Athletic Philosophy

The athletic program at Christian Heritage is designed to help students at all levels of athletic ability enhance their skill and grow in their appreciation of physical fitness. Whether a student-athlete is a potential Division I collegiate prospect or just interested in participating solely for the enjoyment of competing, our athletic program offers something for everyone. We encourage all students to participate in at least one sport. A student's involvement in athletics at Christian Heritage will teach them the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and hard work. Many of our coaches are full or part-time faculty members as well, allowing our student-athletes to form character-building relationships with their coaches that extend beyond the classroom.

Students from 6th to 12th grade are eligible to compete in inter-scholastic programs. We offer sports at the Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels. Sports currently offered include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and cross country. All students and their parents are required to complete the Athletic Expectations & Eligibility Requirements Forms prior to a student's participation in any sport and they must also have a current CHS Athletic Team Health Examination & Recommendations Form on file prior to trying out for any sport.

Christian Heritage participates in a number of different athletic conferences, associations and tournaments that allow us to create the best possible experience for our student-athletes. We are a member of or participate against the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL), the Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA), the Connecticut Independent School Athletic Conference (CISAC), and the Western New England Preparatory School Athletic Association (WNEPSAA), all of which are governed by the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). The members of these conferences include some of the most competitive and prestigious sports programs in New England and New York state.

Through our highly-competitive varsity sports programs, Christian Heritage teams have won many league and conference titles. Our athletes have also been selected to many All-Tournament, All-League, All-State, All-New England and All-American teams. Check out our listing of Athletic Awards won by our teams and players. As a result of these accolades, many of our student-athletes have been recruited by and played for some of the best Division I, II, III and NAIA colleges and universities in the country. Student-athletes that are considering athletics at the collegiate level should review our Guidelines for College Recruits.