Cape Fear Academy athletics seeks to provide a program of instruction and competition through intramural and interscholastic events. Students in grades 7-12 may participate in basketball, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, surfing, swimming, tennis and volleyball. Cape Fear Academy has a full-participation policy stating that every student who wishes to play any sport has an opportunity. Our program teaches not only skills, but also teamwork and sportsmanship. Athletics promotes the life-long importance of maintaining good health - physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Academy is governed in athletics through the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association, which offers opportunities for competition against other independent schools from across the state. We are members of the Cape Fear Independent Conference for all sports, insuring that the Academy maintains an athletic program of the highest quality.

2010-2011 - Fall, Winter, Spring Start Dates and Tryout Information

Below are the preseason start dates for the Fall 2010 teams and Winter/Spring start dates:

- All students must have a new physical form on file prior to the beginning of preseason.
- Physical Forms will be available in the Athletic Office and on the CFA website. We will accept other types of physical forms.
- Participation is at an all-time high at Cape Fear Academy. A greater commitment will need to be made by each student during preseason to gain playing time. An increased importance will be placed on the fall preseason because of high roster numbers. Athletes should avoid making any travel plans during the times when their team starts preseason if they plan to play. If plans are unavoidable – all efforts should be made to contact the Head Coach with all dates and times.

Fall 2010 Athletic Team Information

Monday, August 2
Varsity Boys’ Soccer – Monday, August 2 (Grades 9-12) - Morning and Evening -Week 1 (9:00-10:30am, 6-8pm), Week 2 (5-8pm)

JV Boys’ Soccer - Monday, August 2 (Grades 8-10 - 8th graders who sign up will be evaluated to see if this is the right placement) - Morning and Evening - Week 1 (9:00-10:30am, 6-8pm) - Week 2 (9-10:30am)

Varsity and JV Volleyball – Monday, August 2 (Grades 9-12 - selected 7th and 8th graders) – First two weeks (3-6pm)

Varsity and JV Field Hockey – Monday, August 2 (Grades 7-12) – Morning )First Week (9-10:30am)

Varsity "A" Girls Tennis Tryouts (Grade 7-12 - MS students can stay on team if they make it) - Monday, August 2nd – Morning (8:30-10am)– Coach Blalock and Coach Sneeden will be sending out an informational e-mail to all past team members and all interested students from Middle School and Upper School sign-ups

Varsity Cross Country - Monday, August 2 (Grades 7-12) - TBA by Cach Colin Hackman

Monday, August 9

Varsity "B" Girls Tennis Tryouts (Grades 7-12 - only MS students can stay if they are in top 7). - Monday, August 9th Morning - (10:30am-12:00noon)

Monday, August 16

MS Boys’ Soccer - Monday, August 16 (Grades 7-8) - 3:45-5:15

MS Volleyball - Monday, August 16 (Grades 7-8) - 3:45-5:15

MS Girls’ Tennis - Monday, August 16 (MS Grades 7-8) – 3:45-5:15 – Tryouts start on this day for Middle School “White” and Middle School “Blue” teams.

Thursday, August 19
CFA Surf Team - Meeting Thursday, August 19 (Grades 9-12) – After School Meeting

Monday, October 25

MS Boys' and MS Girls’ Basketball practice and tryouts begin on Mon, October 25 until Thursday, October 28 - Decisions on “A” and “B” teams will be announce the night of Thr, Oct 29
Monday, November 1
Varsity Boys’ Basketball tryouts: Monday-Thursday - Nov 1 to Nov 4 (late practice first week)
JV Boys’ Basketball tryouts: Mon-Thursday - Nov 1 to Nov 4 (3:30-5:00) Team decision made the night of Nov 5
Varsity and JV Girls’ Basketball Practice begins - Mon, Nov 1 (same time first week)
Varsity and JV Cheerleading starts on Mon, Nov 1 --- Varsity Cheerleading tryouts conducted by Leigh Ann Hodges

MS Cheerleading starts on Mon, Nov 1
Monday, November 8
Varsity Swimming starts on Monday, Nov 8
Spring 2010 Sport Start Dates
First Day of Spring Sports Practice – allowed on Monday, Feb 14 (most will start on Feb 15 because of Teacher Workday on Feb 14) – Additional e-mails, meetings, and sign-ups will occur before the start of this season.