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= ICS Coaches' Corner =

Welcome to the Coaches' Corner! Checking in at the coaches corner is a great way for an ICS student to find out information about the upcoming athletic activities for the week.

It is the mission and consistent goal of the Incarnation Catholic School Athletic Department to provide a wide range of sporting activities that not only allow for maximum participation of our students but also provide an opportunity for each of our students to find an activity in which they can excel. The purpose of the athletic department of Incarnation Catholic School is to promote the intellectual, physical, and moral development of students. In the words of Pope John Paul II //“When sports are played and understood in the right way, they are an extraordinary expression of a person’s best inner energies and of his ability to overcome difficulties, to set goals to be reached through sacrifice, generosity and determination in facing the difficulties of competition.”// Through athletic participation, our young male and female student-athletes learn a self-discipline that has both present and long-term effects. Athletic participation helps our students grow, learn, and enjoy themselves while they use and develop their personal, physical, and intellectual skills. Incarnation values the lessons that are learned through athletic participation: the pursuit of excellence through personal development and teamwork, ethical and responsible behavior on the field and off, the inspiration of leadership, and the building and strengthening of character. Incarnation strives to inspire leadership, build and strengthen character, and encourage sportsmanship with the acceptance of victory with humility, and acknowledgment of defeat with grace. While winning is not an end in itself, we believe that the efforts by our athletes to be their best will lead them to succeed throughout their lives. The goal of winning, or more accurately, striving to win, is essential to competition. To play sports without striving to win is to be a dishonest competitor.  Incarnation takes pride in understanding that our coaches function as educators. Our mission is made easy when considering that our school is an institution that has God as its foundation.

The Incarnation Catholic School Athletic Department offers three different levels of athletic competition within our sports programs. Theses levels are League Level, Club Development Level, and Intramural Introduction Level. Theses different levels provide many of our students with the opportunity to participate in athletic competition in a capacity where they can grow.

Bellow you will find a description of each level and an understanding of what to expect, if your child chooses to participate.

__**League Level Schedule**__

This level of competition is our most extensive level of play. When a league level sport is in season a participant may be practicing with the team on a daily basis after school. Games and events are played within the league that we are members and the number of theses games and events are dictated by our league. This level of competition is the most demanding of the three levels and more time is devoted to theses seasons.

__**Club Development Level Schedule**__

Sports in this category are not offered in the league mentioned above. These sports seasons are designed to offer students a place to practice and develop skills. Practices are held during the season, however typically not daily. Games and events with other schools are limited. This level of competition allows a child to try a sport with the understanding and comfort that participation is focused on development.

__**Intramural Introduction Level Schedule**__

In this area, the primary focus is free play. Sports in this category do not require any practice from the participants. Participants are simple asked to show up, be respectful, play, and have fun. Events are played with Incarnation students only.

__**ICS Athletics for 2017-18**__ __**League Level Schedule**__ Girls Varsity Volleyball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level) Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level)

Coed Soccer (Grades 6-8 based on ability level)

Girls Varsity Basketball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level) Girls Junior Varsity Basketball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level)

Boys Varsity Basketball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level) Boys Junior Varsity Basketball (Grades 6-8 based on ability level)

Girls Track and Field (Grades 4-8)

Boys Track and Field (Grades 4-8)

Girls Flag Football (Grades 6-8)

Boys Flag Football (Grades 6-8)

Girls Cross Country (Grades 5-8)

Boys Cross Country (Grades 5-8)

__**Club Development Level Schedule**__ Coed Soccer Club (Grades 4-5)

Girls Softball (Grades 4-8)

Boys Baseball (Grades 4-8)

Coed Tennis (Grades 4-8)

__**Intramural Introduction Level Schedule**__ Coed Bowling (Grades PreK-8)

Coed Billiards (Grades 5-8)

Coed Golf

Coed Cycling (Grades 3-8)

Boys Volleyball (Grades 5-8)

Coed Basketball Club (Grades 4-5)

Coed Floor Hockey (Grades 5-8)

Coed Ultimate Frisbee (Grades 5-8)

Coed Bocce Ball (Grades PreK-8)

**Cross-fit**

Cross-fit is a club that was started here at ICS in 2013. Faculty and students of all grade levels are invited to participate in this exciting experience. Cross-fit is an after school activity that takes place once a month after school. During Cross-fit all who attend will be asked to participate in a silent workout which combines a review of the stations of the cross with some reflection and physical activity designed for all ages and levels of fitness. Our first Cross-fit event took place in September of 2013 and 19 individuals participated in this inaugural event. For our second Cross-fit in October of 2013, we had 33 people participate. Hopefully, as each month passes participation will continue to grow. Our next Cross-fit will take place on (TBA) after school next to the pavilion. All are welcome! Please contact Coach Garofolo if you are interested in being involved with Cross-fit.

** Join ICS Floor Hockey ** **The ICS athletic department is happy to announce ICS Floor Hockey!** **Grades 5****th** **- 8****th** **are welcome to join.** Date and time for this years floor hockey events: 1-13-17 from 3:30pm-4:30pm Floor hockey is played in sneakers and if a student does not have a hockey stick they will be provided with one from the school. The event will be held under the ICS pavilion. Students are asked to bring a plain white T-shirt and their ICS PE shirt. **Students MUST have a mouth guard to participate.**

**Join ICS Bowling**

**The ICS athletic department is happy to announce ICS Bowling!**

**Grades Pre-K - 8th grade are welcome to join.**

Date and time for this years bowling event: 10-27-17 from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Cost for student: $3.00 per child per hour (Payments are not to be given to the school. All payments are to be made at Pin Chasers.)

All events will be hosted by Pin Chasers. 5555 W. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33634

Parents must provide all transportation to events, and are responsible for student pick up.

Any student interested in participating or needing further information, please see Coach Garofolo.

**Join ICS Billiards**

**The ICS athletic department is happy to announce ICS Billiards!**

**Grades 5th - 8th grade are welcome to join.**

Date and time for this years billiards event: 10-6-17 from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Cost for students: $3.00 per child per hour (Payments are not to be given to the school. All payments are to be made at Pin Chasers.)

All events will be hosted by Pin Chasers. 5555 W. Hillsborough Ave Tampa, FL 33634

Parents must provide all transportation to events, and are responsible for student pick up.

Any student interested in participating or needing further information, please see Coach Garofolo.

**ICS Tennis**

If you are a student in the 4th-8th grade and you are interested in playing tennis, there will be an opportunities during this school year. ICS will have an open day of tennis play for all who are interested on 12-1-17 after school at the ICS pavilion from 3:15pm till 4:30pm. If you do not have a tennis racquet this is not a problem. We will have extra tennis racquets available for those that need one.

Student are required to wear their ICS PE uniform to both events.

Parents are responsible for all transportation to and from the event.