Athletics
TCHS ATHLETICS
“I ask that you live your sport as a gift from God, an opportunity not only to bring your talents to fruition, but also a responsibility to God and all of the human family.” ~Pope Francis
ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
Teurlings Catholic High School is a member of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and is classified as a 4-A school for athletic competition. The school follows the rules and regulations of the LHSAA. To be eligible for participation in the school's vast athletic program, the student must pass at least six subjects which count toward graduation and must earn at least a “C” average in all subjects pursued. Students who do not meet this minimum requirement cannot participate in Teurlings Catholic athletic competition.
In addition, the school follows its own sportsmanship code that incorporates Catholic values into the athletic program.
TCHS Athletic Values
- To immerse each student athlete in Catholic values
- To live the mission of TCHS by practicing the core values of TCHS through communion, truth, virtue, and mercy
- Communion - building lifelong friendships rooted in Christ and His Church
- Truth - ready to think critically in college and through life
- Virtue - striving for excellence with passion and integrity
- Mercy - quick to serve others with empathy and kindness
- To encourage student athletes to achieve academic success and to keep athletics in proper perspective
- To stress the importance of servant leadership for the betterment of the team
- To stress the importance of hard work and self-sacrifice to improve on a daily basis to develop good citizenship and respect for rules and authority
- To provide opportunities to exemplify and observe good sportsmanship
- To increase knowledge of various sports
- To teach and emphasize the fundamental skills of various sports as a necessary ingredient in achieving individual and team success
- To stress the importance of physical fitness, conditioning, healthy habits, and safety in athletics