The Stanwich School

Interscholastic competition begins in Grade 7. The school year is divided into three competition seasons: fall, winter and spring. Students are required to particiapte on an athletic team during each season.

In advance of each season, students select the athletic team on which they would like to participate. In most instances, students are assigned to their first choice.

Practices are scheduled during the school day, and games are typically scheduled on weekday afternoons. Uniforms are provided by the school. Likewise, transportation to and from practices and games is provided by the school.

The Stanwich School is a member of the Fairchester Athletic Association, which represents 23 non-public schools in lower Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. Schools in this league compete with one another in various sports and at various age levels. While each of the schools in the league is unique, they are alike in upholding as the core experience of their students the highest expectation of deportment and citizenship. Stanwich fields the following athletic teams:

Fall: Soccer, Football, Cross Country, Field Hockey
Winter: Hockey, Basketball, Squash
Spring: Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Tennis