Overview of Athletics
We Are Viking Spirit
Archbishop Wood is a member of the Philadelphia Catholic League for both boys and girls competition. In 2007, the Philadelphia Catholic League became an official member of Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and District 12. We subscribe to the rules and regulations as outlined in the Constitution of the Philadelphia Catholic League and Constitution and Bylaws of PIAA.
The aim of the athletic program is to develop initiative, school spirit, and good sportsmanship by fostering teamwork and leadership skills, encouraging the achievement of self-confidence, and helping athletes build the character of a true champion (on and off the playing field). Additionally, the athletic program seeks to have each student develop his/her entire physical potential by increasing strength, endurance, and agility.
We are proud to offer the following sports programs, which are administered by the Director of Athletics and the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs:
FALL – Cheerleading, Cross Country (Boys and Girls), Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer (Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Girls), Tennis (Girls)
WINTER – Basketball (Boys and Girls), Unified Bocce, Bowling (Boys and Girls), Cheerleading, Indoor Track & Field (Boys and Girls), Swimming (Boys and Girls), Wrestling
SPRING – Baseball, Flag Football, Lacrosse (Boys and Girls), Softball, Tennis (Boys), Track & Field (Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Boys)
CLUB SPORT – Ice Hockey
The aim of the athletic program is to develop initiative, school spirit, and good sportsmanship by fostering teamwork and leadership skills, encouraging the achievement of self-confidence, and helping athletes build the character of a true champion (on and off the playing field). Additionally, the athletic program seeks to have each student develop his/her entire physical potential by increasing strength, endurance, and agility.
We are proud to offer the following sports programs, which are administered by the Director of Athletics and the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs:
FALL – Cheerleading, Cross Country (Boys and Girls), Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Soccer (Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Girls), Tennis (Girls)
WINTER – Basketball (Boys and Girls), Unified Bocce, Bowling (Boys and Girls), Cheerleading, Indoor Track & Field (Boys and Girls), Swimming (Boys and Girls), Wrestling
SPRING – Baseball, Flag Football, Lacrosse (Boys and Girls), Softball, Tennis (Boys), Track & Field (Boys and Girls), Volleyball (Boys)
CLUB SPORT – Ice Hockey
Sport Fees are posted in the Student Handbook.