PURPOSE
Heritage Christian Academy athletic programs strive to provide a setting for our student-athletes to develop gifts and display Christ-like character in all situations. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS Heritage Christian purposes to help meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of young people through the provision of a variety of athletic programs. Well-organized and managed athletic programs convey many Biblical principles taught by the Lord Jesus. Unity, others first, stewardship, commitment, self-control and respect for authority are only a few principles that characterize individuals who are working together to build a team that honors the Lord Jesus. Those who are involved with a desire and commitment to honor the Lord will immeasurably gain from the opportunities provided through specific athletic programs. ATHLETIC GOALS AND COMMENTS The process and programs provided for achieving our purposes are filled with many unique opportunities. The Heritage Christian athletic program strives to help provide athletes, coaches, parents and fans with four distinct opportunities: 1. The opportunity to disciple each other toward sanctification in Christ. 2. The opportunity to develop skills in areas of physical and athletic competency. 3. The opportunity to use the talents and time God has given as a witness to others. 4. The opportunity to support and enjoy the collective efforts of teams that focus on honoring the Lord Jesus. It is God who desires to take all these components and weave them together in ways that honor His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. He uses the athlete’s desire to compete, the fan’s supportive enthusiasm and our response to the rules of the game as opportunities for us to witness to an unbelieving world and, on occasion, even to fellow believers. How we respond to the circumstances inherent in the challenge before us at any given time is of great interest to God. Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, set the standard: “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27).
Beginning in 2023-2024, in response to bill 113: HCA student-athletes may only participate in activities at public schools if HCA does not provide that activity. If HCA provides the activity, the student-athlete may only participate in that activity at Heritage Christian.
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