The athletic schedule provides outside competition for all teams at all levels. During the three seasons, Woodberry's 33 teams will engage in more than 400 athletic contests with other schools. These contests for lower level teams may be with neighboring public or independent schools, or other schools that are members of the Virginia Prep League. Varsity teams compete with Prep League schools as well as other independent and public schools in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. Most varsity teams will compete at the state level, and some of the most talented athletes will have the opportunity to compete in multi-state or national competitions.
Students have many choices in trying out for a team.
In the fall an individual may select football, soccer or cross country. Competitive offerings in the winter include basketball, swimming, squash, indoor track and wrestling. Spring sports include baseball, golf, lacrosse, tennis and outdoor track. During all three seasons, juniors and seniors have the option of participating in non-competitive athletics with offerings varying according to the season of the year. The scope of the program is made possible by the enthusiastic participation of faculty members who, as coaches, strive for the same excellence on the athletic field as they do in the classroom.