Athletics

VCA champions physical education, being mindful that we are created in the image of God in body and spirit. We emphasize that true competition is a means to learn and practice virtue through victory, defeat and teamwork. Students develop physical potential through setting and accomplishing challenging goals. Students will learn to respect their bodies as sacred  instruments and to develop a healthy self-image and self-confidence.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:13

UPPER ACADEMY SPORTS

VCA partners with St. Clare of Assisi for Upper Academy sport teams. VCA/St. Clare teams are coached by a mix of faculty from both schools, community members, and parent volunteers. As Christians, we do not depend on our strength by our own works of fitness, but we wait on the Lord. He is the one who renews our strength, both in this life and the one to come. School sports treated as an opportunity to uphold VCA’s mission of being a light in the community.

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31

BOYS SPORTS SEASONS

Fall - Football

Winter - Basketball

Spring - Cross Country

GIRLS SPORTS SEASONS

Fall - Volleyball

Winter - Basketball

Spring - Cross Country

Fall and Winter - Cheerleading

NORDIC CLUB

Vail Christian Academy’s Nordic Club has been in existence since 2017. Nordic skiing is a life sport with access to the Vail Valley’s six official maintained Nordic courses. The  VCA Nordic Club’s mission is to introduce students to one of Vail Valley’s great winter  sports, while venturing outside together to enjoy God’s creation. Past VCA students have moved onto Nordic ski clubs and high school Nordic teams, some qualifying for state competitions. Students ski from January until  spring break once a week with instruction, games, playful exploration, and a mock biathlon to celebrate the end of the season. Nordic centers across the valley have opened  their doors for our skiers to come use their course; Maloit Park, Vail Nordic Center,  Cordillera Nordic Center, and Arrowhead golf course have graciously allowed us to  come enjoy. Nordic Club is currently offered 2nd and 3rd quarter elective for Upper Academy Students.