Exciting update to the athletic program in 2023-2024

In a typical year, 300 students in grades 6-12 participate in EC sports. At the high school, 60 percent of students play at least one sport. It should therefore come as no surprise that athletics are important to our students, and they are important to EC.

With this in mind, Eastern Christian School is excited to announce the return of the Eastern Christian Athletic Booster Club! By bringing this back and revamping its structure, we hope to strengthen our commitment to all of our athletes, as well as forge stronger partnerships with our beloved community. Membership applications are now open– current parents, alumni, parents of alumni and staff are encouraged to get involved. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Athletic Booster Club (ABC) is to directly support and bolster all athletic programs at Eastern Christian School as we honor and glorify God in and around sports competition. 

“On and off the field or court, EC student athletes hone their talents while building character, developing a strong work ethic, and creating strong relationships within their team,” says Athletic Director Seth Stadtlander. 

The ABC will support EC student athletes in this mission through fundraising, community night involvement, and an intentional cultivation of pride in EC athletics. Specifically for the 2023-2024 school year, the ABC hopes to support the following initiatives:

• Providing an EC Varsity Letter to all qualifying athletes.
• Supporting our senior athletes through Senior Banners posted at their home locations.
• Upgrading technology through Hudl, which allows for home games at the high school to be livestreamed for those not able to attend and recorded for coaches and athletes to be able to review game film.
• Hosting an Athletic Awards Beefsteak to recognize athletic achievements throughout the year and allow for past EC athletes to be better connected to current athletes. 

Become a member

Membership applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open. Complete the application today!

Membership Options:

• Alumni and Parents of Alumni – $250
• Current EC Families – $125
• Faculty and Staff – $50
• Athletic Staff – complimentary

2023-2024 Membership Benefits:

• 1 vote per family at the ABC meetings 
• 1 EC Athletic Booster Club Decal/Sticker
• ¼ Zip Pullover (must apply prior to the September meeting)
• More membership benefits to be announced. 

All members will be asked to commit to serving at a minimum of 2 events per school year such as planning events, serving food at Community Nights, etc. 

ABC Meetings:

There will be two meetings held each year at the beginning and end of the school year. The first ABC meeting will be Monday, September 11, at the high school campus in North Haledon. In order to vote at the meeting, you must be present with your dues current. To learn more information about membership, see our by-laws.

Become a sponsor

The ABC will also actively seek sponsorships as a major part of our fundraising efforts. If you own a business or know of a business that might be interested in partnering with the ABC, see the banner details and application or contact Seth Stadtlander, Athletic Director, with any questions. Alternative sponsorship opportunities will become available at a later date.

Become a donor

The ABC also provides the opportunity for anyone interested in donating directly to Eastern Christian Athletics to do so. If a donation meets or exceed its intended purpose it will be earmarked for that specific purpose. Otherwise, the members of the ABC will vote on how to use funds.

See you in September! Soar Eagles!