Athletics
Choate competes in sports against schools from all over New England and adjacent states. Teams are fielded at the levels of varsity, junior varsity, and thirds sections. There are 32 different sports in interscholastic competition. Intramural programs include aerobics, dance, senior weight training, yoga, winter running, rock climbing, fitness and conditioning, and senior volleyball.
From 2007 to 2011 Choate has won New England championships in boys and girls ice hockey, boys golf, boys crew, and in girls swimming, volleyball, and water polo. In that same period, Choate has won Founders League championships in boys and girls squash, in boys cross country, golf, softball, and tennis, and in girls volleyball.
The athletic directors of Choate and the other members of the Eight Schools Association compose the Eight Schools Athletic Council, which organizes sports events and tournaments among ESA schools. Choate is also a member of the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) and the Founders League, which comprises private schools located mainly in Connecticut.
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