St. Mark Athletic Program


St. Mark’s Athletic Program is designed to allow exposure to and participation in a wide variety of individual and team sports for those as young as 4 years to those entering the 8th grade.  A program goal is to help student-athletes learn to apply Christian principles to their lives. 

Dale Quickel, Athletic Director, emphasizes that assisting each child in understanding these principles and developing their God-given abilities is the responsibility of the coaches, parents and staff. It is vital that all student athletes and parents review the Athletic Handbook to understand the St. Mark Code of Conduct and participation guidelines. 

The St. Mark Athletic Program is designed to:
  • Improve technical skill, physical conditioning and promote a healthy lifestyle. 
  • Develop self-discipline, perseverance and respect for those in authority.
  • Teach accountability, the ability to function as a part of a team and good sportsmanship. 
  • Demonstrate commitment, setting goals and working to achieve them and Christ-centered leadership.
  • Give glory to GOD in every practice and in every game.
The interscholastic athletic program at St. Mark refers to the competitive sports between schools as an after school co-curricular event.  Our interscholastic program is for students who demonstrate an emotional and mental readiness for competition and who possess a satisfactory level of physical and academic competence.  

Youth Sports
Pre-K to 4th Grade
 
 
St. Mark participates in the West Houston Christian Sports Association (WHCSA), comprised of several Spring Branch / Memorial Area parochial schools. This league places more emphasis on development than on the competitive aspects, with Christian-based rules regarding player, coach and parent behavior. 
Fall Sports - Soccer
Competitive Athletics 
5th to 8th Grade
 
 

Student athletes are required to complete paperwork and submit medical releases to participate in certain sports. We participate in the Houston Lutheran Athletic Conference.
Winter Sports - Basketball
Spring Sports - Track & Field, Softball & Baseball 
We acknowledge that participation in the St. Mark Athletic Program is totally voluntary, is a privilege, and is open to eligible students without discrimination on the basis of sex, color, race, religion, or national and ethnic origin.