Sarah Irvine, Athletics
Phone: 503-649-5518 x401
E-mail: sarah.irvine@tualatinvalleyacademy.org
Athletics Philosophy
But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not grow faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Tualatin Valley Academy views athletics as being a very important component of your child's education for many reasons. Athletics offer students an opportunity to build new friendships with other Christian young adults and strengthen those already created. They give students the opportunity to learn how to deal with adversity in a controlled setting, and they provide students an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills. Athletics offer students the opportunity to work with others as a team to accomplish a common goal. They also give students an opportunity to participate in cardiovascular activities, which promote a healthy lifestyle.
Curriculum Offered
Physical Education (K-6)
The purpose of physical education is to help a student develop the skills of decision making, goal setting, critical thinking group dynamics, fitness activities, movement, recreational and lifetime sports skills through the medium of athletics.
Physical Education (7-10)
In Junior High and High School, physical education takes a shift from the general movement emphasis of the elementary levels to more specific skill acquisition. Physical education class consists of 7 major seasons: soccer, football, volleyball, basketball, hockey, track and softball.
Bonus Activities
Speedstack Competition
Date: Spring
Cost: Free
Time Commitment: Your child will need to practice on their own, but the competition is during Chapel.
Description: An excellent opportunity to compete against classmates in the sport of Speedstacking.
kids heart challenge
Date: Spring
Cost: Free
Time Commitment: Friday, after Chapel.
Description: A great form of exercise and fun! This is our chance to "give back" by supporting the American Heart Association in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
1-4 Swimming Class
Dates: May - June
Cost: Free
Time Commitment: Daily during PE time
Description: Just in time for summer, swim lessons to help your child feel safe and comfortable around water.
5-6 water safety and free swim day
Dates: May - June
Cost: Free
Time Commitment: Daily during PE time
Description: Just in time for summer, swim lessons to help your child feel safe and comfortable around water.
Extracurricular Sports
K-2 Soccer
Dates: September - October
Cost: $25
Time Commitment: Wednesday/Friday
Description: A great opportunity for your child to develop sport specific skills while competing in the sport of soccer. Two groups of teams: Kindergarten and grades 1/2.
3-5 Soccer
Dates: September - October
Cost: $75
Time Commitment: Wednesday/Friday
Description: A great opportunity for your child to develop sport specific skills while competing in the sport of soccer. In this group our games are against other Metro Christian League schools. We usually have 2 teams.
6/7/8 Soccer
Dates: September - October
Cost: $100
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: Portland Metro Christian League soccer schedule. Two practices and two games each week.
5-6 Volleyball
Dates: September - October
Cost: $75
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: Portland Metro Christian League volleyball. Two practices and two games each week.
7-8 Volleyball
Dates: September - October
Cost: $100
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: Portland Metro Christian League volleyball. Two practices and two games each week.
3-4 Basketball
Dates: February - March
Cost: $60
Time Commitment: 3 days/week - Sunday/Wednesday practice and 1 game/week
Description: A great opportunity for your child to develop sport specific skills while competing in the sport of basketball. 2-4 teams.
5-6 Basketball
Dates: October - December
Cost: $75
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: An excellent opportunity to sharpen sport specific skills while participating in league competitions.
7-8 Basketball
Dates: November - March
Cost: $100
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: Portland Metro Christian League basketball schedule. Two practices and two games each week. Portland Adventist Academy Tournament to cap off a fun and exciting season.
6-8 track and field
Dates: March - May
Cost: $100
Time Commitment: 4 days/week
Description: Portland Metro Christian League schedule
