Practices are held after school and, in most cases, at the school. RPCS competes in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland. All levels, except Varsity and in some cases Junior Varsity, provide equal opportunity for practice and play in games as long as students meet team requirements. The exception for equal playing time at the junior varsity level takes place when a 3rd squad exists for that sport. The Upper School provides opportunities for students to compete at the Varsity, Junior Varsity and 3rd Squad levels.
Varsity teams are for students who have the highest level of athletic maturity.
Junior Varsity is for students who are not quite ready for the Varsity team. 3rd Squad is composed of students who are not quite ready for Junior Varsity level and students who want to participate at a less demanding level. Varsity and Junior Varsity commitments are at least 5 days a week for at least 2 hours a day. 3rd Squad commitments are for at least 4 days a week for about 1.5 hours. A Teams are for students who have the highest level of athletic maturity.