By
Grace Neeley
“Oh no! We have to run again!” Sam Owens (11) said in
response to sports starting up again. It has resulted in cheerful, enthusiastic
attitudes all around. People were excited for weeks building up to it. Sports
were a huge part of Dalat life before Covid and them finally happening has made
it feel more normal.
Noella Seevaratnam (11)
said, “Sports being back excites me a lot because it makes Dalat feel like home
again. Covid took away so much from us so it was hard going to school and
having everything that was once free be restricted. Sports being back means
that things are basically back to how it used to be, and it feels slightly even
better since I’m more grateful. I love being a part of a team and being able to
grow in my soccer ability. I’m super excited for this year!” Dalat with sports
is more hectic and chaotic, but it feels like home.
On the other hand, even those less involved with sports
for various reasons are excited they are back. Maddy Abdulla (10) said, “I’m
really excited for sports to be back; I can’t play because of my knees, but I’m
super excited to watch all the games and cheer people on.” Even not playing or
being in a team, students get involved in the sports. We’ll have the juniors
advertising and selling from their store and an array of students and parents
cheering from the sidelines.
The atmosphere is completely different with the freedom
and hope that sports give students. New kids from the past couple of years are
experiencing a different side to Dalat; they are seeing a glimpse of what it
was like before the virus.
The fun and community that builds through sports is one
of the most important things. Everyone comes together to cheer or play
together, and they learn to work better as a team and the best way to make
their voices and cheers heard from the crowd. Even teachers and parents get
more involved with the fun. The teachers get to build relationships with the
students through coaching or being involved in different activities.
I personally have never been at Dalat when we’ve had this
extent of freedom, and I love seeing the changes that are already happening. I
can’t wait to meet new people and be able to show God’s love through
sportsmanship and good attitudes on the court.
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