A Team for Every Boy
Home of the Cougars
Cardigan athletic teams foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and school pride. We support multiple teams in 17 sports to meet the interests and develop the skills of all Cardigan student-athletes. Every boy has the opportunity to play, learn, and have fun.
Philosophy
We believe in the benefits of the multi-sport athlete, while at the same time supporting skill development for the student in his core sport. Students may also choose to participate in noncompetitive activities in order to develop fitness and physical skills in the pursuit of a well-rounded education in mind, body, and spirit.
Our coaches teach the value of teamwork, fair play, and hard work. A healthy athletic environment is inclusive, that every member of a team is equally important, and that the athletic experience should be fun for all players, coaches, and spectators.
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Our Programs
Cardigan fields a team for everyone, from the younger student trying something new to the elite level player preparing to play in secondary school and college.
Our Facilities
Learn more about our ice rink, artificial turf field, basketball gym, climbing wall, waterfront, fitness center, and more.
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Athletic News
![Greg Shapiro with hockey team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741185248/cardiganorg/xfy6dmumyirmq4yerjvw/shapiro-coach-1.jpg","width":2000}])
Shapiro has been a vital part of the school for the past four years, serving as both an English teacher and a junior varsity hockey coach.
![Athletes of the Week]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738085917/cardiganorg/ucyvcyrzuywbto1xb7xa/aotw-winter-2025_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to Matty Bowolick ’25 and Ryan Sands ’25 for earning Athlete of the Week!
![Winter Sports Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741118884/cardiganorg/gwo8de0yru8slxxd9spz/CCA_1127-Enhanced-NR-X4.jpg","width":2048}])
Congratulations to Cardigan's student-athletes and coaches for a fantastic season of athletics!
![Varsity Basketball Wins Future Stars Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740597236/cardiganorg/hwt8dhfpgcfhiqcvwpv5/var-bball-future-stars-tournament.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cougars faced Eaglebrook and Fessenden on their way to the tournament win.
Congratulations to Simon Manners ’25 and Mana Petrini ’25 for earning Athlete of the Week!
Congratulations to Rocco Welker ’25 and Sampson Wu ’26 for earning Athlete of the Week!
Meet the Athletics Staff
One of things we know is that middle school boys need to be active, so part of their education is athletic education. A lot of the boys come with a sport of hockey or lacrosse or skiing that they feel is an important part of their identity. We want to honor that, and we want to do it the right way.
Christopher Day P’12,’13
Head of School