“Win with Integrity and Lose with Dignity” The Athletics Program at Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School supports and expands on the School’s mission to develop the whole child and prepare young men and women to be successful individuals. By participating in a positive, albeit competitive experience, our student-athletes learn the importance of self-respect, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship while developing time-management and organizational skills. Rigorous academics combined with a strong athletic program enable each student-athlete to develop to his or her full potential. It is a requirement for all student-athletes to fill out the Athletic forms before participating in any sport. Parents and students are required also to read the Athletic Handbook. Sports Programs Soccer  Basketball  Flag Football  Track & Field  Schedules are posted on the calendar and updated as needed. Please consult the calendar for information on practices and games. If there is a cancellation or change in schedule, notice will be provided on the school website by noon of that day. Changes made after that time period will be shared with parents through email communication. Soccer Program The number of teams formed will depend on the number of interested players. Generally, there are the following teams:  5th/6th grade co-ed development team 6th,7th and 8th grade teams: - Boy’s A team (7th-8th only) - Coed B team (6th-8th grade) - Girl’s A team (6th-8th grade) Soccer tryouts for all teams begin the first week of school. All students who tryout will be placed on a team and receive a uniform. All home games are played on the Daisy Lane Campus. Game times vary, but most games start at 4pm, with a second game following at 5pm. Basketball Program The number of teams formed will depend on the number of interested student. All students who tryout, will be placed on a team and receive a uniform. Tryouts begin the last week of October, with scheduled games generally beginning in the week after Thanksgiving. Most teams play in a variety of local tournaments throughout the season. Players may elect to purchase additional school spirit wear. Teams will be: 7/8 grade Boys and Girls A team 7/8 grade Boys and Girls B team 5/6 grade Boys and Girls C team: Div. 1 and Div. 2 All tryouts, games and practices will be at the City of Bowie Gymnasium. All students will be bused to the Gymnasium and back to the school. Parents may pick up their student at the gym. Flag Football This is a co-ed program. There are two divisions. 5th & 6th teams: These are developmental teams that are played at the intramural level. 7th &8th grade team: This team will play at the interscholastic level against other GMCAC teams. All home games will be played on the Daisy Lane fields. The season culminates with the GMCAC championship games. Track & Field This program is designed to · Introduce the students to track and field events; · Teach the fundamentals of the warm-up, drills, stretching, technique and race/event strategy; · Introduce the concepts of speed and strength training, as well as endurance conditioning; and, · Reinforce the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork and self-discipline. The boys and girls will compete separately in the 11-12 and 13-14 year-olds groups. There will be nominal fees for uniforms, meets, and there will limited bus transportation available. Practices will be at the Daisy Lane Campus. Track meets are held at the Prince George's County Sports and Learning Complex or at other local tracks.