Athletics
In keeping with the traditional independent, college preparatory school philosophy, Lake Forest Academy provides an opportunity for all students regardless of ability to experience learning beyond the classroom. Students learn more about physical education, goal setting, teamwork, and general recreation. The athletic calendar is divided into three seasons: fall, winter, and spring. This division allows students to explore a wide variety of athletic teams.
Please visit the Athletics page to learn more about each athletic team and opportunity including schedules, coaches, uniform equipment, and more.
Athletic Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to participate in the athletic program for three seasons per year (fall, winter, and spring). Juniors and seniors must participate in at least two seasons and are encouraged to participate in the third. Participation is defined as being a member of one of our many interscholastic teams or enrolling in the physical education program. All students must participate in at least one interscholastic team per year. The winter musical and fall play are each equal to one PE season requirement. All freshmen and sophomores who participate in the fall play and winter musical must fulfill their team sport credit in the spring season. Juniors and seniors in the fall play and musical are required to still participate in one interscholastic sport. Any student choosing to participate in an organized sport outside of LFA is still required to participate in all LFA athletic requirements.
In general, if a student chooses to participate in a club sport then all LFA commitments (academic, artistic, and athletic) must take priority over the outside obligation.
Athletic Practices
Athletic practices normally begin at 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. All students participating in varsity or junior varsity sports can generally expect practices to last two hours. Students participating in a physical education program in lieu of a competitive sport have a minimum of 18 after-school sessions throughout the season. Students are expected to attend all team practices or physical education sessions. Winter season sports hours may vary and are announced in November.
Waivers
For a student involved in a particular athletic pursuit not offered at Lake Forest Academy, the Athletic Department may grant a one- or two-season waiver to allow that student to continue his/her activity in lieu of the physical education requirement. Students are still required to participate in the LFA athletic program during at least one season per year. For a waiver to be considered, the student must complete an Athletic Waiver Form before the first day of the season practice. This form can be obtained from the Athletic Department and will require an explanation of the activity, a personal statement by the student indicating why he/she wants to be considered for a waiver, and the signatures of a parent and the coach or trainer who will directly oversee the activity. Follow-up documentation may be required. Once the request is made, the Athletic Director will consider it and render a decision. Any student choosing to participate in organized sports outside of LFA is expected to prioritize all LFA commitments.
No Quit Policy
Lake Forest Academy maintains a “no quit” policy in its athletic requirements. This policy requires all students to fulfill their seasonal commitments to athletic teams or activities. Students may change sports or activities only during the first five days of any new season. To change athletic status, a student must obtain permission from the Athletic Director and the head coach. Exceptions to this policy are limited to instances where removal from a team is initiated by a head coach, the Athletic Director, or the Academy.
Games and Schedules
Interscholastic game schedules are given to players at the start of each season; schedules are also posted on the school website at www.lfanet.org. We welcome parents’ presence at both home and away games. All schedule changes and directions to the games are posted on the LFA website, under the Campus Life/Athletics tab.
Uniform Return Policy
If a student does not return their uniform then the school will bill that student’s account and that student will be placed on a business office hold until that bill is paid or the uniform is returned. This means that seniors would not be allowed to participate in graduation and the contract for underclassmen would be held.
Sports Offerings
Girls
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Boys
Cross Country
Golf
Prep Ice Hockey
Soccer
Co-ed
Physical Ed.
Fall Play
Girls
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Boys
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Prep Ice Hockey
Swimming
Co-ed
Physical Ed.
Cheer/Dance
Squash
Winter Musical