PHILOSOPHY OF THE CDS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Middle School (7^th and 8^th grades): a participatory program based on enrollment and equitable competition among opponents. Team number caps will be in effect. Participants not on the school team would be encouraged to seek experiences in a Y league or a recreational league. These student - athletes will be encouraged to play the following year. Carolina Day School also provides a strong intramural program to handle overflow numbers in this situation.

Junior High (7^th, 8^th, and 9^th graders): in the event that a junior high team is not the next team in line for varsity competition, the philosophy would remain the same as the middle school. In the event that a junior high team is the next team in line below varsity competition, the philosophy would follow the junior varsity format.

Junior Varsity (8^th, 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th graders): selection at this level will be determined by skills and abilities. There will be a team selection process (i.e. tryouts). When team caps are exceeded, students are encouraged to participate in recreational or church leagues or seek other extra-curricular activities within the Carolina Day School program. The team selection process is handled personally and each student is advised on a one-on-one basis.

Varsity (8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th graders): selection at this level will be determined by skills and abilities. There will be a team selection process. When the team caps are exceeded, students are encouraged to participate in recreational or church leagues or seek other extra-curricular activities at Carolina Day School. The team selection process is handled personally and each student is advised on a one-on-one basis.

Ideal Team Numbers:

Cross Country: 10, Basketball: 12

Field Hockey: 18, Volleyball: 12

Soccer: 18, Baseball: 16

Tennis: 10, Golf: 8, Track: 30

A variety of situations may occur from year to year that can alter the number of players on a team. The sport specific coach, in agreement with the athletic director, has the right to add or delete from the ideal number to establish a situation where all athletes can benefit from a quality experience.