PALADIN SPORTS

Athletics Calendar

We’d love to see you at one of our games. Please take a look at the sports’ calendar and come support your Paladins in your Ridge Christian Academy colors and gear! Go Paladins!!!

Download a printable copy of the 2025 – 2026 RCA Basketball Schedule HERE

Welcome Athletes!

Thank you so much for your interest in playing for a RCA team! We’re so excited for you to use your talents to glorify Christ and play a sport you love! In these tabs you’ll find, forms that need to be filled out in order to play, academic standards, and etc.

Athletic Director: [email protected]

Come back often and connect with us on the school’s Facebook page!

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Required Forms

Below is a list of forms that are required in order to participate in any RCA sports. The RCA Sports Packet can be picked up from outside the sports office or from the front office. Completed forms may be dropped off at the sports office, front office or send to [email protected]

Occasionally, we may require additional forms, you can find them here on the SCISA Sports Website:

SCISA Forms

Participation Guidelines

Not be older than eighteen prior to school starting
Be in the 5th grade (some sports vary)
Submit a signed permission and medical form (supplied by school)
Pay a $150 sport’s fee each year.
Have financial account in good standing
Student athletes must pass at least four (4) subjects with at least a 70, each grading period to participate in athletics.
Maintains good standing in all core courses (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Bible, Computer Tech, and Foreign Language). An athlete who becomes ineligible at the end of a grading period may be reinstated after the grades are raised to a passing standard. The principal will suspend or permanently remove a player from any team if that student’s conduct, sportsmanship, or attitude makes them a poor testimony

Sports At RCA…

Athletics are a valuable extension of the learning environment. Being part of a team here at RCA means to be challenged in skills and faith through practices and competitions. Whether you participate in a club sport or a SCISA – Sanctioned sport, you will learn foundational skills and build on them to compete at a high level -all while glorifying our Savior. We are always looking for competitors and coaches to join us! Looking forward to having you on the team!

Erik Shamblin - Athletic Director

Erik Shamblin has a passion for developing young leaders who are grounded in faith. He views every practice, game, and competition as an opportunity for student-athletes to demonstrate the teachings of Jesus, fostering both their skills and character in alignment with His love and grace. Erik is committed to instilling a sense of teamwork, resilience, and discipline, encouraging our athletes to embrace challenges as opportunities to grow their faith and serve others, ultimately glorifying God through their efforts. Join us as we work together to nurture the heart, mind, and spirit of every Paladin, striving for excellence in all aspects of life.

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“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 NLT

Athletics Team

At Ridge Christian Academy, our athletics team emphasizes excellence and teamwork across sports like Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. Our coaches focus on skill enhancement and character development, encouraging athletes to thrive in their sport while embracing values like discipline and faith.

Coach Justin Ruley

Coach Shawn Smith

Coach Maria Bray

Coach Josh Cutler

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Becoming a PAL Community Partner means investing in the future of our students and community. Your support helps us provide scholarships, enhance our campus, strengthen academics, and grow our athletics programs. Together, we can create lasting opportunities and shape the leaders of tomorrow.

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