Fall Sports for Children in Orlando Catholic Schools

Participating in a team sport helps children build character and learn the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment. Even better, the skills your child learns on the field are carried into the classroom where commitment leads to turning in assignments on time and teamwork segues into successful group projects. Catholic schools in Orlando have several sports available for your student athlete, and the Catholic Diocese of Orlando offers the following information for this fall’s sports season.Catholic schools approach education as a three-part process: academics, athletics, and spiritual well-being. This mind, body, and soul approach gives students a well-rounded education that will eventually lead to graduates better equipped for success. To that end, the school year begins with a series of fall sports to strengthen the body, which will, in turn, sharpen the mind and enhance spiritual growth.The Catholic Youth League for elementary and middle school students offers basketball, soccer, track, basketball, flag football, and lacrosse as its intramural fall sports. The divisions between boys’ and girls’ teams for most of the sports equates to an abundance of opportunities for your child to participate in athletic training and competition.High school sports offer a wider variety of choices for each season. The school year begins with fall sports, which may include bowling, cheer, cross country, dance, football, golf, and swimming. Some schools may offer more or fewer sports depending on facilities, coaches, and schedules. Check your school for a complete list.The Christ-centered athletic programs offered through the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Orlando instill values into children they may not realize in the classroom. When the entire team relies on one player’s actions, that player understands the importance of teamwork, unselfishness, and perseverance. These lessons are vital in building self-esteem and good citizenship. Fall sports are open to all who wish to participate. Students who prove their academic standings and have infrequent absences are invited to try out for an athletic team. Contact us at 407-246-4900 to learn more about the athletic programs at your Catholic school in Orlando.