A wide variety of athletic programs are offered at Cedar Park Christian School. We desire to field teams that compete well in our respective leagues and serve as examples of Christian character to our community. Cedar Park Christian School (Bothell campus) belongs to the CrossTown Middle School League and Nisqually 1A League, and is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). We offer 50 teams and provide opportunities for over 750 athletes in ten different sports, (under the guidance of nearly 70 coaches).
Athletic Accomplishments at CPCS
Academic State Champions in Basketball/Golf/Track/Cheer
League Sportsmanship Champions
21 Emerald City League Coach of the Year Awards
State Champions 2001, 2002, 2003 Girls’ Soccer
State Champions 2003 Fastpitch Softball
State-Ranked Basketball Teams
Tri-District Champions in Volleyball 2009
Volleyball 4th place in state in 2007
Boys’ Basketball 8th place in state in 2007-08
Individual State Champions Track & Field 03, 04, 05, 08
Girls’ Track & Field State Champions 2006
Boys’ Track & Field 3rd place in state 2008
Individual State Champion Cross Country 2004, 2005
Cross Country Team 2nd in State 2004
League Champions in Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball,
Baseball, Softball, Golf, Track and Field, Cross Country
2nd in State Baseball 2002 and 2003
Tri-District Champions and 4th in State/Golf
Athletic Philosophy
All extracurricular activities sponsored by CPCS are offered as opportunities for young people to enrich their lives. All we do should be a testimony to the love of Jesus Christ, and our actions as coaches and student-athletes should reflect a strong Christian commitment. We want to provide a quality program that encourages participation for a large percentage of our student body, at the same time emphasizing the importance of self-discipline, commitment, and competing. Participating in athletics at Cedar Park Christian School is a privilege and not a right. Remember that athletes and coaches represent Christ, our school, and each other to the school that we participate against. It is our desire to present CPCS coaches that have excellent Christian character, abundant sport specific knowledge, and a desire to serve the Lord by teaching young people.
Academic Standards
Cedar Park Christian School Athletic Eligibility policy states that a student-athlete must maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA and not be failing or have an incomplete in any course at the end of any grade evaluation period in order to continue full participation in sports. At the secondary level, grade evaluations will occur at semester, quarter and three-week intervals. If a student-athlete does not comply with the academic policy they will be ineligible to participate in contests until the next grade evaluation, and cannot be dismissed from school early in order to travel to games.
Athletic Eligibility Procedures
Athletic Standards
Personal appearance and dress code guidelines will be followed as stated in CPCS Student Handbook. In addition to those guidelines, the following requirements also apply: All student-athletes must wear chapel attire on game days. If a student-athlete comes to school not dressed in chapel attire they will be given until the beginning of fourth period to rectify the situation. If the situation is not rectified by then, the student-athlete will be in violation of the dress code policy. All Basketball athletes must wear chapel attire to the facility where they are playing unless dressing rooms are not available at that location.
Guidelines for Student–Athlete Conduct
1. Each participant must abide by the written rules, policies and academic requirements of Cedar Park Christian School.
2. The following are a few of the written rules of CPCS athletic programs:
a. Parents/students must give serious consideration when making a commitment to participate prior to the season.
b. Players will attend all practices and games on time. Players who know in advance that they will be absent from practice are to notify their coach as soon as they are aware of this situation. For both games and practices, student-athletes must attend classes a minimum of 3 ½ class periods in order to participate that afternoon or evening.
d. Players will demonstrate a positive image at all times during the season. You are never to do anything to discredit yourself, family, school, team, coach or God.
e. At all times during the season, including weekends and vacations; members of the Cedar Park Athletic Program will completely abstain from the use, possession or distribution of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Any infraction will result in severe discipline procedures with probable dismissal from the program.
Communication
Cedar Park Christian School and the Athletic Ministry are very concerned about the safety of our student-athletes before, during and after competition. All communication with athletes should be above reproach. Communication should always be directed towards the parent first. Cell phone calls to the student should never be placed unless permission has been granted by the parent or without prior approval by the Athletic Director. The second line of communication should be in the form of an appropriately worded email to the athlete with the parents included on the copy. Text messages are strictly forbidden.
Participation
Participating in athletics at Cedar Park Christian School is a privilege and not a right.
All extracurricular activities sponsored by Cedar Park Christian Schools are offered as opportunities for young people to enrich their lives. Everything we do should be a testimony to the love of Jesus Christ. The actions of coaches, parents, and student-athletes should reflect a strong Christian commitment at all times.
Role of the Coach at Cedar Park Christian
- Serve as a role model, ambassador for Christ
- Coach for the love of the game and the love of the athlete
- Place athletes above winning
- Accept and abide by the judgment of the officials. Consider the rules of the game as “mutual agreements” required to play within the spirit of the game.
- Reward effort and behavior, not outcome
- Give dignity to mistakes made when the athlete is playing with full speed and attention
- Lead with character and by example
- Put the needs of the team ahead of any individual athlete
- Constantly work to improve your knowledge and ability to teach the game and the athletes
- Encourage multiple sport participation
- Keep the game simple and fun
Role of the Student-Athlete at Cedar Park Christian
- Focus on relationship building with the Lord, your family, your teammates, and your coach
- Commit to never let your team down on the field, at practice, in the classroom, or in public
- Perform for an audience of one - the Lord
- Play the game for fun
- Be humble when you win and gracious when you lose
- Respect and abide by the rules of the game
- Put the team ahead of yourself in every situation
- Accept decisions made by those in authority and communicate directly with your coach
- Demonstrate respect to your opponents, coaches, and teammates
- Be accountable for your own actions
- Develop a teachable spirit that allows you to take correction as a compliment
- Accept and embrace the discipline involved in athletics because it benefits the team
- Be an athlete that pleases God, family, and friends.
Role of the Family at Cedar Park Christian
- Attend pre-season meetings and as many games as possible
- Be a model not a critic; model appropriate behavior, poise and confidence
- Unless it is a medical emergency, please wait 24 hours before communicating a concern to a coach. Always be respectful when communicating with coaches, addressing appropriate topics such as the mental and physical treatment of a child, ways to help an athlete improve, concerns about behavior, etc. Inappropriate subjects are playing time, strategy, and other team members.
- Do everything possible to make the athletic experience positive for your child and others
- Remember, it is not about “You” as you view the game with team goals in mind
- Attempt to relieve competitive pressure, not increase it
- Encourage multiple sport participation for your child
- Release the control of your child to the coach and team
- Please direct your child to voice their concerns / thoughts directly with the coach
- Accept the judgment of the officials and coaches-remain in control
- Respect mistakes made by the athletes who are giving their best effort and concentration
- Be an encourager for athletes to keep perspective in both victory and defeat
- Accept the goals, roles and achievements of your child
- Be a good listener and avoid making derogatory comments about coaches or players