 2 years) physical on file with Mr. Spiess prior to first practice.

If your child does not have a physical exam form on file with Mr. Spiess, print and take your child and this form to your family physician for clearance to participate:

• Physical Exam form (this form due prior to first practice)
  (DO NOT GIVE THIS COMPLETED FORM TO THE COACH. Send it to Athletic Director c/o St Matthias, 9300 W. Beloit Road, Milwaukee, WI 53227)

Not sure if your child has a current physical on file? Call 414-321-0894 to verify.

Saint Matthias is a member of the Parkview Parochial League. Check their site (http://www.parkviewparochial.org) for more tournament information.

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