Athletic Seasons
PACA participates in two seasons of competition. During both seasons, Varsity student-athletes compete in the São Paulo High School League (SPHSL) and the AASB Big 8 Tournaments while the Junior Varsity (JV) student-athletes have a modified league and compete in the Little 8 Tournament at the end of each semester.
Season 1 (August-November)
Season 2 (February-May)
JV and Varsity
It is a São Paulo High School League (SPHSL) and LIttle 10 rule that student-athletes may only participate in JV if they are 15 years of age and under. Students that turn 16 before June 1st, 2024 will not be eligible for JV. PACA reinforces that student-athletes that are 15 years of age and younger should be participating in JV Teams. Exceptions for participation in a Varsity team may only be granted after further analysis of all the coaches involved, the Athletic Director and the Secondary Principal.
In the exceptional case of a student-athlete participating in both JV and Varsity teams a specific practice and game schedule will be put together by the Athletic Director after consulting the coaches involved. This will be done by taking into consideration the athlete’s optimal development and the best interest of the program.
While a student may, in exceptional circumstances, participate in the JV and Varsity tournaments, priority will be given to participation in the age-appropriate team. Athletes who participate in both tournaments are subject to a higher standard for participation.
Expectations for Participation
Because our sports program serves the purpose of forming the character of our student-athletes, it is important for each player to understand their commitment to the team. This principle applies to all team activities: practices, meetings, games, tournaments and other events –from the beginning of the season to its end. Coaches will hold try-outs during pre-season and up to the first two weeks of the regular season. Once players are on the team, they will be expected to be fully committed. Quitting the team should not be considered an option except under outstanding circumstances and only after fully informing the coach and Athletic Director.
We encourage all participants to actively engage in the sport in order to maximize the benefits of physical exercise and competition. As an exception, coaches may also choose to keep a student on the team as Manager. Team Managers will be under the direct supervision of the head coach and should seek to help the coach with tasks that will serve the needs of the team.
Each practice is an hour and five minutes in length. First practice is from 3:35-4:40 pm and second practice is from 4:45-5:50 pm. Two buses will return to run specific routes later, leaving PACA at 6:00 pm so that every student has the opportunity to participate.
-Consequences for missing practice will be left up to each coach’s discretion.
-If a player has questions or conflict to be resolved, the first person to approach about this would be the coach, then the Athletic Director. Decisions made by coaches will be fully supported by the Athletic Department.
Dress Code
For practices, shorts must be at a modest length. Boys must wear appropriate shirts during practice, a bib is not considered a shirt. Student-athletes that are not properly dressed will not be allowed to participate in practices that day.
During sports events, athletes should wear the uniform provided or previously approved by the school. They are required to keep their uniform in good condition and return it at the end of the season.
PACA participates in two seasons of competition. During both seasons, Varsity student-athletes compete in the São Paulo High School League (SPHSL) and the AASB Big 8 Tournaments while the Junior Varsity (JV) student-athletes have a modified league and compete in the Little 8 Tournament at the end of each semester.
Season 1 (August-November)
- JV and Varsity Soccer: boys and girls
- JV and Varsity Basketball: boys and girls
- Varsity Girls Cheerleading
- Offseason JV and Varsity Volleyball: boys and girls
Season 2 (February-May)
- JV and Varsity Futsal: boys and girls
- JV and Varsity Volleyball: boys and girls
- Offseason JV and Varsity Basketball: boys and girls
JV and Varsity
It is a São Paulo High School League (SPHSL) and LIttle 10 rule that student-athletes may only participate in JV if they are 15 years of age and under. Students that turn 16 before June 1st, 2024 will not be eligible for JV. PACA reinforces that student-athletes that are 15 years of age and younger should be participating in JV Teams. Exceptions for participation in a Varsity team may only be granted after further analysis of all the coaches involved, the Athletic Director and the Secondary Principal.
In the exceptional case of a student-athlete participating in both JV and Varsity teams a specific practice and game schedule will be put together by the Athletic Director after consulting the coaches involved. This will be done by taking into consideration the athlete’s optimal development and the best interest of the program.
While a student may, in exceptional circumstances, participate in the JV and Varsity tournaments, priority will be given to participation in the age-appropriate team. Athletes who participate in both tournaments are subject to a higher standard for participation.
Expectations for Participation
Because our sports program serves the purpose of forming the character of our student-athletes, it is important for each player to understand their commitment to the team. This principle applies to all team activities: practices, meetings, games, tournaments and other events –from the beginning of the season to its end. Coaches will hold try-outs during pre-season and up to the first two weeks of the regular season. Once players are on the team, they will be expected to be fully committed. Quitting the team should not be considered an option except under outstanding circumstances and only after fully informing the coach and Athletic Director.
We encourage all participants to actively engage in the sport in order to maximize the benefits of physical exercise and competition. As an exception, coaches may also choose to keep a student on the team as Manager. Team Managers will be under the direct supervision of the head coach and should seek to help the coach with tasks that will serve the needs of the team.
Each practice is an hour and five minutes in length. First practice is from 3:35-4:40 pm and second practice is from 4:45-5:50 pm. Two buses will return to run specific routes later, leaving PACA at 6:00 pm so that every student has the opportunity to participate.
-Consequences for missing practice will be left up to each coach’s discretion.
-If a player has questions or conflict to be resolved, the first person to approach about this would be the coach, then the Athletic Director. Decisions made by coaches will be fully supported by the Athletic Department.
Dress Code
For practices, shorts must be at a modest length. Boys must wear appropriate shirts during practice, a bib is not considered a shirt. Student-athletes that are not properly dressed will not be allowed to participate in practices that day.
During sports events, athletes should wear the uniform provided or previously approved by the school. They are required to keep their uniform in good condition and return it at the end of the season.
