All of the youth programs offered at BCBA employ the principals of D.R.I.F.T. To see the list of current programs offered by BCBA Click Here. Then simply click on it's logo to learn more about that program.
Our D.R.I.F.T. Youth Empowerment Curriculum is designed to help kids turn away from crime, drugs and delinquent behavior by encouraging them to D.R.I.F.T. towards success! The basis for these programs is character building.
Through sports, D.R.I.F.T. teaches the natural virtues of Devotion, Respect, Integrity, Fairness and Temperance!
Sports helps combat childhood obesity by promoting physical fitness, emotional steadiness and self-confidence. Remember, keeping kids in Sports, keeps them out of Courts!
In addition, D.R.I.F.T. teaches young people the importance of being self reliant so they can go on to become Champions in Life!
A Student my loose his/her gym privileges/status if BCBA is notified of behavior that is
insubordinate or unbecoming of a BCBA student whether at home, school or in our community.
BCBA enforces a strict "3 Standing 8 Counts and You're Out" policy! All BCBA coaches have the ability to admonish students with a rule breaking Standing 8 Count. At any time during class, while at BCBA, home, school or within the community if a student of BCBA is hit with 3 Standing 8 Count offenses he/she can be suspended or expelled from the gym / program.
Standing 8 Count Offenses Include But Are Not Limited To
- Missing a scheduled class.
- Using foul language.
- Stealing from the gym or another student.
- Disrupting a class or a fellow student’s workout.
- Not returning gear to its proper places.
- Disobedience towards a coach, parent or peer.
- Forgetting to wear your BCBA Tee-Shirt to class or gym.
- Showing disrespect towards a coach, teacher, parent, fellow student or community resident.
Offenses That Can Result In Immediate Expulsion From BCBA Include But Are Not Limited To
- Smoking.
- Drinking alcohol.
- Using drugs.
- Gang participation.
- Destruction of property (whether at BCBA, school, home or in the community).
- Stealing from the gym or another student.
- Bullying.
- Engaging in any conduct unbecoming of a BCBA student.
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