Athletics

Temple Baptist Academy athletes, parents, and spectators are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and good sportsmanship at all times. Booing and jeering are not Christ-like and are not appropriate. Dress and behavior codes are in effect at all athletic activities. Modesty and neatness are the two main criteria. Violation of any of the above may cause a player to be disciplined or a student spectator to forfeit the right to attend athletic activities.

Temple Baptist Academy is a member of the New Mexico Activities Association.

Sports Offered

• Coed Basketball
• Cheerleading

• Girls Volleyball
• Girls & Boys Basketball

• Girls JV/Varsity Volleyball
• Girls & Boys JV/Varsity Basketball
• Coed Soccer
• Girls Fast Pitch Softball
• Boys Baseball
• Cheerleading

Eligibility for Participation in Athletics

• Parental permission is required.
• Parents must sign a notarized sports medical release form before a student may practice or play.
• A physical is required each year before trying out for a team.
• 6th-8th grade determines junior high eligibility; 9th-12th determines senior high eligibility. (8th graders may play at varsity/jr. varsity level at coaches' discretion.)
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• tudent athletes must maintain a "C" average with only one "D" and no "F's" in any subject (2.0 gpa). Students will submit weekly progress reports to determine ongoing eligibility for each sport. Transfer student eligibility will be based upon their transcript grades from the previous reporting period. They, too, will be subject to the weekly progress reports to determine athletic eligibility. Students who lose eligibility status due to grades will be reinstated once their grades have met the minimum requirements over a three week grading period from the time of their last reported ineligibility status.
• Athletes are responsible to keep up with their school work and should not expect teachers to adjust the workload for them. Athletes need to make up all school work missed for athletics within two days after the event.
• Athletes must show commitment to the team and to T.B.A. as evidenced by:
  • Daily punctual attendance to practice. Please let your coach know the day before if you are going to miss a practice.
  • Attendance at all games unless prearranged with the coach.
• Inconsistent or negative conduct and attitude may lead to temporary or permanent suspension from the team.
• Students must be at school a minimum of four periods on game days to be eligible to play.
• A student under school discipline or any suspension is not eligible to play.

Sports Physicals

All students participating in cheerleading or any sport are required by NMAA to have an annual physical exam. All students are strongly encouraged to have a physical examination before school starts each year. Students will not be allowed participation in such activities until their physical has been completed and paperwork has been submitted to the office.

Print Athletic Contract/Sports Physical form.