About COYOTE Athletics

Centennial High School is located within the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 55 SunValley Blvd SE.  The phone number for the main office is 403-256-8140.  Our Athletic Director Ken Zelez, can be reached at 403-256-8140 ext 2305 or email @ kjzelez@cbe.ab.ca. Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding sports at Centennial High School.

Our athletic program has recently been “tweaked” by our coaches.  We now want to promote that we have a true identity in terms of what we would like to known for.  Coyote Athletics will build around these 3 pillars that will form the core values of our Athletic Program:

EXCELLENCE

SPORTSMANSHIP

CITIZENSHIP

Our identity will broaden our program by offering simple but effective values that will shape the way we operate.

Excellence – In everything we do!  From competing to classroom studies.

Sportsmanship – Having and showing respect for all aspects of sport and athletic competition.

Citizenship – Developing outstanding citizens in our community and abroad.

Go Yotes Go!

We are proud to offer every sport that the Calgary High School Athletic Association has sanctioned:

Fall Sports:

• Jr Football
• Sr Football
• Jr Boys Volleyball
• Jr Girls Volleyball
• Sr Boys Volleyball
• Sr Girls Volleyball
• Cross Country
• Girls Soccer

Winter Sports:

• Badminton
• Swimming
• Wrestling
• Jr Boys Basketball
• Jr Girls Basketball
• Sr Boys Basketball
• Sr Girls Basketball

Spring Sports:

• Track and Field
• Boys Soccer
• Jr Boys Rugby
• Sr Boys Rugby
• Girls Rugby
• Jr Girls Field Hockey
• Sr Girls Field Hockey

Parent Code of Ethics 

This Parent Code of Ethics was made by parents, for parents!

Welcome new and returning parents to the Coyote athletic family.  We aspire to develop a strong partnership with our parent group and trust that we can count on your support in the following ways:

• Be a positive role model for your student athlete by practicing and demonstrating the rules of good sportsmanship.  Heckling of officials or opposing teams cannot be tolerated.
• Offer enthusiastic encouragement by cheering on your Coyotes team and/or individual player(s).  Please refrain from ‘coaching’ your athlete during games.  Our coaching staff is knowledgeable & dedicated and works with the individual team dynamics to achieve the best strategies possible for competitive play.
• Playing time for each student athlete may vary and is largely determined by individual coaching philosophy.  A player may have a specific role on their team or there may be predetermined skill sets required for certain situations.  Injuries, nerves or discipline could also be contributing factors.  Every player has the right to ask a coach what they can do to get more playing time.  As a policy of the Centennial Athletic Department; coaches will not discuss playing time, other athletes or tactical strategies with parents.
• Our coaches do their best to mentor our students throughout their high school athletic and educational experience.  Everyone (athlete/coach/parent) has a reasonable expectation to be treated fairly and equitably.  However, we are all just human and subject not only to our own feelings, emotions and opinions – but sometimes rightly or wrongly to those of others.  As we are developing important life skills in these young adults; athletes are encouraged to communicate first with their coach(es) and/or athletic director prior to parent involvement.  Sometimes there is still a need for parents to intervene or advocate to simply share a comment about a game or practice or specific information about your student athlete.  Providing the dialogue between players, coaches and parents is honest, constructive and respectful the doors are open!
• Do your best to support the team and the coaching staff by talking positively about the season whether speaking with other parents, spectators or your own athlete.  Please trust in our coaches that they too will help your student develop as an athlete and citizen.
• Attend games as often as you are able.  Participate!  Get involved by providing ‘treats’ for your team or host a team meal or ask the coaching staff if there is anything else you can do.

ATHLETIC AWARDS

PHILOSOPHY

At Centennial High School we value the athletic program.  We see all sports as equal and important.  We want our athletes to work towards achieving excellence in any program that they are involved in.  We believe that each student should have the opportunity to become the best that they can be in whatever sport the student chooses.   We also believe that involvement in the athletic program is very important for both the athlete and the school.

We are a multi-sport school where we encourage all our students to play on multiple teams; studies and literature show that the multi-sport athlete has less injuries and is valued in the workplace.

Because of these values we will present the following awards at our Night of the Coyote awards evening held each June.  This evening will celebrate our school programs and our athletes.

Permanent Awards

The school trophy case will hold a large plaque for each sport.  After the athletic awards evening the names of the winner or winners will be placed on the large sport plaque to remain in the school for public viewing.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

This award is presented by the coach or delegate of the team and will be a plaque.

TEAM AWARDS

These awards are presented by the coach or delegate and will be a certificate.

COACHES CHOICE

This award is presented by the coach or delegate and will be a plaque.  This award can be anything that the coaching staff decides upon; for example, hardest worker.

SPORTS MEDICINE AWARDS

These awards will be presented by a member of the staff and will be a certificate.

SPORT PARTICIPATION AWARDS

These awards will be presented by the Athletic Director and will be as follows:

-          Athletes competing in 3 sports during their 3 years of eligibility in high school receive a Coyote Athletics Lanyard.

-          Athletes competing in 6 sports during their 3 years of eligibility in high school receive a Coyote Athletics Key Chain.

-          Athletes competing in 9 or more sports during their 3 years of eligibility in high school receive a plaque celebrating their amazing commitment and dedication to Coyote Athletics.

SERVICE AWARDS

The coaching staff will select these awards based on individual merit.  These awards will be present by a staff member and will be a certificate.

GRADE 10 ATHLETE(S) OF THE YEAR

This award will be presented to a number of qualified athletes.  The selection is based on involvement in the athletic program, (a minimum of two sports in that year), the skill of the athlete, demonstrated leadership and excellent citizenship.  A number of nominees are selected for grade 10 both male and female.  From the nominees an athlete or athletes  will be selected to receive the award.  The award will be a plaque and an article of clothing unique to the school and to Coyote Athletics.

GRADE 11 ATHLETE(S) OF THE YEAR

This award will be presented to a number of qualified athletes. The selection is based on involvement in the athletic program, (a minimum of two sports in that year), the skill of the athlete, demonstrated leadership and excellent citizenship. A number of nominees are selected for grade 11 both male and female.  From the nominees an athlete or athletes will be selected to receive the award.  The award will be a plaque and an article of clothing unique to the school and to Coyote Athletics.

GRADE 12 ATHLETE(S) OF THE YEAR

This award will be presented to a number of qualified athletes. The selection is based on involvement in the athletic program, (a minimum of two sports in that year), the skill of the athlete, demonstrated leadership and excellent citizenship. A number of nominees are selected for grade 10 both male and female.  From the nominees an athlete or athletes will be selected to receive the award.  The award will be a plaque and an article of clothing unique to the school and to Coyote Athletics.