Founders League
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| Association | NEPSAC |
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| Division | New England Prep School Class A [Division 1] |
| Region | New England |
The Founders League comprises highly selective college preparatory schools and is nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected athletic leagues in the country.[1]
Members
| School | Mascot | Location | Founded | Grades | Enrollment | Colors | Varsity Teams | Rivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Old Farms School | Winged Beavers | Avon, CT | 1927 | 9-12(PG) | 408 Boys[2] | 15 | Westminster | |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Boars | Wallingford, CT | 1890 | 9-12(PG) | 865 | 32 | Deerfield | |
| The Ethel Walker School | Wild Cats | Simsbury, CT | 1911 | 6-12 | 258 Girls | 13 | Miss Porters | |
| The Hotchkiss School | Bearcats | Lakeville, CT | 1891 | 9-12(PG) | 599 | 17 | Taft | |
| Kent School | Lions | Kent, CT | 1906 | 9-12(PG) | 570 | 23 | Loomis Chaffee | |
| Kingswood Oxford School | Wyverns | West Hartford, CT | 1909 | 6-12 | 499 | 26 | None | |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Pelicans | Windsor, CT | 1874 | 9-12(PG) | 650 | 22 | Kent | |
| Miss Porter's School | Daisies | Farmington, CT | 1843 | 9-12(PG) | 333 Girls | 18 | Ethel Walker | |
| The Taft School | Rhinos | Watertown, CT | 1890 | 9-12(PG) | 595 | 27 | Hotchkiss | |
| Trinity-Pawling School | Pride (of Lions) | Pawling, NY | 1907 | 7-12(PG) | 325 Boys | 13 | Avon Old Farms | |
| Westminster School | Martlets | Simsbury, CT | 1888 | 9-12(PG) | 390 | 16 | Avon Old Farms |
History
Built upon shared values and historic rivalries, the Founders League was established in 1984, by heads of school who sought to create shared athletic philosophies and practices for their schools.[3] The membership of the Founder's League has remained largely unchanged over the years, and today, as was the case in 1984, the League comprises the eleven schools listed above.[4] To ensure continued alignment between the League's athletic mission and its member schools' educational philosophies, the Founders League is run collaboratively by the heads of school from each member institution, with the assistance and counsel of the athletic directors. This structure also serves to foster collegiality between member schools.[5]
Competition
Founders League competition takes place in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.[6] By and large, member schools compete for the Founders League Championship in each of the aforementioned sports for which a team is fielded.[7][8] In some cases, Founders League teams collectively participate in regional leagues or tournaments, including the New Englands.[9] The Founders League is recognized by the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council.[10]
References
- ^ "Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "Avon Old Farms: Avon at a Glance". www.avonoldfarms.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "League Awards - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
- ^ "History - Founders League". www.thefoundersleague.org. Retrieved 2016-02-25.
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