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Athletics

The athletic program at Glendale Adventist Academy is robust and inclusive, offering a dynamic range of varsity sports for both boys and girls. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and physical fitness. The varsity sports lineup includes basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer, providing students with opportunities to engage in competitive play and develop their athletic skills. As a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Southern Section, GAA upholds standards of excellence in athletics. With a commitment to holistic development, the athletic program not only focuses on honing individual and team abilities but also instills important values such as discipline, perseverance, and leadership. Through participation in these varsity sports, students at Glendale Adventist Academy are not only encouraged to excel athletically but also to cultivate a sense of camaraderie and a lifelong appreciation for an active and healthy lifestyle.

 

Varsity sports is a popular activity enjoyed by many of our students.
Teams include
CIF Boys and Girls Basketball- Winter Term
CIF Boys and Girls Volleyball, - Fall and Spring Term
Junior Varsity Girls - Fall Term
Boys and Girls Flag Football- Fall Term 
Boys Soccer - Winter Term
Students receive 2.5 credit hours for participation in each sport. 
We compete against teams from other schools, honing our skills as the students work towards a season.of teamwork and lifelong friendships, and if possible some wins.  Some of our tournaments for flag football and volleyball consist of weekend trips to other academies, such as Rio Lindo Academy and Loma Linda Academy Tournaments.  Currently we are members of the Liberty Independce League for CIF.
 
Facilities composed of a gymnasium built in 1942, a fitness room, 3rd Terrace (grassy field)  flag football/soccer/softball field and 2nd Terrace (black top asphalt area for elementary physical education classes.