LIONS’ CLUBS & TEAMS

Athletics for the Glory of God

Lions’ Clubs

The CCS Lions’ Club sports provide our students with an opportunity to try new sports, develop basic skills, and enjoy friendly competition. In recent years, clubs have included Ski Club (Gr. 6-12), Middle School Volleyball Club, and High School Volleyball Club.

Non-Varsity Sports

The CCS Lions’ Non-Varsity Sports offer students an opportunity to participate in team sports in preparation for our varsity sports program. In recent years, the non-varsity sports teams have included Middle School Soccer and Elementary Soccer (Grades 3-5).

Varsity Sports

The CCS Lions’ Varsity Sports are the highest level of competition at Cornerstone. The CCS Lions have a co-ed varsity soccer team each fall. Each winter the CCS Lions have a girls varsity basketball team and a boys varsity basketball team.

Testimonials

“The best part of being on a team at Cornerstone is feeling important. Being part of a well-functioning team is a great feeling. We consider the team a family. We get along great. Being part of a CCS team has helped me mature in the area of responsibility. Cornerstone has a great culture, and each year the team grows closer and grows together as a team.”

Jacob
CCS Graduate

“Playing basketball at CCS is much different than playing at my past schools because we are able to not only play for ourselves, but we play to give God glory. We can incorporate God into all that we do. Playing on a small team allows playing time for all players. It also gives us a chance to develop close relationships and a good support system of friends! This is my favorite team that I’ve played on with some of my favorite coaches!”

Taylor
CCS Graduate

“One of my favorite things about the CCS sports program is that there is a place for younger players also, including upper elementary and middle school. This allows students to put into practice the balance of competitive sports with the foundation of godly living on a practical level. Go Lions!”

Ed M.
Middle School Soccer Coach

Our Objectives

It is our goal that by participating in CCS athletics, our students will:

Recognize that athletic ability is a gift from God and should be developed along with the academic, spiritual, emotional and social aspects of their lives
Learn to define personal values and understand the importance of functioning within the bounds of high moral standards, as exemplified by Christ
Interact with other students and with people outside of our school community as effective witnesses
Develop the skills necessary for their sport(s) of choice
Strive for excellence in their playing and skill development; recognizing that God calls us to give our best effort and that excellence is accomplished in ways beyond just winning
Learn important life lessons, such as responsibility, encouragement, commitment, dedication, honest and fair play, self-confidence (through God) and humility
Give all the glory to God, for He is the source of their talent
Respect authority
Recognize that being a part of an athletic team is a privilege, not a right; athletes are servants, not lords

Athletic Philosophy

True Head of Our Department

Cornerstone Christian School has developed the athletic program to serve as a vehicle by which the goals and objectives set forth in the schools' statement of mission and purpose can be fulfilled. Jesus Christ is recognized as the true head of the school; therefore, He is also the head of the athletic program. The athletic program is designed to develop and provide an environment in which student-athletes have opportunities to develop and grow in many different areas of life including spiritual, intellectual, moral, social, cultural, vocational, and physical aspects. Building character through athletics includes the development of sportsmanship, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork and spiritual growth.

Physical fitness activities, whether in competition or for leisure, promote mental preparedness, emotional stability, and spiritual strength. Competition at the interscholastic level offers the opportunity to display Christian character while facing various and sometimes difficult circumstances. The athletic program is a part of the total educational program at CCS. It is always our goal for our students to learn that all abilities should be used "as for the Lord rather than for men" (Colossians 3:17,23). It is our desire for our students to grow as Jesus did, "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men" (Luke 2:52).
Every athletic team values teamwork. At Cornerstone, as we strive to build unity and community, we focus on the One who strengthens us in that endeavor. "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 15:5,6).
The talents each student has been given are a gift from God and are designed for a purpose. Each student has a responsibility to invest those talents as wisely as possible (Proverbs 16:4).

Directions to Athletic Facilities

HOME OF THE LIONS

Our home games for soccer are held at Kennedy Field in Manchester (see directions below). Our home games for basketball are held at Star Hill Family Athletic Center in Tolland (see directions below).

Soccer Field

We anticipate that Cornerstone will once again play games at Kennedy Field in Manchester for the 2024 soccer season.

From Cornerstone: Take a left out of the parking lot onto Main Street. Turn right onto Woodbridge Street and after about a half mile bear left onto Mather Street. Turn left onto Parker Street. Follow Parker Street as it takes a slight right and becomes Colonial Rd. Turn right onto Scott Drive and then left onto Kennedy Road. The entrance to the fields will be on your right.

From I-84: Take exit 63 from I-84. Head northeast ( From I84 E turn left; From I84 W turn right) on CT-30 N/CT-83 N. (Head towards Big Y/Kohls). Turn right onto Taylor Street and then turn right onto Hamilton Drive. Turn right onto Kennedy Road. The entrance will be on the left.

Google Maps Directions

Basketball Gymnasium

Cornerstone's home basketball games are played at Star Hill Family Athletic Center located at 100 Gerber Drive in Tolland, CT.

From Cornerstone: Take I-84E to Reservoir Road in Vernon, Exit 67. Turn left onto Reservoir Road, Turn right onto CT-30N, Turn right onto Industrial Park Road West, Take the first right onto Gerber Drive.