Athletics
	About LREI Athletics

Students participate in the athletic program beginning in grade five. At this age, the student athlete is developmentally ready to experience the benefits of competitive sports, in which discipline, leadership, confidence, competition, and other physical and psychological strengths are challenged. The students involved in competitive sports at LREI have a range of prior playing experience, skill, and talent. Therefore, sportsmanship, teamwork, and cooperation are important issues to focus on to ensure the success of the sports program. Our program is designed to enable students to have a positive experience through which they can learn and master the fundamentals of each sport. Participants in the programs represent a range of experiences and abilities; some students will participate in the program to gain experience in new areas while other students will participate to support longstanding interests and high levels of skill. The sports offered at LREI are listed below:

Philosophy

The LREI sports program is well grounded in the school's founding mission. In particular, the program supports the stated goals of "combining respect, support and high expectations with rigorous challenges, broadening experiences [through] a wide range of stimulating opportunities for personal growth."

Through participation in sports teams, students develop their physical skills and the ability to work together toward a common purpose; they also learn to represent the school within the broader community.

The emphasis on good sportsmanship fosters self-discipline and promotes responsible behavior and consideration toward others. The goal of the sports program is to encourage lifelong pursuits in physical activities and sports and to provide students with skills they will use well into adulthood.

The sports program is designed to complement the school's academic program. It is designed to challenge each student through active participation in a sports program that requires dedication and commitment.