The goal and philosophy of Emmanuel’s Athletic Program is to provide athletic competition for students who are in grades 7-12 and to bring glory to God through our involvement with athletics by giving our best effort in school and during practices and games while upholding our faith and strong testimony in the community.
Emmanuel is a member of the Metro Buckeye Conference and Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Metro Buckeye Conference OHSAA
Learn more about Emmanuel’s Athletic Philosophy in our Athlete Handbook
An OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Exam Form must be printed, completed, and signed by parents/guardians and brought with you to the Sports Physical. Click the button below to download the form:
OPEN COACHING POSITIONS
All candidates interested in working at Emmanuel Christian Academy in a coaching position must submit a background check for BCI and FBI. Candidates must be a born again believer and agree with ECA's statement of faith as listed on our application. Emmanuel Christian Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
Event Admission
LIVE STREAMING OPTION FOR GYM SPORTS:
Click the button below to visit the live streaming website. Click on the Subscribe button and select the Subscription Options for our ECA Fans (Annual Pass - $69.99 or Monthly Pass for $10.99/month). Then click the follow button!
Admission PRICING
CASH OR CARD FOR Admissions
CASH SALES ONLY FOR CONCESSIONS
High School Game Admission:
$7 Adults
$5 Student/Senior Citizen
Junior High School Game Admission:
$6 Adults
$4 Students/Senior Citizen
Emmanuel Students & Faculty are free.
Family Sports Pass
(Home events only)
Guidelines
ECA Students TK-12 are admitted to any home contest at no charge
ECA coaches and all employees and their immediate family receive free admission.
Anyone may purchase a pass for our sports contests
Passes can include up to a maximum of 4 names. Each additional name is $35 each
Children that are not school aged are not charged at games, and do not need to be included on the Family Pass.
CHILDREN MUST REMAIN SEATED IN THE STANDS DURING CONTEST.
Family members will give their name and be admitted to the contest
VALID ONLY during Junior High/High School sports contests; reserved seating DOES NOT apply to other ECA events held in the gym (concerts, graduation, etc.)
Download the Family Sports Pass form, complete and turn it into the ECA Front Desk or at the Admission table with payment
Directions
Our address:
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield Ohio 45502
All of our facilities are located on-site.
We are easily accessible from Rt. 68. Take the Rt. 334 Exit and follow east to the light at Middle Urbana Road. Go south on Middle Urbana Road for about 1 mile and the school is located on the east side of the road.
4th ANNUAL ECA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS GOLF OUTING
WE invite you to join us at LOCUST HILLS ON JUNE 7TH
FOR our 4th annual boosters golf outing to
BENEFIT EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ATHLETICS!
See below for all the details for individuals and teams as well as sponsorship opportunities!
OUTING DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Location: Locust Hills Golf Club
Check In: 1:00PM
Shotgun Start: 2:00PM
Cost: $80 per person / $300 for a 4-person team
Includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and a post-golf dinner
The Athletic Boosters will be selling Mulligans for $5 each, 5 for $20 and 10 for $40 (10 is the max per team).
We’ll have fun activities and games at specific holes, so be sure to bring extra money!
REGISTRATION/PAYMENT INFORMATION
Alternatively, if you wish to send in a check, please make your check payable to: Emmanuel Christian Academy and bring to Julie Fadley in the school front office or mail your check to: 2177 Emmanuel Way, Springfield OH 45502.
Registration and payment must be received by May 31, 2025.
Questions? Call Rick Herring at 937.631.3701 or Dave Deppen at 937.539.8057
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
We have exciting opportunities for our sponsors this year!
$600 SPONSOR
Individual Hole/Team Sponsor - Your 18” x 24” sponsorship sign will be the only one on the tee box. Your investment also includes 4 golfers.
$300 SPONSOR
Individual Hole Sponsor - Your 18” x 24” sponsorship sign will be the only one on the tee box.
$150 SPONSOR
Shared Hole Sponsor - You will share your 18” x 24” sponsorship sign on the tee box with another sponsor.
SPONSORSHIP SIGN INFORMATION
Email a PDF or Illustrator (.ai) file with your logo and information you want included on your sign to Dave Deppen at ddeppen13@gmail.com no later than May 31, 2025.
FORMS & RESOURCES
Registration for Emmanuel junior high and high school athletics is initiated through Family ID and must be completed by the first day of practice. All student-athletes are all required to have a physical each year. Please print the OHSAA physical form for your doctor and upload it to Family ID when you register. Final payments for participation are due by the end of the first week of practice.
High School and Junior High sports
Elementary and Club Forms
2024/25 Jr. Lions Cheerleading
2024/25 Lions Youth Basketball Info & Registration
2024/25 Lions Phenoms Registration
Little League Baseball
Little League Softball
ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES
Athletic Training services for Emmanuel Christian Academy are provided by Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital.
For more information, please visit https://www.ovsurgical.com/