DLA ATHLETICS

At Dayton Leadership Academies, athletics are an important part of developing teamwork, discipline, and leadership both on and off the court. Our student-athletes learn to set goals, support one another, and represent DLA with pride and sportsmanship.

Extracurricular activities are an essential part of student development and the school experience. Activities are posted on bulletin boards and are included in classroom announcements. Frequently, notifications will be sent home and posted on to the DLA website. A signed parent/guardian permission form, or athletic extracurricular agreement form card, must be returned to your child’s teacher for the student to participate. Interscholastic athletes must have an updated medical and emergency form on file. Dayton Leadership Academies/Alliance Community Schools assumes no legal or financial responsibility in providing student accident insurance. Students shall have proof of medical insurance coverage before being permitted to participate in athletics/activities.

Athletics offered:

  • Volleyball

  • Basketball

  • Cheerleading

  • Track

Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege and may be withheld from students for poor academic performance and/or frequent disciplinary referrals. Students under suspension who attend extracurricular events may be considered trespassers. To be eligible for athletic programs, the student must be currently enrolled, maintain a minimum 2.5/C Grade Point Average, and meet the weekly eligibility standards. Grading period failures in any class render the student ineligible for the subsequent grading period. All DLA athletes are required to complete the OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) for the 2025-26 school year. Please fill out the form and submit it to the school prior to tryouts or practice.

Due to the rising costs of extracurricular and athletic programs, all sports will require a participation fee of $30. Each sport is subject to an athletic fee. Students must pay the fee prior to the first activity, or they will not be permitted to continue.