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MBTA Athletics Program

Mission Statement

The purpose of interscholastic athletic participation at Myron B. Thompson Academy is to provide those who participate in interscholastic athletics an opportunity:

  • To further skill development and development of personal relationships;
  • To develop such values as fair play, ethics, leadership, integrity, accountability and the pursuit of excellence;
  • To establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student-athletes, coaches, and staff;
  • To develop and maintain physical fitness;
  • To bring out the spirit, pride and enthusiasm of participants and spectators.

Requirements for Participation

All students representing MBTA in interscholastic activities must meet all the requirements and eligibility provisions set by the Oahu Interscholastic Association, Department of Education and Myron B. Thompson Academy.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Medical and Parental Consent Forms – No athlete will be eligible (includes tryouts and practices) unless there is on file 1) a doctor-certified physical examination form and 2) a signed parental consent form.

 

  1. Medical insurance – All athletes are required to have medical insurance prior to team tryouts in order to participate. Any athlete who participates in contact sports with MBTA or a regional school should purchase additional Interscholastic Sports Insurance offered by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company.

 

  1. Age Limit
    1. Students are ineligible for varsity competition if they have reached the age of 19 years before September 1.
    2. Students shall be eligible for junior varsity participation if they have reached the age of 17 years before September 1.
    3. The age of a student shall be determined first by a birth certificate; secondly, by a baptismal certificate; third by a notarized affidavit.

 

  1. Years of eligibility (4 Consecutive Years)

 

  1. Junior Varsity Eligibility – Upon entry into grade 9, students shall be limited to two consecutive years of eligibility in junior varsity sports. Once junior varsity players have been moved to the varsity list, these players shall keep varsity status until the end of the season.

 

  1. Academic Requirements (2.0 GPA)
    1. 2.0 GPA and passing all core courses are required
    2. 2.0 GPA required for courses taken in the quarter, semester or year grades immediately preceding the activity

In the event Thompson Academy DOES NOT participate in a designated sport (i.e. football, soccer, etc.) the student will be able to try out for a sport at his/her home school. Example: MBTA student may try out for football at Kailua High School because MBTA will not be participating in football.