Athletics

Athletics in the News:

8/17 - Gator Gear Store Now Open
Castilleja Athletics is proud to announce that the Gator Gear store is now open for business! All students, parents and athletes can now order t-shirts, polos, jackets, sweatshirts, hats and backpacks in Castilleja colors. Click here to check out the new store!

8/16 - New Castilleja Athletics Handbook
This publication contains information about Castilleja’s Athletic Department policies and guidelines. The policies seek to promote good sportsmanship, team spirit, discipline, excellence in athletic endeavor, school unity, and pride. It is our policy to assure fair and uniform treatment of all student athletes and to inform all interested persons of the responsibilities of the student athletes.

The Castilleja School administration expects coaches, parents, and student athletes to read this handbook carefully, as they will be responsible for its contents.
2010 Athletic Handbook (pdf)

7/14 - Athletic Start Dates
Middle School 

If you are interested in playing softball, running cross country, or swimming please sign up by emailing Ms. Ward, Associate Director of Athletics, at mward@castilleja.org.  Please sign up by Tuesday, August 24th.  If you have any questions please call Ms. Ward at (650) 470-7833.

overview

Athletics are a fundamental part of the overall educational experience at Castilleja. The athletic program strives to teach students physical and mental skills, self-discipline, and sportsmanship, while motivating athletes to strive for excellence. The value of participation in sports is broad and life-long, developing teamwork, organizational and leadership skills. Castilleja athletes are a source of pride and unity to the school community.

The Athletic Department at Castilleja School offers eleven varsity sports in the Upper School and eight sports in the Middle School. Upper School sports include Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Tennis, Volleyball, and Water Polo. Middle School sports include Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, and Volleyball and Water Polo.

At the middle school level, the athletic program is designed to give access to all interested students through a no-cut policy. Athletics in the upper school are competitive and the level of commitment increases accordingly.

Over 80% of the middle school students play on at least one Castilleja athletic team. More than 60% of the upper school participates in Varsity or Junior Varsity athletics. In the 2008-2009 school year, 9 teams placed in CCS rankings and the Upper School Varsity Volleyball Team captured the 2008 CIF State Championship Title for the first time in school history.