Athletics

Every student in grades 6—9 has the opportunity to play on an interscholastic team. Sports are optional, but around 75 percent of Middle School students participate in at least one sport. Our program stresses sportsmanship, skill building, perseverance, self confidence and teamwork. Our focus is on participation and cooperation; all team members have regular opportunities for playing time.

Sports at Foote

Fall

Cross Country
Field Hockey
Soccer

Winter

Basketball
Swimming
Squash

Spring

Practices

Practices are held after-school Monday–Friday. Swim practices and home meets are held at the Albertus Magnus College pool, a quarter mile from campus.

When students join a team, they are expected to honor their commitment and attend practices and games. Students who participate in other activities such as music, dance or drama may make arrangements to miss practices or games by talking with their coaches.

Games

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Foote's Fall Athletes Finish Strong

By Rick Menning

Long before the leaves started to change colors, student-athletes at The Foote School were gathering on the fields and trails for fall season sports practices and a desire to play to their fullest potential.

Foote School has had a field hockey team since at least the early 1930s, decades before Title IX mandated that schools open athletic programs to girls. Today, Foote’s field hockey team is co-ed.

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