Elementary Athletics: TIS Awards
TIS - OWLS
Athletic Awards Criteria
All athletic awards are decided upon by a committee, which gathers input from the school’s coaches, athletic directors and teammates. Each award also reflects TIS’ purpose: Challenge, Explore, Connect to make a positive difference.
Each term, the athletic awards are presented during the Athletic Assembly. Any athlete from Gr.6 to 12 who participated on a competitive team at TIS is eligible for the following awards:
Most Valuable Player
Most Improved
Most Sportsmanlike
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
- Excellent attendance at practices, games and tournaments
- Outstanding athletic accomplishment(s)
- Was consistently a high-performing player
- Exhibited exemplary team spirit both on and off the field, and demonstrated leadership skills
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude and an enthusiastic approach when working with the team and coaches
- The MVP award embodies Challenge —with the team and sport
- Demonstrated leadership and Integrity
- Was consistently a high-performing athlete
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER
- Regardless of team outcome, the recipient of this award showed the most improvement over the duration of the season
- Demonstrated a willingness to learn and grow as an athlete and individual
- Displayed leadership qualities and excellent team spirit
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude — Explore — and an enthusiastic approach at all times
- Willingly received and responded positively to constructive feedback
- Excellent attendance at practices, games and tournaments
MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER
- Along with athletic ability, displayed exceptional sportsmanlike to create a positive difference — Connect
- Fair, courteous and gracious, regardless of game outcome
- Displayed a personal commitment to training and individual skill development
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude and an enthusiastic approach
- Showed a willingness to work with coaches and fellow athletes
- Was a positive influence on their fellow teammates
- Showed a strong commitment to their sport to create a positive difference