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"Do you not know that in a race 
all the runners run, 
but only one gets the prize?  
Run in such a way 
as to get the prize."                                        
1 Corinthians 9:24

Gilbert Christian Schools Athletics

The athletic program is an integral part of the school's educational process.  We believe that not only does athletics provide an opportunity to develop a student's God-given athletic abilities, but it also helps students learn the important skills such as teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.  The focal point of the GCS athletic department is Christ-centered promotion of athletics contributing to the overall development of our student-athletes.

The athletic department strives to provide activities for as many students as possible with the emphasis on mastering skills and producing competitive teams.  A high percentage of GCS students participate in at least one sport each year.  In many cases, students compete in multiple sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, swimming, volleyball, track, cross country, JH football, and golf, depending on the season and their respective skill levels.  We foster an athletic environment that provides an encouraging, supportive, and safe experience for our student athletes.

The athletic program provides opportunities for character enrichment that are difficult to duplicate or achieve in other school activities.  Students are required to maintain the school's required high academic standards in order to remain eligible for competition during the respective seasons.

All GCS coaches are AIA certified through the National Federation of High Schools.  Each coach must qualify by successfully completing the required coaching course designed to better educate the coaches in each aspect of a student athlete's mental, physical, nutritional, and emotional development.  That certification, coupled with the athletic department's emphasis on integrating God's Word in each practice and game, distinguishes these men and women as GCS coaches.

2009/10 Athletic Activity Fee Schedule

Athletic activity fees are assessed to partially offset the expense of the student athlete's participation in that sport.  The following fees apply to enrolled students:

High School Men                         Each Sport                             $75

High School Women                    Each Sport                             $75
                                                          Cheer                             $100 

Junior High Boys                          Each Sport                            $50
                                                         Football                          $150 

Junior High Girls                           Each Sport                           $50
                                                         Cheer                            $100 

5th/6th Grade                                 Each Sport                         $35

$300 maximum per year per family

Fee payments due:  High School is due after tryouts
                              Junior High/5th-6th is due prior to tryouts

All students participating in athletics must have a physical.  Physical packets can be obtained in the school office or on the school's web set at www.GilbertChristianSchools.org.  Completed physical packets can be submitted to the school any time after March 1 for the student to be applicable for the 2009/10 school year.