sports

So I've heard that sports are a requirement at the Academy. That I have no issue with. I've participated in two sports during my time in high school and in middle school. Lacrosse and swimming. I've earned letters on the swim team. At the Academy, I'm guessing there are varsity, intramural and...

Raiders is an extracurricular activity, branching off of Army JROTC, in which teams compete in several events such as ruck runs, obstacle courses, making rope bridges, 5ks and other events. It is physically and mentally demanding. Is Raiders considered a sport?

Are AF ROTC cadets permitted any ROTC class absences for non medical/non military reasons during college school year in their first year/s (prior to POC)? Just determining what limitations will be on my DS when he signs up for ROTC (non scholarship - no contract - 3 year plan) so that we fully...

I am currently a High School sophomore, about to be junior, and I am set on going to college on a ROTC scholarship. I have a 3.9 GPA, and I am yet to take either the ATC or SAT. Although I am sure that I would be able to pass the SAT and ACT requirements for the two tests, but my concern is...

I was on the JV basketball team for 3 years and the Olympic weightlifting team for my junior year (still a junior). Will it affect my chances of getting in next year if I quit basketball? I know that if I continue next year, I will be on varsity, but there is major problems going on in the team...

For those new appointees of the class of 2021: From my understanding, every cadet must participate in a sport. It seems lots of cadets just do intramural sports. (Please correct me if I'm wrong, my knowledge is pretty limited) But what do you do if you know what sport you want to do and it's...

I received an appointmet just today to the Naval Academy, with my LoA arriving on just the second of this month. Though I am very physically active (preparing for State Swim Championships coming this weekend, among others) I have no experience in ball sports (basketball, baseball, volleyball...

So I've been browsing the forum looking for a definitive answer as to what exactly factors into your class ranking as a cadet outside of GPA and PT scores. I know there is weight on extracurricular activities, volunteering, and sports but I was hoping someone could outline it on here. I was...

Hello, I'm a student about to enlist in the Air Force and have recently been interested in applying to the academy while I am in there. In terms of academics, I feel confident when I apply but unfortunately it will be lacking something crucial which is sports. I have only played JV soccer my...

I have been recruited for wrestling at West Point and just received a LOA for USMAPS. The Coach told me that I would most likely end up going to the prep school first, and honestly, I would rather have that year of transition into life as a cadet. Anyways... on to my question: -Do athletes have...

I looked on their website and saw that in the general advice for 9th-12th graders, it was advised that one should "hone their competitive spirit by participating in athletics". I was wondering if this might extend to non-physical sports as well. These might include (but are not limited to)...

I'm currently a senior with my application all submitted and am just waiting now. If I wanted to play a club sport at USNA, when would be an appropriate time to contact the coach (if ever?) before plebe summer? After I get a nom? Appointment? While my application is still CPR? I understand that...

Hello, I have a couple questions about what counts as a sport. I am homeschooled and looking to attend the USNA. I also live on a 56 acre ranch in the middle of nowhere, and there aren't much opportunities for sports. I am in a 4H group, and I am part of their sharpshooters club, where I do...

I was wondering if anyone had any insight into what it is like to be on the Academy's track and/or cross country teams. How is it different from other sports in terms of practice time? What are practices like? Also, what is it like to be a walk-on? Any information at all on the experience would...

I am a very competitive rower and I really am looking into going to the USAFA as a first choice and Naval as a second. I am aware that the USAFA does not have a rowing program or team and rowing is something I would really like to continue in college, while the Navy does have a great team...

I have tried to do some research on the Academy, but there just isn't much info online so I have a few questions. Please feel free to answer ones that you feel comfortable answering, thanks! 1- At Navy I know they have quirky rules for freshman like squaring corners and making chow calls. How...

Hello, I am a sophomore currently with the highest possible grades in the hardest classes available who tries to participate in multiple extracurricular activities. However, the inherent problem with this is that these extracurricular activities conflict many times per week. My biggest conflic...

I am currently a sophomore with very strong academics, school clubs, community service, etc. However, I have run into a problem: I do not play any high school sports as I am not great at team sports. Instead, I have been training in boxing for the past year and am preparing for my first fight...

I'm currently facing a bit of a dilemma in the way of sports. I'm a senior now, have finished my application, received a congressional nomination, and am just waiting on news from the USAFA. However, I have to choose between falconry and volleyball. I've been a falconer since my freshman year of...