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PHILOSOPHY AND RATIONALE

• The South Australian Christian Schools Association (SACSA) exists primarily to give its member schools the opportunity for competition in the sports offered.
• The aims of SACSA Sports are to promote and develop Christian community within its member schools and to witness to each other and the wider community an authentic faith. Such an approach primarily emphasizes the following aspects of sporting competition:
  • Competing in Individual and team competition.
  • The cognitive, aesthetic, expressive, physical, cultural and social benefits for each individual involved.
  • The cultivation of the most important character qualities and attitudes; principally good sportsmanship, persistence, courage and commitment.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

SACSA aims to provide a space where all participation and competition should reflect the Christian ethos and values of SACSA, including respect, integrity, compassion, humility, fairness and good sportsmanship.

• SACSA aims to provide avenues for the development of students who demonstrate ability in sport through representative sporting opportunities.
• SACSA’s aim is to develop a collective spirit of unity, cooperation and friendship within a positive, structured environment.
• SACSA Sports is characterised by a variety of sports and competitive pursuits that encourage the development of character, resilience, teamwork and positive social interaction.
• Competition will be commensurate with the age, interest and ability of each child.
• Competition exists in the daily life of every child, in sport and in most aspects of life.
• Competition provides stimulation and challenges, as well as the opportunity to apply, test and further develop skills in a game situation. Students should be satisfied with competing to the best of their ability, and spectator behaviour should reflect this emphasis.
• Developmental experiences and enjoyment are the intrinsic goals of competitive sport in primary and secondary schools.

If you have any further questions please contact the SACSA Executive Sports Coordinator