athletics
Team Pages & Schedules
Shady Side's athletic program is divided into three distinct areas: athletics, physical education and health education. The primary goals at the Junior Varsity and Freshman levels are skill development, physical conditioning, knowledge of strategy, discipline, fun and game participation. Success in competition is encouraged, but not at the expense of student participation or individual preparation for an upper level team.
At the Varsity level, one of the primary goals is to field highly competitive teams. Shady Side Academy athletes are expected to exhibit excellence in skill, discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship as well as pride in self and in Shady Side Academy. The best combination of players will participate. Equal playing time and/or playing every game are not guaranteed. Emphasis is placed on the value of respect for self, others and the game. Positive encouragement is expected from all participants, as is acting with graciousness in victory as well as in defeat.
Athletics and P.E. begin at 3:50 p.m. and end at 5:35 p.m. every school day. Participation in these programs is a graduation requirement and is required for at least two terms for freshmen and sophomores and for at least one term for juniors. Athletic teams meet five times a week (plus some weekend commitments).
Senior School Athletics and Physical Education Options
Fall Term
| Girls |
Boys |
Co-Educational |
| Field Hockey (Var. & JV) |
Football (Var., Freshman) |
Ultimate Frisbee (3) |
| Tennis (Var. & JV ) (3) |
Soccer (Var., JV & Freshman) |
P.E. Fitness (1) (4) |
| Cross Country (Var. & JV) |
Cross Country (Var. & JV) |
P.E. Swim (1) (3) |
| Cheerleading (Var.) |
Golf (Var.) (3) |
P.E. Tennis (1) (3) |
| Soccer (Var. & JV) |
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Golf (JV) (3) |
| Golf (Var.) (3) |
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Badminton (3) |
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Modern Dance |
Winter Term
| Girls |
Boys |
Co-Educational |
| Basketball (Var. & JV) |
Basketball (Var., JV & Freshman) |
Squash (Prep) (3) |
| Swimming (Var.) |
Wrestling (Var. & JV) |
P.E. Fitness (1) (4) |
| Squash (Var.) (3) |
Swimming (Var.) |
P.E. Bowling (2) (4) |
| Ice Hockey (Prep.) (2) |
Squash (Var.) (3) |
P.E. Crew (1) (3) |
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Ice Hockey (Prep. & Var.) (2) |
P.E. Dance (1) (3) |
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P.E. Musical Theatre (1) (4) |
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P.E. Musical Theatre (Dance) (1) |
Spring Term
| Girls |
Boys |
Co-Educational |
| Softball (Var. & JV) |
Baseball (Var. & JV) |
P.E. Fitness (1) (4) |
| Track (Var.) |
Tennis (Var.& JV ) (3) |
P.E. Cricket (4) |
| Lacrosse (Var. & JV) |
Track (Var.) |
P.E. Dance (1) (3) |
| Crew (Var.) (3) |
Lacrosse (Var. & JV) |
P.E. Ballroom Dancing (1) |
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Ultimate Frisbee (3) |
(1) Does not fulfill the team sport requirement.
(2) There will be a fee for those participating.
(3) Enrollments may be limited.
(4) Forms V and VI only.
Physical Education
Physical Education is a program that stresses fitness and lifetime carryover sports and is required of all Form V and VI students who are not involved in the athletic program. All physical education programs, except P.E. Option, meet after school and require the student to choose the one that best suits his/her interests. Programs include fitness, dance, swimming, tennis, bowling and cricket.
P.E. Option: Open to juniors and seniors only. Similar to independent study in other disciplines, this program provides the opportunity to design and execute an individualized program. The student works with an adviser from the Athletic Department who monitors and critiques the program. The program is completed on the Senior School campus and is done individually during the academic school day at times that are convenient to the student. The Option program can be used to prepare for an upcoming athletic season, rehabilitation or to supplement an off-campus activity or sport. Students do not register for this course. They must apply for a P.E. Option through the Athletic Department.
