Athletics

Warrior Athletics Mission

Glorify God. Disciple Students. Pursue Excellence.

GCA athletic teams are grounded in the mission to glorify God through discipling students in a competitive atmosphere with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus. This mission is at the core of what drives our programs. Coaches and players to pursue athletics in a way that is distinctive and brings honor to Jesus Christ.

Athletic Department theme verse: Hebrews 12:1

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”

Warrior Athletic Eligibility

1. Students must be enrolled at GCA in the middle school program (Grades 6 – 8)*.
2. Students must have a completed Athletic Physical Form (linked) submitted prior to the first tryout.
3. Students must maintain a passing grade in all subjects to participate. Should a student be failing a subject or struggling in a specific subject, they will be benched for a two week period, suspending them from play as they work to improve the grade. If grades are not improved in this two week period, the student will remain benched until the student receives a passing grade for the subject.
4. Student Participation Fees must be paid, in addition to tuition balances kept up to date. Fees will vary depending on sport.

*5th graders may be eligible to play any sport only if students are needed to fill a roster which may vary sport to sport.

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Warrior Athletic Apparel Requirements

For all GCA sponsored sports, uniforms will be provided and included. Additional gear may be required depending on the sport — students will be informed prior to tryouts.

All students must wear appropriate practice apparel and gear (GCA PE uniform or other apparel dictated by coach or Athletic Director).