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Welcome to the Derry Area Athletic Department 
 
To the left you will find all Trojan sports schedules.  You will need to have Adobe Reader to view these schedules
 
 
PHILOSOPHY
 
Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the total secondary school educational program. Athletic programs provide educational experiences not offered in the school's curriculum.  They are an extension of the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.  The interscholastic athletic program shall be primarily for the benefit of the students who participate either directly or indirectly.  Participation in the athletic program is a privilege granted to those interested students who meet the minimum standards of eligibility.  Interscholastic activities shall be kept in proper perspective and must supplement the academic program.  A sound athletic program provides the students with a positive and safe environment.  It also enables students to have fun, build character, learn to practice sportsmanship and develop skills and traits that help them become responsible and healthy citizens.  Such a program generates enthusiasm, loyalty, and school spirit.  It helps to promote good health, sound body, and an alert mind.  The success of any season should be judged on the number of participants and spectators, the acquisition of new skills by those participating, the amount of enthusiasm generated, and how well good citizenship, team play, and sportsmanship were taught.
 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
 
The purpose of the interscholastic program is to:
 
1.  Provide opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional development.
2.  Develop special skills in activities of the student's choice.
3.  Develop such favorable personality traits as loyalty, cooperation, fair play, enthusiasm, etc.
4.  Imbed in the participants self motivation, self discipline, and self goal's setting.
5.  Teach the ideals of good sportsmanship.
6.  Help develop worthy use of leisure time, promote good citizenship, and create additional interests.
7.  Provide an arena where students may cope with problems and handle situations similar to those encountered under          conditions prevailing in the world.
 
CODE OF ETHICS
 
 
1.   Always play the game fairly.
2.   Show courtesy for visiting teams and officials.
3.   Establish good relationships with visiting teams and players.
4.   Achieve a thorough knowledge of the rules of the game.
5.   Respect the judgment of the game officials.
6.   Recognize the true purposes of the program.
7.   Remember that an athletic contest is only a game - not a matter of life or death for player, coach, or fan.