Middle School ATHLETICS

League Information

Western Christian Middle School has been a member of the San Gabriel Valley Christian Sports League for over 20 years. The league consists of Christian schools in the San Gabriel Valley which are within a 35 mile radius of our school. The philosophy of our league is outlined below.

San Gabriel Valley Christian Sports League (updated 11/9/06)

“Developing Athletes in the Image of Christ”

  1 Introduction

  •  Philosophy

  1.1.1    We believe that the principles and lessons learned in the classroom, at home, and through the local church, can be put into practice through athletics. A microcosm of society, athletics allows the student to develop and use his or her God given ability to glorify God. Because the arena of competition is usually surrounded with pressure, the athlete is tested, and the true character revealed. Consequently, the opportunity for character growth readily presents itself through athletic competition.

  1.1.2     Athletics should provide evangelistic opportunities. Matthew 16:15

  •  Athletics should provide edification opportunities to develop Christ likeness. Ephesians 4:12-13

  •  Purpose of the League:

  •  To provide a means through which member Christian schools can unify their efforts in developing and improving the administration, regulations, and over all quality of the interschool athletic program in harmony with the objectives of Christian education.

•  To assist member schools in the development and implementation of Christian philosophy of athletes.

•  To strive to conform as a league (coaches, athletes, spectators) to the likeness of Christ.