A Message from the Athletics Department

The school and community are very proud of the athletic history and tradition of the Clay Middle School Trojans. The Clay athletics program is an integral part of the total middle school program and thus reflects the school’s overall commitment to excellence. We are proud to provide a number of athletic offerings for our young people that serve as educational extensions to the classroom. We believe that providing these opportunities for competition enhances the overall development of our student athletes and extends the educational mission of our school. Clay Athletics………the other half of education!

If you believe that organized sports can contribute to living a healthy life, that the positive values and virtues developed on the playing field can last a lifetime, and that good character influences enjoyment, satisfaction and performance, then our athletics program is for you. We believe that participation in athletics provides the opportunity for developing life skills that will help students become well rounded individuals capable of making decisions and handling challenging situations. Our programs aim to provide our student athletes with competitive experiences that are fun, challenging and promote individual growth within a safe and healthy environment. In addition, our program builds self-confidence, develops teamwork, promotes sportsmanship and seeks to instill a lifelong love of physical activity.  The teaching of these values is essential to the education of our youth.

This athletic handbook is designed to explain the expectations, regulations and policies relative to participation in interscholastic athletics at Clay Middle School. It is a privilege to participate in interscholastic athletics at Clay.

It is the responsibility of the student-athlete and parents to read this handbook and familiarize you with the various policies contained within. Please complete the back page of emergency medical information as well as the student-parent certificate and return it to the athletic office prior to the athlete’s first sport season of the school year. Your signature indicates that each of you has read, understands and will abide with the policies as stated. 

The athletics department and administration need and depend on parent/guardian help and cooperation to aid coaches and the athletics director in promoting a successful athletics program.   We are counting on the support of parents who have students involved in our athletics program as we assume the tremendous joint responsibility for the education of your child. We need the support of all parents in reinforcing that academic responsibilities come first and that each student-athlete must learn to manage his/her time, energy and talents in such a way as to excel in the classroom and in athletics. Please feel free to call the school whenever you have a question concerning our athletic program. We are here to serve you.

The faculty and staff of Clay Middle School thank you for your continued support of Trojan athletics. We invite you to share in our enthusiasm for the 2012-2013 sports season.

Yours in sports,

Kathleen J. Cox

Kathleen J. Cox, CMAA