Competitive sports meet five times a week and compete against other schools in the River Valley Athletic League (RVAL) and the Lakes Region League. No tryouts, no cuts. Everyone is welcome.
Basketball Team - Boys
With the addition of our Net-Zero/LEED Platinum Field House in 2009, the boys and girls basketball teams have grown in numbers, skills and enthusiasm. The teams emphasize participation, good spirited play, and aerobic activity.
Basketball Team - Girls
Basketball is a game of discipline, fun, and development. If you have a desire to improve your pull-up jump shot, ball-handling skills, or make a power move to the basket, consider signing up for the team. The teams emphasize participation, good-spirited play, and aerobic activity.
Basketball Team - Open
Basketball is a game of discipline, fun, and development. If you have a desire to improve your pull-up jump shot, ball-handling skills, or make a power move to the basket, consider signing up for the team. The teams emphasize participation, good-spirited play, and aerobic activity.
Lacrosse Team - Boys
Anyone who is willing to work hard can be on the lacrosse teams. The first weeks are usually spent getting into shape after a long winter and reviewing the basics of throwing, catching and cradling. Each member of the team is guaranteed playing time in interscholastic contests and the group works hard to build a team ethic.
Lacrosse Team - Girls
Anyone who is willing to work hard can be on the lacrosse teams. The first weeks are usually spent getting into shape after a long winter and reviewing the basics of throwing, catching and cradling. Each member of the team is guaranteed playing time in interscholastic contests and the group works hard to build a team ethic.
Rowing Team
The fall rowing program provides an opportunity for novices to learn how to row and for experienced rowers to continue to develop their strength and technique in a boat. The team will meet five days per week. Putney's rowing program focuses on sculling and students have the opportunity to row in a single scull boat. Emphasis is placed on participation and cooperation rather than competition for a seat in the boat. Advanced rowers are encouraged to compete in some intramural races. Throughout the fall, students also help maintain our fleet of boats, the boathouse and remove the docks at the end of the season.
Soccer Team-Boys
The soccer teams welcome players of all abilities and emphasizes learning the game well. All who sign up may play in the intramural games on campus. Coaches seek to instill the values of hard work, fitness, participation, fun, sportsmanship, and competition against a background of fundamental athletic training and skill development. The team will meet four days per week. Although extensive soccer experience is not a requirement, all players must be committed to improving their skills and fitness, to become part of a spirited team, to compete in games, and to show up to practice regularly, on time, and focused.
Soccer Team-Girls
The soccer teams welcome players of all abilities and emphasizes learning the game well. All who sign up may play. Coaches seek to instill the values of hard work, fitness, participation, fun, sportsmanship, and competition against a background of fundamental athletic training and skill development. The teams train four or five days a week and plays a full schedule of home and away games against other schools. Although extensive soccer experience is not a requirement, all players must be committed to improving their skills and fitness, to become part of a spirited team, to compete in games, and to show up to practice regularly, on time, and focused.
Soccer Team-Open
The soccer teams welcome players of all abilities and emphasizes learning the game well. All who sign up may play. Coaches seek to instill the values of hard work, fitness, participation, fun, sportsmanship, and competition against a background of fundamental athletic training and skill development. The teams train four or five days a week and play a full schedule of home and away games against other schools. Although extensive soccer experience is not a requirement, all players must be committed to improving their skills and fitness, to become part of a spirited team, to compete in games, and to show up to practice regularly, on time, and focused.
Ultimate Frisbee Team
Ultimate returns as a competitive coed team sport at Putney. Ultimate develops aerobic conditioning, disc skills, field strategies, and friendly competition. Ultimate is played with no referees so Spirit of the Game is essential. Athletes of all skill levels are encouraged to join. Putney Ultimate will play a full schedule of coed games in the River Valley League as well as some awesome tournaments with coed teams from around New England.
Volleyball Team
Volleyball Description
XC Running Team
The cross-country team emphasizes overall fitness and an appreciation of the beauty of fall in Vermont. Practices are mostly on dirt roads and trails, which the team helps maintain. All participants are expected to commit to high levels of individual effort as well as support of teammates. Workouts are tailored to the fitness and ability of each runner. The runners compete in the Lakes Region League weekly on Wednesdays throughout the fall.
XC Ski - Race Team & Novice Skiers
Putney offers a competitive cross country ski program as part of the Lakes Region League. We make use of the campus' 40 kilometers of groomed trails as well as nearby trails. Skiers of all levels have the opportunity to learn skills developing their classic and skate/freestyle techniques. A limited supply of skis is available for novice skiers. The goal for all skiers in the program is to become stronger skiers and to develop a love of winter sport. Race team skiers are expected to provide their own equipment, learn how to take care of it and how to wax skis. The school provides waxing facilities and waxes for racing and training. Opportunities beyond interscholastic racing are available for serious competitive skiers. The Novice Skiers will ordinarily not meet for practice on Wednesdays, but will be encouraged to attend one or two races. Novice team members will be charged a non-refundable $150 user fee to cover the cost of wear and tear of ski equipment. This includes the use of skis, boots and poles for classic racing, and skis boots and poles for skate racing. Financial Aid will be available for those who cannot afford these fees.
XC Ski - Team
Putney offers a nordic cross-country team experience, where students become stronger skiers and develop a love of winter sport. We make use of the campus' 40 kilometers of groomed trails as well as nearby trails. Skiers of all levels have the opportunity to learn skills developing their classic and skate/freestyle techniques. A limited supply of skis is available for novice skiers. The fee will be a non-refundable user fee of $ 100. This includes the use of skis, boots, and poles for classic racing, and skis boots and poles for skate racing. Financial Aid will be available for those who cannot afford these fees. Team skiers are expected to learn how to take care of the equipment and how to wax skis. The school provides waxing facilities and waxes for racing and training.
The focus of the team program includes improving technical skills and fitness with a focus on team spirit and competition. Students on the team will meet five days per week. Races will mostly be on Wednesdays. New skiers will be asked to participate in at least one race during the season.