Holy Trinity School at 1304 Alpine Church Road NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321-9765 US - Athletics

Football players work as a team

Holy Trinity is an active member in the twenty four School Grand Rapids Area Catholic Elementary Athletic Council (GRACEAC). GRACEAC is the governing agent of all interscholastic athletic programs participated in by any member of the Catholic elementary schools of the Grand Rapids area. As a member, Holy Trinity abides by all published rules and regulation of this council except where superceded by Holy Trinity policies. Through GRACEAC, Holy Trinity offers a comprehensive sports program for both boys and girls in the fifth through eighth grades. 

The purpose of the athletic program at Holy Trinity is to complement the home, church, and school in the development of the "whole person." Activities of the program are for the benefit of the children, suited to their age and physical growth. At Holy Trinity the athletic program will provide a variety of student athletic opportunities intended for the positive development of all participants. The primary function of the Holy Trinity athletic program is not the development of exceptional athletes or championship teams. Rather, it must be the development of student athletes who genuinely display the Christian qualities of good sportsmanship and fair play in every aspect of life. Remember that the focus of Holy Trinity Athletics is educational -- to teach the fundamentals of the sport, to teach teamwork, and the ability to win and lose in the spirit of good sportsmanship.
 
The Holy Trinity Athletic Program follows a “building block” approach in each athletic activity. Grades Five and Six focus teaching fundamentals and allowing maximum participation of all participants. Grades Seven and Eight increased fundamental skill development while introducing the athletes into a competitive team environment, utilizing minimum playing time requirements Throughout the four years of participation, certain goals are worked toward at all times. These include: meet the Holy Trinity mandated playing time requirements at all times, reward additional playing time above and beyond the Holy Trinity minimum based on displayed positive behaviors (i.e.  work habits, positive attitude, effort, improved skill level, scholastic performance, Christian behavior) , teach the fundamental skills of each activity and assure that a positive athletic experience is provided for all participants , increase the FITNESS level of each athlete by incorporating physical exercise and conditioning to each practice and incorporate PRAYER into each game and practice session.
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