Birmingham City Schools offers a full range of athletic programs which includes Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.  The purpose of our extra-curricular sports program is to encourage and foster opportunities for ALL students to actively participate in activities in addition to their academic pursuits.  Participating in athletics and other extra-curricular activities helps develop learning outcomes in skills, emotional patterns, communication, interpersonal group dynamics, teamwork, leadership and general knowledge.

Henry Pope, Director

Mission

The Birmingham Athletic Department’s mission is to provide Quality Sports Programs that support Academic Achievement for all Student Athletes in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.

Vision

The Birmingham City Schools (BCS) Athletics Program is an essential component of the district’s holistic educational mission. Our philosophy embraces the concept of student-athletes being students first, as well as the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and gender equity in relation to Title IX.

As member schools of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), BCS athletics is committed to complying with all rules and regulations of the AHSAA in the conduct of its interscholastic athletics department. We believe that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences which assist students in personal growth and accomplishments while promoting student-athlete welfare.