Athletics Philosophy
Athletics
and physical education programs provide an essential element of the
Loomis Chaffee experience. Students benefit physically, psychologically
and socially; and they learn skills and practice habits that help to
maintain lifelong health and fitness.
Loomis Chaffee offers athletic opportunities and activities that
appeal to all interested. Each term, students choose from physical
education courses, intramural sports and interscholastic teams.
- 60 interscholastic varsity, junior varsity and thirds
teams. Loomis Chaffee is a member of the New England Preparatory School
Athletic Council (NEPSAC), and a member of the Founders League, a group
of 10 Connecticut private schools that compete for the title in 25
sports.
- 26 intramural offerings including team sports such as
soccer, basketball and softball along with lifetime and leisure activities such as aerobics, weight training and yoga.
- Daytime
classes in fitness and wellness, tennis and squash, weight training,
core strength, aerobic conditioning and lifeguard training, along with
a full dance program.