Lower School Athletics

Whitfield's lower school athletic program is structured to develop the team skills of a student-athlete. Providing the students with an enjoyable, positive experience as well as teaching the necessary skills are important aspects of the program, while rules interpretation, team strategy and tactics are taught on a consistent basis both on the practice field and in physical education classes.  Coaches work to develop the self-esteem of each individual participant, promote sport and exercise, enhance socialization and build class camaraderie.  Furthermore, coaches feel that winning isn't the key to lower school sports, but sportsmanship and team play are paramount.

Lower school sports consist of cross country, field hockey, soccer and volleyball in the fall; boys' basketball, girls' basketball, wrestling, dance squad and cheerleading in the winter; and girls' soccer and baseball in the spring. Teams have two practices per week with eight to 14 games per season.

Winter Sports Practice Schedule
Practice will begin the week of November 16, 2009. There will be no lower school practices over Thanksgiving Break, Final Exam Week, or over the Winter Holiday Break.

Practice Dates
Girl's Basketball Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Boy's Basketball: Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Alternative practice days will occur to accommodate the school's schedule.
Wrestling: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:15-4:30. Once matches begin, practices will occur on Thursday and Friday from 3:15-4:30.
Cheer Team: Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:30
Dance Team: Tuesday and Friday from 3:15-4:30

Lower School Athletic Hotline: 314.415.1293
Click here to access the Lower School Athletics Calendar via Parents Web.