Athletics Mission

The mission of the Academy’s athletic program is to provide a competitive athletic program while promoting and embodying the ideals of teamwork, sportsmanship, hard work, and self-discipline. Our goal is to challenge our student-athletes to strive to be the best they can be on and off the field. Developing the student-athlete’s character through a positive and supportive environment increases self-confidence and is essential to personal success in any arena.   

Sports Offered

Team Designations:

Varsity: Eighth grade and Upper School students
Junior Varsity: Students in Middle School and Upper School
Middle School: Students in Middle School

Fall Teams:

• Cross Country: Varsity, coed (grades 8 through 12)
  Seventh-graders have the opportunity to practice with the team but are not eligible to compete in varsity contests.
• Girls Field Hockey: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Boys Soccer: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Girls Tennis: Varsity, Junior Varsity (grades 6 through 12) 

Winter Teams:

• Swimming: Varsity, coed (grades 8 through 12)
  Seventh-graders have the opportunity to practice with the team but are not eligible to participate in varsity contests.
• Boys Basketball: Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Girls Basketball: Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Girls Dance, Varsity (Upper School)

Spring Teams:

• Golf: Varsity, coed (grades 8 through 12)
  This team will maintain a roster of 6 to 8 players.
• Girls Lacrosse: Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Boys Lacrosse: Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)
• Boys Tennis: Varsity, Junior Varsity (grades 6 through 12)
  This team will maintain a roster of 12-14 players.
• Girls Soccer: Varsity, Middle School (grades 6 through 12)

When rosters permit, Fredericksburg Academy will try to add additional teams to support the development of the student-athlete and the athletic program.