Teams and Schedules

The passion for Brearley athletics begins when girls are in the Class V and have their first opportunity to participate on one of our eight V/VI teams. The V/VI athletic program is designed to be introductory in nature by placing an emphasis on sport-specific skill development, and by providing students with an opportunity to experience a variety of teams and individual sports in an intramural and interscholastic setting. 

The VII/VIII program offers a “no-cut" policy to ensure every student has a place on a team of her choice regardless of skill or experience. The VII/VIII program builds on the V/VI program with an increased competitive schedule and increased time commitment (three days per week). In some sports (volleyball and basketball) athletes are divided into A and B teams based on skill level. In addition to age-appropriate skill development, there is an emphasis on camaraderie, teamwork and spirit. In all competitions and events, athletes are guaranteed participation/playing time. Attendance is required (with the exception of religious school that occurs during the practice time). The goal of the VII/VIII program is to develop and prepare our athletes for varsity competition in the Upper School. Middle School athletes are given opportunities to develop leadership skills by being elected captain and given team responsibilities. A majority of VII/VIII contests are with AAIS schools.