An independent, college preparatory, co-ed, Episcopal Day School serves a community of students in grades 6-12.
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level. Cross Country requires a commitment to running and training throughout the season with less than 90 minutes for a meet. The Cross Country program is the second largest program by participation offered at Palmer Trinity. A high school cross country team averages over 30 members on a team. Parents are responsible for supplying track shoes and socks. The Athletic Department will provide team uniforms and warm-up tops. FOOTBALL Varsity Football is a contact sport played in the fall. The Palmer Trinity Varsity Football team is designed to compete safely while working towards a conference title. The team focuses on developing tackling skills and blocking techniques to compete in the Florida Independent Football Conference. Student-athletes must be in high school at the beginning of the fall season to join the team. High school girls are also welcome to join the team. All athletes must wear helmets, shoulder pads, knee pads, hip pads, thigh pads, mouth guards, chin straps, and butt pads for protection. This equipment is provided by the Athletic Department. Parents are responsible for supplying cleats, socks, and undershirts (dry-fit). GOLF Coed Varsity and Junior Varsity Golf teams are composed of students in grades 9 – 12 that play at an intermediate and competitive level. The Junior Varsity level is designed to allow intermediate high school golfers to gain valuable playing experience. The Varsity level is designed to compete in district and state competition. Golf is an individual skill level sport in which we are able to combine grade levels to allow the team to grow. The teams consist of both girls and boys. Players must provide their own set of golf clubs to join the team. There will also be tryouts for the varsity level. If a player has limited experience playing, it will be difficult to play a match on a professional course. Golf is one of the few games that does not require a standardized playing area. The game is played on a course with an arranged progression of either 9 or 18 holes. Most high school matches play 9 holes. The Athletic Department will provide golf team shirts, bags, and hats. Parents are responsible for supplying golf clubs, golf shoes, golf shorts, and gloves. VOLLEYBALL Varsity Girls Volleyball is offered to high school students in grades 9 – 12. The Varsity Girls volleyball program is one of the most successful athletic programs in Miami-Dade County. The program allows students to compete for district and state championships. Volleyball requires a commitment to training and personal development. Team tryouts start in August . Only the top 12 players will make the team. Parents are responsible for supplying athletic shorts/spandex. The Athletic Department will provide home and away game jerseys, shoes, and warm-up jackets. 16