Welcome to St.Martha Catholic School Athletics! Our school offers competitive sports for both boys and girls in 6th - 8th grade, including:
Participating in the athletic program is a privilege for our students that allows them to learn the skills of each sport while interacting outside the classroom with their peers.
Athletics should teach fair play and sportsmanship, understanding, and appreciation of teamwork. Academic work goes hand-in-hand with athletics, and SMCS has an athletic eligibility requirement to make sure that students maintain academic requirements.
Students, athletes, spectators, coaches, and instructors represent the school, and they are expected to be worthy representatives and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with good sportsmanship.
A $100 fee is charged per student, per sport, to assist in covering the costs of the athletic program. Parents will receive the invoice via the Family Portal after the rosters are finalized.
SMCS is a part of the GHCAA
The Galveston-Houston Catholic Athletic Association is an integral part of the educational mission of The Catholic Schools of The Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. The G.H.C.A.A. is dedicated to fostering human development, within the framework of a Christian environment, encouraging a positive vision in our young men and women through exercise, positive athletic competition, and fully recognizing the dignity of each student in Christ's image.
All affiliated schools agree to the following goals:
To build a community which strives to image Christ
To develop Christian spirit, school spirit, team spirit and personal acceptance
To instill Christian sportsmanship in the lifestyles of the participants
To teach the participants the proper attitude towards winning, losing, and competing with dignity
To develop an acceptance and appreciation of others
To train and instruct in athletic rules
To develop the students' physical abilities and coordination
To help form well-rounded students by fostering good health habits
To provide a Christian environment and outlet for youthful energy
To teach the positive value of athletic participation
To show the necessity of practice, work, and management of time
These goals are founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person because he/she is created in the image and likeness of God.