Physical Activity (PA) Requirements
Grades 9 – 12 In the Upper School (Grades 9 – 12), graduation requirements for physical St. Anne’s-Belfield School recognizes activity credits are based on the number the important balance between acof years a student is enrolled in the ademics and athletics, and believes Upper School. strongly that regular physical activity, One credit is earned per season of development of skills, and interscholastic participation. athletic competition are valuable to a ϐ 6 total PA credits are required of student’s growth and well-being. students entering in Grade 9
4 credits by the end of the sophoGrades 7 & 8 more year All students in Grades 7 & 8 must partici 2 credits must be school-sponpate in two seasons of physical activity sored activities per year, with at least one of the two seasons being a PA offered by the School. ϐ 4 total PA credits are required of The time for Grade 7 & 8 athletics is built students entering in Grade 10 into the school day. In sports where a 2 credits must be school-sponMiddle School team is not offered, Grade sored activities 7 students may try out for junior varsity ϐ 2 total PA credits are required of (JV) teams, and Grade 8 students may students entering in Grade 11 try out for JV and/or varsity teams. 1 credit must be a school-sponsored activity Activities that Fulfill the PA Requirement ϐ Grades 7 & 8, JV, or varsity teams ϐ Grade 7 & 8 non-competitive offerings from the School ϐ Non-School-Sponsored Physical Activity (see NSSPA section)
ϐ 1 credit of PA is required of students entering in Grade 12. This credit must be a school-sponsored activity.
Activities that Fulfill the PA Requirement ϐ Junior varsity or varsity athletic teams ϐ Non-competitive offerings from the School ϐ Non-School-Sponsored Physical Activity (see NSSPA section)
Non-School-Sponsored Physical Activities (NSSPA) NSSPA for Grades 7 – 12 must meet the following requirements: ϐ Only ONE NSSPA per school year ϐ Participate at least three days a week ϐ At least 45 minutes each session ϐ Must be two months in duration ϐ Form signed by instructor/trainer and submitted via Magnus Health before the seasonal deadline ϐ Must be with an outside organization
“When done correctly, the playing field doesn’t replace the classroom. It is a classroom. I want Saints Athletics to be transformational for students of all ages, those who desire to play at the DI Collegiate or professional level, and those who participate for the physical and mental benefits that sports offer.” — Seth Kushkin, P. ’24 & ’25, Director of Athletics
Saints Athletics 2026-27 Competitive Teams Boys
Girls
Co-Ed
Fall Varsity Football JV Football 7 & 8 Football Varsity Cross Country 7 & 8 Cross Country Varsity Soccer JV Soccer 7 & 8 Soccer
Fall Varsity Field Hockey JV Field Hockey 7 & 8 Field Hockey Varsity Cross Country 7 & 8 Cross Country Varsity Volleyball JV Volleyball 7 & 8 Volleyball Varsity Tennis JV Tennis
Winter Varsity Squash
Winter Varsity Basketball JV Basketball 7 & 8 Basketball JV Squash Varsity Swimming Varsity Diving Spring Varsity Lacrosse JV Lacrosse 7 & 8 Lacrosse Varsity Tennis JV Tennis Varsity Baseball JV Baseball 7 & 8 Baseball Varsity Track 7 & 8 Track
Winter Varsity Basketball JV Basketball 7 & 8 Basketball JV Squash Varsity Swimming Varsity Diving Spring Varsity Lacrosse JV Lacrosse 7 & 8 Lacrosse Varsity Soccer JV Soccer 7 & 8 Soccer Varsity Track 7 & 8 Track
Spring JV Golf Varsity Golf Previously Offered Non-Competitive Options Strength & Conditioning (MS) Fitness (US) Yoga (US) Squash (MS) Available options will be shared prior to each season. Learn more at stannesbelfield.org/athletics
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