Overview

Athletics at Cottonwood Day School

At Cottonwood Day School, we're proud to offer a robust athletics program that allows students to engage in sports and develop valuable skills on and off the field. As a member of the Northeastern Arizona Athletic Association, we uphold high standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic excellence. Here's what you need to know about athletics at our school:

Eligibility Requirements

Before students can participate in our sports programs, they must meet specific eligibility requirements:

Physical examination: Students must have a current physical examination on file.
Age restrictions: Junior high athletes must be under 15 years of age before September 1, while elementary athletes must be under 13 years of age before September 1.
Academic performance: Athletes must maintain a "C" average in their academic subjects. Grade checks will be conducted weekly and failing to maintain a "C" average will result in ineligibility for upcoming games, meets, or events.
Attendance: Athletes must attend school the day before, the day of, and the day after a game, meet, or event. Excessive absences will lead to ineligibility for participation.
Behavioral expectations: Athletes must demonstrate exemplary behavior on campus and during away games, meets, or events. Failure to uphold behavioral standards may result in dismissal from the team.
Conduct standards: Any incident report or violation of conduct standards may result in dismissal from the team.
Substance abuse policy: Athletes caught using or possessing drugs, alcohol, paraphernalia, or tobacco will face suspension from athletics for the season.

Sports Offered

At Cottonwood Day School, we offer a variety of sports for students to participate in, including:

Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Basketball

Participation in athletics fosters physical fitness and instills valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.

Thank you for your support of the Cottonwood Day School athletics program.