Spirited Athletic Competition

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One of New York’s most extensive independent school athletic programs

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dedicated coaching and a strong reputation, Brearley athletics is one of the city’s leading independent school programs. In recent years, our teams have brought home league championships in track, softball and lacrosse, as well as New York State championships in cross country and volleyball.

Our Friday Sports Program offers students in Classes K–IV gymnastics tailored to their age group. Competitive athletics begin in Class V, with seven club sports during the year for students in Classes V–VI. Participation in the program gives many girls their first chance to be part of a team, where valuable lessons in cooperation and skill development are learned.

In Middle School, Brearley’s no-cut policy enables girls to explore their athletic interests, knowing they are guaranteed a spot on the team of their choice regardless of prior experience or ability. The Middle School interscholastic program features nine sports as well as a junior dance troupe over three seasons. In Upper School, our primary goal is to provide opportunities for as many students to participate in Varsity Sports. Brearley’s program offers at least one team per season that is a no-cut team, welcoming all students.

upper school sports

Badminton Basketball Cross Country Dance Fencing* Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Squash Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball**

middle school sports

Basketball Cross Country Dance Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Track Volleyball

* Interschool ** Junior varsity

“ B r e a r l e y h e l p e d m e d e v e l o p m y l o v e f o r a t h l e t i c s .

My coaches encouraged me to try out for lacrosse last spring even though I had never played before. Now I play starting attack and lacrosse is my favorite sport.”