Athletic Questions

 

   To participate in athletics at Mount Carmel Academy, students must be in good standing and in compliance with the requirements of the Student Handbook.

 

   Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association to participate in interscholastic athletic competition.  A completed Athletic Participation Form and an annual physical examination, along with a completed LHSAA Medical Form are needed before a student will be allowed to practice or participate in athletic contests.

 

   Once a student is selected for a team, an LHSAA Substance Abuse Form and a copy of the student’s birth certificate must be submitted.  (This need only be done once)

 

 

FAQ…

 

Q.    Can 8th graders join athletic teams?

A.    Mount Carmel Academy normally fields 8th grade athletic teams in volleyball, cross-country,

        basketball, soccer, softball, and track & field.  Swimming, tennis, golf and gymnastics are

        varsity only sports, and in order to compete, students must be eligible under the residency

        and transfer rules of the L.H.S.A.A.

 

Q.    How will I know when try-outs are scheduled?

A.    Volleyball, Cross Country and Swimming try-out dates will be posted in summer mailings

        and on the school web page.  Try-out dates for the remaining sports will be announced once

        school begins.

 

Q.    What forms will I need to try-out for a team?

A.    You will need a signed Athletic Participation-Parental Permission Form and a completed

        LHSAA Medical/History Evaluation Form.  They are available at

        www.lhsaa.org/forms&bulletins/MedicalHistoryForm.pdf

 

 

Q.   What are the requirements to play on an athletic team?

A.    You must be in good standing and in compliance with the Student Handbook as well as the

        applicable requirements of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.

 

 

Fall Sports Try-Outs

 

Organizational Meetings, where coaches present information concerning try-outs,

 will take place on the following dates:

 

Volleyball  (JV/8th Grade) ----------------August 16th        3:25pm  (Gym)

Swimming  (All Grades) ------------------August 21st        3:25pm (PAC)

Cross Country  (All Grades) -------------August 22nd        3:25pm  (PAC)