ATHLETICS The athletics program at GFS stresses participation and encourages all studentathletes to develop their capabilities to the fullest extent possible. We value excellence in each sport and aim to field successful teams that are competitive within the Friends Schools League as well as with other comparable schools. We want our student-athletes to be committed to themselves, their team, the GFS school community, and the Friends Schools League. In order to do this, it is imperative for students to learn what it means to cooperate with others, set individual and team goals, manage their time with other areas of their lives, deal positively with setbacks, and to learn the physical and technical skills demanded by their sport. It is our hope that as students progress through our athletic program, they can develop holistically, not only as athletes but build upon their role within the GFS community and beyond. G R A D U A T I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T N O T E Students must participate in two seasons of Athletics in 9th grade and one season of Athletics in 10th grade.
SEASON FALL
W INTER
SPRING
G I R LS
B OYS
ATH802
Cross Country
ATH808
Cross Country
ATH803
Field Hockey
ATH809
Soccer
ATH804
Soccer
ATH806
Crew*
ATH805
Tennis
ATH806
Crew*
ATH812
Basketball
ATH816
Basketball
ATH813
Squash
ATH817
Squash
ATH814
Indoor Track & Field
ATH818
Indoor Track & Field
ATH811
Wrestling
ATH819
Wrestling
ATH822
Lacrosse
ATH826
Baseball
ATH823
Softball
ATH827
Tennis
ATH824
Track & Field
ATH828
Track & Field
ATH807
Crew*
ATH807
Crew*
Several programs offer sport-specific, off-season training. Please contact the Head Coach or Athletics Director with questions. *Note on Crew: Rowing is a co-ed sport with additional fees associated with participation. GFS is committed to making all athletic offerings available to the student body. Information about financial aid is available through the Business Office.
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