Student/Parent Athletic Handbook
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Athletics are an integral part of NSA. NSA believes that an educational curriculum should create sound bodies as well as sound minds. Through the athletic program and physical education classes, NSA develops students who are prepared for healthy competition and academic performance. The correlation between a physically fit body and outstanding academic performance has been proven in many studies. We hope NSA can provide both opportunities. Athletics at NSA also serve to unify the student body. NSA students come from such a widespread area of Hampton Roads and from such diverse backgrounds that it is often difficult for students to find many things in common. Our athletic teams provide that unity, with students, parents, coaches, and faculty joining together in support of our teams. Lower School Students in grades 5 - 7 are offered after-school intramural athletics. These are non-competitive and will be offered on a 6 or 9 week basis. Seasonal sign-ups will be held. Intramural sports usually include: tennis (boys and girls), softball (girls), football (boys), field hockey (girls), basketball (boys and girls), and co-ed volleyball. However, students in grade 7 compete in football and lacrosse at the JJV level (boys). Both boys and girls may try out for the Blue and Gold Basketball Teams. Upper School Students at NSA have many athletic choices during the academic year. Students may participate on athletic teams during each of three seasons. Twenty different interscholastic athletic programs are available with a total of 40 teams. Fall Sports:Football: JJV, JV, Varsity Winter Sports:Basketball (Boys) 7th grade team, 8th grade team, JJV, JV, Varsity Spring Sports:Tennis (Boys) JV, Varsity |
