Athletics

About The World Academy Athletics Department

World Academy athletes are known as NorthStars! Participating in the Tri-County Athletic League affords our athletes opportunities to play and compete with other schools across the State. Heart, pride, strong character, and unwavering sportsmanship are the hallmarks of all World Academy student-athletes. It is our hope that during Middle School, students will participate in an athletic sport or club, challenging themselves physically and mentally, while having fun creating memories that will last a lifetime.   

Following a seasonal sports schedule enables our athletes to participate in a diverse range of events. Some sports allow for any number of participants, while others will have tryouts for limited spots. In the Fall, students can participate in Cross-Country Running and/or Soccer.  In the winter months, we offer Basketball, Spirit Team, Volleyball, and Ski Club. Spring showcases Track and Field meets.  While these sporting events are team-focused, there are also opportunities for participation without competition, such as skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer. There is a nominal player fee for each sport to defer costs associated with Tri-County dues, referee fees, coaching stipends, travel expenses, and uniforms.

Students are required to attend all practices and scheduled games when part of a team because every team member is of equal importance. Students and parents are kept well-informed about when opportunities for tryouts and sign-ups become available. Games, practice, and meet schedules will be distributed through handouts, emails, and the World Academy website.  The World Academy website is also the place to track our successes as individuals, teams, and the school as a whole. 

In the interest of keeping all our student-athletes healthy, World Academy strongly encourages all students participating in sports in Grades 5-8 to undergo a test called the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (imPACT) prior to competing in any school sports. This testing will measure memory, processing speed, and reaction time, which will be kept on file as a baseline score in the event of an injury. If a concussion has occurred, a repeat test can help inform decisions about readiness to return to play. Testing can be scheduled at most local hospitals and urgent care clinics. Thank you for helping us keep our student-athletes safe!

Please be sure to check the ‘Athletics’ section of our weekly digital newsletter, Coordinates, for regular updates regarding tryouts, practices, and competitions. For questions, please contact Athletic Director, Erik Congdon at econgdon@worldacademynh.com.