Upper School Athletics

• Soccer (Boys and Girls)

Soccer has been at the heart of Sun Valley Community School's athletics program since its founding. Both the boys' and girls' teams compete at the varsity level. Both teams play a 16-game season schedule, followed by possible District and State Tournaments. Both teams are open to US students at every grade level, and over the years there have been enough participants to have a boys’ JV team as well. 

• Volleyball (Girls)

The Upper School girls' volleyball team competes in September and October and is open to Upper School students at each grade level. Blending advanced players and novices, the school's volleyball team strives to qualify for the District and State Tournament each year.

• Cross-Country Running (Boys and Girls)

The cross-country team calls Sun Valley Community School's Dumke Family Sagewillow Campus their home course— one of the most challenging cross-country tracks in Idaho—and hosts one of the best-attended cross country meets in Idaho. The team is open to athletes from all US grade levels. The team has recently sent several runners (both boys and girls) to the State Championship meet.

• Mountain Bike Team (Boys and Girls)

Launched in 2022, the Cutthroat Mountain Bike team is comprised of students in grades 7-12. The season runs July-October and riders compete in races within the Idaho Interscholastic Cycling League. The focus of the team is to instill a love of mountain biking in all of our riders. Whether a student-athlete wants to push performance through racing or just participate in an activity that they enjoy, our coaches will meet them where they are.  All of our coaches love to ride, and we will work to instill that in our riders along with challenging them to grow as individuals, as teammates, and as part of a cycling community that actively cares for our trails.

 

• Basketball (Boys)

The boys' varsity basketball team competes in the Northside Conference. The team is open to all Upper School students, and underclassmen are encouraged to participate. The coaching focus is on fundamental skills of the game, both offensive and defensive, along with an emphasis on fair play, positive attitude, and effort.

• Tennis (Boys and Girls)

The boys' and girls' tennis teams have a long history of success, having won eight state titles in the past 15 years. Upper School students at all grade levels are encouraged to participate, and underclassmen can earn top spots on the roster.

• Golf (Boys and Girls)

Our budding golf squad competes in numerous tournaments from mid-March through mid-May. Instruction from the indoor simulator and outside play ensure that our students have every opportunity to compete against larger schools throughout the area.

• Track and Field (Boys and Girls)

Many of our outstanding athletes compete in track and field during the spring season. The team welcomes all interested Upper School students willing to challenge themselves against talented schools from the Northside Conference.