Build Character Through Sport
Our athletics program teaches students discipline, perseverance, and Christian values while developing athletic skills and team spirit.
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Athletics Program Overview
Our athletics program is an integral part of the overall GPCS program, providing secondary students with opportunities to learn and demonstrate Christian character such as self-discipline, commitment, perseverance, and fairness; to develop athletic skills; and to provide a Christian testimony to other families in the area.
Varsity Program
GPCS currently fields varsity teams for soccer and basketball. Our teams compete in the Maine Christian School Sports League. At the varsity level, teams strive to be as competitive as possible within our philosophy. Coach expectations are higher at this level. There is a greater time commitment (daily) and the possibility of an extended season due to play-offs and tournaments. Playing time will vary depending entirely on skill, attitude, and work ethic. Depending upon numbers of players, varsity soccer may field one coed team.
Middle School Program
We currently have a middle school soccer team (coed, open to students in grades 4 – 8) that plays in the Maine Christian School Sports League. We also have middle school basketball teams that play in local leagues. Sports at the middle school level are foundational and emphasize basic rules and skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Christian Testimony and Sportsmanship
Christian Testimony
An athlete’s actions are a reflection of the standards and values of GPCS. Therefore, all athletes are expected to exhibit Christ-honoring behavior and attitudes both on and off the field/court. This includes being respectful and obedient and demonstrating good sportsmanship.
Sportsmanship
All our school family—parents, staff, and students—are strongly encouraged to come and cheer for our teams in competition. Spectators are asked to remember, however, that good sportsmanship on the part of fans enhances our testimony as a Christian school, while poor sportsmanship sets a negative example for our children and harms our witness to the community. School personnel will respond to fans who fail to conduct themselves in a Christ-honoring way at athletic events involving our students.