Athletics Policy

AFTER SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM

Athletic Director: Judy A. Metz

3rd Year at EBV

Athletic Director’s Welcome:

Welcome to Escuela Bella Vista’s Athletic section of the web site.  It is my pleasure to introduce you to our Athletic program.  Here you will find information, the philosophy, the sports, the schedules, and downloadable forms for MS/HS travel, all at your finger tips.  If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact me. metzj@ebv.org.ve

The goal of the after-school athletic program at Escuela Bella Vista is to provide students with a greater competitive and participatory experience in athletics than what they are exposed to during the regular school day.

The Board recognizes the benefits and importance of student participation in a well-structured program where students can learn, develop, and enhance their skills in different sports, creating a healthy lifestyle for the present and the future.

The structure of the program will be oriented towards creating, healthy sports habits, discipline, teamwork, good sportsmanship and the understanding of friendly competition at different levels. The program will promote an atmosphere of fun while fostering a high level of participation.

All aspects of the program, including but not limited to equipment, fields and courts, scheduling, selection and training of coaches, proper student-parent-coach orientation on competition, participation with other schools, uniforms, etc., will be structured to give students the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential, within the resources of the school. The staff should recognize those students with potential to excel beyond the limitations of the program and recommend their further development in other programs outside of the school.

Intramural games and games with other schools will take place, offering maximum participation for all interested students.

The elementary school will have the opportunity to participate in the local school league and local competitions when appropriate. At the middle and high school level, local competition and competition with other international schools will take place and students and staff representing EBV will present the best possible image in both preparation and appearance.

The after-school athletic program will be endorsed, promoted, and administered by the Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will report to the Principals. The Athletic Director will be responsible for evaluating the coaches. Coaching personnel will have relevant skills and experience in the area they are coaching.

Adopted: October 2002