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Athletics

At Falk School we believe that skills acquired during physical activities and athletic programs are equally important to the skills and content gained from our academic programs.

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Additionally, we want our children to explore and engage in physical activities that become meaningful in their lives. Our programs encourage:

  1. Teamwork
  2. Cooperation
  3. Commitment
  4. Sportsperson-ship
  5. Doing one's best
  6. Making friends
  7. Having fun

Participation on a team is open but optional to any student entering Middle School in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.


Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Falk Sports.

What sports are offered at Falk School?
  • Soccer
    • Two Co-Ed Teams
  • Cross Country
    • One Boys' Team
    • One Girls' Team
  • Basketball
    • Two Girls' Teams
    • Three Boys' Teams
  • Ultimate Frisbee
    • Two Co-Ed Teams
Is there a cost involved in participating in a sport?

There is no fee associated with participating in a sport.

When are the sports played?
Soccer Fall (September–October)
Cross Country Fall (September–October)
Basketball Winter (November–February)
Ultimate Frisbee Spring (March–May)
Who are some of the teams that Falk competes against?
  • Ellis School for Girls
  • Community Day School
  • Sewickley Academy
  • Shady Side Academy
  • St. Edmund's Academy
  • Valley School of Ligonier
  • Winchester Thurston School
Sports Forms

If your middle school child is interested in participating in a sport, please read carefully and follow the specific instructions in the Sports Forms Packet | PDF | 709KB.

Please note that all middle school student athletes must complete and return the sports packet forms to the school nurse prior to participating in any practice, scrimmages, or regularly scheduled sporting events.