Frequently Asked Questions
Question: My work schedule
forces me to travel quite frequently. Can I coach basketball with a specific
individual?
Answer: No. Assistant coaches
cannot be pre-assigned. The head coach drafts his team and then selects his
assistant coaches.
Question: My son/daughter is
very talented. Can they play-up a grade?
Answer: Unless there is a shortage
of players for a given grade/sport, players must play at their level regardless
of skill level.
Question: Can my 3rd grader play
a 4th grade sport?
Answer: Yes, but only in lacrosse
when 3rd and 4th graders are combined.
Question: Why are schedules
released so close to the start of the season?
Answer: All schedules are
controlled by the Columbus Diocese and not St Paul.
Question: Can my son/daughter
play multiple diocese sports without scheduling conflicts?
Answer: All children are welcome to
play multiple diocesan sports. Game schedules will no overlap but there may be
an occasional game/practice conflict. i.e. softball game and track practice may
overlap but there would never be a softball game and track meet on the same
date.
Question: My child attends PSR
classes on Monday (or Wednesday) night. Would they ever have practice or a game
at the same time?
Answer: No. The PAA does not allow
teams to have practices or games on the same night that PSR classes are being
held.
Question: I would like to coach
a team at St Paul. What obligations are expected of me?
Answer: All volunteers in the
diocese that work with kids are required to take the Protecting God's Children
class and have their fingerprints on file in the school office. In addition, St
Paul requires all coaches to sign and submit the
Letter Of
Understanding agreement.
Question: Do I have to pay to
have my fingerprints taken?
Answer: No. They can be taken free
of charge in the school office. Stop by anytime during normal school hours or
during Monday night PSR sessions.
Questions: Can my child be part
of the St Paul ski and snowboard club during basketball season?
Answer: Absolutely. 7th and 8th
graders do not practice basketball during January and February.
